PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

RESEARCH

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

Social Progrms

Program At-A-Glance

Social Progrms

DAY 1 – NOVEMBER 11, 2026 (WEDNESDAY)

Social Progrms

Day 1: November 11 (Wednesday)

0700-1100 Free Paper Presentation

1100-1200 Orientation of New POA Fellows

1300-1700 OPENING CEREMONIES

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Prof. Tim Pohlemann (AO Trauma) - Ensuring Fracture Healing: Is There a Need for a Next Innovation Cycle?

Prof. Tzai-Chiu Yu (Taiwan Orthopaedic Association) - Pearls for Improvement of Function after TKA: Different Tools or Different Concepts?

Sec. Dr. Edwin M. Mercado (Secretary Department of Health, Philippines)

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES

Guest Nation-TOA: Prof. Cheng-Hung Lee (President- Taiwan Orthopaedic Association)

Prof. Abhay Elhence (President- Asia Pacific Hip Society)

Prof. Rajesh Malhotra (President- Asia Pacific Knee Society)

Prof. Syed Shahid Noor (President- Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society)

1730-1900 Cocktails (Isla Foyer)

1900-0000 Welcome Dinner/Fellowship Night

0700-1100 PBO Hour (Diplomate Induction)

1300-1700 OPENING CEREMONIES

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Prof. Tim Pohlemann (AO Trauma) - Ensuring Fracture Healing: Is There a Need for a Next Innovation Cycle?

Prof. Tzai-Chiu Yu (Taiwan Orthopaedic Association) - Pearls for Improvement of Function after TKA: Different Tools or Different Concepts?

Sec. Dr. Edwin M. Mercado (Secretary Department of Health, Philippines)

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES

Guest Nation-TOA: Prof. Cheng-Hung Lee (President- Taiwan Orthopaedic Association)

Prof. Abhay Elhence (President- Asia Pacific Hip Society)

Prof. Rajesh Malhotra (President- Asia Pacific Knee Society)

Prof. Syed Shahid Noor (President- Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society)

1730-1900 Cocktails (Isla Foyer)

1900-0000 Welcome Dinner/Fellowship Night

Social Progrms

Day 2: November 12 (Thursday)

ICL – PShS

Beyond the X-Ray: 3D Planning and Mixed Reality for Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Arthroplasty Planning Workshop)

0700-0710 Introduction of the Course [Dr. Kristine Italia]

0710-0820 Station 1: Primary RSA Planning (22 mins.)

FACILITATORS: Dr. Kristine Italia/Dr. Katrina Ysabel Naraval

Station 2: Revision RSA Planning (22 mins.)

Station 3: Mixed Reality Hands-On (22 mins.)

0820-0830 Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways, Q&A, and Feedback [Dr. Katrina Ysabel Naraval]

0830-0900 AM Snack Symposium

PLENARY LECTURE (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

0900-0930 Complex Elbow Trauma: Preventing Complications and Managing the Consequences [Prof. In-Ho Jeon (SICOT)]

PHILIPPINE ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY FOR SPORTS MEDICINE (POSSM)

Session 1: Regenerative Sports Medicine and Knee Preservation

Moderator: Dr. Pauline Melisse Del Rosario

0930-0940 Biologic Augmentation in ACL Reconstruction [Dr. Edgar Michael Eufemio]

0940-0950 Cartilage Regeneration and Tissue Engineering [Dr. Carlo Angelo Borbon]

0950-1000 Meniscal Preservation [Dr. Enrique Leonardo Pasion]

1000-1015 Q&A

Session 2: Advanced Surgical Techniques in Sports Medicine

Moderators: Dr. Nagmani Singh and Dr. John Roland Uy

1015-1025 Arthroscopic Quadriceps Repair – the JRC Technique [Dr. Wesson Pious Espiritu]

1025-1035 Spontaneous Healing of Medial Meniscus Root Tear After High Tibial Osteotomy [Prof. Kyung Wook Nha]

1035-1045 Modern Approaches to Patellofemoral Instability [Dr. Carmelo Braganza]

1045-1055 Lateral Extraarticular Tenodesis – Surgical Pearls [Dr. Raphael Angelo Jurilla]

1055-1110 Q&A

Session 3: Artificial Intelligence & Digital Orthopedics

Moderator: Dr. Emmanuel Angelo Nerit

1110-1120 AI in Diagnosis of Sports Injuries: From MRI to Predictive Analytics [Dr. Alberto Gabriel Zetazate]

1120-1130 The Next Decade of Sports Medicine: AI, Robotics, and Biologics [Dr. Dilbert Monicit]

1130-1140 Digital Physical Therapy Platforms [Dr. Ernesto Carlo Arada]

1140-1200 Q&A

1200-1300 Lunch Symposium: Zuellig Pharma – Amgen (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

PHILIPPINE SHOULDER SOCIETY (PShS)

Session 1: Complex Arthroscopic Revision Surgery

Reactors: Dr. Jeremy Munji and Dr. Gabriel Escueta

1300-1315 Modern Alternatives in Reconstruction and Repair of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears [Dr. Emmanuelle Yap]

1315-1330 Tendon Transfer and it's Role in Rotator Cuff Repair [Prof. Chih-Hao Chiu]

1330-1345 Dynamic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization with Remplissage for Large Glenoid Bone Loss [Prof. Chih-Hao Chiu]

