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NEW TOP MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS FOR DMMC
MR. GERMIN G. ESPINO, Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Germin G. Espino officially commenced to perform his functions as Chief Operating Officer on 22 June 2009. He is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hospital and in ensuring the organization’s adherence to and in the hospital’s fulfilment of its vision, mission and responsibilities to the community.
Mr. Espino has an impressive background in customer service, having been connected with several corporations engaged in providing fast and quality food service. He spent ten years with Jollibee Foods Corporation starting off as a service crew member, rose to Store Manager and opened several stores from Luzon to Mindanao, before eventually being assigned to operate the corporation’s global-standard store in Vietnam as Country Operations Manager. He then moved to a become General Manager for Domino’s Pizza-Philippines for four years. With the operations and customer care experience he amassed, he went on to test his knowledge in these areas by becoming a co-founder of Teriyaki Boy, Inc. in 2001. Aside from being co-founder, he also became General Manager from 2001 until 2005. When Teriyaki Boy eventually merged with the Pancake House Group, aside from continuing to be Managing Director for Teriyaki Boy, he also became Managing Director for the Dencio’s Bar & Grill chain and the Sizzlin’ Pepper Steak chain. He later created new concept restaurant “Kabisera ng Dencio’s” for the Pancake House Group.
An added feather to his cap is his currently being enrolled in the Executive MBA course at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), one of only two Philippine educational institutions whose top management courses are globally recognized. He acquired his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the Lyceum of the Philippines.
DR. JOSE RENE D. DE GRANO, Medical Director
Dr. Jose Rene De Grano has had over 13 years’ extensive and in-depth hospital administration experience and expertise. His professionalism and objective management style in pursuing his duties and functions has earned him the respect of both colleagues and other team members.
A graduate of the University of the Philippines, he underwent his internship and subsequent residency at the UP-PGH Medical Center. In pursuit of continuous improvement and in recognition of the importance for higher education to deal with increasing administrative challenges, Dr. De Grano obtained a Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration before eventually completing his Fellowship in Leadership and Managerial Excellence in Health Management from the Ateneo de Manila University Graduate School of Business.
ROLAND C. UY, Marketing Group Manager
Mr. Roland C. Uy has led the Marketing Group since 13 April 2009. His almost decade-long career has been developed in the pharmaceutical industry. He developed his skill in direct customer service and client sensitivity as a medical representative for three years for Merck, Inc. From there, he honed in on his leadership and accounts management skills at JustRight Pharmaceuticals, initially as a Territory Manager before being promoted to become Associate Product Manager wherein he conceptualized and implemented branding campaigns for the anti-infective division of the company. As a hands-on leader, he monitored competitors’ activities and conducted actual fieldwork with territory and district managers. It was because of such aggressive management style that the company successfully re-launched vials of two products which became major growth drivers of the said division.
He earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration, as well as his Bachelor of Science degree in Food Technology, from the University of the Philippines.
RHODORA P. CALUBAG, MIS Group Manager
Ms. Rhodora Calubag worked at the Sagara Metro Plastics Industrial Corporation for almost 11 years, having been in the positions of Recorder/ Production Clerk, SEC Coordinator, Systems Coordinator, Systems Analyst, Jr. MIS Supervisor and Assistant MIS Supervisor.
DR. VINCENT ANDREW M. QUINTO, CHIEF, Ancillary Division; HEAD, Training and Research Development Office
Dr. Vincent Andrew Quinto obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology (cum laude) from the University of the Philippines. He acquired all his further education – he later became a Doctor of Medicine and earned his Medical Internship in 2003, and then finished his Residency in General Surgery in 2008 - from the UP-PGH.
DMMC ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING
The DMMC Annual Stockholders’ Meeting was held at the DMMC Nursing Skills Laboratory on May 9, 2009. The event was hosted by Mr. Florencio C. Lat, Vice Chairman of the Board.
Reports were presented by Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, President & CEO and Dr. Jose V. Tecson, III. These reports include the number of admission, comparative performances done by Ancillary Services, Top Physicians, Newly Elected MSO Officers, New Active & Visiting Consultants of Medical Services, Nursing Division Trainings and Seminars, New Emergency Rooms and additional services which is the Pro-health and Aesthetic Centers.
The newly elected Board of Directors for the year 2009 - 2010 are: Dr. Edna H. Cuasay, Dr. Teresita Hernandez, Dr. Antonio Hidalgo, Dr. Carolita Lat, Mr. Florencio Lat, Ms. Susan Lat, Dr. Edwin Lim, Mr. Zosimo Malabanan (Chairman), Dr. Dennis Mercado, Dr. Edwin Mercado, Ms. Soledad Mercado, Dr. Larry Montano, Dr. Ermin Edgar Ona,
Dr. Reden Silva and Dr. Menandro Villadelgado.
