UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MEDICAL ALUMNI SOCIETY Message of Concern for the Attenti f Regents of ‘the University of the Philippines from the Board of Directors of the UP Medical Alumni Society (UPMAS) 1. We, the Omicers and Members of the UP Medical Alumni Society (UPMAS) having carefully studied the circumstances surrounding the cection of the Director ofthe Philippine General Hospital issue this Message of Concers for the following A. The effective implementation of the programs of the Philippine ‘General Hospital has been seriously compromised. B. The confusion generated by the series of questionable election processes carriod out by the Board of Regents since its mecting on Dec 18, 2009, has not only divided the UP-PGH community, it has hampered the delivery of quality ‘are to the patients as wel asthe excellent education and training in PGH that have bbcen committed to the students and trainees in all the health professions, now cearolled in UP Manila, C. The divisiveness that has since prevailed inthe hospital community as ells in UP Manta, has created an_ unhealthy work environment that has caused serious demoralization among all sectors in the Philippine General Hospital, as well fs the entire amas, Tl, Our study and careful review of the events since Dec 18, 2009, that has generated for us the above reasons fo fasue this Messaze of Concern leads us now to call on the Board of Regents to rectify its actions and reverse its decision of Feb 25, 2010. In doing so, it wll clearly show to all sectors of the University and the rest of the country that it truly upholds what the University holds dear: the dignity and self-respect of any individual and this individual's right to due process ofthe law. + We therefore support calls om the University officials to expedite the resolution ofthe PGH Directorship istue, in a manner that is speedy and just TIL We are concerned that the inconsistency inthe manner by which the Board of Regents has conducted the election of the Director of the Philippine Generalserious question. In three years time we will agtin face another PGH Directorship selection process. We do not want a similarly contentious situation to arise which ‘Would again polarize the UP-PGH-UPCM and the entire UP Manlla community. ‘+ We support cals for a thorongh review of all UP BOR processes to ensure ‘hat they are in compliance with existing policies of the University and the country. ‘+ We support cals on the Board of Regents (BOR) to clarify and observe the policies governing the selection of the PGH Director now, and uphold these fn the futare. ‘+ We support calls for the BOR to follow the prescribed mechanisms for choosing the Director of the PGH regardless of personalities and pressures from within or outside the University. ‘+ We support demands for increased transparency in all the transactions ofthe BOR. ‘+ We support calls on the BOR to be more participatory, and to truly reflect the sentiments and aspirations of the various sectors of the UP community, ‘who are represented in the BOR , consistent with the University's ideal of cxeellence and honorable service tothe nation, *+ Above al me would ke continual expect that the BOR expres in allie ‘and actions, what the University holds dear, which i, the ‘cpiton and repel of nde night hk aga ess homes being and his right to due process. ‘We, the 2010 Officers and Members of the Board of Directors of UPMAS, ‘along with all UPCM Alumni, the entire UP Manila ~ expecially the Philippine General Hospital community, are confident that positive outcome will emerge ‘from this unfortunate situation. We enjoin everyone to continue rendering the or service Filipinos expect and deserve. We enjoin everyone that a they move continue to be highly competent and compassionate physicians, to also ‘be vigilant, having learned from the lessons gained from this experience. Signed: ‘The 2010 Members of the Board of Directors of UPMAS.Jam omen JAIME &. MONTOYA, MD (President, UPMAS 2010) 7, MARK HO, MD (Vice-President, UPMAS 2010) Board of (LR. JUBAN, MD TERESITA JOY PLES-EVANGELISTA, MD tors BENITO R, REVERENTE, MD 01 GUTIERREZ? GREGORIO T. ALVIOI MY WS 7* LOURDES L. IGNACIO, Lp0POLDO LH. LAZATIN, MD ROLAND S. CAPITO, MD. Pst ote MD'D, LEGASPI, MD SHELLEY ANN P. DELA VEGA, MD Lilibeth Geneino thaw € fad CESAR A. PERRY, MD 7 cxtaleflaye,contz, av Ex-Officio Members: JAPINTO BLAS V, rARING III, MD pr LORNAR. ABAD, MD FLORENCIO M. PINEDA, MD (UPMAS, Executive Director)