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Espos Children's Clinic Offers comprehensive child & adolescent care including well /sick baby check ups & immunization . ABOUT Dr. Roberto A. Espos, Jr. Benilde.

Dr. Espos is a pediatrician, educator, administrator, and researcher. He has been a medical consultant at De La Salle University Medical Center (DLSUMC) since 1982 and has held key administrative posts and has actively participated in relevant hospital initiatives since then. He was the Medical Director in 2002 - 2006 ,Chief of Clinics of the DLSUMC in 1982-1986, 1993-1996, and 1999-2001 and was the Chairman of Department of Pediatrics in 1982-1991 and 1993-1996. He held positions in several hospital and academic committees on residency training and accreditation. Dr. Espos has also been a proactive partner of the City Government of Dasmarinas serving as Consultant for Health & Hospital Concerns in 2004-2017. He collaborated with the local government towards the promotion of health among Dasmarinenos. Later, he contributed to the founding and operations and was subsequently appointed Chief of Hospital of the Pagamutan ng Dasmarinas in 2015-2017. As an academician, Dr. Espos was a faculty member of the DLSMHSI College of Medicine from 1982 - 2018. He has engaged in various clinical research endeavors and has published in several reputable international scientific journals. He was the training officer of Department of Pediatrics in 1998-2001 and co-founder of the Southern Tagalog Accredited & Integrated Residency Training System/Manila South Pediatric Residency Training. He was also a member of the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) Board of Trustees, Hospital Accreditation and Specialty boards and the Committee on Awards. Dr. Espos was named Most Outstanding Pediatrician by Philippine Pediatric Society in 2012. He also received the Community Service Award from the City Government of Dasmarinas in 2011, 2012 and 2017. He earned his BS Preparatory Medicine from the Divine Word University of Tacloban in 1975 and then Doctor of Medicine in 1977 from the UP College of Medicine. He finished his Pediatric Residency in 1981 from the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital. He is a Fellow of the Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. He took Basic Management Program in 1993 from the Asian Institute of Management and completed his Masters in Hospital and Services Administration in 2001 from Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business. He also finished the Organizational Development Course in 2003 from DLS-College of St. Presently, he is the Vice Chancellor for Hospital Operations of the De La Salle University Medical Center of the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. A breastfeeding advocate
A total quality ardent implementer
A passionate clinical academician
The ever curious researcher, management tyro and above all an ever trying hard doting family man.

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26/09/2026

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Noong 2015, nakilala si Daniel Cabrera sa isang larawang tahimik na nagkuwento ng kaniyang pagsisikap: isang siyam na taong gulang na bata, nakayuko sa kaniyang mga aralin sa labas ng McDonald’s sa North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City.

Walang sariling ilaw na magamit sa kanilang tirahan, kaya sinasamantala niya ang liwanag mula sa restaurant upang makagawa ng homework. Isang maliit na kahoy na stool ang nagsisilbing patungan ng kaniyang sinusulatan.

Kinunan siya ng larawan ni Joyce Torrefranca noong Hunyo 23, 2015. Nang maibahagi ito online, umabot sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo ang kaniyang kuwento. May mga nagpaabot ng tulong upang masuportahan ang bata at ang kaniyang pamilya, na nawalan ng tahanan dahil sa sunog.

Labing-isang taon ang lumipas, nagpapatuloy ang kuwento ni Daniel.

Sa ulat ngayong Setyembre 2026, ang dating batang nasa larawan ay 20 taong gulang na at nag-aaral ng Hospitality Management sa Benedicto College. Nagtatrabaho rin siya bilang service crew sa mismong McDonald’s branch kung saan siya dating gumagawa ng assignment.

Ayon sa McDonald’s Philippines, nagtapos siya ng high school na may honors at ipinagpapatuloy ngayon ang kolehiyo bilang working student.

May mga klase siyang kailangang pasukan, mga araling kailangang tapusin, at mga responsibilidad sa trabaho. Patuloy ang kaniyang pagsisikap, kasama ang suportang nakatutulong upang makausad siya.

Nakaaantig isipin na ang lugar na minsang pinagkukunan niya ng liwanag ay bahagi na rin ngayon ng kaniyang paghahanapbuhay.

Hindi pa tapos ang paglalakbay ni Daniel. Ngunit mula sa batang nagsusulat sa labas ng restaurant hanggang sa kabataang pinagsasabay ang trabaho at kolehiyo, marami na siyang hakbang na naitawid.

At sa bawat hakbang, mahalaga ang parehong pagpupursigi niya at ang mga pagkakataong ibinibigay sa kaniya upang makapagpatuloy. 💛

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30/07/2026

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For decades, Filipinos have been told that the mosquitoes carrying dengue bite during the day.

That advice still holds true—but it is no longer the whole story.

Researchers from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have found that dengue transmission in the country has effectively become a 24-hour threat due to the growing role of a second mosquito species, Aedes albopictus, which remains active well into the evening and nighttime.

Unlike the better-known Aedes aegypti, the primary dengue vector that feeds mainly during daylight hours, Aedes albopictus bites from late afternoon through the night. The findings came from entomological studies conducted by Dr. Pio Javier and Dr. Barbara L. Caoili of the UPLB Institute of W**d Science, Entomology and Plant Pathology.

The researchers also documented a major behavioral shift in the species.

Previously regarded as a forest and rural mosquito that mostly fed on animals, Aedes albopictus has increasingly adapted to urban environments. It is now commonly found around homes and neighborhoods, breeding in clean, stagnant water collected in flowerpot saucers, discarded tires, roof gutters, buckets, and other household containers.

The shift means dengue prevention can no longer focus only on daytime exposure.

According to the researchers, many people stop using mosquito repellents or other protective measures after sunset because they believe the danger has passed. But the night-biting mosquito takes advantage of that false sense of security, making evening and nighttime another window for dengue transmission.

Scientists believe rapid urbanization, the loss of green spaces, and the abundance of artificial breeding sites have helped drive the mosquito’s expansion into cities. Artificial lighting may also be extending the insect’s active hours by disrupting its natural biological rhythms.

The findings reinforce the need for year-round and round-the-clock dengue prevention.

Health experts continue to urge the public to eliminate stagnant water every week, install window and door screens, and use mosquito repellents not only during the day but also in the evening, particularly in semi-open areas such as porches, garages, and gardens.

For many Filipinos, dengue has long been considered a daytime danger.

UPLB’s research suggests that assumption may no longer be enough to keep families safe.

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27/07/2026

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‼️ CHIKUNGUNYA ADVISORY | 07.26.26

🚨 Parents, stay informed to keep your children safe!
With rising Chikungunya cases, knowing what to look out for can make all the difference. Check out this quick advisory from PIDSP to learn:

* How to spot the difference between Chikungunya and Dengue
* Safe medication tips (and what drugs to avoid)
* Simple steps to protect your home and family right now

Take 1 minute to read the full advisory attached below—your family's health is worth it! 👇

Philippine Pediatric Society statement about social media use in children and adolescents.
28/06/2026

Philippine Pediatric Society statement about social media use in children and adolescents.

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30/10/2025

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Medical Arts Center, De La Salle University Medical Center , Gov. D Mangubat Avenue
Dasmariñas
4114

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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