University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America
41st Annual Grand Convention
July 3 – 6, 2026 • Hyatt Regency San Francisco – Embarcadero
LIMITED EDITION. LIFETIME IMPACT.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Registration/Exhibits
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM — Board of Governors Meeting
6:00 PM – 12:00 AM — Pabidahan
“Pabidahan Theme: The Force Is With Us” (Star Wars Inspired Theme)
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Registration/Exhibits
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM — Breakfast for CME Registrants
7:45 AM – 12:00 PM — CME Sessions Day 1
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM — Alumni Business Luncheon
3:00 PM — Class Reunions
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Registration/Exhibits
6:30 AM – 7:15 AM — Mass
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM — Breakfast for CME Registrants
7:45 AM – 12:00 PM — CME Sessions Day 2
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM — Mu/Phi Luncheons
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Medallion Ceremony for Silver and Golden Jubilarians
6:00 PM – 12:00 AM — Gala and Awards
Theme: “The Time Travelers Ball ” (Formal wear from different time periods)
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Farewell Breakfast
The AAFP has reviewed Tomorrow’s Medicine Today and deemed it acceptable for up to 7.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits.
Term of Approval is from 07/04/2026 to 07/05/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency – Providers may choose to include the following in addition to the AAFP credit statement:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
7:00 AM : Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibit Hall
Bonus Pre-CME Lectures
Topic: Updates in the Implementation of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening in the Philippines
Speaker: Rosario R. Ricalde, M.D.
Topic: Addressing Newborn Hearing Screening Challenges Through Novel Technologies
Speaker: Philip B. Fullante, M.D.
8:00 AM
Topic: Breaking Barriers: Portable HIV Resistance Testing for Every Corner of the Philippines
Speaker: Edsel Maurice T. Salvana, M.D.
8:20 AM
Topic: From Cradle to Community: The Future of Preventive Pediatric Medicine
Speaker: Kariktan Cruz, M.D. & Angelica Tomas, M.D.
8:40 AM
Topic: Targeted Tomorrow: Research-Driven Innovations in Precision Medicine
Speaker: Anna K.P. Serquina, M.D., Ph.D.
9:00 AM
Topic: The New Rx Revolution: Weight, Wellness, and Chronic Disease with GLP-1 Therapies
Speaker: Kenneth L. Ligaray, M.D.
9:20 AM
Topic: Wired for Wellness: Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Virtual Care
Speaker: Remberto C. Paulo, Jr., M.D.
9:40 AM : Q&A Panel
10:00 AM : Exhibit Hall / Break
10:30 AM
Topic: Mind, Meals, and Movement: Redefining Geriatric Care Through Personalization
Speaker: Diana J. Galindo, M.D.
10:50 AM
Topic: From Treatment to Transformation: HIV Cure Research
Speaker: Allan Tenorio, M.D.
11:10 AM
Topic: Beyond the Stethoscope: Pranic Healing and Mindfulness
Speaker: Glenn Mendoza, M.D.
11:30 AM
Topic: The Thinking Machine: AI and Personalized Pulmonary Care
Speaker: Jonathan T.A. Castro, M.D.
11:50 AM
Topic: Q&A Panel
12:10 PM : Exhibit Hall / Adjourn
6:30 AM : Mass
7:30 AM : Continental Breakfast / Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM
Topic: Advances in Congenital Heart Defect Care
Speaker: Ernerio T. Alboliras, M.D.
8:20 AM
Topic: Opening Pathways: Curative Therapies for Neuropathies
Speaker: Eric E. Floranda, M.D.
8:40 AM
Topic: Algorithms and Outreach: Expanding Psychiatric Access
Speaker: Katherine M. Napalinga, M.D.
9:00 AM
Topic: Health Where It Happens: Social Determinants of Care
Speaker: Donnaville Ortiz-Zaballa, M.D.
9:20 AM: Q&A Panel
9:40 AM : Exhibit Hall / Break
10:00 AM
Topic: Building Sustainable Medical Missions: Lessons from Operation Braveheart
Speaker: Jonas Del Rosario, M.D.
10:20 AM
Topic: Scalpels and Stewardship: Leadership in Filipino Surgical Training
Speaker: Dione A. Parreño-Sacdalan, M.D.
10:40 AM
Topic: Lighting the Path: Mentorship in Infectious Diseases
Speaker: Bernard Jonas Macatangay, M.D.
11:00 AM
Topic: Beyond the Nephron: Cultivating Future Healthcare Leaders
Speaker: Brian Michael I. Cabral, M.D.
11:20 AM
Topic: Gen Z in the Lecture Hall: Teaching the Digital Generation
Speaker: Maribel Amante-Aurelio, M.D.
11:40 AM
Topic: Q&A Panel
12:00 PM: Exhibit Hall / Adjourn
Hyatt Regency San Francisco (Embarcadero)
Our original discounted room block of $199/night has been fully booked for select convention dates.
We’re excited to share that Hyatt Regency San Francisco has opened a third, limited room block featuring Bay View Balcony Rooms at a special rate of
$249/night + taxes and fees (regularly $600+ per night).
Availability is limited and offered until supplies last. Book early!
Important: Discounted hotel rates are available only to registered AGC 2026 attendees. After completing AGC registration, you will be directed to the hotel booking page where available room types and rates will be displayed.
Explore San Francisco. Plan your trip. Learn about things to do while you’re here.
SF is home to some of the best restaurants and chefs. Be sure to check them out during your visit!
Full Package Tickets
Our Full Package includes Pabidahan, Alumni Luncheon, Gala, and Farewell Brunch; does not include the Mu or Phi Luncheons. Full Package tickets are refundable until May 31, 2026, subject to a $100 processing fee.
Individual Events
Grab separate tickets for individual events: CME sessions, Pabidahan, Luncheons, Gala,and Farewell Brunch. Individual event tickets are non-refundable.
Souvenir Program Advertisement
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May 31, 2026.
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Meet our Team!
This convention is a result of the hard work between our event organizers and committee members.