1345-1350 Q&A

Session 2: Complex Trauma Surgery/Revision for the Shoulder

Reactors: Dr. Jason Santiago and Dr. Christian Julius Mendoza

1350-1405 Pearls and Pitfalls of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Severely Comminuted Proximal Humerus Fractures [Prof. In-Ho Jeon]

1405-1420 Options After Failed Acromioclavicular Reconstruction [Dr. Jonathan Ronquillo]

1420-1435 3D Modelling and Printing in Improving Proximal Humerus Fracture Outcomes [Dr. Patrick Dizon]

1435-1440 Q&A

Session 3: Arthroplasty and AI in Operative Planning and Assistance

Reactors: Dr. Juan Carlos Paredes and Dr. Kester Lim

1440-1455 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shoulder Arthroplasty [Dr. Kristine Italia]

1455-1510 Virtual Reality as an Intraoperative Tool in Improving Fitment and Joint Balance [Dr. Kristine Italia]

1510-1525 Evolution of Arthroplasty Using Custom Designed and Measured Joint Components [Dr. Nagmani Singh]

1525-1530 Q&A

1530-1600 Snack Symposium: JCS Pharma:

(simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

1600-1800 POA BUSINESS MEETING (simultaneous live feed - ISLA 1,2,3 and PALAWAN]

HIP CARE / FRACTURE LIAISON SERVICE (FLS)

0700-0710 Introduction to HIPCARE Philippines and FLS Program [Dr. Joseph Garvy Lai]

0710-0720 Operative and Non-Operative Treatment of Osteoporotic Pelvic Fractures: Techniques to Allow Immediate Mobilization and Weight Bearing [Dr. Irewin Tabu]

0720- 0730 Fixation of Osteoporotic Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures: Operative Techniques to Allow Immediate Mobilization and Weight bearing [Dr. Tristan Dwight Sebastian]

0730- 0740 Fixation of Osteoporotic Distal Femur Fractures: Operative Techniques to Allow Immediate Mobilization and Weight bearing [Dr. Kiko Cortez]

0740- 0750 Operative and Non-Operative Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: Techniques to Allow Immediate Mobilization and Weight Bearing [Dr. Jose Joefrey Arbatin, Jr.]

0750-0800 Steps in Forming an FLS Program and Creating a Multidisciplinary Orthogeriatric Team [Dr. Joshua Unsay]

0800-0810 Preliminary Results of HIPCARE PHILIPPINES Project: Quantitative and Qualitative Data [Dr. Karla Araneta]

0810-0830 HIPCARE FORUM: Local Experience and Pushing for Policy Changes [Dr. Joseph Garvy Lai]

0830-0900 AM Snack Symposium

PLENARY LECTURE (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

0900-0930 Complex Elbow Trauma: Preventing Complications and Managing the Consequences [Prof. In-Ho Jeon (SICOT)]

ASIA PACIFIC HIP SOCIETY/PHILIPPINE HIP AND KNEE SOCIETY (APHS/PHKS)

Session 1: Advancements and Future Directions in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Session Chairman: Dr. Herminio Valenzuela, Jr.

Moderators: Dr. Irewin Tabu and Dr. Herminio Valenzuela Jr.

0930-0932 Opening Remarks PHKS Vice President [Dr. Michael Muñoz]

0932-0935 Message from APHS President [Prof. Abhay Elhence]

0935–0950 Current Trends in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty [Prof. Abhay Elhence]

1005–1020 Advancements in Preoperative Templating and Surgical Planning [Dr. Lewis Chan]

1020–1035 Bearing Surfaces and Tribology in THA [Dr. Hwa Sen Chua]

1035–1050 THA in the Age of Social Media: Shaping Patient Expectations and Surgical Practice [Dr. Yoshi Pratama]

1050–1105 Future Directions in Hip Arthroplasty [Dr. Hwa Sen Chua]

1105–1120 Technology in THA Navigation, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence [Dr. Darren Tay]

1120–1135 Young Adult Hip Arthroplasty: Challenges and Outcomes [Prof. Fatih Kucukdurmaz]

1135-1150 Arthroplasty in the Dysplastic Hip (Crowe III/IV) [Dr. Lewis Chan]

1150-1200 Case-Based Discussion: Complex Primary THA (Ankylosing Spondylitis/Crowe III/IV)

Expert Panel: Prof. Fatih Kucukdurmaz, Dr. Ilustre Guloy Jr., Dr. Gregorio Marcelo Azores, and Dr. Lewis Chan

1200-1300 Lunch Symposium: Zuellig Pharma – Amgen (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

ASIA PACIFIC HIP SOCIETY/PHILIPPINE HIP & KNEE SOCIETY (APHS/PHKS)

Session 2: Managing Complex Cases and Complications with Cutting-Edge Technologies in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Moderators: Dr. Michael Muñoz and Dr. Herminio Valenzuela, Jr.

1300-1315 DAA For Unusual and Extraordinary Hip Problems: Cases and Solutions [Dr. Edward VA Lim]

1315-1330 Trauma & Arthroplasty: Periprosthetic Fractures [Prof. Syed Shahid Noor]

1330-1345 Managing Complications: Intraoperative Complications [Prof. Tang Ha Nam Anh]

1345-1400 Managing Complications: Prevention and Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infection [Dr. Nilo Paner]

1400-1415 Managing Complications: Leg Length and Offset Restoration [Dr. Andrew Gabriel Tabberrah]

1415-1430 Managing Complications: Prevention of Instability and Management of the Dislocating Hip [Prof. Syed Shahid Noor]

1430-1445 Revision THA: Indications, Strategies and Implant Options [Dr. Rajkumar Natesan]

1445-1500 Robotic THA for Revision Scenarios: A Sneak Peek into the Future [Prof. Hao Tang]

1500-1515 Interactive Expert Panel Discussion/Q&A

Expert Panel: Prof. Abhay Elhence, Dr. Antonio San Juan, Dr. Hwa Sen Chua, and Dr. Edsel Arandia

1515-1530 Conference Synopsis/Closing Remarks [Dr. Herminio Valenzuela, Jr.]

