The Birth of the Hepatology Society of the Philippines

The Hepatology Society of the Philippines started as the Council on Liver Diseases under the Philippine Society of Gastroenterology (PSG), its main task was to address various concerns related to the management of liver diseases and liver-related research in the Philippines.
As the council journeyed through the years, the number of liver-related diseases began its plight among Filipinos. Around the globe, researches and training flourished to discover new breakthroughs that would assist/help individuals suffering from these diseases. Other allied health professionals in the meantime took part in delivering clinical care among the expanding patient population. This opened the doors to a wider coverage involving other health disciplines “working together” to find a treatment.

It was in 2005, when the Council on Liver Diseases presented to the Council of Past Presidents of the PSG the idea of forming a society that would include other disciplines involved in addressing liver-related diseases. Their positive support led to the unveiling of a new society- the Hepatology Society of the Philippines.

HSP is committed to the study of the liver in health and in disease as it vigorously provide and promote comprehensive information to the public and to the medical community. HSP also aims to actively collaborate with the government in formulating liver-related health policies as it partners with the global medical community by sharing medical information, services, and expertise towards the prevention and treatment of liver-related diseases.
With this goal, HSP envisions itself as the lead organization as it recognizes hepatology as a vital and a major medical discipline. With its vast membership composed of dedicated and cohesive multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral members, HSP provides a cutting-edge in research, training and education to help empower the medical community and the public. Partnering with the government in policy-making towards the reduction of the incidence of liver diseases. HSP also looks forward to becoming a respected partner of the global medical community.

This landmark organization is currently led by Dr. Erlinda V. Valdellon, President; Dr. Jose D. Sollano, Jr. Vice-President, Dr. Marilyn O. Arguillas, Secretary; Dr. Evelyn B. Dy, Treasurer and Dr. Jaime G. Ignacio, PR with Dr. Diana Payawal, Dr. Ernesto R. Que and Dr. Judy Lao-Tan as Board of Directors.

Membership is open to medical professionals with special interest in liver diseases and other allied health professionals who have contributed to hepatology research/practice including gastroenterologists, internists, surgeons, radiologists, pediatricians, pathologists, biochemist, anatomists, microbiologists, physiologists, epidemiologists and pharmacologists. Membership applications forms may be requested by emailing psg_hsp@yahoo.com.