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PAARM

Philippine Academy of Addiction and Recovery Medicine

Conference

Beyond Borders

The Inaugural Annual Convention of the Philippine Academy of Addiction and Recovery Medicine (PAARM), co-presented with the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians Inc. and the UP-Philippine General Hospital.

September 4, 2026 - September 4, 2026
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Event Schedule

Friday, September 4

8:00 AM
to 9:00 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Registration and Morning Coffee

Registration and morning coffee for attendees.

No speakers assigned
9:00 AM
to 9:10 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Opening Ceremony

Invocation, National Anthem, PPAFP Hymn.

No speakers assigned
9:10 AM
to 9:15 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Welcome Remarks

J
with Joselito Pascual
9:15 AM
to 9:25 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

The Philosophy and Science of the 'Puzzle' that is Addiction

R
with Rafael Henry E. Legaspi
9:25 AM
to 9:35 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Zooming Out: Addiction and Recovery Medicine in the Systems of Population Health

Information about recovery

P
with Paul Lawrence C. Filomeno
9:35 AM
to 9:45 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Healing Together: The Family in Addiction and Recovery

A
with Allandale E. Nacino
9:45 AM
to 10:15 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Morning Break

No speakers assigned
10:15 AM
to 10:25 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Beyond Childhood: A Pediatric Perspective on Transforming Addiction Care

P
with Pamela Bianca P. Bandelaria
10:25 AM
to 10:35 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Beyond the Diagnosis: An Internist's Journey into Addiction and Recovery Medicine

J
with Jiggy Leonard F. Landong
10:35 AM
to 10:45 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

At the Crossroads of Neurology and Addiction Medicine

J
with Jonna N. Datu
10:45 AM
to 11:15 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Expert Panel Discussion

Moderators: Dr. Joselito C. Pascual, Dr. Salvador Benjamin D. Vista

S
J
with Salvador Benjamin Vista, Joselito Pascual
11:15 AM
to 11:30 AM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Synthesis

Dr. Salvador Benjamin D. Vista

S
with Salvador Benjamin Vista
12:00 PM
to 1:20 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Lunch Symposium

Moderator: Dr. Rafael Henry Legaspi

R
with Rafael Henry E. Legaspi
1:20 PM
to 1:30 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Guests Proceed to Ballroom

No speakers assigned
1:30 PM
to 1:40 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Academic Processional

No speakers assigned
1:40 PM
to 1:45 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Introduction and Welcome to the Inauguration Ceremony

No speakers assigned
1:45 PM
to 2:00 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Inaugural Keynote Address and Inducting Officer

Dr. Limuel Anthony B. Abrogena, FPAFP

No speakers assigned
2:05 PM
to 2:10 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Message of Support: Dr. Josefina S. Isidro-Lapeña

Dr. Josefina S. Isidro-Lapeña, FPAFP

No speakers assigned
2:10 PM
to 2:15 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Message of Support: Dr. Evangeline B. Dela Fuente

Dr. Evangeline B. Dela Fuente, FPPA

No speakers assigned
2:15 PM
to 2:25 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Charge to the Pioneer Fellows and Members

Dr. Joselito C. Pascual, President, Philippine Academy of Addiction and Recovery Medicine (PAARM)

J
with Joselito Pascual
2:25 PM
to 3:15 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila
Pioneer Fellows / Founding BoardHonorary FellowsAffiliate MembersClinical Members

Formal Oath-Taking Ceremony

No speakers assigned
3:15 PM
to 3:25 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Presentation of the Founding Members

No speakers assigned
3:25 PM
to 3:40 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Official Group Photograph

No speakers assigned
3:40 PM
to 3:50 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Recognition of Speakers and Sponsors

No speakers assigned
3:50 PM
to 4:20 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Networking Break

No speakers assigned
4:20 PM
to 4:40 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Presidential Address: Vision for PAARM's First Five Years

Dr. Joselito C. Pascual, President, Philippine Academy of Addiction and Recovery Medicine (PAARM)

J
with Joselito Pascual
4:40 PM
to 4:45 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Launching of PAARM Website

No speakers assigned
4:45 PM
to 5:00 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Closing Remarks

Dr. Salvador Benjamin D. Vista, Vice President, Philippine Academy of Addiction and Recovery Medicine (PAARM)

S
with Salvador Benjamin Vista
5:00 PM
to 5:30 PM
Rosh Hotel, Manila

Fellowship and Socials

Open networking to close the day. No fixed end time has been announced.

No speakers assigned