1530-1600 Snack Symposium: JCS Pharma:

(simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

1600-1800 POA BUSINESS MEETING (simultaneous live feed - ISLA 1,2,3 and PALAWAN]

ICL- POWCDLS

EMBRACING THE SUCK: An Instructional Course Lecture on NPWT

0700-0703 Introduction to the Course [Dr. Jair Kimri Jingco]

0703-0718 Basic Mechanics and Application of NPWT [Dr. Gladys Tan]

0718-0725 Introduction of Common NPWT Systems [Dr. Jair Kimri Jingco

0725-0805 Breakout Sessions: 8 mins each - Hands-on & Groups rotating around stations

FACILITATORS: Dr. Jair Kimri Jingco, Dr. Gladys Tan, and Dr. Hansel Cocjin

Station 1: Basic Application & Troubleshooting, Conventional Dressing

Station 2: Special Dressing Applications (Ex-Fix), with Troubleshooting

Station 3: Guerilla NPWT Tactics: Using Modified, Non-Commercial NPWT Dressings

Station 4: Commercial NPWT

Station 5: Commercial NPWT

0805-0830 Q & A, Wrap-Up [Dr. Jair Kimri Jingco]

0830-0900 AM Snack Symposium

PLENARY LECTURE (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

0900-0930 Complex Elbow Trauma: Preventing Complications and Managing the Consequences [Prof. In-Ho Jeon (SICOT)]

ASSOCIATION OF HAND SURGEONS OF THE PHILIPPINES (AHSP)

Carpal Deim: Navigating Intricacies in Hand Microsurgery

Session Chair: Dr. Precious Grace Handog

Moderators: Dr. Precious Grace Handog and Dr. Paula Veronica Reyes-Palma

0930-0945 Updates on Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release [Dr. Ian Jason Magtoto]

0945-1000 Brachial Plexus Injuries Treatment Algorithm [Dr. Tristram Montales]

1000-1015 Prophylactic Tendon Transfers for Acute Peripheral Nerve Palsies [Dr. Ellen Lee]

1015-1030 Two-Stage Flexor Tendon Reconstruction [Dr. Tammy Dela Rosa]

1030-1045 Acute Comminuted Distal Radius Fractures [Dr. Jose Ma. Bautista]

1045-1100 Distal Radius Malunion [Dr. Henry Gerard Calleja]

1100-1115 Scaphoid Nonunion [Dr. David Alagar]

1115-1130 Versatility of Fascia Lata in Elbow Reconstructions [Dr. Raymar Sibonga]

1130-1145 Vascularized Toe Joint Transfer [Prof. Yu-Te Lin]

1145-1200 Panel Q&A

1200-1300 Lunch Symposium: Zuellig Pharma – Amgen (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

1300-1530 Residents’ Research Forum

1530-1600 Snack Symposium: JCS Pharma:

(simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

1600-1800 POA BUSINESS MEETING (simultaneous live feed - ISLA 1,2,3 and PALAWAN]

ICL – PMTS

Minimally invasive management of Periacetabular metastases - Pelvis AORIF – Sawbone Workshop

0700-0715 Introduction to AORIF [Prof. Francis Lee]

0715-0815 Hands-On Sawbone Workshop [Facilitators / Participants]

0815-0830 Q & A / Summary & Closing [Dr. Charles Villamin]

0830-0900 AM Snack Symposium

PLENARY LECTURE (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

0900-0930 Complex Elbow Trauma: Preventing Complications and Managing the Consequences [Prof. In-Ho Jeon (SICOT)]

PHILIPPINE MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR SOCIETY (PMTS)

Complex Cases and Cutting–Edge Technology in Musculoskeletal Tumors

Session Chair: Dr. Charles Villamin

Moderator: Dr. Ma. Lilia Monina Jose and Dr. Czar Louie Gaston

0930 – 0935 Introduction to the PMTS Session [Dr. Charles A. C. Villamin]

0935 – 0955 Minimally Invasive Onco-Biological Procedure for Skeletal Metastases [Prof. Francis Y. Lee]

0955 – 1015 3D Printed Prosthesis Reconstruction [Dr. Chandhanarat Chandhanayingyong]

1015 – 1025 Q&A

1025 – 1045 Advances in the Surgical Management of Bone Metastasis – Can Palliative Care and Surgery Go Hand in Hand? [Prof. Kumaran Rassapan]

1045 – 1105 Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Management of Musculoskeletal Tumors [Dr. Sung-Taek Jung]

1105 – 1115 Q & A

1115 – 1130 Updates on Pelvis sarcoma [Dr. Abraham Saad]

1130 – 1145 Updates on Recurrent sarcoma/Whoops [Dr. Jose Gabriel Barcelon]

1145 – 1200 Q & A / Closing

1200-1300 Lunch Symposium: Zuellig Pharma – Amgen (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

1300-1530 PBO Meeting with the Chairs and Training Officers

1530-1600 Snack Symposium: JCS Pharma (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

1600-1800 POA BUSINESS MEETING (simultaneous live feed - ISLA 1,2,3 and PALAWAN]

Social Progrms

Day 3: November 13 (Friday)

Taiwan Orthopaedic Association – Guest Nation Special Session

0815-0830 The Other Side of the Scalpel: AI Risks, Limits and the Doomsday Narrative [Dr. Jewel Sadiang-Abay]

0830-0845 Applications of AI in Smart Healthcare in Orthopaedics [Dr. Kun-Hui Chen]

0845-0855 Discussion

Moderator (TOA): Prof. Cheng-Hung Lee

Moderator (POA): Dr. Nathaniel Orillaza, Jr.

