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Welcome to IMS.
We will go on to keep the commitment because of a mission and a dream.
HISTORY OF ILOILO MEDICAL SOCIETY FROM 1926 to 2008
August 1926 - the Philippine Constabulary Barracks, Fort San Pedro, Iloilo saw the birth of the Iloilo Medical Society. The Founders were convened by Capt. Jose Gonzales-Roxas for the purpose of organization. One of them, Dr Asencio Arancillo, was a member of the Philippine Legislative. He was a representative of the 4th district of Iloilo.
The first president elected by the Iloilo Medical Society was Dr. Asencio Arancillo. Other officers elected were: Dr. Jose Gonzales- Roxas, Vice-President, Dr Lorenio Porras Secretary-Treasurer. The founders and pioneer-members included Drs. Daniel Ledesma, Fermin Caram, Timoteo Consing, Ramon Campos, Manuel Suanico, Jose Facultad, Mariano Arroyo, Cornelio Blancaflor, Gilbert Cullen, Jose Hilado Arsenio Jimenez Clemente Cajile, Amado Piamonte, and Tomas Serra.
Our Story
Early 1930’s already saw medical clinics, refresher courses sponsored by the IMS. Out of town medical luminaries, mainly from the UST faculty of Medicine had been invited and their expenses were subsidized by the IMS.
The growth of the Iloilo Medical Society reflected the medical services rendered to the people of Iloilo by her pioneer members. Dr. Arroyo laid down the foundations of a surgical practice in the hospital where he was based. Radiologist and radiotherapist, Dr. Daniel Ledesma Sr. placed in the annals of medical practice in the country Iloilo as one of the first places outside Manila to have adequate X-ray facilities. Dr. Eugenio Kilayko was the first internist who treated TB patients with a pneumothorax machine from Paris.
In 1933, the Iloilo Medical Society hosted the 26th Annual Convention of the Philippine Medical Association. Venue: the Colègio (presently Universidad) de San Agustin. It was quite an undertaking for a fledgling society. Nevertheless, President Eugenio Kilayko rose to the challenge.
HISTORY OF ILOILO MEDICAL SOCIETY FROM 1926 to 2008
THE UNRECORDED YEARS
The IMS was relatively “silent” even before the actual war years. Members were making individual accomplishments and were blazing the trail for the practice of medicine in the City of Iloilo. But each one was not wanting in responding to the call of duty. Many members were either in a regular army, or in the medical corps of the “guerrilla group.” World War II really pushed back some degree of growth in the IMS.
POST-WAR: 1945 - 1955
Rehabilitation and consolidation of efforts and resources were done. Dr. Jose Cocjin, who was the pre-war secretary for five years came to the fore and became President. It was a gigantic task to start anew but the IMS flourished and prospered under his leadership. Dr. Daniel Ledesma Sr. was elected Vice-President for the Visayas, the first physician from Iloilo to Serve in the Executive Council of the PMA in that capacity.
In 1948, the Iloilo Medical Society became a host for the second time to the 41st PMA Annual Convention. Iloilo then got her chance to contribute her share to the PMA roll of Presidents. Dr. Daniel Ledesma had risen to a most coveted position, which no other Iloilo physician had coveted so far.
Congressman Oscar Ledesma donated his "backpay" to the IMS. The Dulalia building, which is our building presently, was bought with that money. The IMS became the first component society to have a "home" of its own.
Incorporation of the Iloilo Medical Society occurred in 1949; the election of elevenmembers of the Board of Directors commenced.
THE UNRECORDED YEARS
Meet The Founders
Dr. Daniel Ledesma Sr.
Vice President 1945
Dr. Rowena Ferrer
President 1979
Dr. Salvador Salas
President 1974
Dr. Arturo Muyco
President 1976
Dr. Rolando Padilla
President 1975
Dr. Ramon Zarceno
President 1995 - 1996
Dr. Manuel Posecion
President 1989
Dr. Jaime Manila
President 1988
Change, progress, and accomplishment were seen in many ways. Benevolence had not been outdone. The forty-five thousand pesos donation by Doña Rosario Lopez de Santos, relieved the financially floundering IMS of its heavy financial obligations. All these were seen during the tenure of Dr. Jose Facultad as president.
