PMC Medical Service

05/12/2025

STRENGTHENING NAVAL MEDICAL READINESS | PN and PMC Medical Personnel Complete Basic Standard First Aid and Training of Facilitators

Personnel from the Office of the Marine Corps Surgeon, together with Navy personnel assigned to various Naval Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and selected Reservists and Civilian Human Resource Personnel, successfully completed the Basic Standard First Aid and Training of Facilitators (SFA-TOF). The activity was spearheaded by the Office of the Chief Nurse Navy in collaboration with the DOH Health Emergency Management Bureau.

The course was conducted from 24 to 29 November 2025 at the NPMC Annex Building, Naval Station Jose Francisco, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

The activity formally concluded during the Closing Ceremony, graced by COL DINO ANTHONY P FLORES MC(MNSA) Chief Surgeon Navy, who served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.

This week-long training reflects the continuous effort to strengthen the Navy Medical Service's capability in emergency response, instruction, and lifesaving operations. It ensures that our medical personnel remain competent, mission-ready, and aligned with national standards in pre-hospital care.

Office of The Chief Nurse, Armed Forces of the Philippines

04/12/2025

FORGING THE MEDICAL FORCE | PMC Medical Service Officers Complete Modified Call to Arms

The Philippine Marine Corps Medical Service proudly highlights the continued integration and development of our AFP Technical Administrative Service officers through consecutive Modified Call to Arms activities held at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Ternate, Cavite.

From 14 to 16 September 2024, the Philippine Marine Corps conducted its first Modified Call to Arms designed specifically for active Technical Administrative Service officers historically assigned to or serving with the Corps. This landmark undertaking immersed participating officers in Marine ethos, discipline, and tradition, culminating in an emblem pinning led by the then Commandant, MGEN ARTURO G ROJAS PN(M). While this activity marked the formal introduction of the emblem for active TAS officers, it also affirmed a truth long embodied by those who served before them: the Marine Emblem is earned, never given—and many of our retired and formerly assigned TAS officers have carried that ethos in their hearts for years.

Officers who completed this Call to Arms on 16 September 2024 include COL FLORES MC(MNSA), COL GARCIA MC(GSC), LTCOL SANGOY MC, LTCOL VENTURA MAC, LTCOL DEL ROSARIO NC, MAJ NEMATIAN MC, MAJ CABUSORA NC, CPT LOPEZ MC, CPT UMADHAY MC, CPT FAUNI MAC, CPT RETAGA NC, CPT TAGHAP MAC, 1LT EIJANSANTOS MAC, 1LT ILOS NC, 1LT REGACHO MAC, 2LT BATANG MAC, and 2LT VIVAS MAC. Some of these officers continue to serve within the Philippine Marine Corps Medical Service, while others who were previously assigned to Marine units are now posted to different AFP offices. Together, they form a proud and growing lineage of Marine-ready medical professionals who uphold the values of Honor, Duty, and Patriotism in every field of service.

From 14 to 16 November 2025, another Modified Call to Arms was conducted for Technical Administrative Service officers serving with the PMC Medical Service. Participating officers were LTCOL BARSAGA MC, CPT GAURANO MC, and 2LT RIBAO MAC, who are currently assigned to the PMC Medical Service, along with COL ABAD DS and MAJ FERNANDEZ MAC, who have long been assigned to the Marines and formally received their emblems during the activity. With the Corps placed on red alert status during this period, COL ROMMEL B BOGNALBAL PN(M)(GSC) represented the Commandant, MGEN VICENTE MAP BLANCO III PN(M), and served as Guest of Honor, underscoring the vital importance of medical readiness in times of heightened operational demand. Throughout the training, the officers underwent Marine Ethos sessions, field modules, and ceremonial rites, further strengthening their identity as Marine-ready medical professionals and solidifying their commitment to the mission and the Corps.

Across these Modified Call to Arms activities, one message remains constant: medical readiness is Marine readiness. The MC, DS, MAC, and NC officers who have earned their emblem through this rite embody the discipline, dedication, and warrior spirit that define the Philippine Marine Corps. Their service enhances the operational capability and resilience of the Corps, ensuring that the PMC Medical Service remains a steadfast pillar of support to Marine units across the archipelago.

To all officers who have completed the Modified Call to Arms—your service fortifies ours. Together, we remain the Most Ready Force.

04/12/2025

PMC MEDICAL SERVICE HEALTH ADVISORY FOR DIABETES:
IWAS-DIABETES, IWAS-KOMPLIKASYON!

Ngayong dumarami ang kaso ng Diabetes sa Pilipinas, mahalagang alam natin ang mga risk at kung paano ito maiiwasan. Ang diabetes ay isang chronic o pangmatagalang kondisyon kung saan hindi nagagamit o hindi sapat ang insulin ng katawan. Nagdudulot ito ng mataas na blood sugar na puwedeng humantong sa malulubhang komplikasyon kung hindi makokontrol.