0855-0900 Coffee Break

PLENARY LECTURES (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

0900-0915 AO Trauma from Davos to Bangkok to Manila: Answering A Call [Prof. Suthorn Bavonratanavech]

0915-0930 From Vision to Success: What Kept the AO Foundation Moving Forward? [Prof. Tim Pohlemann]

ASIA PACIFIC KNEE SOCIETY/PHILIPPINE HIP AND KNEE SOCIETY (APKS/PHKS)

Session 1: Knee Alignment in 2026 and Beyond: Mechanical, Kinematic, Functional or Personalized – Which Way Forward?

Session Chairman: Dr. Edsel Arandia

Moderators: Dr. William Chuasuan and Dr. Nilo Paner

0930-0935 Opening Remarks [Dr. Edsel Arandia]

0935-0945 Message from APKS President [Prof. Rajesh Malhotra]

0945-1000 Evolution of Knee Alignment in TKA: Mechanical vs Kinematic Strategies- Is the Gold Standard Changing? [Prof. Chih-Chien Hu]

1000-1015 CPAK Classification for Coronal Plane Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Practical Guide to Personalized Alignment Strategies [Prof Chih-Chien Hu]

1015-1030 Restricted Kinematic Alignment Using Conventional Instrumentation in Total Knee Arthroplasty:

Achieving Balanced Kinematic Safely [Dr. Kim Andrew De Leon]

1030-1045 Mechanical Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty is Still the Gold Standard: Experience with the Axis Knee in Achieving Neutral Alignment [Dr. Ilustre Guloy, Jr.]

1045-1100 Neutral to Natural: The Rise of Personalized Alignment in TKA [Dr. Christian Ian Barrido]

1100-1115 Patient-Specific Instrumentation (PSI) for Personalized Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Technique and Early Outcomes [Dr. Rey Thomas Dela Rosa]

1115-1130 From Mechanical to Functional: Robotic- Assisted Functional Alignment in Total Knee Replacement

Dr. Rajkumar Natesan

1130-1145 Medial Conformity/ Medial Pivot Knee Arthroplasty: Advantages, Surgical Considerations, and Early Results [Dr. Herminio Valenzuela, Jr.]

1145-1200 Open Forum (Q&A)

1200-1300 Lunch Symposium: Transmedic Philippines (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

ASIA PACIFIC KNEE SOCIETY/PHILIPPINE HIP AND KNEE SOCIETY (APKS/PHKS)

Session 2: Complex Primary, Revision TKA, and Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Current Concepts and Practical Solutions

Session Chairman: Dr. Herminio Valenzuela, Jr.

Moderators: Dr. Andrew Gabriel Tabberrah and Dr. William Chuasuan

1300-1315 Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection in 2026: MSIS 2.0, Synovial Markers, and the Role of Alpha-Defensin [Dr. Nilo Paner]

1315-1330 DAIR Procedure in Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Indications, Technique, and Current Outcomes [Prof. Rajesh Malhotra]

1330-1345 One-Stage vs Two-Stage Revision for Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty: When and How? [Prof. Kang-Il Kang]

1345-1355 Open Forum (Q&A)

1355-1410 Complex Primary TKR in Severe Varus Deformity: Planning and Execution [Prof. Tzai-Chiu Yu]

1410-1425 Complex Primary TKR in Severe Valgus Deformity: Planning and Execution [Dr. Edsel Arandia]

1425-1440 Bone Loss Management in Revision TKA: Classification Systems and Practical Decision Making [Dr. Jose Antonio San Juan]

1440-1455 Metaphyseal Cones, Sleeves, and Stems in Revision TKA: When and How to Use Them Effectively [Prof. Syed Shahid Noor]

1455-1510 Managing Instability in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Causes, Assessment, and Surgical Solutions [Dr. Antonio Tanchuling, Jr.]

1510-1525 Open Forum (Q&A)

1525-1530 Conference Synopsis and Closing Remarks [Dr. Herminio Valenzuela, Jr.]

