DAY 0: PRE-CONVENTION November 5, 2020 updated as of October 8, 2020

3:30PM–3:50PM

How to appraise and apply evidence into practice: A Quick appraisal of literature for busy MDs
Dr. Nemencio Nicodemus

Objectives
To briefly discuss the basic principles on how to appraise the validity and results therapeutic trials

CAT 1: Dapagliflozin for Chronic Kidney Disease

Dr. Eugenio Reyes AstraZeneca
3:50PM–4:50PM

CAT 2: EMPEROR Trial

Lecturer TBA Boehringer Ingelheim

CAT 3: SHIFT Trial

Dr. Eugenio Reyes Servier

Panel Discussion

CAT 4: ASCOT Trial

Dr. Felix Eduardo Punzalan Servier
4:50PM–5:50PM

CAT 5: Augustus Trial

Dr. Eugenio Reyes Pfizer

CAT 6: SURVET Trial

Dr. Eugenio Reyes Corbridge

Panel Discussion

CAT 7: SYGMA Trial

Dr. Ralph Villalobos AstraZeneca
5:50PM–6:50PM

CAT 8: Sacubitril / Valsartan Across the Spectrum of Ejection Fraction in Heart Failure
Dr. John Añonuevo Novartis

CAT 9: Body of Evidence of with IDegAsp

Dr. Elizabeth Paz-Pacheco Novo Nordisk

Panel Discussion

CAT 11: Bone Health: The Role of Bisphosphonates

6:50PM–7:30PM

Dr. Gerry Cornelio LRI Therapharma

CAT 12: PIONEER AF

Dr. Michelle Pipo Bayer

Panel Discussion

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DAY 1: TAKING CARE OF HEALTHY FILIPINO ADULT November 6, 2020 updated as of October 13, 2020

Plenary

Welcome Remarks by Dr. John Añonuevo

4:00–4:30PM

Plenary 1: INTERNAL MEDICINE: THEN and NOW

Dr. Agnes Mejia
Chairman of the Session: Dr. John Añonuevo

Learning Objectives
1. To describe the current state of internal medicine as a specialty in the Philippines
2. To analyze the role of the generalist with the subspecialists in the current health care system of the Philippines.

Track 1 Track 2

CS1: Living the Good Life! Wellness evaluation CS2: Fit to work: medical evaluation for the working
for the young adult & the not so young: A panel Filipino – an evidence-based approach
discussion
4:30–5:00PM

Dr. Marc Evans Abat & Dr. Diana Lachica Dr. Joel Santiaguel & Dr. Arthur Dessi Roman
Moderator: Dr Shelley dela Vega Moderator: Dr. Janus Ong

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To describe the different tools used for wellness evaluation
2. To identify key indicators of health and wellness
3. To present a multidisciplinary approach in the maintenance of
good health
1. To describe the current state of knowledge regarding medical
evaluation for the working Filipinos
2. To present the approach to the medical evaluation for occupational
purposes
3. To learn the application of latest evidence-based studies on the clinical
practice of medical evaluation

CS3: Mind-Body Integration for Every-Juan ★CS4: The Obesity Challenge: an evidence-based
approach CME Grant from Novo Nordisk
5:00–5:30PM

Dr. Parkash Mansukhani & Dr. Anselmo Tronco Dr. Mia Fojas
Moderator: Dr Shelley dela Vega Moderator: Dr Janus Ong

Learning Objectives
1. To briefly describe mindfullness and different mind-body Learning Objectives
integration techniques 1. To describe the current pathophysiologic basis of obesity
2. To discuss the evidence behind the use of mindfullness and 2. To explain the rational and evidence-based management approaches
meditation in stress management to obesity

★CS5: Is there “forever” in Pneumococcal Adult ★CS6: Catch the Big C before it Catches You!
Vaccination? CME Grant from Pfizer CME Grant by Roche
5:30PM–6:00PM

Dr. Aileen David-Wang Dr. Jose Andal

Moderator: Dr. Arthur Dessi Roman Moderator: Dr. Dennis Sacdalan

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To review the latest guidelines in adult pneumococcal 1. To describe the evidence behind cancer screening recommendations
vaccination 2. To determine appropriate screening tools and procedures for various
2. To properly situate the role of polysaccharide and conjugate patient populations
pneumococcal vaccination in adult health care.

