Saying goodbye to Intercon (December 31, 2015 – January 1, 2016)

When I first got word that the InterContinental Manila (colloquially known as Intercon) was closing its doors at the end of 2015, my heart literally sank. It was as if I had found out that I was going to lose a distant relative—one with whom I had shared many precious childhood moments with. That wasContinue reading “Saying goodbye to Intercon (December 31, 2015 – January 1, 2016)”

Talk on “Benefits of Sports Psychology with Injured Athletes.”

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Makati Medical Center (MMC) has invited me to speak on the “Benefits of Sports Psychology  with Injured Athletes” (2:00 PM to 2:45 PM) during their Lay Forum on Immediate & Post Surgical Management of Sports Injuries. The lay forum is free to all interested parties including coaches, athletic trainers,Continue reading “Talk on “Benefits of Sports Psychology with Injured Athletes.””

Talk on The Role of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Pain Management (2013)

As part of their two-day conference on Pain/Palliative Care, the Makati Medical Center (MMC) Pain Control Clinic has invited me to talk on “The Role of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Pain Management” on July 30, 2013 (12:30 PM to 1:00 PM). This event will take place at the MMC Auditorium, 8th Floor, Tower II, Makati MedicalContinue reading “Talk on The Role of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Pain Management (2013)”

Sidebar Feature: “Age Is Not An Issue” in the May 2013 issue of Women’s Health Philippines

Awhile back, I was interviewed by one of the editors of Women’s Health Philippines’ and my good friend Regine Rafael for a sidebar piece on the subject of self-esteem.  Highest marks Reg! The sidebar (and more) can be found in the May 2013 issue of Women’s Health Philippines that is out now wherever magazines areContinue reading “Sidebar Feature: “Age Is Not An Issue” in the May 2013 issue of Women’s Health Philippines”

Makati Medical Center’s Computerized Information Kiosk

Among the many 21st century innovations that I have seen around the Makati Medical Center (MMC), one of the more prominent ones are the computerized information kiosk’s strategically located around the hospital.  The purpose these kiosks–among other things–is to assist patients in finding the right physician for them. It includes a search engine containing allContinue reading “Makati Medical Center’s Computerized Information Kiosk”

Psychtunities: A career talk with BS Psychology students of the Makati Medical Center College of Nursing

The Makati Medical Center College of Nursing (MMCCN) has invited me to give an inspirational message to their freshmen BS Psychology students during their Orientation Program on June 16, 2012 (8:00-10:00 AM) at the Makati Medical Center (MMC) Auditorium. Entitled “Psychtunities,” I will be sharing with students some pointers on how they can best navigateContinue reading “Psychtunities: A career talk with BS Psychology students of the Makati Medical Center College of Nursing”

Talk on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Pain Management (2012)

As part of a psychoeducation lecture series, the Makati Medical Center (MMC) Section of Psychiatry and the MMC Cancer Center have invited me to talk on the topic “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Pain Management” on June 20, 2012 (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM). This event will take place at the MMC Cancer Center Conference Room, 1stContinue reading “Talk on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Pain Management (2012)”

Talk on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Pain Management

The 6th Annual Pain Symposium, a program sponsored by the relaunched Makati Medical Center (MMC) Pain Control Clinic, will be held tomorrow (April 12, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) at the 8th floor auditorium, Tower II, Makati Medical Center, Makati City. As one of the symposium’s nine speakers, my topic will be an introductionContinue reading “Talk on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Pain Management”

“Terminator” themed photographs to be exhibited during the 2nd Mental Health Week of MMC

Upcoming Exhibit Recently, a representative of the Makati Medical Center – Department of Neurosciences, Section of Psychiatry has asked me to exhibit several of my photographs during their 2nd Mental Health Week which runs from September 28 to October 2, 2010. The exhibit hopes to showcase a variety of works from a number of artistsContinue reading ““Terminator” themed photographs to be exhibited during the 2nd Mental Health Week of MMC”