08/07/2026
💙🧡❤️ End of a Beautiful Chapter & Exciting New Beginnings 💕
Looking back to March 2018, I remember being a new consultant , full of eagerness but still finding my footing. It was then that Dr. Marla Litam , our Medical Center Chief at the time, extended an incredible amount of trust by appointing me as the Gender and Development (GAD) Chairperson. I will forever be grateful for that defining opportunity and her belief in what I could bring to the table.
Through the years, as leadership transitioned, I was equally blessed to work under the guidance and unwavering support of our succeeding MCCs, Dr. Francisco Sales and our current MCC, Dr. Gregorio Gigantone. Thank you, Sirs, for continuously championing our GAD initiatives and ensuring that our advocacy always had a home and a voice in our institution.
A very special thank you also goes to our Former CMPS, Dr. Mary Jane Uy. Your constant support, encouragement, and guidance throughout my tenure have been invaluable in making our programs a success.
This journey wouldn't have been possible without my immediate mentor and past GAD Chair, Dr. Malou Sarmiento. Thank you for guiding me and sharing your wisdom. To Dra Michaellaine Tolentino, Ms Malou Valencia (prev GAD Vice chairperson ) and Dr Niña Gregorio (current GAD Vice chairperson ) and my amazing Technical Working Group (TWG), thank you for the tireless dedication, the late nights, and the shared passion. We didn’t just execute programs; we built a community.
To all the organizations, partners, and incredible people we collaborated with through the years—thank you. Every advocacy campaign, every community activity, and every milestone we achieved together has profoundly shaped who I am. I have truly grown as a person, and I enjoyed every single moment of it. 💖
🚀 Passing the Torch
As I take on a new and demanding chapter as the Head of Specialty Centers, I must officially step down from my role as GAD Chair.
It is my absolute honor to pass the torch to Dr. Jeejane Bonggao to take over the helm. I have no doubt that under her leadership, GAD will reach even greater heights and continue to touch more lives.
Thank you, everyone, for an unforgettable 8 years of advocacy, growth, and empowerment! On to the next mission! 🩺✨
Marie Anne NgHua-Ramos, MD, FPOGS, MHA