UP PGH Addiction and Recovery Medicine

12/10/2026

ISAM 2026 Day 2 | Advancing Philippine Addiction and Recovery Medicine on the Global Stage! 🇵🇭

A proud milestone as our consultants from the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital (UP–PGH) Division of Addiction and Recovery Medicine took part in a panel symposium at the ISAM 2026 Congress in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, on October 2, 2026.

The symposium, entitled “Advancing Addiction Medicine in the Philippines: Early Epidemiological Insights from the First Transdisciplinary Training and Clinical Service in Low-Resource Setting,” featured Dr. Joselito C. Pascual as moderator; and Dr. Pamela Bianca Bandelaria, Dr. Allandale Nacino, Dr. Jonna Datu, and Dr. Jiggy Leonard Landong as speakers.

The discussion highlighted emerging Philippine data, the importance of transdisciplinary collaboration, and efforts to strengthen addiction and recovery medicine services despite resource limitations.

👏 A meaningful opportunity to share Philippine experiences, contribute to global conversations, and advance addiction and recovery medicine through research, training, and clinical practice.

12/10/2026

ISAM 2026 Day 3 | Advancing Digital Wellness Among Filipino Youth 🇵🇭

We congratulate Dr. Paul Lawrence Filomeno as he delivered a plenary talk entitled “A Culturally Rooted, Multisectoral Digital-Wellness Innovation for Preventing Problematic Interactive Media Use in Filipino Children and Adolescents” at the ISAM 2026 Congress in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

His presentation highlighted the importance of early prevention, culturally responsive interventions, and multisectoral collaboration in promoting healthier digital habits among Filipino children and adolescents.

👏 A proud moment for Philippine Addiction Medicine on the international stage!

10/10/2026

Today, October 10, 2026, the UP-PGH Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine joins the global community in commemorating World Mental Health Day.

This year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change,” reminds us that every story matters, especially those that have long gone unheard.

May we continue to create spaces where people feel safe to share their stories and where their voices are met with understanding rather than judgment. More importantly, may we listen, learn from their experiences, and work together toward a kinder, more inclusive, and more responsive mental health system.

Every story deserves to be heard. Every voice has the power to inspire change.

09/10/2026

🇵🇭 ISAM 2026 DAY 1: Philippine Research in the Spotlight!

Our consultants from our Division: Dr. Pamela Bianca Bandelaria, Dr. Paul Lawrence Filomeno, and Dr. Jiggy Leonard F. Landong, presented their respective research posters at the 2026 Annual ISAM Conference last October 1, 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

A proud moment for our team as they shared their work with the international addiction medicine community, contributing Philippine perspectives to the discussions on addiction care and research.

Congratulations to our three poster presenters! We celebrate the dedication behind your studies and this opportunity to share them with the world. 👏

06/10/2026

ISAM 2026 DAY 1: Philippine Addiction Research Takes the Stage in Rotterdam! 🇵🇭

We are proud of our consultants who delivered oral presentations at the 2026 Annual ISAM Conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on October 1, 2026, featuring their studies:

🔹 Sociodemographic and Clinical Profiles of Women with Substance Use Disorder in a Philippine Tertiary Government Hospital - Dr. Jonna N. Datu, Neurology and Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine Specialist
🔹 Perceived Family Functioning Levels Among Adult Patients with Substance Use Disorder in a University Teaching Hospital - Dr. Allandale Nacino, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist

Congratulations to our consultants and their research teams! Thank you for contributing local evidence that can help improve care for patients and their families. 👏

01/10/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW!

The Division of Addiction and Recovery Medicine and the Division of Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine, in coordination with the UP-PGH Drug-Free Workplace Program would like to invite you to a special Lecture and Discussion this October 2, 2026 1PM-4PM at the 8th Floor Social Hall, PGH Central Block Building.

The lecture will feature Dr. Jose M. David, a Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine specialist affiliated with Albany Medical Center/Albany Family Medicine in Albany, New York. Reacting to the lecture with their inputs from the local context will be Dr. Rafael Legaspi of PGH, Prof. Archie Geneta of UPM-CAS, and Dr. Rowalt Alibudbud of UPCM.

The venue has an ample 100-person capacity, but should this be exceeded, included in the event poster is a QR-code to the Zoom Live-Stream for those off-campus. See you on Oct 2!

18/09/2026

Greetings of Wellness and Recovery!

The Division of Addiction and Recovery Medicine and the Division of Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine, in coordination with the UP-PGH Drug-Free Workplace Program would like to invite you to a special Lecture and Discussion this October 2, 2026 1PM-4PM at the 8th Floor Social Hall, PGH Central Block Building.

The lecture will feature Dr. Jose M. David, a Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine specialist affiliated with Albany Medical Center/Albany Family Medicine in Albany, New York. Reacting to the lecture with their inputs from the local context will be Dr. Rafael Legaspi of PGH, Prof. Archie Geneta of UPM-CAS, and Dr. Rowalt Alibudbud of UPCM.

The venue has an ample 100-person capacity, but should this be exceeded, included in the event poster is a QR-code to the Zoom Live-Stream for those off-campus. See you on Oct 2!

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

💊 Applications are open for the Clinical Fellowship in Addiction and Recovery Medicine!

A transdisciplinary clinical training program accredited by the Philippine Academy of Addiction and Recovery Medicine (PAARM). Open to graduates of Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Neurology.

📅 Deadline: September 21, 2026
📝 Apply via the PGH Specialty Training E-Submission Portal: https://apply.pgh.gov.ph/step

For inquiries, contact [email protected], or call (02) 8554-8400 loc. 2436 / 0917-688 8805.

11/09/2026