Board of Directors
The By-laws of Asia Pacific Medical Center Bacolod, Inc. (formerly known as Allied Care Experts Medical Center - Bacolod Inc.) currently has fifteen (15) Directors, three (3) of whom are Independent Directors.
Click the pictures below for the profile of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors which includes their qualifications and relevant experience, length of service in the Corporation, trainings and continuing education attended, and their board representations in other Corporations. The directors assumed their directorship during the Asia-Pacific Medical Center Bacolod, Inc. (formerly known as Allied Care Experts Medical Center-Bacolod Inc.) Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on 05 June 2024 for a term of one year, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified

Ferjenel G. Biron, MD
Chairman

Ferjenel G. Biron, MD
Chairman
Dr. Biron is the Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Medical Center (APMC) group of hospitals, which includes APMC Aklan, APMC Bacolod, and APMC Iloilo. These hospitals were separately incorporated in December 2014 (Asia Pacific Medical Center-Iloilo, Inc.), September 2017 (Asia Pacific Medical Center - Bacolod, Inc.), and December 2017 (Asia Pacific Medical Center- Aklan, Inc.). He served as President of these hospitals from their incorporation until June 2020 for APMC Aklan, August 2021 for APMC Iloilo, and August 2022 for APMC Bacolod.
From 2020 to 2021, Dr. Biron held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Endure Medical Inc. He is currently the President of Aesthetica Manila, Inc., and Smartlab Diagnostics, Inc., and serves as Chairman of several closed corporations, including Park3 Realty & Development Corporation, EMI Properties OPC, Newlife Regenerative and Wellness Center, Inc., Obbo Holdings, Inc., Botikang Pinoy, Inc., Super BP Mart Corporation, and Endure Medical Laboratories Inc.
Dr. Biron was elected as Congressman for the Fourth District of Iloilo, serving from 2004 to 2013 and again from 2016 to 2019. He was re-elected in 2022 and previously chaired the Committee on Legislative Franchises and the Committee on Trade and Industry. In the current Congress, he has been a member of the Commission on Appointments from August 8, 2022, to March 19, 2024, and was appointed Chairman of the House Committee on Trade and Industry on March 20, 2024. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors for Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center – Butuan Inc., ACE Medical Center – GENSAN Inc., and ACE Medical Center – Cagayan de Oro, Inc.
Dr. Biron graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in B.S. Biological Sciences from Western Visayas State University in 1985. He continued his medical education at the same university, graduating in 1989, and completed his Post Graduate Internship at Western Visayas Medical Center Hospital from 1989 to 1990. In 1999, he completed the Manufacturing and Finance Course for Senior Executives at the Asian Institute of Management. He also attended the University of Asia and the Pacific, where he pursued Strategic Business Economic Planning, leading to a Master in Business Economics in 2014. He is currently thesis-complete and nearing the completion of his Master in Hospital Management program at Cebu Doctors College.

Bel Manuel G. Magallanes, MD
Vice - Chairman

Bel Manuel G. Magallanes, MD
Vice - Chairman
Dr. Magallanes is the Vice Chairman of Asia-Pacific Medical Center Bacolod, Inc. since July 2021. He was an Independent Director of the Company from May 2019 until August 2020.
He was the Chapter President of the Philippine Society Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery in Western Visayas from 2016 to 2017 and became a Board of Trustees in 2018. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in BS Biology in 1991 at West Visayas State University. Then, he took up medicine at the University of Philippines College of Medicine in 1996 and had his post-graduate internship at Philippine General Hospital University of the Philippines in the same year. His residency training was completed at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in 2005. Currently, he is writing his thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.
As one of the Directors of the Company, he attended the webinar on Risk Management in the Age of COVID-19 conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) on June 16 and 17, 2022. He attended a webinar on Digital Record Governance and Management conducted by Center for Global Best Practices on July 19 to 21, 2022. In 2023, he attended the CGBP webinar on Best Practices in Developing Competency-Based HR Programs on May 23, 2023, and CGBP webinar on Best Practices in Complaints Management on November 29-30, 2023. In 2024, he attended the CGBP webinar on Global Standards in Artificial Intelligence Management on March 7 & 8, 2024 and ICD webinar on Health Governance: The Value for Strategic Purchasing on December 13, 2024.