★CS7: Maintaining Robustness in the Golden ★CS8: Practical Tips on dealing with tobacco &
Years substance dependence for the Busy Clinician CME
Restricted CME Grant from Servier Grant from Johnson & Johnson
6:00–6:30PM

Dr. Shelley De La Vega Dr. Lenora Cañizares-Fernandez

Moderator: Dr. Marc Evans Abat Moderator: Dr. Cherie Ocampo

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To review the practical & evidence-based approach in screening 1. To identify a stepwise approach to assist patients in smoking cessation
older adults for diseases 2. To discuss adjunctive pharmacologic modalities available for smoking
2. To review current evidence on some “popular” interventions in cessation
the older adult care

CS9: Active & Longer Lives for the PLHIV (Panel CS10: Oh my GERD!
Discussion)
6:30–7:00PM

Dr. Cybele Abad & Dr. Patrick Eustaquio Dr. Marcia Irene Canto (Johns Hopkins)
Moderator: Dr. Evalyn Roxas Moderator/Reactor: Dr. Ruter Maralit

Learning Objectives
1. To discuss the current course and common problems Learning Objectives
encountered by Filipino PLHIV 1. To differentiate GERD from other abdominal disorders
2. To discuss relevant supportive interventions to maintain 2. To review the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options for
active and longer lives for PLHIV GERD and Barrett’s esophagus

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 ★CS11: Functional GI Disorders ★CS12: Statins in the time of COVID
CME Grant from Kauffman CME Grant from LRI Therapharma
7:00–7:30PM

Dr. Ian Homer Cua Dr. Roberto Mirasol

Moderator: Dr. Mara Panlilio Moderator: Dr. Lauro Abrahan IV

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To review the common functional GI disorders and their
manifestations among Filipinos.
2. To understand the rationale and approach to the
pharmacologic & nonpharmacologic management of these
disorders.
1. To review the relationship between COVID-19 infection and
dyslipidemia
2. To understand the approach to the treatment of dyslipidemia with
statins and its impact on COVID-19 infection and vice versa.

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DAY 2: OUT-PATIENT CARE OF THE SICK ADULT FILIPINO November 7, 2020 updated as of October 13, 2020

Plenary

PLENARY 2: #COVID Endgame: are we there yet?

4:00–4:30PM

Dr. Jaime Montoya

Chairman of the Session: Dr. Eric Jason Amante

Learning Objectives
1. To discuss the updates on the SARS-COV2 vaccine pipeline
2. To discuss the epidemiologic projections on the COVID pandemic course

Track 1 Track 2

★CS13: The Right Diabetes Medicine for the ★CS14: Mending a Failing Heart: Advances in
Right Patient with the Right Outcome CME Grant Heart Failure Management
from AstraZeneca CME Grant from Novartis
4:30–5:00PM

Dr. Iris Isip-Tan Dr. Marian Manalo

Dr. Rey Murcia Tan Moderator: Dr. Lauro Abrahan IV
Moderator: Dr. Cecille Añonuevo-Cruz
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives 1. To discuss an approach to the management of patients with heart
1. To discuss a practical and targeted approach to the management failure
of patients with diabetes mellitus 2. To present new evidence on the latest pharmacologic advances
2. To present new evidence on the latest pharmacologic advances in patients with heart failure
in patients with diabetes mellitus

CS15: The thyroid encounter: multi-disciplinary CS16: OA lang ba? How to manage joint pains
management of thyroid diseases
5:00–5:30PM