1530-1600 Snack Symposium: Olten Instruments Philippines (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

PHILIPPINE ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH SOCIETY (PORS)

Session Title: OrthoPRINTics: Printing the Future of Orthopedic Care

1600-1605 Introduction of Speakers and Opening Remarks [Dr. Emmanuel P. Estrella]

1605-1620 From Lab to Market: Commercializing 3D-Printed Orthopedic Implants [Prof.Lim Yujing]

1620-1635 3D Printing Applications for Residents’ Training [Dr. Gracia Cielo Balce]

1635-1650 Encoded Expertise: Translating Surgical Logic into 3D-Printed Reality in Deformity Correction [Dr. Wen-Chieh Chang]

1650-1700 Printing the Future: 3D Printing Applications in Spinal Care [Dr. Rafael Bundoc]

1700-1715 Q&A

1715-1730 Awarding of Certificates and Closing Remarks

1930-0000 CONGRESS BANQUET

Taiwan Orthopaedic Association – Guest Nation Special Session

0815-0830 Global Perspectives on the Care Gap in Fragility Fracture Management: Bridging Evidence and Clinical Practice [Dr. Irewin Tabu]

0830-0845 Co-Management of Geriatric Hip Fractures [A/Prof. Chih-Hui Chen]

0845-0855 Discussion

Moderator TOA:

Moderator POA: Dr. Joseph Garvy Lai

0855-0900 Coffee Break

PLENARY LECTURES (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

0900-0915 AO Trauma from Davos to Bangkok to Manila: Answering A Call [Prof. Suthorn Bavonratanavech]

0915-0930 From Vision to Success: What Kept the AO Foundation Moving Forward? [Prof. Tim Pohlemann]

ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA SURGEONS (AFOTS)

Session 1: 30 Years of AO Trauma Philippines: A Legacy of Excellence, Education, and Leadership

0930-0935 Introduction to AO Trauma Session [Dr. Frederic Joseph Diyco]

0935-0955 AO Trauma Philippines: The 30-Year Story of Our Lives [Dr. William Lavadia]

0955-1015 AO Trauma Philippines: Keeping the Fire Alive With ORP [Dr. Nathaniel Orillaza, Jr.]

1015-1035 AO Trauma Philippines in The Next Decade [Dr. Maria Adelwisa Belen]

1035-1105 45 Years of Fracture Surgery: Upper Extremity [Prof. Suthorn Bavonratanavech]

1105-1115 Open Forum

Session 2: Pelvis Acetabulum: Current Concepts and Future Directions

Moderators: Dr. Maria Adelwisa Belen and Dr. Rodel Banggiacan

1115-1120 Introduction of Speakers [Dr. Maria Adelwisa Belen]

1120-1130 AFOTS GWAPOS Story [Dr. Irewin Tabu]

11-30-1145 Pelvic Ring Injuries [Dr. Federico Aquino, III]

1145-1200 The Delayed Pelvic Surgery [Dr. Camille Ann Santos]

1200-1300 Lunch Symposium: Transmedic Philippines (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA SURGEONS (AFOTS)

1300-1315 Salvage Procedures for Acetabular Fractures: When to Fix & Replace [Dr. Kristoffer Roland Roa]

1315-1330 Combined Pelvis & Acetabulum Fractures [A/Prof. Apipop Kritsaneephaiboon]

1330-1345 Pelvis and Acetabular Injuries Evaluated with Limited Imaging Modalities [Prof. Tim Pohlemann]

1345-1400 Open Forum

Session 3: Advanced Lower Extremity Trauma: Decision-Making in Challenging Fractures

Moderators: Dr. Manolito Flavier and Dr. Joseph Garvy Lai

1400-1405 Introduction of Speakers [Dr. Manolito Flavier]

1405-1420 Why Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation Fails: Analysis and Prevention [Dr. Angeli Charmeinn Apalisoc]

1420-1435 The Challenging Distal Femur Fracture: When Plate Augmentation Matters [Dr. Benjamin Chua, III]

1435-1450 Fixation of the Posterior Plateau Fractures: Making the Approach More Friendly [A/Prof. Apipop Kritsaneephaiboon]

1450-1515 45 Years of Fracture Surgery: Lower Extremity [Prof. Suthorn Bavonratanavech]

1515-1530 Open Forum

1530-1600 Snack Symposium: Olten Instruments Philippines (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

Session 4: Upper Extremity: Trauma Complex to Functional Recovery

Moderators: Dr. Nathaniel Orillaza, Jr. and Dr. Domingo Chua, Jr.

1600-1605 Introduction of Speakers [Dr. Nathaniel Orillaza, Jr.]

1605-1620 Proximal Humerus Fractures: The Fixation Argument [Dr. Patrick Dizon]

1620-1635 Complex Fractures Around the Elbow: Strategies for Successful Fixation [Dr. Rachelle Jasmine Ong-Phoa]

1635-1650 The Injured Nerve: Assessment and Management of Acute Upper Extremity Nerve Trauma [Dr. Ian Jason Magtoto]

1650-1705 Open Forum

1705-1715 AO Trauma Next Gen: New Initiatives [Dr. Rodel Banggiacan]

1715-1730 AFOTS/AO Trauma Recognition Ceremonies

1930-0000 CONGRESS BANQUET

Taiwan Orthopaedic Association – Guest Nation Special Session

0815-0830 Updates on the Assessment and Management of Congenital Talipes Equinovarus [Dr. Rosalyn Flores]

0830-0845 Hip Guided Growth in Children with Coxa Valga [Prof. Ting-Ming Wang]

0845-0855 Discussion

Moderator TOA:

Moderator POA: Dr.Carlo Emmanuel Sumpaico

0855-0900 Coffee Break

PLENARY LECTURES (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

0900-0915 AO Trauma from Davos to Bangkok to Manila: Answering A Call [Prof. Suthorn Bavonratanavech]

0915-0930 From Vision to Success: What Kept the AO Foundation Moving Forward? [Prof. Tim Pohlemann]

PHILIPPINE ORTHOPEDIC WOUND CARE AND DIABETIC LIMB SOCIETY (POWCDLS)