Ma. Leila M. Magbanua, MD
President

Ma. Leila M. Magbanua, MD
President
Dr. Magbanua is the President of Asia-Pacific Medical Center Bacolod, Inc. since August 2022. She was the Corporate Treasurer of the Corporation from September 10, 2017 until August 14, 2022.
She was the Vice President of Premier Nephro Care Systems, Inc. from 2018 to 2021, Metro Bacolod Kidney Center, Inc. from 2014 to 2021, and 2022 to 2023, and Nephroprime Corporation from 2018 to 2020, and 2021 to present. She also became the President of Nephroprime Corporation from 2020 to 2021. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of the Philippines- Diliman in 1983 and she completed her medical degree at West Visayas State University in 1987 and her postgraduate internship at Riverside Medical Center in 1988. She also completed her subspecialty training on Nephrology at the Philippine General Hospital – University of the Philippines in 1993. She was a visiting consultant at The Doctors’ Hospital from 1994 to present, and for Metro Bacolod Hospital from 2023 to present. Currently, she is writing her thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.
As one of the Directors of the Company, she attended free Masterclass conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) on June 24, 2022 and the five-modules Professional Directorship Program on August 24 and 25, 2022, September 8-9, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2022. She attended the webinar on Financial and Operational Budgeting on September 6 and 7, 2022 conducted by the Center for Global Best Practices. For the year 2023, she attended the Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP) Certification Course for Tax Compliance Specialist on August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, and 22, 2023. Moreover, she attended the webinar on Simplified Guide to Parliamentary Procedures for Highly Effective Corporate Meetings on October 12-13, 2023. In 2024, she attended the Finance for Directors seminar conducted by Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) on October 3-4, 2024.

Danilo C. Regozo, MD
Executive Vice - President

Danilo C. Regozo, MD
Executive Vice - President
Dr. Danilo C. Regozo is the current Executive Vice President of the Company. He is the Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific Medical Center - Iloilo Inc. since 2017 and member of the Board of Directors of Asia-Pacific Medical Center-Aklan, Inc. since 2017.
Dr. Regozo is the owner of Farmacia Neo and Regozo Family Medicine Clinic. He is an Associate Member of the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine from 1994 to present. He was the Treasurer from 2001 to 2003 and Vice President from 2003 to 2004 of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, Iloilo Chapter. Moreover, Dr. Regozo was the Assistant Secretary from 2014 to 2016, Vice President from 2016 to 2018 and a member of the Board of Directors of Iloilo Medical Society from 2018 to 2019. Dr. Regozo graduated from the University of the Philippines with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Fisheries in 1983. He finished his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at West Visayas State University in 1984. He then completed his Medical Degree at West Visayas State University, College of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Regozo had his Post-Graduate Internship at St. Paul’s Hospital in 1988. He was conferred the following: In 1999, Diplomate in Family Medicine; in 2004, Fellow Philippine Academy of Family Physicians; 2014, Fellow Life Philippine Academy of Family Physicians. Aside from being a Physician, Dr. Regozo is also a Registered Nurse. Currently, Dr. Regozo is writing his thesis for his Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.
As one of the Directors of the Company, he attended the Corporate Governance Training conducted by PWC/Isla Lipana on 14 May 2021 and the training on Best Practices in Strategy Execution, conducted by the Center for Global Best Practices on October 28, 2021. He attended the Risk Management in the Age of Covid 19 training conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors on April 28, 2022. In 2023, he attended the ICD webinar on Finance for Directors on July 18-19, 2023. In 2024, he attended the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Health Governance: The Value for Strategic Purchasing training on December 13, 2024. Moreover, he attended the Year-end Tax Updates training conducted by the Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP) on December 19 & 20, 2024.

