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In the public service of Lagunenses, countless projects
have been implemented since its foundation in
February 4th 1961. Since time immemorial, the
advocacies have been giving access to oral services,
public education on oral health, and providing quality
dental services. This is the Philippine Dental
Association Laguna Chapter Incorporated.

2 “Laguna Dental Health’
“Laguna Dental Society”
3 During the term of Dr. Felix Virtucio in 1966 the
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Founded in 1961 by Dr. Ruben Loyola of Biñan, the
initial name of the Chapter is Laguna Dental Health. Dr.
Bienvenido Erana in 1962 renamed it to Laguna Dental
Society or LDS and became affiliated with the mother
society, Philippine Dental Association.
scientific seminars for continuing dental education
started. In 1967, the LDS had their first woman
president in the persona of Dr. Angelina Elazegui
(pronounced as Elazigi). By 1968, Dr. Antonio Baldemor
made the scientific seminars quarterly instead of once a
year. Dr. Florentina Romero in her term in 1983 initiated
monthly board meetings and highly participated
quarterly seminars. She’s also the 1st to amend bylaws
and 1st to create a directory of all registered members.
In 1984, LDS had their first bachelor president, Dr.
Josefino Hedreyda. In his term was the 1 st time the
society joined in PDA sports activities. And in 1986
during Dr. Amado Silva’s term, LDS was named
Philippine Dental Association Laguna Chapter.

5 The following year, Dr. Cesar Jesus Francisco became

one of the youngest Chapter president at the age of 31.
He’s the 1st to organize chapter meetings as well as
information dissemination by hiring a professional
cyclist as Chapter messenger. In 1990, Chapter President
Dr. Maria Flor Romero Velilia became the youngest
woman president at 32. While her term coincided with
major disasters and energy crisis, the Chapter
maintained its level of recognition.
6 Dr. Velilia initiated study clubs later known as Dental
Clubs. The 1st study clubs were in Calamba, Biñan, and
San Pedro. Her term was also the 1st live in seminar. The
following year of Dr. Shirley de Guzman’s presidency in
 1992, the Biñan Dental Club was formed
7 In 1993, the PDA Laguna Chapter acquired two portable
dental chairs for charity services in rural areas through
the second leadership of Dr. Josefino Hedreyda. During
the presidency of Dr. Filomeno Navoa, Jr. in 1994, the
Welfare and Trust Fund was created to extend financial
assistance to Chapter members.
8 In 1996 of Dr. Reynaldo Gonzales’ term, four clubs were
formed: San Pedro, Sta Cruz, Sta. Rosa and Siniloan
Dental Clubs. During his term was the 1st out of town
live in seminar.
9 Dr. Apolinario Alzona in 1997 initiated the 1 st leadership
seminar for Chapter and Club Officers. During his term,
the Calamba Dental Club was organized. The 1999
induction ceremony is one for the books as it’s the most
participated induction ceremony to date with 402
attendees in Dr. Roldan Concepcion’s term. In this term,
Los Banos Bay Calauan Dental Club was formed.
10 In the closing of the millennium, the Chapter through
the leadership of Dr. Danilo Feliciano Jr. was recognized
by PDA as the most outstanding chapter for the whole
island of Luzon. It’s also the 1st out of the country live in
seminars. Another 1st was the community singing of “If
We Hold on Together” in the induction ceremony that
became a tradition up to the present.
11 Come the millennium, Dr. Angelo Fernandez is the 1 st
ever chapter president to become the general chairman
of the PDA National Dental Health Week. The following
year a side by side recognition was received by Dr.
Teodora Espeleta; as the most outstanding chapter and
president for Luzon. It’s also in 2002 that the Cabuyao
Dental Club was organized.
12 In 2003, Dr. Ma (pronounced as Maria) Cecilia Alcaraz
generated high income for the Chapter because of golf
fund raising projects. During Dr. Micheal (pronounced as
mai-kel) Mendoza’s term in 2004, there was an isolated
program that brought justice to the victims of a hold
upper who targeted dentists.
13 And in 2006, a huge milestone for the chapter as Dr.
Corazon Flores became the 1st National President from
Laguna. Indeed, a pride of Cabuyao City and Laguna.