Community service projects in enormous dimension were rendered during the Eltor epidemic and the fire which gutted the Veteran’s Village.
Over-all performance was generally better during the presidency of Drs. Angel de Leon, Ramon Bacaling, Cesar Jaymè, Alfredo Lopez, Mariano Gemora and Antonio Javier. Scientific meetings, fellowship socials, beach parties at the IMS Calumpang beach house were prominent during the term of Dr. Gregorio Tirador.
PROGRESS IN GREAT MEASURES: 1966 - 1975
Three years of stewardship by Dr. Juan Gustilo, from 1966-1968 culminated in the most talked about and successful PMA Convention in 1968, which the IMS hosted for the third time since its founding. Dr. Angel de Leon was convention chairman; the IMS members really rallied with their concerted efforts to make the Convention a resounding success. Republic of the Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos was the keynote speaker. Dr. Fe del Mundo got elected and became the first woman-president of the PMA.
A newsletter, “The Capsule” was published; edited by Dr. Francisco Tirol. Despite the meager funding, it survived nearly three years. Rehabilitation of the IMS building was the main job during the incumbency of Dr. Daniel Justiniani. Fund-campaign Chairman, Dr. Arturo Muyco turned up with a bountiful harvest for the IMS coffers - P24, 000.00
1971 marked the publication of the third IMS Directory. Scientific committee chairman, Dr. Vicente Pido and President Dr. Pedro Jaena were responsible for establishing the Daniel Ledesma Memorial Lecture. This year also saw the realization of roving specialty clinics and conferences held in government hospitals outside of Iloilo City.
1971 marked the publication of the third IMS Directory. Scientific committee chairman, Dr. Vicente Pido and President Dr. Pedro Jaena were responsible for establishing the Daniel Ledesma Memorial Lecture. This year also saw the realization of roving specialty clinics and conferences held in government hospitals outside of Iloilo City.
A good deal of participation by the government physicians in the activities of the Iloilo Medical Society was seen in 1972 and 1973 when Dr. Cleto Cordero was voted president. Two major post- graduate courses for the Visayas were held during his term.
1974, community involvement was intensified and actual delivery of care to various communities was the hallmark of the presidency of Dr. Salvador Salas, who was also District Councilor for the Visayas for that year. Regional seminars and courses for the Visayas held in Iloilo were the Medicare Information Seminar, the Orthopedic Post-graduate Course and the Cardiology Seminar. Medicine Week in 1974 was ushered by a medical “caravan” to Guimbal, Iloilo. Ably organized by Dr. Arturo Muyco, forty surgical operations were done, and nearly two thousand patients were seen in consultation. All the activities for the year were documented and sent to the PMA by IMS secretary. Thus the year will also be remembered when the IMS garnered the second runner-up in the Icasiano award. For the number of scientific meetings held in one year 1975 topped them all. Fourteen scientific sessions included three major meetings: The PMA-Mead Johnson Post-graduate Course for the Visayas; The Neurology-Neurosurgery Regional Seminar; and the Postgraduate Course in Gastroenterology. Dr. Rolando Padilla had been credited for such a surfeit of educational experiences for the physicians in Iloilo. There was no time in the history of the IMS when she was without a president and vice-president from April to June 1975. The outmoded Constitution and By-laws of the Society was amended for the first time since 1949, last September 1975.
1976: HALF A CENTURY MARKER
And now we come to this historic year- the 50th year of the Iloilo Medical Society. Half of the year had already seen tremendous responsibilities that were undertaken. The 7th annual Convention of the Philippine Heart Association was hosted by the Iloilo Medical Society. Dr. Arturo Muyco, 1976 IMS President proved to be more than equal to the task.
Fifty years of continuous service to the community, should be reason enough for celebrating and the occasion should serve everyone to look back and reflect on the efforts of people who had contributed in making the Society reach its present status.