Ma. Ivy V. Malata, MD
Corporate Secretary

Ma. Ivy V. Malata, MD
Corporate Secretary
Dr. Malata has been the Corporate Secretary and Director of the Corporation since 2017.
She was the President of the Philippine Medical Women’s Association from 2016 to 2020. She was the Secretary of the Philippine Medical Association- Canlaon Medical Society Province of Negros Occidental from 2015 to 2016 and 2017 to 2018, the Auditor from 2016 to 2017, Treasurer from 2018 to 2019, and President from 2019 to 2020. She was awarded by the Philippine Medical Association as The Most Outstanding Physician of the Canlaon Medical Society, Province of Negros Occ. in 2022. Dr. Malata had her bachelor’s degree in Biological Science at West Visayas State University in 1984 and completed her medical degree in 1990 in the same school. She had her post-graduate internship at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in 1991. She completed her residency training at The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. from 1997 to 1999. Moreover, she took a bachelor's degree in Nursing and graduated in 2005 from Central Philippine Adventist College. Currently, she is completing her thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.
As one of the Directors of the Company, she had attended the webinar conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) on Corporate Secretary as Corporate Governance Professional on June 16 and 17, 2022 and the ICD Masterclass on June 24, 2022. In 2023, she attended the ICD webinar on ICD Technology Governance for Directors and Officers (Raging 2023 Technology Challenges) on July 26-27, 2023. Moreover, she attended the CGBP Webinar on Simplified Guide to Parliamentary Procedures for Highly Effective Corporate Meetings on October 12-13, 2023. In 2024, she attended the CGBP webinar on New Year SEC Updates and Compliance on January 31, 2024. Finally, she attended the ICD webinars on Who is Responsible for Your Corporate Culture on November 29, 2024 and ICD Deploying a Data-first Strategy: Separating Fact Versus Fiction on December 4, 2024.

Olga H. Pabicon, MD
Corporate Treasurer

Olga H. Pabicon, MD
Corporate Treasurer
Dr. Pabicon is the Corporate Treasurer of the Corporation since August 2022 and a Director since August 2020.
Dr. Pabicon is a diplomate and fellow of the Philippine College of Physician and Philippine Rheumatology Association. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of St. La Salle in 1983 and completed her medical degree at Iloilo Doctors’ Hospital College of Medicine in 1987. She had her post-graduate internship at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Regional Hospital in 1988 and completed her residency training at The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. in 1992. She completed her subspecialty training in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at University of Santo Tomas Hospital in 1995. Currently, she is working on her thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.
As one of the Directors of the Company, she attended the webinar on Financial and Operational Budgeting conducted by the Center for Global Best Practices on September 6 and 7, 2022. In 2023, she attended the CGBP Webinar on Best Practices in Developing Competency-Based HR Programs on May 23, 2023. In 2024, she attended the webinar on Governance Framework on Data Protection and Cybersecurity on January 23, 2024 conducted by Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP). Moreover, she attended the CGBP webinar on Labor Law 2024 Updates and Compliance on March 1, 2024 and Finance for Directors training conducted by Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) on April 17-18, 2024.

May Claire R. Tad-y, MD
Asst. Corporate Secretary

May Claire R. Tad-y, MD
Asst. Corporate Secretary
Dr. Tad-y is the Assistant Corporate Secretary of the Company since August 2022 and a Director since 2021.
She is a member of Negros Occidental Medical Society, Inc. and a fellow of the International College of Surgeons. Dr. Tad-y graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology at Central Philippines University in 1984 and completed her medical degree at Iloilo Doctors’ College of Medicine in 1989. Her post-graduate internship was completed in 1990 at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital. She had her residency training at The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. in 1993. Moreover, she finished her subspecialty training on Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Luke’s Medical Center in 1998. She completed her Masters of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University in April 2022.
As one of the Directors of the Company, she attended the webinar on Roles, Responsibilities and Liabilities of the Board of Directors conducted by the Center for Global Best Practices on November 19, 2021. In 2023, she attended CGBP webinars on Masterclass on Writing Minutes of the Meetings for Board, Management, and All other types of Meetings on August 24-25, 2023 and webinar on Simplified Guide to Parliamentary Procedures for Highly Effective Corporate Meetings on October 12-13, 2023. In 2024, she attended the ICD webinar on Corporate Secretary as Corporate Governance Professionals on October 10-11, 2024.

Rhona T. Balinas, MD
Asst. Corporate Treasurer

Rhona T. Balinas, MD
Asst. Corporate Treasurer
Dr. Balinas is the Assistant Corporate Treasurer of the Company since 2021 and was the Assistant Corporate Secretary from 2017 to 2020.
She is currently a professor in University of St. La Salle since 2007 and in University of Negros Occidental- Recoletos since 1988. She is the Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology of Bacolod Queen of Mercy Hospital from 2012 to present. She is also the President of the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologist. She is a Visiting Consultant from 1999 to present in the following hospitals: The Doctor’s Hospital; Riverside Medical Center, Inc.; Adventist Medical Center - Bacolod; Metro Bacolod Hospital and Medical Center from 2020 to present, and South Bacolod General Hospital from 2015 to present. She graduated at the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos with a bachelor’s degree in General Science in 1979. She completed her medical degree at Cebu Institute of Medicine in 1984, her post-graduate internship at St. Joseph Hospital in 1985 and her residency training at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital from 1994 to 1997. She graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Central Philippine Adventist College in 2005. She completed her Masters in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University in 2021.
As one of the Directors of the Company, she attended the Risk Management in the Age of COVID-19 webinar conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors on April 28, 2022 and the ICD Masterclass on June 24, 2022. In 2023, she attended the ICD webinar on Finance for Directors on July 18-19, 2023. In 2024, she attended the CGBP webinars on Dealing with Controversies and Crisis Communication on April 17, 2024 and CGBP Best Practices in Corporate Housekeeping on June 06, 07 & 11, 2024.

