

PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF
PEDIATRIC SURGEONS
PHILIPPINE BOARD OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
The Board is an independent self-governing body that works closely and in coordination with PSPS. Having already certified a total of 79 diplomates to date, the Board looks forward to institute reforms in line with the changing mileu of learners/trainees, and of surgical education and training.
2021-2022
BOARD
Chairman
Bayani B. Tecson, MD
Members
Antonio DR. Catangui, MD
Maria Sara Padua-Labilles, MD
Neil M. Alegarbes, MD
Zaldy F. Rodriguez, MD
Marcus Lester R. Suntay, MD
Ma. Celine Isobel A. Villegas, MD
HISTORY
1980
1985
1988
1989-1993
2016
An Examination Committee (composed of Drs. Reyes, Ibay, Cruz and Lagdameo) conducted the first Diplomate Examination, with Drs. Alfredo Acosta and Leonardo Cua being the first examinees.
The second written certifying exam was given
The oral examination was instituted
Dr. Josefina Almonte became the Chairman of the Examination Committee of PSPS, after which, she became the Chairman of the Philippine Board of Pediatric Surgery when it became a separate entity.
The Board removed the requirement of passing the PBS in order to take the PBPS certifying exam. It also removed the Practical examination.