From Foundations to Frontiers in Regional Anesthesia
Shaping the Future of Practice
Regional anesthesia continues to evolve, expanding beyond individual nerve blocks into a broader discipline encompassing perioperative pain medicine, advanced ultrasound-guided techniques, patient safety, and improved surgical recovery.
EMERGING 2027 brings together local and international experts for three days of scientific exchange, live clinical learning, hands-on workshops, and professional collaboration.
From mastering essential techniques to exploring emerging approaches in regional anesthesia and interventional pain medicine, the convention is designed to connect the foundations of current practice with the frontiers of tomorrow.
Join us as we shape the future of practice.
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An exclusive hospital-based learning experience featuring expert plenary lectures and live clinical demonstrations in regional anesthesia and interventional pain medicine.
Observe expert techniques through parallel clinical sessions covering thoracic paravertebral blockade, real-time ultrasound-guided neuraxial anesthesia, pelvic pain interventions, and radiofrequency ablation.
LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS.
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A comprehensive scientific programme that progresses from the essential principles of regional anesthesia to advanced techniques, contemporary perioperative pain medicine, and emerging clinical strategies.
Featuring expert lectures, interactive case discussions, clinical debates, and expanded applications of point-of-care ultrasound.
Two mornings of scientific learning, connecting established practice with the future of regional anesthesia.
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Translate knowledge into practice through focused, faculty-guided workshops designed to complement the morning scientific sessions.
Choose from three dedicated tracks:
Strengthen essential ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques and procedural skills.
Explore advanced regional anesthesia approaches, specialized blocks, and expanded ultrasound applications.
Develop practical knowledge of targeted interventional pain and musculoskeletal techniques.
LIMITED TO 50 PARTICIPANTS PER TRACK
Current rate · Early bird
Standard rate ₱10,000 · you save ₱2,000
Seat availability
50 seats available
Seats are secured after payment verification.
0 of 50 seats secured. Available now: 50.Registration closes 15 January 2027.
Cancellations before 1 Feb 2027 are refunded less a 10% administrative fee.
Pre-Convention Advanced Clinical Masterclass
Live Regional Anesthesia and Interventional Pain Management
An exclusive hospital-based clinical learning experience featuring four expert plenary lectures and parallel live clinical demonstrations.
The Masterclass combines advanced regional anesthesia techniques in the morning with interventional pain medicine in the afternoon.
Date:
January 21, 2027
Time:
7:30 AM–5:10 PM
Venue:
Northern Mindanao Medical Center
Capacity:
30 participants
| Time Period (Duration) | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30-07:50 | Prayer | |
| National Anthem | ||
| Welcome Remarks - RASPhil | Dr. Lily Jingco | |
| Welcome Remarks - Medical Center Chief, Northern Mindanao Medical Center | Dr. Alvin Quiñon | |
| Welcome Remarks - PSA, Northern Mindanao | Dr. Cherryl Yrag Abapo | |
| Opening Remarks - Scientific Committee | Dr. Roniel Nogoy | |
| 07:50-08:20 | Thoracic Paravertebral Block - Technical Pearls for Clinical Mastery | Prof. Manoj Karmakar |
| 08:20–08:50 | Real-Time Ultrasound-Guided Neuraxial Anesthesia - From Image to Needle | Dr. Jatuporn Pakpirom |
| 08:50–09:05 | Coffee Break / Transition to OR | |
| 09:05–10:20 | Parallel Live Clinical Session 1 — Paravertebral | Prof. Manoj Karmakar |
| 10:20–10:30 | Crossover | |
| 10:30–11:45 | Parallel Live Clinical Session 2 — Neuraxial | Dr. Jatuporn Pakpirom |
| 11:45–12:00 | Clinical Buffer / Transition to Lunch | |
| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch / Photo OP with AM and PM Speakers | |
| 13:00–13:30 | Harnessing Radiofrequency - Precision Ablation in Interventional Pain Management | Dr. Prit Singh |
| 13:30-14:00 | Navigating Pelvic Pain - Targeted Interventions for Complex Pain | Dr. Rafael Blanco |
| 14:00-14:15 | Coffee Break / Transition to OR | |
| 14:15-15:30 | Parallel Live Clinical Session 3 — Radiofrequency Ablation | Dr. Prit Singh |
| 15:30-15:40 | Crossover | |
| 15:40-16:55 | Live Clinical Session 4 — Pelvic Pain | Dr. Rafael Blanco |
| 16:55-17:10 | Closing Remarks | Dr. Lily Jingco |
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DAY 1 — FOUNDATIONS: Where Practice Begins
A day dedicated to strengthening essential regional anesthesia practice, reinforcing patient safety, and translating established knowledge into clinical competence.