Dr. Myrna Buenaluz Sedurante & Dr. Rodney Dofitas Dr. Eric Amante & Dr. Ester Gonzalez-Penserga
Moderator: Dr. Cecilia Jimeno Moderator: Dr. Heizel Manapat-Reyes

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To discuss the roles of the different specialties in the 1. To present a systematic approach in the diagnosis of patients
management of thyroid disorders presenting with joint pains
2. To learn the recent advancements in the management of 2. To learn the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management
thyroid diseases of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout

★CS17: The revolutionary approach to asthma ★CS18: Triple therapy & the Steroid Debate in
CME Grant from AstraZeneca COPD
CME Grant from Boehringer Ingelheim
5:30–6:00PM

Dr. Lenora Cañizares-Fernandez Dr. Albert Albay

Moderator: Dr. Cherie Ocampo Moderator: Dr. Norman Maghuyop

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To discuss the revolutionary changes in asthma management 1. To discuss the diagnostic & therapeutic approach to COPD
in the GINA guidelines. according to the latest GOLD, ERS & ATS guidelines
2. To translate these asthma management changes to the 2. To elaborate on the role of ICS & combination long-acting
Philippine scenario bronchodilators in COPD management

★CS19: Revitalizing peripheral circulation: ★CS20: The Quivering Heart: Management of High
advances in management of coronary & Risk AF Patients
peripheral arterial disease CME Grant from Pfizer
CME Grant from Bayer
6:00–6:30PM

Dr. John Añonuevo Speaker: Dr. Derek Leslie Connolly, PhD

Moderator: Dr. Jaime Aherrera Moderator: Dr. Michael Agbayani

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To learn the latest advances in the diagnosis of peripheral 1. To learn the different etiologies and pathophysiologic mechanism
arterial disease and coronary artery disease of atrial fibrillation
2. To discuss the core principles of management of patients with 2. To discuss anticoagulation therapy in atrial fibrillation
PAD and CAD

CS21: Approach to abnormal Liver Function CS22: Don’t keep bleeding me: Approach to the
Tests Abnormal & Hematologic abnormalities
6:30–7:00PM

Dr. Helen Te (Pritzker U Chicago) Dr. Clariza Santos

Moderator/Reactor: Dr. Janus Ong Moderator: Dr. Eric Jason Amante

Learning Objective Learning Objectives

1. To discuss the clinical approach to patients presenting with 1. To discuss the diagnostic approach in patients presenting with
abnormal liver function tests hematologic abnormalities
2. To review the indications for use of different diagnostic modalities
in hematologic abnormalities

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 ★CS23: What’s new in TB? ★CS24: Saving the kidneys: Therapies in DM
CME Grant from Johnson & Johnson nephropathy
Unrestricted CME Grant by Servier
7:00–7:30PM

Dr. Camilo Roa, Jr.

Dr. Lalaine Mortera Dr. Nemencio Nicodemus
Moderator: Dr. Cherie Ocampo Moderator: Dr. Rey Tan

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To discuss updates in the latest Philippine TB guidelines 1. To learn the indications for the use of ketoanalogues in patients
2. To discuss the updates in the treatment of MDRTB with diabetic nephropathy
2. To discuss the latest evidence on the role of ketoanalogues in
the management of diabetic nephropathy

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DAY 3: THE SICK ADULT IN THE HOSPITAL November 13, 2020 updated as of October 13, 2020

Plenary

PLENARY 3: The PGH COVID-19 experience

4:00–4:30PM

Dr. Regina Berba & Dr. Gerardo Legaspi

Chairman of the Session: Dr. Mark Anthony Sandoval

Learning Objectives
1. To present the demographic data of COVID-19 patients admitted to PGH
2. To discuss the best practices in the management of COVID-19 patients
3. To present research initiatives and updates on COVID-19 in PGH

Track 1 Track 2

★CS25: The Direct Hits in Anti-viral COVID ★CS26: Managing Difficult to Control Asthma &
Therapy CME Grant from Cathay Drug Asthma Exacerbations CME Grant from Novartis
4:30–5:00PM

Dr Edsel Maurice Salvaña Dr. Camilo Roa Jr.