Wendell Z. Espinosa, MD
Director

Wendell Z. Espinosa, MD
Director
Dr. Espinosa is one of the Board of Directors of the Corporation since August 2022.
He is currently the immediate Past President of the Hepatology Society of the Philippine. He is a consultant in Gastroenterology for fourteen (14) years. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology at University of Negros Occidental- Recoletos in 1997 and completed his medical degree in 2001 at West Visayas State University. He completed his post-graduate internship at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in 2002 and finished his residency training in 2006 at Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital. Moreover, he completed his subspecialty training in Gastroenterology in 2009 at the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital. He had completed his Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University in 2021.
As one of the Directors of the Company, he attended the Corporate Governance Orientation Program webinar conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors on June 6-7, 2023. In 2024, he attended the webinar conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors on Heath Governance: The Value of Strategic Purchasing on December 13, 2024. Moreover, he attended the CGBP webinar on New Year SEC Updates and Compliance on January 30-31, 2025.

Dr. Anthony C. Gebusion, MD
Director

Dr. Anthony C. Gebusion, MD
Director
Dr. Gebusion is one of the Board of Directors of the Corporation since August 2022.
He is a diplomate and fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians and Philippine College of Cardiology and a fellow of the Philippine Society of Vascular Medicine. He is the owner of Poultry Contract Grower and part owner of Sugarcane Farmer. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology in 1987 and his medical degree in 1991 at the University of Santo Tomas. He had his post-graduate internship at Veterans Memorial Medical Center in the year 1991 to 1992. Moreover, he completed his Internal Medicine residency training in 2002 at Perpetual Succour Hospital. He completed his subspecialty training in Adult Cardiology in 2001 and in Vascular Medicine in 2002. Currently, he is writing his thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.
As one of the Directors of the Company, he attended the Corporate Governance Orientation Program webinar conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors on June 6-7, 2023. In 2024, he attended the Labor Law 2024 Updates and Compliance webinar conducted by the Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP) on October 3-4, 2024.

Meride D. Lavilla, MD
Director

Meride D. Lavilla, MD
Director
Dr. Lavilla is one of the Board of Directors of the Corporation since it was incorporated in 2017. She was the Assistant Corporate Treasurer of the Corporation from 2017 to 2021 and the Assistant Corporate Secretary in the year 2021 to 2022.
She had served as Assistant Corporate Treasurer in the Asia Pacific Medical Center – Iloilo Inc. from December 2014 to May 2016 and was the Corporate Secretary from June 2016 until she stepped down to become Assistant Corporate Secretary in September 2019, a position she held until her election as Vice Chairman in August 2021. Dr. Lavilla was the Corporate Secretary of Healthlink Inc. for 3 years and member of its Board of Directors for 5 years. She is the Vice President of Asia Pacific Medical Center (APMC) - Aklan Inc. since 2018. She had been a Director of Allied Care Experts Medical Center Cagayan de Oro Inc. from 2016 and is the current Assistant Corporate Treasurer of the corporation. She is a Founding Member of Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center-Butuan, Inc., and Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center – Gensan. Dr. Lavilla served as Chairman of Excel Global Inc. from 2017-2020.
Dr. Lavilla is a member of the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine and is a Medical Retainer for Vitarich Corporation from 2009 to date and Angelina Bakeshop from 2008 to 2020.
Dr. Lavilla took Bachelor of Science in Biology and graduated Cum Laude from West Visayas State University in 1984. She had her medical studies at West Visayas State University, College of Medicine in 1988. She had her Post-Graduate Internship at St. Paul’s Hospital in the year 1988-1989 and had her residency training in Pediatrics and became the Chief Resident at West Visayas State University Medical Center from 1990 until 1993. She became a Diplomate of the Philippine Pediatric Society in 1998 and a Fellow Member in 2014. She has been a Clinical Preceptor in Pediatrics for 2nd and 3rd year Medical Students of West Visayas State University, College of Medicine from 1994 to present. She completed her thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University. Aside from being a Physician, Dr. Lavilla is also a Registered Nurse.
As one of the Directors of the Company, she had attended the Corporate Governance Training conducted by PWC/Isla Lipana on 14 May 2021. She attended the CGBP Webinar on Best Practices in Corporate Housekeeping on January 12,13 & 28, 2022. In 2023, she attended the ICD Webinar on ESG and Sustainability: How are they Different and How Companies Can Tackle Both? on September 1, 2023 and webinar on Sustainability Standards and Frameworks: How to Navigate the Alphabet Soup on September 15, 2023. She attended the CGBP webinar on Year-end Tax Updates & Compliance on December 14 - 15, 2023. In 2024, she had attended the following ICD webinars to wit; Who is Responsible for Your Corporate Culture on November 29, 2024; ICD Masterclass The Fourth Series: Session 2-Customer Centricity on August 30, 2024 and ICD Masterclass The Fourth Series: Session 3- Effectively Cascading the Company Strategic Plan on September 27, 2024 conducted by Institute for Corporate Directors (ICD). Moreover, she attended a webinar on Board Director’s Guide for Audit Committees on June 18, 2024 conducted by Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP).