DAY 2 — FRONTIERS: Where the Future Takes Shape
Explore advanced regional anesthesia approaches, contemporary perioperative pain medicine, emerging clinical strategies, and the expanding applications of ultrasound.
Date:
January 22-23, 2027
Venue:
Limketkai Luxe Hotel
Capacity:
200 participants
| Time Period (Duration) | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:45 (45 minutes) | Opening Ceremonies | |
| 8:00 - 8:45 (45 minutes) | Prayer | |
| National Anthem | ||
| Processional of Board of Trustees | ||
| Welcome Remarks - RASPhil | Dr. Lily Jingco | |
| Welcome Remarks - PSA, Northern Mindanao | Dr. Cherryl Yrag Abapo | |
| Welcome Remarks - World RA Week | Prof. Balavenkat Subramanian | |
| Opening Remarks - Scientific Committee | Dr. Roniel Nogoy | |
| 8:45 - 10:00 (75 minutes) | From Principles to Practice — Core Techniques in Regional Anesthesia (HOW TO DO) | |
| 8:45 - 8:50 (5 minutes) | Introduction of Speakers | Moderator: Dr. Michael Madarang |
| 8:50 - 9:05 (15 minutes) | Plan A Blocks: The Modern Standard | Dr. Melvin Talaver (Philippines) |
| 9:05 - 9:20 (15 minutes) | Continuous Spinal Anesthesia - Titrated Control in Modern Practice | Dr. Amjad Maniar (India) |
| 9:20 - 9:35 (15 minutes) | Mapping the Spine: Ultrasound-Guided Neuraxial Precision | Prof. Manoj Karmakar (Hong Kong) |
| 9:35 - 9:50 (15 minutes) | From Mapping to Mechanics: Real-Time Ultrasound-Guided Neuraxial Techniques | Dr. Jatuporn Pakpirom (Thailand) |
| 9:50 - 10:00 (10 minutes) | Open Forum (Panel Q&A) | |
| 10:00 - 10:15 (15 minutes) | Coffee break | |
| 10:15 - 11:00 (45 minutes) | Panel Discussion: Complex Clinical Crossroads (WHAT CAN GO WRONG) | |
| 0:15 - 10:20 (5 minutes) | Introduction of Speakers | Moderator: Dr. Romina Pinson |
| 10:20 - 11:00 (40 minutes) | When the Block Bites Back — Clinical Turning Points in Shoulder Surgery | Dr. Nabil Elkassabany (USA) Dr. Iskandar Khalid (Malaysia) Dr. Amjad Maniar (India) Dr. Samantha Claire Braganza (Philippines) |
| 11:00 - 12:00 (60 minutes) | Building Safer RA Systems - From Compliance to Competence (HOW TO PREVENT) | |
| 11:00 - 11:05 (5 minutes) | Introduction of Speakers | Moderator: Dr. Angel Gomez |
| 11:05 - 11:20 (15 minutes) | LAST: From Risk to Rescue | Dr. Joselo Macachor (Singapore) |
| 11:20 - 11:35 (15 minutes) | Neuraxial Red Flags - Early Recognition and Escalation | Dr. Rafael Blanco (UAE) |
| 11:35 - 11:50 (15 minutes) | Selective Trunk Block - Is this the Spinal of the Upper Extremity | Prof. Manoj Karmakar (Hong Kong) |
| 11: 50 - 12:00 (10 minutes) | Open Forum (Panel Q&A) | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 (60 minutes) | Luncheon Symposium | |
| 13:00 - 14:00 (60 minutes) | Dr. Benigno Sulit Memorial Lecture | |
| 13:00 - 13:05 (5 minutes) | Introduction of Awardee | Moderator: Dr. Lily Jingco |
| 13:05 - 14:00 (55 minutes) | Awarding Proper | |
| 14:00 - 14:15 (15 minutes) | Transition to workshops | |
| Time Period (Duration) | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 (60 minutes) | The Future of Perioperative Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia | |
