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 2025-2026 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 04 June 2025 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 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, Endure Medical Laboratories Inc., and Ferj Pharmacy 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 reelected 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.

Ma. Leila M. Magbanua, MD
Vice - Chairman

Ma. Leila M. Magbanua, MD
Vice - Chairman
Dr. Magbanua is the new Vice Chairman of Asia-Pacific Medical Center Bacolod, Inc. for the year 2025.
She was the President of the Company from August 2022 until June 2025.
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 Nephroprime Corporation from 2018 to 2020. She also became the President of Nephroprime Corporation from 2020 up to the present time. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of the Philippines- Diliman in 1983. She completed her medical degree at the West Visayas State University in 1987 and her post-graduate internship at the Riverside Medical Center in 1988. She also completed her subspecialty training in Nephrology at the Philippine General Hospital – University of the Philippines in 1993. She is an active consultant at the Riverside Medical Center since 1994 until the present time. She is also a visiting consultant at The Doctors’ Hospital and the Bacolod Lady of Mercy Hospital from 1994 up to the present time. She is a visiting consultant of the Metro Bacolod Hospital and Medical Center from 2023 up to the present time. Currently, she is writing her thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.

Bel Manuel G. Magallanes, MD
President

Bel Manuel G. Magallanes, MD
President
Dr. Magallanes is the new President of Asia-Pacific Medical Center Bacolod, Inc. for the year 2025.
He was the Vice Chairman of the Company from July 2021 until June 2025. He was an Independent Director of the Company from May 2019 until August 2020.
He was also 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.

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 also 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 also an Associate Member of the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine from 1994 to the 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.

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 awarded as the Most Outstanding Physician of the Philippine Medical Association, Canlaon Medical Society Province Negros Occidental in May 22, 2022. She served as the President of the Philippine Medical Association, Canlaon Medical Society from 2019- 2020, Treasurer from 2018-2019, Auditor from 2016-2017, and Secretary from 2015-2016. She is a Fellow of the Philippine Pediatric Society and served as an Officer and a Board of Director of the Philippine Pediatric Society Negros Occidental Chapter from 2014 to present. She is an active staff of the Department of Pediatrics of The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. from 2000 to present. She has served as the Chairman of the Breastfeeding Society – Mother - Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (MBFHI) from 2010-2018.
She was the Scientific Committee Chairman of the first Virtual Scientific Forum of The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. Department of Pediatrics entitled “Molding the Filipino Child Beyond the Covid Pandemic” held on October 19-20, 2022. She was the President of the Philippine Medical Womens’ Association, Negros Occidental Chapter from 2016-2020.
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 also completed her residency training at The Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. from 1997 to 1999. Moreover, she is a registered nurse and she finished her bachelor's degree in Nursing in 2005 at Central Philippine Adventist College, Alegria, Murcia, Negros Occidental. Currently, she is completing her thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.

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 also 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.

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 also 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.

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 was a previous 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.; and Adventist Medical Center - Bacolod; and in Metro Bacolod Hospital and Medical Center from 2020 to present, and in 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 also completed her Masters in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University in 2021.

Anthony C. Gebusion, MD
Director

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 also an 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.

Ruel U. Jalea, MD
Director

Ruel U. Jalea, MD
Director
Dr. Jalea is one of the founders of the Corporation. He is presently working as Medical Specialist II and Assistant Training Officer in Department of Surgery in Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital since 2022 and 2024, respectively. He is likewise the Retainer Physician of Total Bulk Incorporation, Bacolod City since 2020, and a Professor at University of St. La Salle College of Medicine, Bacolod since 2020. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Philippine College of Surgeons, the Philippine Society of General Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology of the Philippines, and the Philippine Association of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery, and a member of the Philippine Medical Association.
He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in BS Biology at University of St. La Salle Bacolod in 2000 and completed his medical degree in 2004 at Cebu Doctors’ University. He completed his post-graduate internship at Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital in 2005 and finished his General Surgery residency training in 2010 at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital. Moreover, he completed his subspecialty fellowship training on Surgical Oncology in 2014 at St. Luke’s Medical Center (Global City and Quezon City). He also further studied and trained for Esophagus and Gastric Surgery in 2015 at the National Cancer Center in Japan. Currently, he is writing his thesis for Master of Arts in Hospital Administration at Cebu Doctors’ University.
He is the Past President of Philippine Society of General Surgeons, NOC (Negros Occidental Chapter) from 2022-2024, and currently the PIO of Philippine College of Surgeons, NOC.
He also had the following papers, publications and presentations: Platform Research Presenter at the American College Of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress (San Francisco, USA) in 2011 (Paper published in American Journal of Surgery); Paper accepted for Oral Presentation at the Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA) 2015 Annual Convention; Paper accepted for Poster Presentation at the 2015 Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Convention; Poster Paper Presentation at the 2014 Asian Oncology Society Annual Convention in Malaysia; won third place in Research Paper Contest at the 2nd NOC of Philippine Society of General Surgery Annual Surgical Research Forum in 2007; Participant in Research Paper Contest of the Philippine College of Surgeons 64th Annual Clinical Congress in December 2008; and a participant in the Research Paper Contest at the Philippine Society of General Surgery Midyear Conference in 2007.

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 also 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 also a Founding Member of Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical CenterButuan, Inc., and Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center – GENSAN.
Dr. Lavilla served as the 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 CumLaude 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.

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 - present. He is also a Board of Director, Chief Finance Officer of Health Horizon Diagnostic Center 2017 - present. He is also the Medical Director Nephro Group Dialysis Center Bacolod from January 2024 to present.

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.

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.
Dr. Mallen 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 also 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.

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 Salle-Bacolod, College of Medicine, since 2017 to date. He is also 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 postgraduate 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. in1998. 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.
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.

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 also 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.

Ma. Jocelyn S. Sumugat, CPA
Chief Accounting Officer

Ma. Jocelyn S. Sumugat, CPA
Chief Accounting Officer
2024 - 2025 Board of Directors
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