Jimmy B. Pacete, MD
Director

Jimmy B. Pacete, MD
Director
Dr. Pacete is one of the founders of the corporation. He started his corporate role as an independent director from 2018 - 2019. The following year he became one of the board of directors and was appointed as chairman of the construction management team until today.
He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Pre-medicine at West Visayas State College in 1981. He attained his Doctor of Medicine at Divine Word University College of Medicine, Tacloban City in 1986. He had his Post graduate internship at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital on 1986-1987. He was a volunteer in the Rural Health Practice Program of the DOH in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental from August 1987- December 1989. At the same time he went into the academe as part time Professor of Fellowship Baptist College, School of Midwifery from June 1988 - June 1989. He was then assigned to Silay General Hospital as Medical Officer 3 from July 1989 - June 1991. He pursued his residency training in the Department of Surgery at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital from 1991 - 1995. He became the Chief Resident of the Department of Surgery Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital from July 1990 - July 1991. Thereafter he went into private practice as a Visiting consultant of Riverside Medical Center Bacolod, The Doctor's Hospital, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital and Bacolod Adventist Medical Center in the Department of Surgery & Family Medicine. He is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, Philippine Section since 2008. He served as officer, Board of Directors of the ICS, Negros Occidental chapter from 2009 to present. He had a chance to serve the college as President of the International College of Surgeons, Negros Occidental chapter from January 2021 - December 2023. A recipient of the "Presidential Award" International College of Surgeons, Philippine Section December 2023.
Dr. Pacete is also an accredited healthcare provider of Intellicare, Philcare, Valuecare Insurance Company. He had a stint as Part time Professor of University of St. La Salle, College of Arts & Sciences from June 1995 - June 1997 and a School Physician of the College of San Agustin Bacolod June 1995 - June 1997. He underwent his Masters of Arts & Hospital Administration at the Cebu Doctors University. His thesis "Lifestyle Practices Among Patients At Pacete Medical Clinic-Talisay City, Negros Occidental: Proposed Hospital Health Risk Awareness Program" was presented to the Faculty of Graduates School, CDU where attained the degree of Masters in Hospital Administration in the year 2022. At present he is the Laboratory Manager and a Board of Director of Talisay Wellness Diagnostic Center from 2012 to present. He is also a Board of Director, Chief Finance Officer of Health Horizon Diagnostic Center 2017 to present. He is also the Medical Director Nephro Group Dialysis Center Bacolod from January 2024 to present.
As one of the Directors of Asia-Pacific Medical Center Bacolod, he attended a seminar on the Risk Management in the Age of Covid-19 conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors on April 28, 2022. On July 18-19, 2023, he attended the ICD webinar on Finance for Directors. In 2024, he attended the following CGBP webinars on Best Practices Guide to Construction Law and Crafting Contracts on March 13-14, 2024 and Board Director’s Guide for Audit Committees seminar on June 18, 2024 conducted by Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP).