DMMC: 52 years of Continuous Affordable Quality Health Care
Focusing on the achievement of strategic goals and commitments, DMMC celebrated its 52nd Anniversary last 25 and 26 of June 2009 of continuous providing of affordable Quality Health Care. The event was marked by its theme “DMMC CARES” as our continuing legacy to provide the excellent health care service to our customers. The event started with a motorcade on the 25th of June participated by the Team Members. As the motorcade’s sirens and horns resounded across the streets, the participating team members proudly declared the 52nd Foundation day of DMMC. A Free clinic was also held at the EMMP Building on the same day as a way of thanking the countless people who continue to patronize the hospital and its services. Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) and Bone Screening were accorded to the patients and were undertaken at the Hospital’s Pro-Health Center. Free medicines, donated by DMMC Doctors, were shared during the said activity.
Patuloy na nangunguna sa pagbigay ng dekalidad at abot kayang serbisyo para sa inyong kalusugan – those words emblazoned on the shirts, were translated into concrete action as the consultants, doctors, and DMMC Team members joined hands in sharing their time, resources, and talents to help indigent patients and faithful patrons. It showed that after the long years in service, DMMC continued to provide the quality health care in the most affordable cost.
On 26 June 2009, a Thanksgiving Mass was held at the Chapel located at 2nd Floor, EMMP Building where the DMMC Family joined hands in solemn felicitation for all the blessings received and yet to come. This was followed by an Awarding Ceremony as Recognition to outstanding employees for their service and performance for the past year. Ms. Norma Wagan from Nursing Division was chosen and awarded as the Model Employee of the Year.
Christmas in the Eyes of the Filipino Child
Christmas, or "Pasko" is the most awaited and the happiest event in the Philippines. This is the time of the year when families merrily get together, a gathering made especially meaningful when family members from overseas reunite with their loved ones and families bringing home their proverbial pasalubong. It is a long-standing custom that friends and relatives exchange gifts while swap fond memories of years past. A major highlight is the Christmas Day feast, done either at the stroke of midnight or anytime during the day in a reunion full of thanksgiving and cheer.
But, what makes the Filipino Christmas truly unique? The immediate, knee-jerk response to this is that Filipinos observe such staple Christmas tradition such as displaying the Parol (in commemoration of the Star of Bethlehem that led the Three Magi towards the Christ-Child), the Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo that culminates with the Midnight Mass on the eve of December 25th, otherwise known as the Misa de Aguinaldo, the almost incessant caroling of neighborhood children, the monito-monita or Kris Kringle giving an apparent reference to the European Christmas gift-giving tradition, and partaking of the traditional Christmas Eve feast or Noche Buena. These are all the traditions that make us, Filipinos, different from the rest of the world.
Christmas is primarily celebrated for the children. It is in this context that the Employees Coordinating Council (ECC) thought it relevant to have as this year’s Christmas Theme, “Christmas in the Eyes of the Filipino Child”. Admittedly, Christmas is the time when adults can rekindle past familial magical moments which may be done only through the eyes of the pure-hearted Filipino child. Christmas through a child’s eyes is one of the most beautiful things in the world, filled with joyous anticipation and gladness further illuminating the already Christmas lights-filled and parol-adorned surroundings, adding an extra upbeat to every Christmas Carol we hear, and to make all the good food that prepared on our tables even more delectable. But, most important of all, Christmas through the eyes of the Filipino Child heralds a message of hope, peace and anticipation that things will always be better and brighter tomorrow.
In whatever manner we choose to celebrate the Christmas Season, we are sure that everyone will still discover the joy in appreciating the simple gestures of kindness and spreading of good cheer. Perhaps, it may well be a noteworthy suggestion that we take a moment to reach into our inner child and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas – as seen from the Eyes of the Filipino Child.
MS. NIGHTINGALE, Culminating Activity for Nurses’ Week 2009
The highlight of the week-long celebration of the Nursing Division was the 2009 Ms. Nightingale Pageant. An annual pageant featuring the beauty and talents of the DMMC nurses. This year’s candidates were, Kathleen Ingrid Andaya, Joan Sanghilan, Mervilyn Castromero, Marissa Malveda, Ma. Estela Barros, Jaye Angelica Carpio Atienza, Stella Marie Perido and Katherine Oruga Corona.
Ms. Corona of Darasa, Tanauan City was crowned as the 2009 Ms. Nightingale while Ms. Atienza of Bańadero, Tanauan City garnered the 1st runner up position.
Ms. Corona was also adjudged the Best in Long Gown and Ms. Photogenic. Miss Talent award was given to Ms. Atienza.
DMMC AESTHETICS CENTER LAUNCHES NEW LASER TREATMENT PACKAGE
The Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center Aesthetic Surgical and Laser Center has recently launched a new product by offering permanent hair removal for both men and women at a special price. This special procedure uses utilizes the latest in laser technology to ensure utmost effectiveness.
