02/09/2026
On August 28, 2026, the Southern Tagalog Regional Hospital (STRH) – Department of Surgery successfully welcomed the PSGS Committee on Accreditation for its accreditation visit.
The activity was supported by the Department Chairman, Dr. Eliseo B. “LJ” Sabal, Jr., Training Officer Dr. Karen Latorre, the Surgery Consultants, and the Training Core composed of Dr. Bob Balmores, Dr. Gerlie Hernandez-Roa, Dr. Hazel Mendoza, Dr. Allen Sese, Dr. Patrick Edward De Guzman, and Dr. Paul Ivin A. Jayme.
Appreciation is also extended to the STRH Medical Center Chief II, Dr. Ruby Ephraim M. Rubiano, Chief of Medical Professioanl Staff II, Dr. Rebecca Ann V. Gabor, and the various ancillary units for their continued support of the Department’s training initiatives.
Recognition is extended to our Surgery Residents — Dr. Telly Camerino, Dr. Caressa Castro, Dr. John Nico B. Ronquillo, Dr. Greggy Villar, Dr. Patrick Baylon, and Dr. Trisha Albesa — for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication throughout the accreditation preparations.
A commendable effort by the STRH Department of Surgery!