Joseline C. Encarnacion, MD
Independent Director

Joseline C. Encarnacion, MD
Independent Director
Dr. Encarnacion is one of the Independent Directors of the Corporation since 2021.
She is a member of the Philippine Medical Association, Negros Occidental Medical Society, Philippine College of Physicians Negros Occidental Chapter and National Chapter. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of San Carlos- Cebu in 1978 and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing at West Negros College, Bacolod in 2006. She completed his medical degree in 1982 at Gullas College of Medicine. Moreover, she had her post-graduate internship at Cebu City Medical Center in the year 1982 to 1983. She finished her residency training at The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. in the year 1992 to 1995. Currently, she is writing her thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.
As one of the Independent Directors of the Company, she had attended the Roles, Responsibilities and Liabilities of Board of Directors webinar conducted by the Center for Global Best Practices on November 19, 2021. In 2023, she attended the CGBP webinars on Board Directors' Guide for Audit Committees on June 14, 2023, and Year-end Tax Updates & Compliance on December 14 - 15, 2023. In 2024, she attended various ICD webinars to wit; Risk Resilience on the world of AI on July 17-18, 2024; Who is Responsible for Your Corporate Culture on November 29, 2024 and Health Governance: The Value of Strategic Purchasing on December 13, 2024 conducted by Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).

Andrew I. Mallen, MD
Independent Director

Andrew I. Mallen, MD
Independent Director
Dr. Mallen is one of the Independent Directors of the Corporation since 2024.
He is a member of the Philippine College of Physicians, Canlaon Medical Society, American Society of Medical Oncology, European Society of Medical Oncology, and Gideon International. He was the Corporate Secretary of VLI Medical Plaza from 2008 to 2010, and as President from 2010-2011. He was a Board Member of Medical Plaza Analysis Laboratory from 2010-2012. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Science at the University of the Philippines-Visayas. He completed his medical degree at Jose P. Rizal College of Medicine, Xavier University, Ateneo De Cagayan. He finished his Post-Graduate Internship at the Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. Additionally, he completed his residency training at Riverside Medical Center, Bacolod City. Currently, he is writing his thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.
As the Independent Director of the Company, he attended the webinar on Risk Resilience in the world of AI conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors on July 17-18, 2024. Moreover, he attended the CGBP webinar on Corporate Governance Orientation Program on February 11-12, 2025 conducted by Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP).

John Clifton U. Martyr, MD
Independent Director

John Clifton U. Martyr, MD
Independent Director
Dr. Martyr is one of the Independent Directors of the Corporation since 2021 and was appointed the Lead Independent Director on 17 September 2022.
Dr Martyr is the current chair, Division of Microbiology and Parasitology of the University of St. La SalleBacolod, College of Medicine since 2017 to date. He is the Chairperson of the Department of Internal Medicine at The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology at Cebu Doctors’ College of Allied Medical Sciences in 1989. He completed his medical degree in 1993 at Cebu Doctors’ College of Medicine. This was followed by a 12- month post-graduate internship at The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. in 1994. He passed the Philippine licensure exams for Physicians in 1994. He finished his residency training in Internal Medicine at The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. in 1998. He subsequently took subspecialty training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City from 1999 to 2001.
A nature lover, his interests outside of medical practice include care of native plants and plant conservation. He is the current President of the Negros Occidental Orchid Society and serves as Secretary of the League of Orchid Conservationists, Inc.
As one of the Independent Directors of the Company, he had attended the DCGSS: Getting the Right Tool for ESG Compliance and Governance course conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors on November 19, 2022. In 2023, he attended the CGBP webinars on Board Directors' Guide for Audit Committees on June 14, 2023, and Best Practices in Stakeholder Engagement using the Onion Diagramming Method on September 28, 2023, and on Going beyond Compliance and Reporting on December 5, 2023. In 2024, he attended the Best Practices in Digital Record Governance and Management on August 13, 14 & 15, 2024 conducted by Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP).
Key Officers

