PCGH DEMAC

Pasig City General Hospital – Department of Emergency Medicine and Acute Care proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone!

Let us warmly congratulate our 2026 Diplomate Board Examination Passers and commend their outstanding achievement as part of the Top 5 Overall Performing Institution:

Dana Byrn Yarte, MD, DPBEM
Caryl Joy Obana, MD, DPBEM
Patricia Tuazon Mercado, MD, DPBEM
Francis Luna, MD, DPBEM
Freberly Ballad, MD, DPBEM
Geraldine Babula, MD, DPBEM

Your success is a true reflection of EXCELLENCE, RESILIENCE, and unwavering DEDICATION to the field of Emergency Medicine. Through long hours, countless challenges, and relentless commitment, you have risen with honor and distinction.

You have not only made your department proud but have also inspired future generations of emergency physicians.

Congratulations once again, Doctors! The future of emergency care shines brighter because of you.

EXCELLENCE. RESILIENCE. DEDICATION.

One of the few EDs solely run by EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS and ONE of the TOP 10 recipients of the prestigious 2023 Galing Pook Awards.

Pasig City General Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine and Acute Care is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS for 4-year residency training program.

PRE-RESIDENCY PERIOD: DECEMBER 1 - 31, 2025

For more details, contact us via text message at:
09177039818

Or via email:
[email protected]




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Day 3 of FOCUSED Full Access – Integrated Emergency and Primary Care for All

It’s the final day of our Medical Director Workshop here at Astoria Plaza, Ortigas!

Doctors, nurses, EMTs, and healthcare workers of Pasig once again come together to complete two days of learning, leadership building, and collaboration — all towards strengthening integrated emergency and primary care.

Closing the workshop, but opening new doors for better systems, stronger teamwork, and a healthier community for all.

Day 2: FOCUSED Full Access – Integrated Emergency and Primary Care for All ✨
Our Day 1 of Medical Director Workshop continues here at Astoria Plaza, Ortigas! 💡

Doctors, nurses, EMTs, and healthcare workers of Pasig come together once more to strengthen leadership, teamwork, and strategies for integrated emergency and primary care. 🚑👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

FOCUSED on learning.
FOCUSED on collaboration.
FOCUSED on saving lives. ❤️

Continuing the Conversation on Integrated Care

“Role of Urgent Care in Universal Health Care” by Dr. Faith Gaerlan – underscoring how urgent care bridges the gap between primary care and emergency services in achieving UHC.

“Mental Health across the Primary and Emergency Care Continuum” by Dr. Jasmine Vergara – reminding us that mental health must be prioritized at every point of care.

Together, these sessions highlight the importance of accessibility, timeliness, and holistic care in building a healthier nation.

Closing the discussions, Dr. Nerissa Sabarre, Department Chairperson, emphasized the need for continuous collaboration among healthcare providers to ensure that every Filipino has access to responsive, integrated, and compassionate care.

Health Information Exchange: Role of Electronic Health Records in Linking Primary and Emergency Care Services by Dr. Michael Fong – emphasizing the power of digital integration in strengthening continuity of care.

Delivering Universal Health Care through LGUs by Dr. Gabriel Borlongan – highlighting the vital role of local governments in making healthcare truly accessible for all.

ED overcrowding and the Singaporean answer.

Ways and paths forward to strengthening Public Health in support of Emergency Care

"Decongesting healthcare starts at the frontline: primary care plus trust, tech, and teamwork."

Impact and Mitigation of ED Overcrowding by Dr. Jeremy Cordero and
Innovations in Primary Care and their role in preventing ED Overuse by Prof. Steven Lim

The panel discussion wrapping up in the convergence of parallel systems: Public Health and Emergency Care, addressing the challenges of an overburneded healthcare systen

HAPPENING NOW: A crucial panel discussion on "Breaking Barriers: Collaborative Models Between Primary and Emergency Care." Stakeholders from TMC, Pasig HOPE, PCGH, RMC, PEU, and Brgy EMS are coming together to discuss innovative solutions and collaborative strategies for better healthcare delivery.

HAPPENING NOW!

FOCUSED: Full Access; Integrated Emergency and Primary Care for All
The 8th Post Graduate Course of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Acute Care of Pasig City General Hospital.

Starting the day strong with the opening remarks from our very own Medical Director, Dr. Paulo Roman Castro and insights at the strategic level in the keynote speech of Dr. Albert Francis Domingo, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health!