Bicol Medical Center-Gender and Development

03/02/2026

Today, a series of coordination and planning meetings were conducted in preparation for the upcoming Women’s Month, Pride Month, and Solo Parent celebrations. The meetings were spearheaded by Dra. Marie Anne NgHua-Ramos, GAD Chairperson, to ensure that all planned activities are well-coordinated, inclusive, and aligned with the objectives of the Gender and Development.

The Naga City Social Hygiene Clinic, represented by Ms. Grace E. Guevara, MT II, together with Mr. Reymond A. Condecion, Project Support Officer of AHF. Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration, particularly on health-related services.

This was followed by a consultative meeting with the LGBTQIA+ Organization officers and members, led by LGBTQIA+ President Mx. Arnel Notario, together with Vice President De Lima, Jomari and other LGBTQIA+ members. The meeting served as a platform to discuss and refine proposed activities, ensuring that they are inclusive, gender-responsive, and aligned with the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Also, the planning discussions were enriched by the participation of Solo Parent members—Ms. Panes Maria Theresa, Ms. Caudilla Cheryl, Ms. Garcia Canelle May, and Ms. Villarico Aileen—whose inputs helped refine responsive and empowering activities for solo parent beneficiaries.

An additional coordination meeting was also conducted with the PIO Team, led by Ms. Mae San Joaquin. The discussion centered on promotional plans to ensure effective information dissemination and wider reach of the planned celebrations.

Overall, the meetings strengthened collaboration among internal offices, external partners, and sectoral groups, resulting in clearer activity frameworks and improved implementation plans for the observance of Women’s Month, Pride Month, and Solo Parent celebrations.

01/07/2025

Today we stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ Community , not just in celebration, but in commitment to inclusion , respect and compassion.

Let us remember : ACCEPTANCE begins with empathy. Derogatory remarks, jokes and discrimination - no matter how subtle- can deeply affect a person’s mental and emotional health. It’s time to break the cycle of stigma and replace it with respect , dignity and kindness.

May this PRIDE month celebration remind us to
✅speak up against discrimination and hate
✅promote mental health and emotional safety
✅create safe and inclusive spaces for all Gender identities

We are also thrilled to announce the formal creation of our LGBTQIA+ support organization and induction of its pioneering officers .

11/06/2025

In celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month this June 2025, the Bicol Medical Center - Gender and Development is launching a “Freedom Wall” to promote inclusivity, equality, and the celebration of diverse identities. The display will move weekly across key areas to ensure visibility and representation:
• 1st Week of June – New ER Building, near the elevator/entrance
• 2nd Week of June – Old Building, near the biometrics area
• 3rd Week of June – 8th Story Building UG, near the biometrics area
• Last Week of June – OPD Building
This initiative invites everyone to share messages of support, love, and solidarity, fostering an environment of unity, reflection, and acceptance within our community.

❤🧡💛💚💙💜

19/03/2025

March 19,2025

In line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Bicol Medical Center thru the Gender and Development Comittee headed by Dr. Marie Anne NgHua-Ramos and all its TWG members , continues its commitment to care for and uplift ALL Women (including PDL - Persons Deprived of Liberty) in the Female Dormitory .
Now on its 3rd consecutive Year, this meaningful outreach aims to bring essential health Services and empowerment Programs to women who equally deserve support, compassion and Hope .
This year’s Services included :
✅ Internal Medicine , Gynecology and Dermatology consultations
✅ Breast cancer Health education and teaching of SBE by Department of OB GyN consultant Dr. Dinah Brazal
✅ Mental Health lecture on Anger Management by Dr. Froilan Ace Geronimo of the Psychiatry Department.

This is More than Just a Medical Mission , but a symbol of second chances, healing , and renewed Hope. Because every woman deserves to be cared for, respected and empowered, no matter her circumstances .

Thank you to all GAD TWG members , Departments of IM, OB GYN and Dermatology who generously shared their Time amd expertise in making this activity possible .

11/03/2025

March 11,2025

National Womens Month Celebration with the theme “Babae sa lahat ng sektor, aangat ang bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas.” A simple but powerful reminder that women , whether in healthcare, in government, in business, in communities, or in our own families - play an important role in shaping a better future. And that future starts with recognizing and supporting women in all sectors of society.

In BMC , there are a lot of amazing women- doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, support staff, and many others -who juggle so many roles every day. Caring for patients, and managing responsibilities at work and at home, but still find ways to keep going despite challenges. That’s something worth celebrating!

But today isn’t just about celebrating , but also about learning and taking care of ourselves. That’s why a special lecture on anger management given by Dr . Olivia Inoturan- Training officer of the Department of Psychiatry and Dr . Neri Jane Valencia the chief Resident, for facilitating the Role playing activity.

Healthcare workers get stressed and overwhelmed sometimes, especially in a high-pressure environment . Hence the activity spearheaded by Gender and Development with Chairperson Dr. Marie Anne NgHua-Ramos and Vice Chairperson Dr Niña Gregorio together with all the GAD TWG, provided the time to pause, reflect, and pick up few helpful tools on how to manage emotions better; to not only take care of our own well-being, but also so we can continue to support others in the best way we can.

Special thanks also BMC TCIM clinic and Traditional Hilot Massage Therapist for their service.

25/03/2024

| The Out-Patient Department (OPD), Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, and Regional Cancer Center will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 28, 29 and 30.

Proclamation No. 368 declares March 28 and 29 as regular Holidays — Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Whereas, March 30, Black Saturday is an additional Special Non-Working Day.

However, as a DOH-retained hospital, Bicol Medical Center’s wards and Emergency Department will still operate 24/7.

21/03/2024

17/10/2023

First week of October has been designated as the Elderly Filipino Week. In order to highlight the significant roles of the elders of the community, The Bicol Medical Center-Gender and Development Committee celebrated at the Missionaries of the Poor San Rafael, Cararayan Naga City.

The activity was spearheaded by its chairperson Dra. Marie Anne Nghua Ramos and its members Dra Mitch Tolentino, Ms. Marites Lagante, Ms. Florese Leonilla and Ms. Marjorie Pearl Borromeo.

The aim is not only to honor the invaluable legacy of the seniors, but also to help and protect them against Ageism shown as bias or discrimination against older people.

14/09/2023

Today !!!

Ms. Natalie Joyce Estrada Project Officer II-Gender Specialist II and Mr. Karl Jay Lastima Project Asscoiate II-Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of Department of Health visited Bicol Medical - Gender and Development to conduct a Post Training monitoring of the Ladderized Program of the ADB Health System Enhancement to Address and Limit (HEAL) Covid-19 Project.

In attendance were Dra. Marie Anne Nghua Ramos the GAD Chairperson, Dra. Mitch Tolentino the WCPU Chairperson, Ms. Cielo Mae Timbang Nurse III, Ms. Wyndelle Joy De los Santos Social Worker Officer I, and Ms. Marjorie Pearl Borromero GAD Secretary.

Ms. Cielo Mae Timbang, presented the recommendations based from their training., Dra Marie Anne Nghua-Ramos the chairperson of GAD introduced the committee and showcased both organizational and client focused programs and Activities done throughout the year.

Courtesy call to Dr. Ronnie Gregorio B. Gigantone III, Medical Center Chief II and to Dra. Mary Jane G. Uy, Medical Chief of Professional Staff was also done after the visit .