Atty. Maylene B. Villanueva, CCO, AICD
Compliance Officer

Atty. Maylene B. Villanueva, CCO, AICD
Compliance Officer
Atty. Villanueva has served as the Compliance Officer of the Company since February 2019. She is also the President of TIPP Digital Solutions, Inc., an IT solutions company, Treasurer of M Properties, Inc. and the Managing Partner of Villanueva, Balio, and Ariston Law Offices. Her legal expertise encompasses government procurement, intellectual property, data privacy, labor, and various corporate laws.
In addition to her role at the Company, Atty. Villanueva has been the Compliance Officer for Asia Pacific Medical Center (APMC) - Aklan, Inc. since July 2021, APMC - Bacolod since April 2022, and Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center - Zamboanga since August 2024. She serves as the Vice President for Legal Affairs and Human Resources at Phil Pharmawealth, Inc., and has acted as legal counsel for companies owned by the Biron Group since 2012. Notably, she was the Acting President of Phil Pharmawealth, Inc. from September 2021 to April 2022.
Atty. Villanueva was also a Corporate Secretary of APMC Iloilo from February 2019 to 2023 and concurrently serves as the Corporate Secretary for Quiklab Diagnostics, Inc., Aesthetica Manila Inc., and Smartlab Diagnostics Inc. From 2019 to 2023, she was a Private Sector Representative on the Board of Trustees/Regents of Iloilo State University of Fisheries, Science and Technology (formerly ISCOF). Her involvement in Junior Chamber International Philippines has been significant; she has held various positions, including Area Vice President for Area 4 – Visayas in 2020, General Legal Counsel in 2019, and Regional Vice President for Western Visayas in 2016. She also served as the Revival President of the local organization JCI Barotac Nuevo Tamasak from 2013 to 2014. In recognition of her contributions to the organization, she was conferred a JCI Senatorship on May 6, 2022, by Junior Chamber International.
Atty. Villanueva earned her degrees in Law and Broadcast Communication from the University of San Agustin and the University of the Philippines in the Visayas, respectively. She is a Certified Compliance Officer and Certified Tax Specialist through the Center for Global Best Practices, as well as an Associate Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors. As Corporate Secretary of the Company, she participated in Corporate Governance Training conducted by PWC/Isla Lipana on May 14, 2021. Additionally, she is a Certified Data Protection Officer from the UP Open University and a Certified Level 2 Public Procurement Specialist through the GPPB-UP National Engineering Center program partnership.
In 2024, she attended the training on Enterprise Risk Management “ISO 31000 ERM Fundamentals” on May 27-29, 2024 conducted by Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) in partnership with the Enterprise Risk Management Academy.

Ariel S. Malata
Data Protection & Investor Relations Officer

Ariel S. Malata
Data Protection & Investor Relations Officer
Mr. Malata has been the Investor Relations Officer of the Corporation since 17 September 2022 to date. He was appointed as one of the salesmen of the Company’s securities from March 2022 and the Data Protection Officer of the Corporation from 19 March 2021 to date. He is the Business Office Manager of the Corporation since March 2018 to date. He was a businessman from 2011 to 2017.
He is a graduate of University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management and Business Economics. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration at the University of St. La Salle - Bacolod.
As the Company’s Data Protection Officer, he attended the CGBP webinar on Best Practices in Stakeholder Engagement using the Onion Diagramming Method on September 28, 2023. In 2024, he attended the seminar on Privacy Impact Assessment and Data Breach Management “Fostering Privacy Protocols: The DPO’s Guide to Excellence in Information Management and Assessment” on July 25-26, 2024 conducted by Data Privacy Council (DPC) Health and Hospital Sector (HHS) at Hotel Dominique Tagaytay, Km. 55, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City, Cavite.

