Bataan GHMC Emergency Medicine

Today marks a historic milestone for the Department of Emergency Medicine of Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center as we proudly celebrate the graduation of our pioneer batch residents, Dr. Jo Anne Ramos and Dr. Cristel Grace Magat-Ilagan, who have successfully completed their Residency Training Program in Emergency Medicine.

As the first graduates of the program, your success will always hold a special place in the history of our department. May you continue to serve with excellence, integrity, and genuine compassion for every patient whose lives you will touch.

Congratulations, Dr. Ramos and Dr. Magat! We are incredibly proud of both of you.

As you begin the next chapter of your medical journey, may you carry forward the values and lessons you have learned. Wishing you success, strength, and fulfillment in all your future endeavors.

Once an ER resident, always part of the Emergency Medicine family.

🏆 A proud moment for the Department of Emergency Medicine! 🏆

Last April 26, 2026, the Department of Emergency Medicine was honored and recognized by the Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine as one of the TOP PERFORMING Institutions with 100% PASSING RATE in the 2026 DIPLOMATE board examination held last March 2026. The award was given after the conferment of the pioneer graduates of the Emergency Department, Dr. Cristel Magat and Dr. Jo Anne Ramos as new Diplomates of PBEM during the Conferment Exercises and Fellowship Night at Novotel Manila Araneta.

This remarkable achievement reflects the department’s unwavering commitment to excellence, dedication to training, and passion for advancing emergency medicine.

Congratulations to all our diplomates, mentors, consultants, and staff who made this milestone possible. Your hard work and perseverance continue to bring pride and honor to our institution.

💙 Excellence in Emergency Medicine. Service with Compassion. 💙

Recognition well earned!

Our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Brian L. Tiopengco, Head of the Toxicology Unit, for being honored as Best Employee (Medical Division) for the 1st Quarter of 2026 at Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center.

This achievement reflects not only excellence in clinical practice, but also steadfast commitment, leadership, and service that truly make a difference in the lives of patients and colleagues alike.

Your dedication sets a standard worth emulating. We celebrate this milestone with you!

We proudly congratulate our Emergency Department Chair, Dr. Maria Benita Gatmaitan, MD, FPSGS, FPCS, FPSST, FPSCCM, for being invited as one of the distinguished speakers during the Annual PCEM Convention held at Novotel Manila on April 26–28, 2026.

Dr. Gatmaitan shared her expertise through her insightful talk entitled “The Provider-in-Triage Pit: Bridging the Gap Towards an Optimized Triage,” highlighting innovative approaches and strategies to enhance patient care and efficiency in emergency settings.

Your dedication to excellence and commitment to advancing emergency medicine continue to inspire us all. We are truly proud of your remarkable achievement!

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Cyril Faye Delos Santos! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate your remarkable achievement as one of the finalists for e-Poster for special case report, during the recently concluded PCEM Annual Convention last April 26-28, 2026 held at Novotel Manila Araneta City.

Her case report entitled, “Butter Than Nothing: When the Road Burns Back, Spread the Cure! A Slippery Low-Cost Improvised Approach to Bitumen-Associated Burns,” showcases not only innovation but also your dedication to advancing emergency care through practical and accessible solutions.

Your work is a testament to your passion, creativity, and commitment to improving patient outcomes, especially in EM training as a venue for innovative practical but equally effective treatment options. Truly inspiring!

May this milestone be one of many as you continue to make meaningful contributions to the medical community. 👩‍⚕️✨

Once again, congratulations, Doc! We are proud of you! 💙

Congratulations to our very own Department Secretary on Passing the Civil Service Examination.

Your Hard work, perseverance, and dedication have truly paid off.

Wishing you continued success as you begin this new chapter of public service.

Your EM Family is proud of you! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

We proudly congratulate our Residents for successfully passing the 2026 Diplomate Examination, Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine!

Dr. JO ANNE RAMOS, MD, DPBEM
Dr. CRISTEL GRACE S. MAGAT, MD, DPBEM

✨ With this achievement, our institution is honored to be recognized as the Top 1 Overall Performing Hospital with a 100% Passing Rate! ✨

Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have truly paid off. This milestone reflects not only your individual excellence but also the strength and quality of our training program.

Your BataanGHMC family is incredibly proud of you. May you continue to strive for excellence and serve with compassion and integrity.

👏 Congratulations, Doctors! Well deserved! 👏

We proudly congratulate our consultant Dr. Patricia Tuazon, MD, DPBEM for successfully passing both the Written and Oral Diplomate Examinations 2026, Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine!

Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have led you to this remarkable achievement. Your success is an inspiration to the entire team and a reflection of your passion for Emergency Medicine.

Your BataanGHMC family is truly proud of you and celebrates this milestone with you.

👏 Well deserved, Doc!

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘 (𝗧𝗖)-𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧
Date Issued: 13 October 2025
Validity: Valid within the forecast period, unless superseded by succeeding forecast.

Forecast Summary:
WEEK 1 (OCTOBER 13, 2025 - OCTOBER 19, 2025)
🔴 SA KASALUKUYAN, WALANG TROPICAL CYCLONE-LIKE VORTEX (TCLV) SA LOOB NG PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (PAR).
🔴 NGUNIT, ISANG TCLV1 ANG POSIBLENG MABUO SA SILANGANG BAHAGI NG PAR AT TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVISORY DOMAIN (TCAD) AT INAASAHAN NA KIKILOS PATUNGONG NORTHERN LUZON.
🔴 MATAAS ANG TYANSA NA ITO AY MABUO BILANG ISANG BAGYO SA UNANG LINGGO NG FORECAST PERIOD (WEEK-1).
WEEK 2 (OCTOBER 20, 2025 - OCTOBER 26, 2025)
🔴 PARA NAMAN SA IKALAWANG LINGGO NG FORECAST PERIOD (WEEK-2) ANG TCLV1 AY INAASAHAN NA TATAWID SA NORTHERN LUZON BAGO TUMUNGO SA VIETNAM-HAINAN AREA AT NANANATILING MATAAS ANG TYANSA NA ITO AY MAGING ISANG BAGYO.
🔴 DAHIL DITO, NAKATAAS ANG TC THREAT POTENTIAL SA LOOB NG FORECAST PERIOD.

The following photographs are posted with the patient’s consent.

A male patient presented to our Emergency Department with a chief complaint of a foreign body injury—a single-barbed fish hook embedded in his index finger sustained while casting a fishing line.

The fish hook was successfully removed using the string pull technique.

This serves as a gentle reminder for everyone to exercise caution during recreational activities, as accidents can occur unexpectedly. Whenever possible, take preventive measures to avoid such incidents.