Marquez lauds Aklan Medical Society

By ULYSSES ESPARTERO
KALIBO, Aklan – Aklan Gov. Carlito S. Marquez recently cited the Aklan Medical Society for its achievements and contribution in the development of the province.
“The AMS has sustained its commitment in bringing various developments and advances in health as the provincial government supports the national government’s effort in producing technically competent and patriotic medical professionals in the province,” Marquez told Panay News.
“It has provided significant contributions and helped advance the knowledge and competence of doctors in the province,” the governor added.
It may be recalled that the AMS was recognized by the Philippine Medical Association during its Centennial Convention held on May 23 to 26, 2007, Edsa Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City with six major awards: Icasiano Award – PMA Award for Most Outstanding Component Medical Society, Category IV awarded to Aklan Medical Society; PMA Award for Most Active Component Society in Environmental and Sanitation Projects awarded to Aklan Medical Society; PMA Award for Most Outstanding Physician for Component Societies awarded to Dr. Cynthia C. dela Cruz; PMA Leadership Award awarded to Dr. Cynthia dela Cruz; PMA Award for Most Outstanding Component Society Secretary awarded to Dr. Christine Lane T. Yanguas-Yu; and PMA Award for Most Outstanding Component Society Treasurer awarded to Dr. Merlita Bautista.
For SP Member Gerick M. Templonuevo, the awardees of these prestigious and highly coveted awards were chosen for highlighting the work, dedication and sacrifices of those in the medical profession.