| 8:00 - 8:05 (5 minutes) | Introduction of Speakers | Moderator: Dr. Maria Elena Basco-Tiamson |
| 8:05 - 8:20 (15 minutes) | Better Recovery by Design - Regional Anesthesia as a Proven Strategy | Dr. Nabil Elkassabany (USA) |
| 8:20 - 8:35 (15 minutes) | Strengthening the Analgesic Plan - Adjuncts that Enhance Perioperative Pain Control | Dr. Prit Singh (Singapore) |
| 8:35 - 8:50 (15 minutes) | What Comes Next - Emerging Strategies in Perioperative Pain Medicine | Prof. Edward Mariano (USA) - online |
| 8:50 - 9:00 (10 minutes) | Open Forum (Panel Q&A) | |
| 9:00 - 10:15 (75 minutes) | Advanced Regional Anesthesia Techniques - When Plan A isn’t Enough | |
| 9:00 - 9:05 (5 minutes) | Introduction of Speakers | Moderator: Dr. Glenice Nocom-Fong |
| 9:05 - 9:20 (15 minutes) | Refining Upper Limb Blocks - Targeted Escalation Beyond Plan A | Dr. Maria Rhodelia Vinluan (Philippines) |
| 9:20 - 9:35 (15 minutes) | Taking Outcomes Further with Lower Limb Plan B, C, D Blocks | Dr. Norjana Lao-Pimping (Philippines) |
| 9:35 - 10:05 (30 minutes) | Thoracic Paravertebral Block Live Demo- Technical Pearls and Clinical Insight | Prof. Manoj Karmakar (Hong Kong) |
| 10:05 - 10:15 (10 minutes) | Open Forum (Panel Q&A) | |
| 10:15 - 10:30 (15 minutes) | Coffee Break | |
| 10:30 - 11:15 (45 minutes) | Battle of the Blocks - The Surgical Strategy Showdown | |
| 10:30 - 10:35 (5 minutes) | Introduction of Speakers | Moderator: Dr. Joselo Macachor |
| 10:35 - 11:05 (30 minutes) | Spoiled for Choice? Competing Strategies for Breast Surgery 3 speakers 10 minutes each Purely Regional with sedation GA with Regional Anesthesia (pre-incision block) GA with Regional Analgesia (post-op block) | Prof. Manoj Karmakar (Hong Kong) Dr. Rafael Blanco (UAE) Dr. Gracielle Mia Bañares (Philippines) |
| 11:05 - 11:15 (10 minutes) | Open Forum (Panel Q&A) | |
| 11:15 - 12:00 (45 minutes) | Block Olympics | |
| 11:15 - 12:00 (45 minutes) | Games Proper | Moderator: Dr. Richard Genuino |
| 12:00 - 13:00 (60 minutes) | Luncheon Symposium | |
| 13:00 - 14:00 (60 minutes) | Shifting Focus on POCUS - Ultrasound Beyond the Block | |
| 13:00 - 13:05 (5 minutes) | Introduction of Speakers | Moderator: Dr. Mary Paula Arcilla |
| 13:05 - 13:20 (15 minutes) | Is the Stomach Empty? Gastric Ultrasound for Perioperative Decision-Making | Dr. Prit Singh (Singapore) |
| 13:20 - 13:35 (15 minutes) | Lung and Airway Ultrasound: Assessment, Anatomy, and Airway Block Applications | Dr. Iskandar Khalid (Malaysia) |
| 13:35 - 13:50 (15 minutes) | Focused Cardiac Ultrasound - Practical Hemodynamic Interpretation | Dr. Raisalam Macataman (Philippines) |
| 13:50 - 14:00 (10 minutes) | Open Forum (Panel Q&A) | |
| 14:00 - 14:15 (15 minutes) | Transition to workshops | |
Current rate · Early bird
Standard rate ₱10,000 · you save ₱2,000
Seat availability
50 seats available
Seats are secured after payment verification.
0 of 50 seats secured. Available now: 50.Registration closes 15 January 2027.
Cancellations before 1 Feb 2027 are refunded less a 10% administrative fee.
Translate scientific knowledge into clinical practice through the EMERGING 2027 Hands-on Workshops.