14 In 2008, Dr. Ma (pronounced as Maria) Resa Dawana

initiated the 1st symposium in Laguna. Come 2010, 2 live
in seminars were done in Dr. Jenny Sicot-Romero’s term.
15 Dr. Yolanda Buna partnered with different Chapters in
Baguio, Manila, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro and Bohol
 for the PDA Twinning Program. Continuing the
commitment of its members, the Chapter got the seal of
Excellence in the Membership during Dr. Ricardo
Gatbonton’s term in 2016 for having the biggest
delegation, exhibiting teamwork and membership
solidarity through continuing education and community
service.
16 By 2017, Dr. Elsa Barbara De Vera facilitated the SEC
(pronounced as sek) registration, thus the Chapter was
renamed to PDA Laguna Chapter, Incorporated. In 2018,
Dr. Ma (pronounced as Maria) Cresencia Carandang
spearheaded the 1st project to reach a far-flung area that
requires crossing a river, the Project aptly titled Tawid as
well as the term of Dr. Medardo Ramirez, a Government
Dentist.
17 In 2020 when the pandemic and community lockdown
happened, Dr. Sheryl Anne Rose Lantican’s presidency
became as productive as the previous presidencies. In
Dr. Lantican’s term, the Government of Laguna signed
an executive order making the 2nd Tuesday of February
as the Laguna Oral Health awareness day. During her
term were the 1st ever learning modules to be patented,
the 1st Insurance Policy for the chapter member and the
1st virtual induction and webinars due to unprecendent
situation.

18 The Chapter presidency is made meaningful by projects

that created community impact. Let’s look at the impact
and growth of the PDA Laguna Chapter through the
years…

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2nd Part
(Through the Years song) Pictures of Past President with
Photos on their RESPECTIVE Terms

3rd Part
And now on its Diamond White Anniversary and 44th
Chapter president, we celebrate the SIXTY DIVERSE,
DYNAMIC, and DRIVEN years of the Philippine Dental
Association Laguna Chapter Incorporated.

The logo takes the shape of a diamond, the hardest

known natural substance. It’s an emblem of purity and
perfection.
Dagdag logo bilog The laurel leaves mean victory. In Ancient Greek, it’s
awarded to victors in the Olympics and poetic
competitions; while used to crown a successful
commander in Rome. Thus, in the Logo, these 8 Leaves
signifies our 8 Victorious Dental clubs.
At the heart of the logo is the owl that represents
wisdom, endurance, and elegance. Owls are known as
nocturnal beings and infamous for their night vision.
They represent seeing what is hidden behind the
shadows and exposing the truth even when it is
cloaked in the darkest night.
The visual enigma of the owl also gives the illusion of a
bell. The bell creates a clear sound in the stillness of the
dark. At church when we hear the bells ring, it signals us
to come and gather. An invitation to engage and
participate.
The bell is also the symbol of Cabuyao City, the home of
the legendary Kampanang Ginto, where our 60th
founding anniversary president hails from.
And finally, the color palette is maroon and silver.
Maroon radiates vigor and passion. It’s a shade of blood
which represents life. Silver exudes sophistication,
glamor, and modernity. It’s the color of illumination
and reflection, of a soothing and calming energy that
balances the intensity of maroon.
The person behind our 60th founding anniversary logo is
the PDA Laguna Chapter’s 44th president, Dr. Mar David
“Dave” Antioquia. A true embodiment of strength and
tenacity amid havoc in COVID, he makes his term
productive and significant. Dr. Dave introduced the 1st
ever PDA Laguna Chapter Hymn in his first 30 days.
Composed and arranged by John Raphael Elemos and
sung by Dr. Dave Antioquia and Dr. Angela Marie
Mapolsa this is the PDA Laguna Chapter Hymn titled
Dentistang Laguna, Serbisyo’y Laging Una.

4th Part
Video of PDA LAGUNA HYMN