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
2nd Joint Philippine Society of General Surgeons (PSGS) and Philippine Association of Laparoscopic & Endoscopic Surgeons (PALES) Annual Convention!

Enter as Early Bird Registrants and enjoy the reduced registration fee for the annual convention.
Early Bird Registration starts today and will last until March 31, 2025 ONLY. So register now!!!
The 10th A-PHPBA
Biennial Congress of the Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association 20205
Leadership: Sharing the Excellence
Biennial Congress of the Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association 20205
Leadership: Sharing the Excellence

28th – 31st October 2025
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
Bangkok, Thailand
CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
KEY DATES
Bangkok Time (GMT +7)
Abstract Submission Opens: 1 January 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 April 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 30 June 2025
The 5th World Congress of the International Laparoscopic Liver Society &
The 3rd International Consensus Conference on Minimally Invasive Liver Resections
The 3rd International Consensus Conference on Minimally Invasive Liver Resections

WE INVITE YOU TO ILLS 2025!
ILLS 2025 will be hosted in Korea for the first time since the establishment of the International Laparoscopic Liver Society (ILLS) in 2016. As the world’s premier event in the field of liver resection, ILLS 2025 will bring together over 1,000 surgeons, academics, and industry experts from 30 countries worldwide.
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