Our faculty-guided workshops offer focused practical learning across three dedicated tracks: Foundations, Frontiers, and Pain.
Each track features five stations per day, allowing participants to explore ultrasound anatomy, procedural techniques, anatomical landmarks, and relevant clinical considerations in a structured learning environment.
Date:
January 22-23, 2027
Time:
2:15 PM-5:00 PM
Venue:
Limketkai Luxe Hotel
Capacity:
50 participants per workshop
Designed to reinforce the essential techniques and anatomical knowledge that form the foundation of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia.
Through focused instruction and practical demonstrations, participants will revisit established approaches and develop greater confidence in sonoanatomical recognition, procedural planning, and safe technique.
At the end of the Foundations workshops, participants should be able to:
DAY 1
January 22, 2027
14:15–17:00
| Time (30 mins per station) | Station | Facilitators |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Neuraxial Ultrasound | Prof. Manoj Karmakar (Hong Kong) |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block | Dr. Melvin Talaver (Philippines) |
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block | Dr. Iskandar Khalid (Malaysia) |
| 15:45 - 16:00 (15 minutes) | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Axillary Brachial Plexus Block | Dr. Joselo Macachor (Singapore) |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | ESPB & SAPB | Dr. Nabil Elkassabany (USA) |
| Time (30 mins per station) | Station | Facilitators |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Interpectoral, Pectoserratus Plane Block | Dr. Rafael Blanco |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | TAP & Rectus Sheath Block | Dr. Melvin Talaver |
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Femoral & Fascia Iliaca Block | Dr. Joselo Macachor |
| 15:45 - 16:00 (15 minutes) | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Saphenous/Adductor Canal & IPACK Block | Dr. Nabil Elkassabany Dr. Maria Rhodelia Vinluan |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Sciatic Nerve Block Popliteal Approach | Dr. Norjana Lao-Pimping |
The Frontiers Track explores specialized regional anesthesia techniques and the expanding applications of ultrasound in perioperative care.
Designed for participants seeking to broaden their clinical repertoire, this track introduces advanced approaches, alternative anatomical targets, and practical applications of point-of-care ultrasound.
At the end of the Foundations workshops, participants should be able to:
DAY 1
January 22, 2027
14:15–17:00
| Time (30 mins per station) | Station | Facilitators |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Supraclavicular Block, Superior Trunk Block | Dr. Maria Rhodelia Vinluan (Philippines) |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | Selective axillary and suprascapular nerve blocks | Dr. Pritt Singh (Singapore) |
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Quadratus lumborum & lumbar plexus block | Dr. Rafael Blanco (UAE) |
| 15:45 - 16:00 (15 minutes) | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Ischial Sciatic & Anterior sciatic nerve block | Dr. Norjana Lao-Pimping (Philippines) |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Ankle blocks | Dr. Amjad Maniar (India) |
| Time (30 mins per station) | Station | Facilitators |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Ultrasound-Guided Neuraxial | Dr. Jatuporn Pakpirom |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | Gastric POCUS | Dr. Prit Singh |
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Cardiac POCUS | Dr. Raisalam Macataman |
| 15:45 - 16:00 (15 minutes) | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Lung POCUS & Airway Blocks | Dr. Iskandar Khalid |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Paravertebral Block | Prof. Manoj Karmakar Dr. Marco Dimaano |
The Pain Track introduces a range of ultrasound-guided and image-guided approaches relevant to interventional pain and musculoskeletal medicine.
The programme progresses from cranio-cervical and upper-extremity interventions on Day 1 to deeper axial, sympathetic, pelvic, and lower-extremity interventions on Day 2.
At the end of the Foundations workshops, participants should be able to:
DAY 1
January 22, 2027
14:15–17:00
| Time (30 mins per station) | Station | Facilitators |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Face/TMJ Blocks | Dr. Valerie Blas |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | Greater/Lessor Occipital Block | Dr. Aimee Flor Barrion |
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Stellate Ganglion Block | Dr. Glenice Nocom-Fong |
| 15:45 - 16:00 (15 minutes) | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | MSK Shoulder | Dr. Alex Zander Bondoc |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | MSK Elbow | Dr. Emmanuell Villano |
| Time (30 mins per station) | Station | Facilitators |
|---|---|---|
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Facet Joints | Dr. Emmanuell Villano |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | MSK Hand | Dr. Alex Zander Bondoc |
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Sacroiliac/piriformis | Dr. Glenice Nocom-Fong |
| 15:45 - 16:00 (15 minutes) | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | MSK Hip | Dr. Valerie Blas |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | MSK Knee | Dr. Aimee Flor Barrion |
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Pre-Registration ends on November 30, 2026
Whether you are joining us for the Scientific Congress or seeking a more immersive learning experience through our workshops and Advanced Clinical Masterclass, EMERGING 2027 offers registration options to suit your professional interests.