0930-0945 Welcome Remarks; Introduction of Faculty and Panelists; Overview of the Case Presentation Contest Mechanics [Dr. Lendell John Gatchalian]

Session 1: Resident Case Presentation Contest

0945-1035 Complex Limb Cases: Lessons from the Frontlines (Top 5 residents pre-screened presentations)

Moderator: Dr. Pierre Mella

Session 2: Frontiers in Advanced Wound Care

1035-1050 Topical Oxygen and Hemoglobin-Based Therapy [Dr. Charles Richard Cabuquit]

1050-1135 Local Antibiotic Delivery in Chronic Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: Evolving Practice Through Multidisciplinary Care (Lecture and Workshop) [Prof. Simon Robert Platt]

1135-1140 Q&A [Dr. Pierre Mella]

1140-1155 Awarding Ceremonies

1155-1200 Closing Remarks [Dr. Charles Richard Cabuquit]

1200-1300 Lunch Symposium: Transmedic Philippines (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES (POSP)

Session 1: Complex Pediatric Trauma Cases and Their Sequelae

Session Chair: Dr. Candice Elaine Lim

Moderators: Dr. Elsa Calvez, Dr. Jan Micah Tan and Dr. Giselle Marie Noelle Gabriel

1300-1320 Managing Complex Supracondylar Humerus Fractures [Prof. Joshua Chia Hsieh Chang]

1320-1340 Managing Fracture-Related Infections in Children [Dr. Chastity Amor Rejuso]

1340-1400 Managing Post-Traumatic Growth Disturbances in the Lower Limb [Dr. Daniel Dungca]

1400-1410 Q&A

Session 2: Innovations in Pediatric Orthopaedics

Session Chair: Dr. Rosalyn Flores

Moderators: Dr. Jocelle Joanne Brown and Dr. Anika Johanna Agoncillo

1410-1430 Innovations in Pediatric Orthopaedics [Prof. Hsuan-Kai Kao]

1430-1450 Modern Strategies and Technologies in Pediatric Hip and Knee Surgery [Dr. Brian Loh]

1450-1510 Affordable Simulations for Pediatric Orthopedic Training [Dr. Gracia Cielo Balce]

1510-1520 Q&A

1530-1600 Snack Symposium: Olten Instruments Philippines (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

Session 3: 2nd Vicente R. Gomez Memorial Interesting Case Contest

Session Chair: Dr. Maria Pamela Cayanan

Moderators: Dr. Maria Pamela Cayanan and Dr. Jocelle Joanne Brown

1600-1730 Presentation of Interesting Cases

1930-0000 CONGRESS BANQUET

Taiwan Orthopaedic Association – Guest Nation Special Session

0815-0830 Meniscal Root Repair—What do we Know Now? [Dr. Jose Antonio San Juan]

0830-0845 Complications Following All – Inside Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction [Dr. Yung-Chang Lu]

0845-0855 Discussion

Moderator TOA:

Moderator POA: Dr. Enrique Leonardo Pasion

0855-0900 Coffee Break

PLENARY LECTURES (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

0900-0915 AO Trauma from Davos to Bangkok to Manila: Answering A Call [Prof. Suthorn Bavonratanavech]

0915-0930 From Vision to Success: What Kept the AO Foundation Moving Forward? [Prof. Tim Pohlemann]

ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY AND APPLICATION OF THE METHOD OF ILIZAROV (ASAMI)

Complex Cases, One Method. Ilizarov Applications from Around the Country.

Session Chairman: Dr. Daniel Dungca

Moderator: Dr. Chastity Amor Rejuso-Morales

0930-0940 Welcome and Opening Remarks [Dr. Daniel Dungca]

0940-1000 Growing Together: The JALREF – ASAMI Philippines Partnership and the SCMC Travelling Fellowship [Prof. Atsushi Sugita]

1000-1010 Functional Outcomes of Chronically Untreated Elbow Dislocations Following Open Reduction and Application of Hinged Ilizarov Fixator [Dr. Beatrice Salonga]

1010-1020 Chronic Untreated Nonunion of The Patella [Treated with A Modified-Hinged-Knee-Spanning Ilizarov Frame: A Case Report [Dr. Angelica Lee Real]

1020-1030 Limb Salvage of Complex Open Ankle & Talar Fracture-Dislocation in a Resource-Constrained Setting: A Case Report [Dr. Aemarr Corpus]

1030-1040 Functional Outcomes of Patients with Septic Nonunion of the Femur Initially Treated with Intramedullary Nail and Underwent Resection and Bone Transport Using Ilizarov Methods [Dr. James Karl Sadie]

1040-1050 Functional Knee Reconstruction using Knee Hinged Ilizarov Fixation with Iliotibial Band Autograft following Complex Post-Traumatic Injury [Dr. Ma. Carmela Calangan]

1050-1100 Delayed Arterial Occlusion Following Complex Deformity Correction for Recurrent Blount’s Disease Using Ring External Fixation: A Case Report [Dr. Anika Johanna Agoncillo]

1100-1110 Pediatric Neglected Anterior Elbow Dislocation Treated With Ilizarov Hinged Elbow Reconstruction [Dr. Paolo Ramirez]

1120-1130 One-Stage Limb Reconstruction and Lengthening Of A Chronic Untreated Post-Infection Deformity of The Leg In A 14-Year-Old Female Using an Ilizarov Frame: A Case Report [Dr. Angelica Lee Real]

