2017 Induction Rites and General Assembly

July 3, 2017

The Philippine Board of Pediatric Dentistry held its 21st General Assembly and Induction Rites on July 3, 2017 at Abuela’s in Somerset Millennium Makati.

This marked the turnover of the Chairmanship from Dr. Lourdes Caparas to Dr. Maria Rosario Eala and the induction of its officers, Dr. Maria Margarita Almoro, as Secretary, Dr. Carina De los Reyes as Treasurer, Dr. Eric Hernandez as Director.

2017 Induction Rites and General Assembly

(Dr. Lourdes Caparas and Dr. Maria Rosario Eala)

Dr. Eric Hernandez, Dr. Lourdes Caparas, Dr. Maria Rosario Eala, and Dr. Carina De los Reyes

(Dr. Eric Hernandez, Dr. Lourdes Caparas, Dr. Maria Rosario Eala, and Dr. Carina De los Reyes)

The PBPD welcomed its new diplomates Drs. Gay Raralio and Dr. Kristine Ongtengco-Medel.

Dr. Kristine Ongtengco-Medel and Dr. Lourdes Caparas

(Dr. Kristine Ongtengco-Medel and Dr. Lourdes Caparas)

Dr. Gay Raralio and Dr. Lourdes Caparas

(Dr. Gay Raralio and Dr. Lourdes Caparas)

Dr. Caparas was honored with special gifts from the board for 21 years of leadership as Chairman, during which period the PBPD established a college of diplomates, a diplomate certification process and an accreditation process for graduate programs.

Dr. Bernadette Kamantigue and Dr. Lourdes Caparas

(Dr. Bernadette Kamantigue and Dr. Lourdes Caparas)

2017 Induction Rites and General Assembly

(Standing left to right: Dr. Eric Hernandez, Dr. Bernadette Kamantigue, Dr. Mariza Custodio, Dr. Rannier Reyes, Dr. Carina De los Reyes, Dr. Georgina Remulla and Dr. Paul Abaya. Seated left to right: Dr. Lourdes Caparas and Dr. Maria Rosario Eala)

This milestone was graced by Professional Regulations Commision Board of Dentistry Chairman Dr. Rannier Reyes and PDA Executive Vice-President Dr. Steve Almonte representing Dr. Mark Villalobos, PDA President.

Dr. Steve Almonte, Dr. Lourdes Caparas, Dr. Maria Rosario Eala and Dr. Rannier Reyes

(Dr. Steve Almonte, Dr. Lourdes Caparas, Dr. Ma. Rosario Eala and Dr. Rannier Reyes.)

The lively festivities were arranged by fellow Diplomates, Drs. Maria Margarita Almoro, Dr. Mariza Custodio and Dr. Bernadette Kamantigue at Abuela’s, Makati.