IDLD GC - Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

15/03/2026

Congratulations! St. Luke's Medical Center Bonifacio Global City, Institute of Digestive and Liver Diseases, garnered the following awards during the 2026 Joint Annual Convention:

PSG/PSDE Most Outstanding Fellow in Training 2026 - Dapoy Peralta

Finalists, Meta-analysis Research Orals Gabriel Daniel Viñegas Alcantara and Daniele Calda

Best Poster (Meta-analysis) - Dapoy Peralta

3rd Place, PSDE EndoVIE Polyp Cup - Rafael Mendoza

APASL-HSP Travel Grant - Dapoy Peralta

Thank you to the Training Committee headed by Linley Sy Janairo and Research Committee led by Enrik Aguila for your guidance and support.

Your hard work, dedication, and passion for excellence continue to make the Institute proud.

To God be the Glory!

10/03/2026

Proud Milestone for St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City

Congratulations to the Institute of Digestive and Liver Diseases of St. Luke’s Medical Center – Bonifacio Global City for being officially designated as a World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) Training Center—the first in the Philippines and the 25th worldwide.

This recognition highlights the institution’s strong commitment to excellence in gastroenterology education, clinical training, research, and patient care, further strengthening its role in advancing digestive health locally and globally.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our consultants, fellows-in-training, nurses, and staff whose dedication, expertise, and teamwork made this achievement possible.

As the WGO Manila Training Center, we look forward to continuing our mission of improving digestive health worldwide through education, training, research, and global collaboration.

To God be the Glory!

09/03/2026

BANTAY BITUKA: Sama-sama Laban Kontra Colorectal Cancer

Wear the Blue Ribbon and join us in raising awareness for colorectal cancer prevention and early detection.

Colorectal cancer is currently among the top three most common cancers in the Philippines, yet it is largely preventable through proper screening, early detection, and healthy lifestyle practices.

In observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day, the Institute of Digestive and Liver Diseases of St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City invites you to attend a Lay Forum on Colorectal Cancer Awareness. This forum aims to educate the public on the importance of screening, recognizing early symptoms, and adopting preventive health measures.

📅 March 17, 2026
🕐 1:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Social Service Outpatient Department
Basement 1, Main Building, St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City

Together, let us stand united under the Blue Ribbon and take an active role in protecting digestive health.
We warmly invite patients, families, and members of the community to join this important discussion.

Early screening saves lives. Awareness prevents disease.

08/03/2026

🌍 Proud Milestone for St. Luke’s Medical Center – Bonifacio Global City

Congratulations to the Institute of Digestive and Liver Diseases of St. Luke’s Medical Center – Bonifacio Global City for being officially designated as a World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) Training Center—the first in the Philippines and the 25th worldwide.

This recognition highlights the institution’s strong commitment to excellence in gastroenterology education, clinical training, research, and patient care, further strengthening its role in advancing digestive health locally and globally.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our consultants, fellows-in-training, nurses, and staff whose dedication, expertise, and teamwork made this achievement possible.

As the WGO Manila Training Center, we look forward to continuing our mission of improving digestive health worldwide through education, training, research, and global collaboration.

✨ To God be the Glory!

07/03/2026

Another proud milestone for the St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City Institute of Digestive and Liver Diseases!

Our consultants are featured in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, reflecting their dedication to advancing endoscopy education and innovation.

To God be the Glory! ✨

07/03/2026

A proud milestone for the St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City Institute of Digestive and Liver Diseases!

Congratulations to our fellows for having their abstracts accepted for oral presentation at the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Your dedication to research and excellence inspires us all.

To God be the Glory!

04/03/2026

Did you know that 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 is preventable with proper screening and early intervention?

Be part of one of the 20+ nationwide 𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐬 this 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 as we raise 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 and empower communities with the right information.

Consult your Gastroenterologist to know more. 🩺

Stay informed, stay healthy.
🌐 Visit our website: psgastro.org
✉️ Email us at: philgastro60@gmail.com

26/02/2026

We are proud to be part of the country’s leading hospital—and one of the world’s best. 🇵🇭

RANKED #1 IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST 🌍

History has been made.

For the first time, the Philippines has been represented in the prestigious Newsweek & Statista World’s Best Hospitals ranking — and St. Luke’s Medical Center has proudly emerged as the #1 hospital in the country. 🥇

Among more than 2,500 hospitals evaluated across 32 nations, St. Luke’s earned special distinction as part of the World’s Top 250 Hospitals — a milestone that sets the national benchmark for medical excellence, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, advanced medical expertise, and truly world-class care.

To our dedicated physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, and to the patients who entrust us with their care — this achievement belongs to you.

Together, we are proving that Filipino healthcare stands confidently on the global stage. 🇵🇭✨

12/02/2026

Congrats to Team IDLD–GC on the accepted abstracts for Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026, the premier international GI meeting, to be held in Chicago! 🎉

We’re proud to have three papers representing our institution—an exciting milestone for our team. Congratulations to all the authors and collaborators on this achievement! 👏✨

05/02/2026

St. Luke’s Medical Center - Global City Institute of Digestive & Liver Diseases proudly welcomes the officers of the Takeda Science Foundation during their official visit to the Philippines, led by Dr. Yuji Iizawa and Dr. Tsuyoshi Maekawa 🇯🇵. Also present were representatives of the Takeda Science Foundation Philippines Selection Committee and the Philippine Medical Association, including Dr. Sonia Bongala and Dr. Alfaretta Reyes.

Dr. Linley Sy Janairo, currently the institute's Training Officer and an alumna of the Takeda Science Foundation International Fellowship Program, shared her experiences on how the fellowship has influenced her professional development and contributions to patient care.

The visit highlights the importance of global collaboration, research mentorship, and international fellowship opportunities in advancing medical science and improving patient care in digestive and liver diseases. 🌏

02/02/2026

We are proud to recognize the outstanding research achievements of the Consultants and Fellows of the Institute of Digestive and Liver Diseases, St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City.

In 2025, the team published 11 papers in peer-reviewed journals, in addition to 31 oral and poster presentations and 9 travel grants awarded to fellows across various local and international conferences. These accomplishments reflect a strong commitment to academic excellence, scholarly productivity, and the advancement of patient care.

Congratulations to everyone on this remarkable achievement!

24/01/2026

Join the first Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) Meeting of 2026 with a masterclass series on endoscopic emergencies. One of our active consultants and alumni (2021), Dr. Carlos Francisco will be giving a talk on GI bleeding 🩸

Registration is free! See you online 26/1/26, Monday, 1:00 PM GMT+8 at https://chula.zoom.us/j/92321352929?pwd=Q7nSJJmJA2yamYNSJvXyjoPJUH4MrA.1