OPTION 1
Includes admission to the two-day Scientific Congress
OPTION 2
Includes the two-day Scientific Congress and one selected workshop option*
OPTION 3
Includes the two-day Scientific Congress and the exclusive Advanced Clinical Masterclass*
OPTION 4
Includes the two-day Scientific Congress, the exclusive Advanced Clinical Masterclass* as well as one selected workshop option*
*subject to availability
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Scientific Congress registration is mandatory for all participants.
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Hands-on Workshops and the Advanced Clinical Masterclass cannot be purchased independently.
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Masterclass participation is limited to 30 delegates.
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Workshop participation is subject to the approved allocation and available slots.
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Participants may register for only one workshop option.
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Registration is confirmed only upon successful payment and issuance of the official confirmation email.
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Registration fees and inclusions are subject to the published event policies.
STEP 01
Select your delegate category.
STEP 02
Choose your preferred registration package.
STEP 03
If applicable, select your workshop option.
STEP 04
Complete your personal and professional registration information.
STEP 05
Review your registration summary and total fee.
STEP 06
Complete payment using the available payment methods.
STEP 07
Receive your official registration confirmation by email.
Current rate · Early bird
Standard rate ₱10,000 · you save ₱2,000
Seat availability
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Seats are secured after payment verification.
0 of 50 seats secured. Available now: 50.Registration closes 15 January 2027.
Cancellations before 1 Feb 2027 are refunded less a 10% administrative fee.
Philippines
Dr. Gracielle Mia Bañares is the training officer of the Regional Anesthesia Fellowship Program at The Medical City. She has served as a speaker and facilitator for various regional anesthesia lectures and workshops.
Philippines
Dr. Aimee Flor Barrion is a current board member of the Philippine Society of the Philippines. She finished her fellowship in Pain Medicine at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital and is currently affiliated with Asian Hospital and & Medical Center and Batangas Medical Center.
Philippines
Dr. Valerie Blas finished her fellowship training in Pain Medicine at the Asian Hospital & Medical Center. She also graduated with High Distinction in the Global Online Pain Fellowship program of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Currently, she is a consultant at sian Hospital & Medical Center and Las Pinas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center
UAE
Dr. Rafael Blanco is the Founder and Honorary President of the London Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine. He first described the quadratus lumborum block in 2007, and developed the PECS I, PECS II and serratus anterior plane blocks for breast and chest wall surgery. He has also written several articles for regional anaesthesia books.
Philippines
Dr. Alex Zander Bondoc is a Fellow of the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine and a Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Pain Medicine. He is the current Auditor of the Pain Society of the Philippines. He is affiliated with Veterans Memorial Medical Center, St. Luke's Medical Center Quezon City and Capitol Medical Center.
Philippines
Dr. Samantha Claire Braganza is the Program Director of the Regional Anesthesia Fellowship Program at St. Luke's Medical Center Global City and also serves as the hospital's Assistant Vice President for Quality and Patient Safety. She has contributed to medical research and publications locally and internationally concerning anesthesia techniques, nerve blocks, and patient safety.
Philippines
Dr. Marco Dimaano completed his fellowship in Locoregional Anesthesia at KU Leuven, Belgium. He is currently affiliated with St. Luke's Medical Center Global City, Philippine Orthopedic Center, and University of Sto. Tomas Hospital
USA
Dr. Nabil Elkassabany is the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for the Department of Anesthesiology at University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. He is also a one of the Board of Directors of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management. He earned a master’s degree in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Temple University. His research interest focuses on patients’ outcomes after orthopedic surgery, specifically patients who receive regional anesthesia in different clinical settings.