Ma. Jocelyn S. Sumugat, CPA
Chief Accounting Officer

Ma. Jocelyn S. Sumugat, CPA
Chief Accounting Officer
Mrs. Ma. Jocelyn T. Sumugat is a work-driven professional with over forty-two (42) years of experience in the field of Audit. She worked with the Bureau of Revenue (BIR), RDO 12, as the Review and Evaluation Chief, Assessment Chief, Group Supervisor and Examiner for a total of thirty-four (34) years and four (4) months from 1987 to 2021. She previously worked with Pacific Banking Corporation, Bacolod City as an Audit and Accounting Clerk for eight (8) years from 1979 to 1987. She graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting in 1977 at the University of St. La Salle – Bacolod subsequently obtained her CPA license in 1978. She took her Master's Degree Major in Tax Management in October 2000 at the University of the Philippines Visayas, Iloilo City.
As the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, she attended the webinar on 2024 Year-end Tax Updates and Compliance on December 19-20, 2024 conducted by Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP).
Past Board of Directors
Chairman: Ferjenel G. Biron, MD
Vice-Chairman: Bel Manuel G. Magallanes, MD
President: Ma. Leila M. Magbanua, MD
Executive Vice-President: Danilo C. Regozo, MD
Corporate Secretary: Ma. Ivy V. Malata, MD
Assistant Corporate Secretary: May Claire R. Tad-y, MD
Corporate Treasurer: Olga H. Pabicon, MD
Assistant Corporate Treasurer: Rhona T. Balinas, MD
Members:
Wendell Z. Espinosa, MD
Anthony C. Gebusion, MD
Meride D. Lavilla, MD
Jimmy B. Pacete, MD
Independent Directors:
Joseline C. Encarnacion, MD
Andrew I. Mallen, MD
John Clifton U. Martyr, MD
Key Officers:
Compliance Officer: Atty. Maylene B. Villanueva
Data Protection / Investor Relations Officer: Ariel S. Malata
Chief Accounting Officer: Ma. Jocelyn S. Sumugat, CPA
Chairman: Ferjenel G. Biron, MD
Vice-Chairman: Bel Manuel G. Magallanes, MD
President: Ma. Leila M. Magbanua, MD
Executive Vice-President: Danilo C. Regozo, MD
Corporate Secretary: Ma. Ivy V. Malata, MD
Assistant Corporate Secretary: May Claire R. Tad-y, MD
Corporate Treasurer: Olga H. Pabicon, MD
Assistant Corporate Treasurer: Rhona T. Balinas, MD
Members:
Wendell Z. Espinosa, MD
Anthony C. Gebusion, MD
Meride D. Lavilla, MD
Jimmy B. Pacete, MD
Independent Directors:
Alben Teodoro T. Abad, MD
Joseline C. Encarnacion, MD
John Clifton U. Martyr, MD
Key Officers:
Compliance Officer: Atty. Maylene B. Villanueva
Data Protection / Investor Relations Officer: Ariel S. Malata
Chairman: Ferjenel G. Biron, MD
Vice-Chairman: Bel Manuel G. Magallanes, MD
President: Ma. Leila M. Magbanua, MD
Executive Vice-President: Danilo C. Regozo, MD
Corporate Secretary: Ma. Ivy V. Malata, MD
Assistant Corporate Secretary: May Claire R. Tad-y, MD
Corporate Treasurer: Olga H. Pabicon, MD
Assistant Corporate Treasurer: Rhona T. Balinas, MD
Members:
Wendell Z. Espinosa, MD
Anthony C. Gebusion, MD
Meride D. Lavilla, MD
Jimmy B. Pacete, MD
Independent Directors:
Alben Teodoro T. Abad, MD
Joseline C. Encarnacion, MD
John Clifton U. Martyr, MD
Key Officers:
Compliance Officer: Atty. Maylene B. Villanueva
Data Protection / Investor Relations Officer: Ariel S. Malata
Chairman / President: Ferjenel G. Biron, MD
Vice-Chairman: Bel Manuel G. Magallanes, MD
Executive Vice-President: Danilo C. Regozo, MD
Corporate Secretary: Ma. Ivy V. Malata, MD
Assistant Corporate Secretary: Meride D. Lavilla, MD
Corporate Treasurer: Ma. Leila M. Magbanua, MD
Assistant Corporate Treasurer: Rhona T. Balinas, MD
Members:
Olga H. Pabicon, MD
Jimmy B. Pacete, MD
David G. Pedroza, MD
Sherwin Lowe B. Rodrigo, MD
May Claire R. Tad-y, MD
Independent Directors:
Alben Teodoro T. Abad, MD
Joseline C. Encarnacion, MD
John Clifton U. Martyr, MD
Key Officers:
Compliance Officer: Atty. Maylene B. Villanueva
Chairman / President: Ferjenel G. Biron, MD
Vice-Chairman: Bel Manuel G. Magallanes, MD
Executive Vice-President: Danilo C. Regozo, MD
Corporate Secretary: Ma. Ivy V. Malata, MD
Assistant Corporate Secretary: Rhona T. Balinas, MD
Corporate Treasurer: Ma. Leila M. Magbanua, MD
Assistant Corporate Treasurer: Meride D. Lavilla, MD
Members:
Salve Regina S. Jesena, MD
Jimmy B. Pacete, MD
David G. Pedroza, MD
Julian Rizaldy C. Raca, MD
Sherwin Lowe B. Rodrigo, MD
Independent Directors:
John Clifton U. Martyr, MD
Olga H. Pabicon, MD
Maria Teresa D. Villanueva, MD