Leaders who worked hard to have the IMS that it is today were Dr. Vicente Pido (1978), Dr.Rowena Ferrer (1979), Dr. Salvador Guanzon (1980), Dr. Arthur Consing (1981), Dr. Wilfredo Setias (1982- 83), Dr. Marie Griño-Caseñas (1984), Dr. Jose Soriano (1985), Dr. Rene Juaneza (1986), Dr. Glenn Amauri M. Catedral (1987), Dr.Jaime Manila (1988), Dr. Manuel Posecion (1989), Dr. Catalino Nava (1990), Dr. Henry Gonzales (1991), Dr. Wilfrédo Polido (1992), Dr. Ernesto Rivera (1993) and Dr. Manuel de Asis (1994).
Dr. Rowena Ferrer (1979) became the first woman president of the society. Five years later, the IMS was led by another woman president Dr. Marie Griño-Caseñas. Committed, concerned, involved and caring, both proved that no woman counts the cost, and no woman ever does. The term of Dr. Jaime Manila (1988) will go down in the history of IMS when the Society won the most coveted Icasiano Award for the Most Outstanding Component Medical Society in due recognition of eminently meritorious activities faithfully reflecting the ideals, policies and objectives of the Philippine Medical Association. The following year, the Society was awarded the Citation for Exemplary Activities under the leadership of Dr. Manuel Posecion (1989). Dr. Catalino Nava (1990) had been distinguished member of the House of Representatives representing the Province of Guimaras. Undoubtedly, these leaders decisively held the Society’s vision way above their own personal interests.
The IMS had also been under the stewardship of Dr. Ramon Zarceno (1995-1996), its youngest ever president. With the guidance of the new set of officers, the support of the auxiliaries and the cooperation of members and the pharmaceutical Industry, Dr. Zarceno worked for a united IMS which empowered its members with greater authority, responsibility and participation, strengthen CME program, attend to research endeavors and possible utilization of research outputs, active involvement in community development, promote the welfare, protect the rights and interest of the members, and most importantly, foster camaraderie and solidarity among the members. Dr. Cesar Uy (1997) and Dr. Virginia Taleon (1998) followed suit and led IMS with diligence and dedication.
2000: THE START OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM
The start of the new millennium was clearly characterized by a succession of dynamic & visionary leaders in the person of Dr. Roland Uy (1999-2000), James Woo (2001-2002), and Marian Celis (2003-2005) whose joint efforts resulted in the construction of the IMS Business Center, a commercial building for rent that at present provides a steady source of fund to finance the various activities and projects of the society. It is in 2001 that the IMS Annual Convention was started with Dr. Danilo Encarnacion as scientific chairman for 13 years. The Annual Convention has become the biggest event in the yearly calendar of activities of the IMS.
Subsequent terms of Dr. Elma Maranon (2006) and Dr. Henry Tupas (2007-2008) was dogged by controversies that showed that for the past seven decades, the IMS have been conducting affairs based on unwritten agreements, traditions and practices. In the light of these controversies, 2 landmark documents were produced, a new IMS Constitution and By-Laws (2008) relevant to the present times, and for the first time, the IMS Election Code.
The first decade of the millennium saw the transformation of our society in line with the vision, “IMS in the 21st Century.” Harnessing the technological advances of the present age, the computer and the Internet, the IMS sought to make itself more responsive to the current needs of its members. This led to the establishment of the official IMS website and email addresses, free Wi-Fi access at the IMS building for all members, and an internet-based medical library with access to over 10,000 medical journals, the IMS Medical Resource Center.
Eight decades of selfless and noble dedication to the service of humanity is a singular accomplishment of which any society should be proud of. Amidst all tides and storms, the IMS will carry on steering herself to maintain her relevance to the community despite the proliferation of other professional, civic and service clubs. Her members are still physicians but they are physicians with different lifestyles from those of yesteryears. They are not only involved in medical work but in community development as well.
The IMS will go on to keep the commitment because of a mission and a dream. The ideals of service to humanity will continue to permeate the atmosphere of its community-oriented projects. The need to update medical education and medical practice will continue to be reasons for the advocacy of a dynamic, ever-growing and progressive medical society.
