Davao Regional Medical Center

05/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Lyka C. Palermo for earning 3rd Place at the 1st Philippine Toxinology Congress and 6th International Symposium on ASEAN Marine Animals and Snake Envenomation/Poisoning Management (AMSEM 2025) held last December 3–5, 2025 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Her case report, “Buzzing Through Crisis: A Case Report on Multiple Casualty Incident from a Giant Honey Bee (Apis dorsata) Attack at Energy Park, Tagum City, Davao del Norte,” highlights the critical role of emergency physicians in managing disaster with precision.

Your dedication to advancing toxinology and emergency care brings pride not only to the department, but also to the entire institution.

We are proud of you!

04/12/2025

The Davao Regional Medical Center joins the nation in celebrating National Government Employees’ Week from December 1–7, 2025, in accordance with Proclamation No. 1130, s. 1997. This annual observance pays tribute to the unwavering commitment of government workers—especially healthcare frontliners and support staff—whose dedication keeps our hospitals and medical services running seamlessly.

With the theme “Nagkakaisang Lingkod Bayani: Talino, Dangal, at Serbisyong Tapat sa Bagong Pilipinas,” DRMC honors its physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, administrative personnel, and utility workers who work tirelessly to deliver compassionate, quality care to the community. Their collective effort reflects the heart of public service and strengthens the healthcare system that countless families rely on every day.

03/12/2025

Huge congratulations to the Davao Regional Medical Center's partner schools and Colleges of Nursing for their outstanding performance in the 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire and uplift the nursing community. We are proud to celebrate this achievement with you!

02/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Lyka C. Palermo, Level I Emergency Medicine Resident, for being accepted for a competing oral presentation at the 1st Philippine Toxinology Congress and 6th International Symposium on ASEAN Marine Animals and Snake Envenomation/Poisoning Management (AMSEM 2025) happening on December 3–5, 2025, in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Her case, “Buzzing Through Crisis: A Case Report on Multiple Casualty Incident from a Giant Honey Bee (Apis dorsata) Attack at Energy Park, Tagum City, Davao del Norte,” showcases the kind of dedication, preparedness, and commitment to patient care that define emergency medicine.

We are proud of you!

02/12/2025

Today, December 3, 2025, we join the world in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day reminds us that disability is not a limitation, but a powerful expression of diversity. Each person brings unique strengths, perspectives, and contributions that enrich our communities and drive meaningful change. As we honor this day, we commit to promoting accessibility, breaking down barriers, and amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities in every space—schools, workplaces, and communities. Let us continue to champion a society where everyone is valued, included, and given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Together, we build a world where inclusion is not just an act, but a way of life.

01/12/2025

The Davao Regional Medical Center celebrates the World AIDS Day 2025 with the theme, “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response.” This year’s celebration speaks directly to the challenges the fight against HIV is facing right now. After decades of progress in prevention, treatment, and care, the effort is in turmoil due to unprecedented disruptions such as major funding cuts, reduced support for community-led services, and retrenchments of HIV prevention and treatment programs.

Despite the challenges, the theme also conveys hope, determination, and a call to action that through renewed solidarity, innovation, and human-rights–centred approaches, the world can not only recover lost ground but transform how we respond to HIV with the ultimate aim to ensure that progress continues and to help the world stay on track to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

28/11/2025

Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC) joins the nation in raising awareness and taking action towards violence against women and children (VAWC), in observance of Republic Act 10398 or the Act declaring November 25 of every year as the National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of VAWC.

In 2024, DRMC Pink Haven documented a total of 448 cases of violence involving women and children from the provinces of Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro.

As part of its ongoing commitment, DRMC Pink Haven regularly conducts consultation dialogues with partner Local Government Units and various agencies to promote the elimination of violence against women and children.

28/11/2025

Diphtheria Treatment

Antibiotics are used to eliminate the bacteria.

For severe cases, diphtheria antitoxin is given to neutralize the toxin and prevent further damage.

Patients should receive the diphtheria vaccine after recovery to build immunity.

Close contacts may also be treated with antibiotics to prevent spread.

The choice of antibiotic depends on local resistance patterns.

Early diagnosis and treatment greatly reduce the risk of complications and death.

27/11/2025

Davao Regional Medical Center proudly celebrates two remarkable milestones in our journey toward excellence and good governance!

𝗗𝗥𝗠𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗚𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 – 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗘!

We are honored to achieve Institutionalization status under the Performance Governance System (PGS), alongside being recognized as one of the Islands of Good Governance (IGG). This distinction affirms our unwavering commitment to transformative healthcare, accountability, and long-term strategic governance.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Bryan O. Dalid, for being conferred Honorary Membership in the College of Fellows of the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA).

God bless and padayon, DRMC!

27/11/2025

Warmest congratulations to Bryan Marcial T. Berguia, RN, MD, DPBA, for being conferred as Diplomate of the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists during the 57th Philippine Board of Anesthesiology Conferment Ceremonies.

26/11/2025

19/11/2025

Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC) proudly announces the acquisition of the Liver Elastography (I-Liv Touch by HiSky), a state-of-the-art, non-invasive technology that measures liver stiffness and detects liver injury at its earliest and most reversible stages.

As cases of liver cancer and fatty liver disease continue to rise, early screening has become essential. While Hepatitis C is now curable and Hepatitis B cases have steadily declined, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) often linked to obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, has emerged as a major public health challenge. These silent risk factors can lead to fatty liver, which may progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer without timely detection and intervention.

This new machine enhances DRMC’s capability to assess liver health quickly, safely, and accurately, providing better access to early detection for patients in Davao del Norte and nearby provinces.

DRMC is the first in Davao del Norte to offer liver elastography using the I-Liv Touch technology - another step forward in delivering quality, patient-centered healthcare to the community.