Hong Kong
Prof. Manoj Karmakar is from the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is the past president of the Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologist’s. Prof. Karmakar has published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals, contributed chapters to specialist textbooks, and helped develop and teach regional anesthesia techniques. He is the first Asian doctor to receive the Carl Koller Award, awarded annually by the European Society of Regional Anesthesia to individuals in recognition of outstanding lifetime contributions to the field of Regional Anaesthesia and/or Pain Medicine
Malaysia
Dr. Iskandar Khalid is the present Secretary of the Malaysian Society of Regional Anesthesia. He is currently affiliated with Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He has co-authored research on peripheral nerve blocks and acute pain management.
Philippines
Dr. Norjana Lao-Pimping is the chairperson of the Department of Anesthesiology at Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. She serves as a junior faculty member of the Manila Academy of Regional Anesthesia and participates in national ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia cadaver workshops
Singapore
Dr. Joselo Macachor finished his anesthesiology training in the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital before continuing further training in Singapore. He is currently a Senior Staff Physician at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. His publications include research on peripheral nerve blocks, pain management and anesthesia-related clinical issues. He has also contributed to studies on nerve-block safety and medical education.
Philippines
Dr. Raisalam Macataman holds two subspecialty certifications from the Philippine Board of Anesthesiology for cardiovascular anaesthesia and regional anaesthesia. He is affiliated with Northern Mindanao Medical Center.
India
Dr. Amjad Maniar is a Senior Consultant Anesthesiologist at KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapu. He is the former National President, Academy of Regional Anaesthesia (AORA) India. He has authored medical publications and textbook chapters on regional anesthesia and pain management. He has also participated in ultrasound-guided anesthesia workshops and international educational meetings.
USA
Prof. Edward Mariano is a professor at the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine in Stanford University School of Medicine. He also serves as the Chief of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Service at VA Palo Alto Health Care System. In 2023, he was awarded the Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology Award, presented by the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society for Education in Anesthesia. He has published more than 300 research articles, book chapters, and reviews in various topics of anesthesiology.
Philippines
Dr. Glenice Nocom-Fong is a Diplomate of the Philippine Board of of Pain Medicine. She is also a Specilaist in Regional Anesthesia conferred by the Philippine Board of Anesthesiology. She is currently affiliated with The Medical City.
Thailand
Dr. Jatuporn Pakpirom is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology in Prince of Songkla University. He trained his subspecialty in ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has also co-authored research in peer-reviewed anesthesiology journals
Singapore
Dr. Prit Anand Singh is a Senior Consultant at the Department of Anaesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care in Changi General Hospital. He obtained his M. Sc in Pain Management from the University of Edinburgh and also holds a European Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia. He is currently the Honorary Secretary of the Pain Association of Singapore.
Philippines
Dr. Melvin Talaver is a consultant at the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine in Northern Mindanao Medical Center. He is a board-certified Specialist in Regional Anesthesia.
Philippines
Dr. Emmanuell Villano finished his fellowship training in pain medicine at St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City. He is a junior faculty member of the Manila Academy of Regional Anesthesia and also serves as the treasurer of the Pain Society of the Philippines.
Philippines
Dr. Maria Rhodelia Vinluan is the Program Direction of the Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship of at the Philippine Orthopedic Center. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Manila Academy of Regional Anesteshia.
Current rate · Early bird
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OFFICIAL CONVENTION HOTEL
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Experience comfort and convenience at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, the official venue of the 5th Annual Convention of the Regional Anesthesia Society of the Philippines.
Located in the heart of Cagayan de Oro City, the hotel offers convenient access to the scientific congress, hands-on workshops, and convention activities.
Limketkai Luxe Hotel
Limketkai Avenue, Limketkai Center
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
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No. Workshop participation is available exclusively as an add-on to Scientific Congress registration.
No. The Advanced Clinical Masterclass is available only as an add-on to Scientific Congress registration.
Yes. Delegates may register for the Complete EMERGING Experience, subject to available slots.
No. Participants may register for only one permitted workshop option.
Registration is confirmed upon successful payment and issuance of the official confirmation email.
Requests for upgrades may be coordinated with the Registration Secretariat and are subject to availability, applicable fees, and the approved registration policy.
Yes. Certificates of attendance will be issued
Yes. CPD/CME credits will be awarded
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