Moderator: Dr. Kriselda Tan Moderator: Dr. Ralph Villalobos

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To discuss the evidences for the use of anti-viral modalities in 1. To discuss the pathophysiology in difficult to control asthma and
COVID therapy exacerbations
2. To determine when favipiravir or remdesivir should be given in 2. To discuss the different management interventions to control
patients with COVID-19 disease severe asthma & exacerbations

CS27: Tricks of the trade in the Approach to GI ★CS28: Diving Deep into Deep Vein Thrombosis
bleeding (A Case-Based Discussion) CME Grant from Corbridge
5:00–5:30PM

Dr. Shiavkumar Vignesh (SUNY) Dr. Rosella Arellano

Moderator: Dr Mark Anthony De Lusong Moderator: Dr. Giselle Gervacio

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To identify the most common causes of GI bleeding 1. To review the diagnostic & therapeutic approach to patients with
2. To recognize pharmacologic and endoscopic management of GI DVT
bleeding 2. To present the new Philippine clinical practice guidelines on DVT

★CS29: The Game-changer? Immunotherapy in ★CS30: Precision and Targeted treatment in Cancer
cancer CME Grant from MSD the Internist should know CME Grant by AZ ONCO
5:30–6:00PM

Dr. Gerardo Cornelio Dr. Gracieux Fernando

Moderator: Dr. Cecille Añonuevo-Cruz Moderator: Dr. Danielle Benedict Sacdalan

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To review evidenced-based indications for immunotherapy in the 1. To discuss available advancements in precision & targeted treatment
advanced and early phases of cancer in cancer
2. To be cognizant of common adverse effects of such treatment
modalities that affect other organ systems

CS31: The Sick Young Female Conundrum ★CS32: HAP & VAP: dealing with multidrug resistant
(Case-Based Panel Discussion) organisms (Case-Based Discussion)
CME Grant from MSD
6:00–6:30PM

Dr. Gerome Escota, Dr. Alexander Drilon,

& Dr. Geraldine Zamora Dr. Rontgene Solante
Moderator/Facilitator: Dr. Geraldine Zamora Moderator: Dr. Ralph Elvi Villalobos

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives

1. To review the approach to the diagnosis of a patient with 1. To discuss the current microbial pattern in HAP and VAP in the
suspected SLE Philippines
2. To present mainstay therapy and ancillary/alternative options 2. To discuss updates in HAP and VAP guidelines and the appropriate
use of new antimicrobial agents

CS33: Think Fast, Act Fast in Brain Attack CS34: Maxing it beyond the Toxidrome
(Case-Based Discussion)
6:30–7:00PM

Dr. Carissa Pineda-Franks

Moderator: Dr. Cecille Añonuevo-Cruz
Learning Objectives
1. To recognize the clinical presentation of the different stroke
syndromes.
2. To discuss the basic immediate diagnostic and therapeutic
interventions for acute stroke syndromes.
Dr. Carissa Dioquino & Dr. Allan Dionisio
Moderator: Dr. Mark Anthony Sandoval
Learning Objectives
1. To recognize the clinical presentation of common substances that
cause poisoning
2. To elaborate on basic medical interventions for common toxidromes.

★CS35: Chronic Coronary Syndrome ★CS36: Aquaretics for Heart Failure: from research
CME Grant from Servier to real world CME Grant from Otsuka
7:00–7:30PM

Dr. Erdie Fadreguilan Dr. Brian Cabral

Moderator: Dr. Jaime Aherrera Moderator: Dr. Giselle Gervacio

Learning Objectives Learning Objective

1. To understand the pathophysiology & clinical manifestations of To discuss the role of aquaretics in heart failure.
chronic coronary syndrome. (CCS)
2. To understand the therapeutic approach to CCS.

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