Mga Datos ng Diabetes sa Pilipinas
- 1 sa 14 na Pilipino ay may Diabetes
- Humigit-kumulang 7% ng adults ang may diabetes
- Tinatayang 4.7 milyon na Pilipino ang diagnosed, ngunit marami pa ang hindi nakakapagpa-check
- Kabilang ang Diabetes sa Top 5 na sanhi ng pagkamatay sa bansa
- 57.1% ng mga Pilipino edad 25–59 ay overweight – isang malaking risk factor para sa Type 2 Diabetes

Ano naman ang Prediabetes?
Ang Prediabetes ay kondisyon kung saan mas mataas sa normal ang blood sugar pero hindi pa diabetes.
- Kadalasang walang sintomas
- Nababago at naibabalik pa sa normal sa pamamagitan ng tamang lifestyle
- FBS 100–125 mg/dL o HbA1c 5.7–6.4%
- 1 sa 10 adults ang may impaired fasting glucose
- Hindi alam ng 8 sa 10 Pilipino na may Prediabetes ang kanilang kondisyon
- 1 sa 5 matatandang Pilipino (60+) ang may Prediabetes

Mga Sintomas ng Diabetes
Magpatingin agad kung mapansin ang alinman sa mga ito:
- Malabong paningin
- Mabilis mapagod
- Madalas na pag-ihi
- Matinding uhaw
- Palaging gutom
- Pamamanhid o parang tumutosok-tusok ang kamay at paa

Risk Factors sa ating mga Pilipino
Mas mataas ang chance na magkadiabetes kung:
- May kamag-anak na may diabetes
- Diet na mataas sa refined carbohydrates (kanin, tinapay, matatamis)
- Kulang sa ehersisyo
- Sobrang timbang o waistline na higit sa 90 cm (lalaki) o 80 cm (babae)
- May high blood pressure o mataas na triglycerides
- Nagkaroon ng gestational diabetes (diabetes noong buntis)
- Edad 40 pataas

Paano Maiiwasan ang Diabetes?
Ang pag-iwas sa diabetes ay nagsisimula sa atin.
1. Kumain nang Tama. Bawasan ang kanin; damihan ang gulay. Pumili ng whole grains. Iwasan ang matatamis na pagkain at inumin
2. Balanseng pagkain (protina + gulay + prutas + fiber)
3. Mag-ehersisyo ng 30 minuto kada araw. Strength training 2–3x bawat linggo. 10–15 minutong paglalakad pagkatapos kumain
4. Iwasan ang Paninigarilyo at Limitahan ang Alak
5. Panatilihing Maayos ang Timbang. Bawasan ng at least 7% ng kasalukuyang timbang. Ang unti-unting pagbabago sa diet ay mas epektibo kaysa crash diet (halimbawa: one meal a day diet)
6. Sapat na Tulog. 7–8 oras na tulog bawat gabi. Ang kakulangan sa tulog ay nagpapataas ng insulin resistance

Kung mayroon ka nang Prediabetes, ang tamang diet at regular na ehersisyo ay maaaring magpababa sa kalahati ang risk na magka-Diabetes.

Kaya Nating Labanan ang Diabetes!
- Alamin kung ikaw ay may Prediabetes – magpa-check-up at magpa-test ng blood sugar
- Kumain nang tama, maging mas aktibo, at kontrolin ang timbang
- Makibahagi sa mga libreng blood testing ng PMC Modular Healthcare Facility at ibang mga Military Treatment Facility
- Magtanong sa iyong Medical Officer at mga Corpsman tungkol sa risk at tamang gamutan

📞 Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, maaaring tumawag sa:
O/MCSurgeon Hotline/Viber: 0953-817-2298

29/11/2025

AFP Pre-Anniversary Activity Honors Soldier Welfare and Medical Service Excellence

As part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 90th Pre-Anniversary activities, the AFP carried out a Simultaneous Hospital Visit and Gift-Giving on 28 November 2025 to boost the morale of patients and reaffirm the organization’s support for their recovery.

VADM JOSE MA AMBROSIO Q EZPELETA PN, Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy, visited patients at the Manila Naval Hospital and expressed appreciation for the services provided by both the Manila Naval Hospital and the Philippine Marine Corps Modular Healthcare Facility in caring for military personnel undergoing treatment.

Simultaneously, LTCOL CHRISTIAN NEIL P BARSAGA MC, CPT MARY JAYNE S FAUNI MAC, and 1LT ROSE YVAN V EIJANSANTOS MAC received the AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon for their outstanding dedication and compassionate service to AFP personnel and their families.

The activity follows the theme “Matatag na Sandatahang Lakas, Sandigan ng Bagong Pilipinas” and is part of the AFP’s 90th anniversary celebration that emphasizes camaraderie, the welfare of its members, and recognition of their sacrifices.

The simultaneous visits, gift-giving, and recognition of exemplary Medical Service personnel demonstrate the AFP’s continued commitment to supporting its members both in service and during recovery, showing that the well-being of its soldiers remains a central priority.

22/07/2025

PMC MEDICAL SERVICE HEALTH ADVISORY FOR LEPTOSPIROSIS:
IWAS-LEPTOSPIROSIS, IWAS-SAKIT NGAYONG TAG-ULAN!