1130-1140 Announcement of Winner and Closing

1200-1300 Lunch Symposium: Transmedic Philippines (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

PHILIPPINE ORTHOPAEDIC FOOT AND ANKLE SOCIETY (POFAS)

Session 1: Foundational Foot and Ankle Methods

Session Chair: Dr. Sotero Ramos, III

Moderator: Dr. Juan Agustin Coruña IV

1300-1315 Basic Ankle Arthroscopy and its Indications [Dr. Mary Kathleen C. Cabling]

1315-1330 Principles of Tendon Transfers in the Foot and Ankle [Dr. Mark Arthur Martinez]

1330-1345 Basics of Supramalleolar Osteotomy and its Indications [Dr. Adrien Pierre Quidlat]

1345-1400 Q&A

Session 2: Updates on Foot and Ankle Trauma

Session Chair: Dr. Sotero Ramos III

Moderator: Dr. Fernando Acance

1415-1430 The Kesagake Technique for Distal Tibia and Tibial Pilon Fractures [Dr. Sotero Ramos, III]

1430-1445 The Hindfoot Nail for Tibio-Talo Calcaneal Arthrodesis [Dr. Jovito Ramil Paz]

1445-1500 MIS vs Open management of Calcaneus Fractures [Dr. Joseph Paulo Sales]

1500-1515 Q&A

1530-1600 Snack Symposium: Olten Instruments Philippines (simultaneous live feed: Isla 1,2,3 and Palawan)

Session 3: Updates on Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Session Chair: Dr. Sotero Ramos III

Moderator: Dr. Ai Gamboa

1600-1615 Surgical Management of the Cavovarus Foot [Dr. Adrian Joseph Tablante]

1615-1630 Current Trends in MIS Foot and Ankle [Dr. Erika Nicole Chua]

1630-1645 PRP in the Foot and Ankle [Dr. Carlo Angelo Borbon]

1645-1700 Q&A

1700-1720 Induction of New POFAS Members [Dr. Sotero Ramos III]

Social Progrms

Day 4: November 14 (Saturday)

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES (POSP)

Basic Hip Ultrasound Course

Session Chair: Dr. Michael Shaun Ritualo

Moderators: Dr. Alan Ryan Uy and Dr. Jane Marie Astorga

0700-0720 Opening Remarks/Introduction of Speakers [Dr. Candice Elaine Lim]

0720-0740 Introduction to Developmental Dysplasia [Dr. Louis Desiree Roces]

0740-0800 DDH Sequelae and Management [Dr. Juan Alejandro Legaspi]

0800-0820 Anatomy and UTZ Characteristics of Infant Hip [Dr. Alan Ryan Uy]

0820-0840 Infant Hip UTZ Operator Techniques and Basic Sequence [Prof. Joshua Chia Hsieh Chang and Prof. Hsuan- Kai Kao]

0840-0900 Selection and Interpretation of Hip Ultrasound Images [Prof. Joshua Chia Hsieh Chang and Prof. Hsuan- Kai Kao]

0900-0930 Coffee Break

0930-0950 Graf Classification and Ultrasound-Based Treatment [Prof. Joshua Chia Hsieh Chang and Prof. Hsuan- Kai Kao]

1000-1100 Breakway Group (small group)

Prof. Joshua Chia Hsieh Chang, Prof. Hsuan- Kai Kao, Dr. Michael Shaun Ritualo, Dr. Jane Marie Astorga, Dr. Jose Mari Gerald Arpilleda

1. Live Demo Lateral and Supine

2. Practice Session Hands-on with Phantom/Live Patient

3. Practice Session (Interpretation/Selection of Ultrasound Images): Measurement, Usability check and Graf Classification

1110-1130 Feedback and Closing Remarks [Dr. Rosalyn P. Flores]

1130-1200 CLOSING CEREMONIES

PHILIPPINE SPINE SOCIETY (PSS)

Session 1: Complex Thoracic and Cervical Myelopathy: High-Risk Pathology, Safer Decisions

Moderator: Dr. Ronald Pidlaoan

0800-0803 Opening Remarks: Why Asian Spine Surgeons Must Talk About OPLL and OLF [Dr. Anne Kathleen Ganal-Antonio]

0803-0813 Thoracic Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum: Pearls, Pitfalls, and Practical Decision-Making [Dr. Ronald Tangente]

0813-0828 Thoracic Myelopathy: Lessons from OLF, OPLL, and High-Risk Decompression [Prof. Wen-Tien Wu]

0828-0838 Cervical OPLL: Choosing Anterior, Posterior or Combined Surgery [Dr. Mario Ver]

0838-0848 Avoiding Neurologic Deterioration in Thoracic and Cervical Myelopathy [Dr. Anne Kathleen Ganal-Antonio]

0848-0858 Lumbar Expandable Cage in MISTLIF: Now and The Future [Prof. Wen-Hsiang Chou]

0858-0900 Three Take-Home Messages [Dr. Ronald Pidlaoan]

0900-0930 Coffee Break

Session 2: Cutting-Edge Spine Surgery: Endoscopy, MIS, Navigation, Reconstruction, and Complex Decision-Making

Moderator: Dr. Ryan Conrad Carnero

0930-0933 Re-opening and Introduction of Taiwan Spine Society Faculty [Dr. Anne Kathleen Ganal-Antonio]

