Vision
By 2030, We have improved the outcomes of HPB patients in the Philippines and among the top 3 in delivering quality HPB care for patients in Southeast Asia.
Mission
We relieve human suffering from HPB Diseases in the Philippines by:
Providing opportunities and setting standards for surgical training, education, and career development of our members
Conforming to ethical standards in HPB Surgery
Promoting and translating research and innovation in managing HPB diseases
Collaborating with individuals and groups whose goals and outcomes are similar to ours
Engaging and advocating causes and concerns that move forward HPB disease awareness, management, and outcomes
Vision
By 2030, We have improved the outcomes of HPB patients in the Philippines and among the top 3 in delivering quality HPB care for patients in Southeast Asia.
Mission
We relieve human suffering from HPB Diseases in the Philippines by:
Providing opportunities and setting standards for surgical training, education, and career development of our members
Conforming to ethical standards in HPB Surgery
Promoting and translating research and innovation in managing HPB diseases
Collaborating with individuals and groups whose goals and outcomes are similar to ours
Engaging and advocating causes and concerns that move forward HPB disease awareness, management, and outcomes
Latest Announcement
24th PSGS Surgical Forum
From Foundation To Frontier
Mastering General Surgery in the Era of Subspecialization
August 6-8, 2026
Edsa Shanri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City
+639178022903
psg.secretariat@gmail.com
PALES 20th Anniversary MIS WEEK
Join us as we celebrate the PALES 20th Anniversary MIS Week and 16th Annual Convention on July 6–11, 2026.
This milestone event will feature exciting pre-congress activities, hands-on workshops, annual scientific sessions, research and video competitions, fellowship night, and PALES Fun Golf.
Come celebrate 20 years of excellence, innovation, and leadership in minimally invasive surgery with the PALES community.
📌Early Bird Registration is now Open! https://forms.gle/PiFcq6Q1QuXqCv4J9
More exciting announcements to follow. Stay tuned!
PCS 52nd Midyear Convention 2026 Online Registration
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Early online registration is open on March 1 for the 52nd PCS Midyear Convention to be held on May 6-8, 2026 at SMX Convention Center, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.
Hosted by: Central Luzon Chapter and Philippine Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
Calendar of Events 2025
LOCAL EVENTS
March 9, 2025: HPB Certifying Board Exam (Written); venue TBA
March 12-15, 2025: PSGS Annual Convention
April 30-May 2, 2025: PCS 51st Mid-Year Convention (Theme: “Twists and Turns in Surgery: Managing Surgical Challenges”) at City States Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
May 1, 2025: PAHPBS Session: “Management of Difficult Gallbladder” (Speaker: Ramon De Vera, MD,; Moderator: Anthony Perez, MD)
June 1, 2025: HPB Certifying Board Exam (Oral); venue TBA
July 22-23, 2025: ISFGS PALES at EDSA Shangri-La
December 14, 2025 (tentative): FITE 2025
FELLOWS’ FORUM
Feb 27, 2025: 34th Fellows’ Forum by Rizal Medical Center
April 24, 2025: 35th Fellows’ Forum by East Avenue Medical Center
June 26, 2025: 36th Fellows’ Forum by Philippine General Hospital
August 28, 2025: 37th Fellows’ Forum by St Lukes Medical Center
October 23, 2025: 38th Fellows’ Forum by The Medical City
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
March 27-29, 2025: HPB Surgery Week of Korean Association of HPB Surgery at Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center, Korea
May 25-26, 2025: ASEAN LHC
May 28-31, 2025: ILTS in Singapore
June 24-27, 2025: ILLS 2025 in Seoul, Korea
Oct 28-31, 2025: A-PHPBA in Bangkok
Pending dates:
Choledochoscopy Workshop
PAHPBS MVS lecture
PAHPBS Business Meeting
PAHPBS Election
Fellows Driven Forum