Ngayong panahon ng malalakas na pag-ulan at pagbaha, tumataas ang banta ng Leptospirosis—isang seryosong sakit na dulot ng bacteria mula sa ihi ng daga na maaaring pumasok sa katawan sa pamamagitan ng sugat, galos, o kahit mucous membranes kapag lumusong sa baha.

Sa isang beses na paglusong ss kontaminadong tubig ay pwede ka nang mahawa.

Mga Sintomas ng Leptospirosis:
- Lagnat
- Pananakit ng tiyan at kalamnan
- Pananakit ng ulo
- Pagtatae
- Pamumula ng mata
- Paninilaw ng balat
- Pantal at panginginig

HUWAG MAGING PABAYA SA KALUSUGAN! Narito ang mga paraan upang makaiwas sa sakit:

✅ Iwasang lumusong sa baha at maduming tubig
✅ Gumamit ng boots, gloves o proteksyon sa balat kung hindi maiiwasan
✅ Panatilihing malinis ang inuming tubig — pakuluan ng 2 minuto o gumamit ng chlorine tablets
✅ Maghugas agad ng katawan at gamit kung nababad sa baha
✅ Umiwas sa pagkain o pag-inom ng anumang maaaring nalantad sa kontaminadong tubig

Kung ikaw ay lumusong sa baha:

Ang DOXYCYCLINE prophylaxis ay inirerekomenda laban sa leptospirosis (maliban sa buntis, nagpapasuso at batang 8 y/o pababa).

Depende sa exposure level (low, moderate, high), maaaring uminom ng 2 capsules ng doxycycline sa loob ng 24–72 oras mula nang maexpose sa baha.

Sa patuloy na exposure, inumin ito lingguhan hanggang matapos ang paglusong sa baha.

📞 Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, maaaring tumawag sa O/MC Surgeon Hotline/Viber: 0953-817-2298
👨‍⚕️ Kumonsulta sa doktor o corpsman bago uminom ng gamot.

04/07/2025

Donning of Rank Ceremony: LTCOL CHRISTIAN NEIL P BARSAGA MC

The Office of the Marine Corps Surgeon proudly marks the promotion of LTCOL CHRISTIAN NEIL P BARSAGA MC, Deputy Marine Corps Surgeon.

In a brief but meaningful ceremony, his new rank was donned by COL GRACE MARIE V GARCIA MC, Marine Corps Surgeon, with the assistance of CPT MAY JAYNE S FAUNI MAC, Operations Officer.

Congratulations to LTCOL BARSAGA on this well-deserved milestone. May this new rank reflect not only greater responsibility, but continued excellence in service to the PHILIPPINE MARINE CORPS and the broader mission of the ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES.

Your OMCSGN family celebrates this achievement with pride.

14/05/2025

PMC... The Most Ready Force...The Most Healthy Force!! Oorah!!!

09/04/2025

Marine Corpsmen...fusion of courage and compassion...the true pride of PMC Medical Service. Oorah!

01/03/2025

Safeguarding the Most Elite: Marine Corps Surgeon’s Visit to Force Recon Group

The Marine Corps Surgeon and team visited the Force Recon Group (FRG) to administer Tdap vaccinations to trainees, reinforcing their protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. In a mission to enhance battlefield medical readiness, the team also handed over Self-Aid/Buddy Aid (SABA) kits, including Combat Application Tourniquets (CAT), chest seals, CELOX hemostatic gauze, and emergency bandages—essential tools for lifesaving care in combat scenarios/test missions.

Additionally, the Corpsman Handbook was provided to FRG medics, further equipping them with critical medical knowledge for field operations.

As a token of appreciation, the team was given a boat ride tour to El Fraile (Fort Drum) and a visit to the FRG SNCO’s lounge/museum, where they gained insight into the rich history and traditions of the elite Force Recon Marines.

Strengthening health, enhancing survivability—ensuring our warriors are always ready for the fight.

26/02/2025

📢 New Portable Digital X-Ray and other medical equipment for PMC Medical Service! 🩻

We are proud to announce the acquisition of a new portable digital X-ray machine along with five oxygen concentrators and autoclave machine, generously donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This advanced equipment will enhance our capability to provide faster, more efficient, and on-site diagnostics for our Marines, especially those in remote and field operations.

We extend our deepest gratitude to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through the assistance and coordination of PMCFI for their unwavering support in strengthening the health and well-being of our Marine warriors. Together, we ensure mission readiness and quality healthcare for our troops!

19/02/2025

"Energy Drinks: A Quick Boost or a Hidden Risk? ⚠️"

Excessive consumption of energy drinks can lead to:
❌ Increased heart rate & high blood pressure
❌ Sleep disturbances & anxiety
❌ Dehydration & kidney problems
❌ Sugar crashes & metabolic issues

Think before you drink! Moderation is key. Stay energized the right way—hydrate, rest, and fuel your body with proper nutrition. 💪💙

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