0933-0948 Endoscopic Spine Surgery Beyond Disc Herniation: Expanding Indications Safely [A/Prof. Max Meng-Huang Wu]

0948-1003 Navigation and Robotics in Complex Spine Surgery: What Actually Changes Patient Care? [Prof. Wen-Tien Wu]

1003-1013 Starting and Sustaining Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Local Practice: Workflow, Learning Curve, and Complication Avoidance [Dr. Ma. Ella Muriel F. Valdevieso]

1013-1028 The Use of Multimodal AI and the Role of Paraspinal Muscle Fatty Infiltration in Predicting Outcomes for Lumbar Endoscopic Spinal Fusion [A/Prof. Max Meng-Huang Wu]

1028-1038 Complex Revision Lumbar Surgery: Avoiding the Second Failure [Dr. Jose Manuel Ignacio]

1038-1048 Osteoporotic Spine Surgery: Fragility, Fixation Failure, and Cement Augmentation Strategies [Dr. Mikhail Lew Ver]

1048-1058 Spine Infection and Tuberculosis: When to Decompress, Stabilize, or Correct Deformity [Dr. Samuel Arsenio Grozman]

1058-1108 Metastatic Spine Disease: Separation Surgery, Cement, Radiation and Realistic Goals [Dr. Mamer Rosario]

1108-1125 Results of Percutaneous Cement Augmentation for Junctional Fracture [Prof. Tsai-Sheng Fu]

1125-1130 Rapid-Fire Pearls and Closing Remarks [Dr. Ryan Conrad Carnero]

1130-1200 CLOSING CEREMONIES

PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS (PSoWOSI)

Cutting-Edge Leadership: Women in Orthopedic Surgery

Moderators: Dr. Marjorie Sierra and Dr. Vanea Uyvico-Lim

0730-0735 Welcome Remarks [Dr. Ameena Santos]

0735-0745 Introduction of Speakers [Dr. Marjorie Sierra]

0745-0800 Leading for Children [Dr. Rosalyn Flores]

0800-0815 Zen and Sports [Dr. Janis Ann Espino-De Vera]

0815-0830 Management Matters [Dr. Joyce Franseca Miranda]

0830-0850 Q&A [Dr. Marjorie Sierra]

0850-0900 Closing Remarks [Dr. Vanea Uyvico-Lim]

0900-0930 Coffee Break

COUNCIL FOR ORTHOPEDIC EDUCATION (CoRE)

Breaking Barriers in Ineffective Communication

Moderators: Dr. Nathaniel Orillaza Jr. and Dr. Daniel Dungca

0930-0945 Introduction of Speaker and Topic [Dr. Nathaniel Orillaza, Jr.]

0945-1000 Bone Break. Bad: Poor Communication = Poor Outcomes. (Looking at the Literature and Cases Where Poor Communication Can Lead to Complications and Unhappy Patients) [Dr. Nathaniel Orillaza, Jr.]

1000-1015 Breaking Bad Communication: Obtaining Consent Properly. (Breaking Down the Steps and Elements of How to Obtain Consent for an Orthopedic Procedure) [Dr. Jose Manuel Ignacio]

1015-1030 Breaking Bad News: Disclosure (How to Break the News to Patients and Families) [Dr. Judith Valerie Akol]

1030-1045 Breaking Bad Habits in Orthopedic Endorsements and Referrals (Sent is Not Referred: Using Structured Communication in Clinical Endorsements and Referrals) [Dr. Anne Kathleen Ganal-Antonio]

1045-1100 Breaking Bad Stereotypes: Effective Feedback for Trainees [Dr. Federico Aquino III]

1100-11115 Breaking Bad Internal Processing: Metacognition in Orthopedic Education [Dr. Leo Daniel Caro]

1115-1130 Open Forum/Closing Remarks [Dr. Daniel Dungca]

1130-1200 CLOSING CEREMONIES

PHILIPPINE ULTRASOUND SOCIETY IN ORTHOPEDICS (PUSO)

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Diagnostic Scanning and Guided Interventions Workshop

0800-0810 Opening Remarks [Dr. Robert Chan]

0810-0900 Shoulder Ultrasound: Diagnostic Scanning and Guided Interventions [Dr. Janos Vizcayno, Jr.]

0900-0930 Coffee Break

0930-1025 Elbow Ultrasound: Diagnostic Scanning and Guided Interventions [Dr. Robert Chan]

1025-1120 Wrist and Hand Ultrasound: Diagnostic Scanning and Guided Interventions [Dr. Raymar Sibonga]

1120-1130 Closing Remarks [Dr. Marcelino Cadag]

1130-1200 CLOSING CEREMONIES

Social Progrms

Opening Ceremonies

Date: November 11 2026
Time : 1300 Hrs
Venue: Isla Grand Ballroom, Edsa Shangri-la Hotel
Attire: Barong or Business Attire

Social Progrms

Fellowship Night

Date: November 11, 2026
Time: 1900 Hrs
Venue : Isla Grand Ballroom, Edsa Shangri-la Hotel

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Social Progrms

President's Night (By Invitation)

Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 1900 Hrs
Venue : Isla Grand Ballroom, Edsa Shangri-la Hotel
Attire: Smart Casual

Social Progrms

Congress Banquet

Date: November 13, 2026
Time: 1900 Hrs
Venue: Isla Grand Ballroom, Edsa Shangri-la Hotel

Attire: Formal - Black & White (Coat & Tie/Formal Gown)

Social Progrms

Tours

TBA