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led the very engaging discussion with the atopic dermatitis and a lecture on ILN-17a “Lady Gaga”, and Dr. Hilda Vargas joined
audience sharing their own experiences as for psoriatic disease was delivered by Dr. forces in serenading the guests with their
well. In the discussion of Dermatological Bernardita Ortiz-Policarpio, finishing off enchanting voices and their bewitching
and Procedural Complications in the the first day of the conference. versions of “Time after Time” and “If I
Clinic, the speakers, namely, Dr. Krisinda Believe” respectively. The POI performance
Clare Dim-Jamora (mishaps on chemical Informative and exhausting as it was, the first was enchanting, leaving everyone in total
peels), Dr. Isabel Mangubat (neurotoxin day of the conference was concluded with a awe when they made the PDS logo afloat
complications with patients with whimsical, fabulous and very entertaining their led lights.
synkinesia) and Dr. Irene Gaile Robredo- fellowship night. The lecture tables were
Vitas (energy-based and other laser device transformed into an ethereal setting by Another highlight of the fellowship night
emergencies and complications) shared the beach, giving everyone the boho- was the “Pidayit” Fashion Show. Pidayit is
their worthwhile experiences, serving as coachella feel. The food was beyond great, a kapampangan term which means piecing
real-life warnings for all dermatologists. and the mobile bar and the unlimited taro together clothing materials to create a new
ice cream put everyone in a fantastic and one. The fellowship night was turned into
More interesting lectures followed such festive mood. Dr. Ma. Christina Tanciangco- a runway as haute couture designer Philip
as Dermatology beyond the Clinics which Javier, the President and Over-all Chair of Torres, a native Kapampangan, showcased
was such a hit with the delegates. Dr. Earl the Midyear convention, even re-wrote the his craftsmanship and shifted the meaning
Sempio did a great job explaining why and lyrics of the opening song “Marvin Gaye”, of Pidayit to a new concept of Chic and
how we should leverage on technology to welcome the participants with words Culture combined.
for our practice, while Dr. Divina Cristy such as “Come on Friends let’s get in on! You
Redondo-Samin, elaborated on the are the company we want, Just like they say The second day of the conference began
Fad Diets, which may or may not have it in a song, until the dawn let’s just have fun with a Zumba activity where everyone
lasting effects. A lecture on how to best and get it on.” enjoyed exercising and dancing while
present oneself in public was presented shedding off some calories together. It’s
expertly by one of Central Luzon’s From the overwhelming opening a fact that not only are the lovely PDS
finest dermatologists, Dr. Maria Teresa performance of the CLPDS officers and doctors the DermAuthority talented
Sanchez-Tolosa. Medical and procedural past presidents, to the numbers from local and but loved grooving and dancing
therapeutic updates on treating acne bands and from the hosts, the “Enriquez as well. This was followed by another
scars was discussed by Dr. Marie Socouer brothers”, the night went on and was set of lectures and workshops such as
Oblepias and Dr. Padmavathi Surapaneni graced by the rest of the dynamic and “Managing Wealth” with Ms. Sheryll
(India) shared what’s new with laser hair vibrant CLPDS members dancing “Ever Castro and other timely and relevant
removal. Dr. Georgina Pastorfide discussed After” with all their hearts and minds. lectures on the following: Innovations on
about the use of thermal spring water for Dr. Elsa Maningas, CLPDS’ very own
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