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The winning poster for the 1st Philippine Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery's Virtual Poster Session on Surgical Innovation and Instrumentation Contest by our chief resident, Dr. Rentor Ycaza Cafino. Congratulations!
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Zamboanga City Medical Center is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Afdal B. Kunting as its new Medical Center Chief beginning November 4, 2020 by virtue of the Department Personnel Order No. 2020-2585 signed by the Department of Health Secretary, Dr. Francisco T. Duque, III.
The Installation and Turnover Ceremony was held at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University MPCC Hall last November 11, 2020.
Highly esteemed guests from government and private institutions have graced the occasion to manifest their support and salutations to Dr. Kunting.
ZCMC expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the former concurrent OIC Medical Center Chief, CHDZP Regional Director, Dr. Emilia P. Monicimpo for her tireless efforts in leading the hospital during her seven-month tour of duty.
“We have greatest confidence in Dr. Kunting because he is very competent”, said DOH Undersecretary Dr. Abdullah Dumama, Jr.
In his inspirational message, Fr. Karel San Juan, SJ expressed his gratitude for Dr. Kunting for giving Ateneo such pride and honor. He believes that Zamboanga City is very fortunate to have Dr. Kunting lead its premier hospital because the latter has proven his competence in medicine and his ability to lead with a heart and soul that is compassionate to the poor and suffering.
The ZCMC employees represented by their respective Divisions Chiefs in the Medical Department, Finance Service, Nursing Service, and the Administration expressed their 100% support to the leadership and endeavors of Dr. Kunting for the betterment of ZCMC.
In his new role as the Medical Center Chief, Dr. Kunting vows to lead ZCMC to be in the forefront of health system development through its operations, research, and technological innovations. He aspires ZCMC to be a vibrant, progressive, innovative, and responsive to the needs of the people. He believes that with everyone working together and having strong collaborations and effective communication, ZCMC will be an asset in the entire region.
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Our former ZCMC Medical Center Chief II Dr. Romeo "Romy" A. Ong took oath last week as new Assistant Health Secretary with Health Secretary Dr. Francisco Duque III.- Details
Following Zamboanga Peninsula Center for Health and Development Regional Director Emilia P. Monicimpo’s seven-month tour of duty as the concurrent Officer-in-Charge Medical Center Chief, Dr. Afdal B. Kunting, took his oath as the newly appointed Medical Center Chief of the Zamboanga City Medical Center.
The virtual oath taking was administered by the Department of Health Secretary, Dr. Francisco T. Duque, III, which took place last November 4, 2020 at the ZCMC Administrative Building Conference Hall.
Dr. Kunting’s wife, Dr. Ivy Kunting, his children, ZCMC personnel, DSWD Asec. Jake Jamolod, and other guests attended and witnessed the occasion.
Dr. Duque expressed in his message that the values of integrity and stewardship shall always guide key officials who stand in the forefront in providing the best possible quality healthcare to its constituents. He added that the success of the institution relies on competent leadership.
Dr. Kunting said that one of his top priorities during his administration would be to improve the working conditions of the staff as well as to improve the healthcare services. He said that ZCMC has so much to offer to the people of Zamboanga and the entire region.
Before his appointment as Medical Center Chief II of ZCMC, Dr. Kunting was the head of the Public Health Unit, Public Assistance and Customer Care Unit, Zamboanga Treatment Hub, and Office for Strategy Management.
Dr. Kunting was a recipient of several civic awards such as the Diamonds in the Rough representing Mindanao, which was a search for the most outstanding young doctor in the community setting, the Philippine College of Physicians Exemplar Award for Distinguished Community Leader, and the Most Outstanding Physician award of the Philippine Medical Association Zamboanga City Chapter. He is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Zamboanga City West.
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To the Queen who gave birth to Family Medicine practice in Western Mindanao, we are forever grateful for your dedication and hardwork. Your legacy will forever live on.