Filipino awardees of The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Healthcare Professionals in the Middle East Awards and Summit 2024 at Raddison Blu Dubai Deira Creek, United Arab Emirates on Sept. 20, 2024 (The Filipino Times)
DUBAI – A total of 129 Filipino healthcare professionals reaped recognitions in the Top Healthcare Professionals in the Middle East Awards 2024 here, organized by New Perspective Media (NPM) Group, publisher of The Filipino Times.
Of the 605 nominations, 129 went to Filipinos for their significant contributions to sustainable progress in the region’s healthcare sector and their roles in enhancing the Philippines' reputation in the Arab world.
The Filipino winners during the Sept. 20 awards night at Raddison Blu Dubai Deira Creek were comprised of 90 healthcare professionals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 22 from Saudi Arabia, 13 from Qatar, and two each from Bahrain and Kuwait.
The awardees were from various fields, including nursing, medicine, dentistry, biotechnology, radiology, pharmacy and healthcare policy.
“I wish to congratulate this year’s recipients of The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Healthcare Professionals in the Middle East awards, in continuing to inspire your peers, co-workers, as well as other Filipinos and nationalities with your hard work, dedication, professionalism, and excellence characteristic of the global Filipino brand,” Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ferdinand Ver, said.
"Your efforts to advance medical care have made a profound impact on the well-being of countless individuals, and elevate the standards of healthcare and your respective professions.”
Marford Angeles, Consul General of Dubai and Northern Emirates thanked The Filipino Times for recognizing the outstanding achievements of Filipino healthcare professionals.
“Your initiative underscores our community's impact and promotes Filipinos' positive image abroad,” Angeles said.
Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Anne Jalando-on Louis said Filipinos’ selfless service, commitment, and tireless effort as frontline workers in the health sector help individuals, families or communities traverse difficult journeys through health challenges.
“They bring pride to our nation and people,” Louis said.
The full list of awardees arranged alphabetically by their surnames:
- Muhaima D. Abdulgani
- Dr. Abner R. Abejo
- Jacquelyn M. Adormeo
- Arthur R. Agero Jr.
- Mark Joseph V. Alforque
- Aldrin Ian O. Alpe
- Arce V. Amparo
- Verna A. Andaya
- Esperanza R. Andoloy
- Ma. Abigail C. Trinidad
- Divina I. Asug
- Olivia O. Fernandez
- Rosanna M. Barrera
- Adahlia T. Basco
- Peter Jay A. Batoon
- Nelson A. Bautista
- Angelo Dino M. Bernardo
- Dr. Dianne Kristine Joy C. Bonsol
- Noriel Paul O. Bracamonte
- Angelita Cortel- Braceros
- Carlo Jay C. Buenaventura
- Sherwin B. Cabillo
- John John G. Cabrillos
- Dr. Jane Cecille Quijano- Cadag
- Michelle M. Calapano
- Fitz Gerald D. Camacho
- Red Capuyan
- Cirio B. Caras
- Jonathan M. Carretas
- Ramel C. Cenil
- Antonieta D. Conarco
- Doris Matilde L. Daabay
- Dr. Dan Lester Dabon
- Cherry Dalmacio- Liwanag
- Dr. Ariel M. De Roxas
- Axzelle Mae F. De Torres
- Merlito L. De Torres
- Dennis C. Del Rosario
- Dr. Christian Marvin A. Dela Cruz
- Maria Jesusa 'Susie' Delgado
- Mark King C. Dimasisil
- Adonis C. Dungca
- Mark Oliver H. Duque
- Queenie G. Durano
- Gemma V. Eroles
- Dr. Grace B. Estacio
- Amelita B. Estrada
- Dr. Antonio Ronaldo G. Fabian
- Rommel A. Facturan Jr.
- Dr. Marvin A. Felix
- Marebel P. Ferrer
- Lemuel Ian U. Ferreria
- Jerome G. Flores
- Mariezl L. Fonbuena
- Thesalyn O. Foronda
- Anwar T. Gadia
- Dan Louie I. Galang
- Ronald Gamiao
- Daryll A. Garcia
- Dianne Jeffrey B. Gavarra
- Vivian C. Gerardo
- Czarina Gerard S. Gomez
- Dr. Vea Romelle S. Guinoo
- Krisnan E. Gundaya
- Marilyn L. Hamsirani
- Maricris B. Ignacio
- Julius Ray P. Inso
- Jefferson I. Lacson
- Ruhaina S. Ladja
- Janice A. Lanaria
- Rachell Ann S. Lantayona
- Dr. Pauline Bernadette P. Lorenzo
- Voltaire John F. Malaluan
- Rainier Co Maquilan
- Jennifer D. Maralit
- Lauriano R. Marcos
- Kathleen F. Mariano
- Maricar P. Mariano
- Dulce Elaine Q. Mendoza
- Jericson De Leon Mercado
- Billy Joe Mercurio
- Amy M. Miranda
- Al Sharif A. Mortiga
- Marsan N. Domingo
- Normie Paranga-Natividad
- Dr. Jose Rex N. Navarrosa
- Maria Victoria H. Nocillado
- Ana B. Olimba
- Mary Grace C. Pabiona
- Karla Monique L. Padrelanan
- Primo P. Pagdato
- Liezl D. Pangilinan
- Elenita C. Paraiso
- Dir. Marcelino R. Pardo II
- Arius P. Pimentel
- Jan Martin Phius A. Quibilan
- Elizabeth R. Racca
- Vincent T. Ranario
- Ciara M. Relator
- Dr. Ciarra Jansen V. Rodriguez
- Samuel Bidjee F. Rodriguez
- Ben Joseph R. Sabilala
- Richard B. Sagasag
- Veronica F. Saha
- Julieto S. Saja
- Gilbert T. Salacup
- Dr. Arnel B. Salgado
- Wannur A. Salih
- Jim Paulo B. Salvador
- Jordan T. Salvador
- Marie Pie C. Santos
- Leah B. Sarsonas
- Wilma L. Schuck
- Emily A. Semira
- Juvy S. Somcio
- Malony L. Soriano
- John Christian J. Tadique
- Zenaida G. Tarcena
- Myra M. Teano
- Carmina P. Terrado
- Renel B. Tique
- Gideon L. Valledor
- Dr. Aileen Villanueva
- Dr. Jose Puno Villanueva
- Rowena A. Vargas
- Charmaine Lynden P. Vergel
- Jasper Kim A. Wagan
- Dr. Annaleah D. Yim
- Dr. Eligin Jumel H. Sayson
"It was a great honor to join my fellow Filipino colleagues. Thank you to The Filipino Times Watchlist, New Perspective Media Group and the entire team for organizing this event and recognizing the contributions of Filipino healthcare professionals across the Middle East," Alpe, Emergeny Nurse Manager at HMS Mirdif Hospital Dubai, posted on Facebook.
The Philippine News Agency is a media partner of The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Healthcare Professionals in the Middle East Awards and Summit 2024.
“Through engaging discussions and expert advice, we aim to equip attendees to be at the forefront of advancing healthcare standards and achieving continuous progress,” NPM Group chief operating officer Vince Ang said. (The Filipino Times/PNA)