Despite the option to seek well-known national celebrities to endorse this new service, DMMC thought it appropriate to seek a local celebrity in the person of Ms. Norleen Pamplona, winner of the 2009 Ms. Tanauan pageant. Ms. Pamplona was the natural choice in support of DMMC’s drive of projecting the world class quality of what is uniquely Tanauan.
Our Team of Aesthetic Specialists is composed of Dr. Blesilda Cuadra, Dr. Janet De Grano, Dr. Gina Eubanas, Dr. Lyn Malabanan-Guiyab and Dr. Mark Sison.
MS. NORMA G. WAGAN, Nursing Assistant: ACHIEVEMENT ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY,
and for SERVICE AND DEDICATION
The Model Employee of the Year is an annual award given to an employee who has exerted extra ordinary efforts in the performance of their duties, and have exhibited dedication in the pursuit of the institution’s goals and objectives.This year’s roster of candidates were all deserving but the MANCOM, after the series of consultations and deliberations, decided that the most deserving of the award for exemplary dedication in service and in embodying the goals and objectives of the hospital belongs to MS. NORMA C. WAGAN, of the Nursing Division.
Ms. Wagan, fondly referred to by colleagues as “Kakang Norma”, hails from Tanauan City. She was born on October 15, 1949 to a simple Filipino family. She started her schooling at the Tanauan Elementary School, before going on to the Tanauan Institute for her secondary education. She went on to finish her course in Midwifery (with honors) at the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in 1972, then passing the Board Examination for Midwifery the following year.
Her work experiences cover a wide range both here and abroad. She was at one point connected with the Sto. Tomas University Hospital in Manila and went on to work overseas to as far a place as Isfahan and Teheran, Iran. After finishing her employment contract abroad, she decided to return to Tanauan to work with us, as well as to spend quality time with her family.
Here at DMMC, she was initially hired as a contractual CSR Staff to augment our strained workforce in that area before eventually becoming a Linen Custodian.
Because she consistently showed her dedication to rendering good and reliable service, while manifesting a keen sense of attention to detail and teamwork, she was appointed as a regular Nurse Assistant in 2002. Since then, she has sustained her commitment to her work for which she is placed in high esteem by her colleagues and fellow team members. This wholehearted and devoted delivery of service has also been acknowledged by management as proved by her having obtained a solid track record of multiple high ratings of “Very Good” and “Excellent” in her most recent Performance Appraisal ratings. Together with her superb timekeeping record for which she has been found to be a consistent Perfect Attendance Awardee, she is a real testament to unyielding service to the hospital and its customers.
All of these rightfully earned her the accolade and for which she is now aptly awarded the Achievement Award as Model Employee of the Year 2009. Rightfully so, the citation says it all, “In recognition of achievement above and beyond the call of duty, service and dedication to this institution”.
SPORTSFEST 2009
The 2009 DMMC Sportsfest was successfully held from October 9 - 23, 2009. The opening ceremonies was led by the recital of the Sportsman’s oath by Dr. Jose Rene D. De Grano, Medical Director, followed by the run and lighting of the “Sportsfest Flame” by our Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Germin G. Espino. This was followed by an inspirational talk by our President and CEO, Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, on how a physically healthy body is imperative to efficiently deal with the daily toils with the toxic circumstances normally faced by hospital personnel.
After the group points were tallied, the final results of the games were as follows:
Male Bowler of the Year : Dr. Luis Buńo
Female Bowler of the Year : Marivel Malabanan
Volleyball’s “Mythical Six” : Kathleen Andaya, Judith Leviste, Myla Espina, Cecille Joy Reyes, Marietta Malabanan (MVP) & Mary Lan Vyne Virtucio
Basketball’s “Mythical Five” : Daniel Motel (MVP), Orlan Nemes, Argel Aguirre, Fil Adolfo Magallanes III & Noel Pugado
Final Team Standing:
Champion : MAROON TEAM
1st Runner Up : YELLOW TEAM
2nd Runner Up : TANGERINE TEAM
3rd Runner Up : LAVENDER TEAM
Congratulations to everyone for practicing team sportsmanship throughout the games! Mabuhay!
SUCCESSFUL HOLDING OF ANNUAL EMERGENCY & EVACUATION EXERCISE
Last September 10, 2009, the Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center successfully conducted its 2009 Emergency and Evacuation Drill. This culminating activity was effectively undertaken after a series of consultations conducted by the Facilities and Maintenance Division, in cooperation with the other areas of the hospital and local government offices like the Fire Department and the City Administrator’s Office. DMMC was able prepare and finalize its Emergency Preparedness and Response Manual which became the basis for the action and reaction undertaken in response to the scenario posed before the emergency preparedness team.
Because of the close coordination and compliance to the hospital’s evacuation protocol, employees who participated in the mock evacuation successfully evacuated the hospital and proceeded to the designated assembly area well within the standard evacuation period set by the local and national building codes.
We salute the team leaders who effectively led their teams, and the “heroes” who eventually brought the “injured” to the assembly point.
We look forward to next year’s exercise, at which time we will aim to improve our evacuation and emergency response.
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