LEADERSHIP AND FACULTY
Excellence Through Leadership, Education, and Clinical Expertise
Meet the dedicated leaders, clinicians, educators, and researchers who drive the Philippine National Ear Institute’s mission. Our multidisciplinary faculty is committed to advancing ear and hearing healthcare through excellence in patient care, innovative research, and the training of future specialists, ensuring the highest standards of service for communities across the Philippines.
Dr. Erasmo Gonzalo Llanes, MD, FPSOHNS
Director, PNEI (2022- present)
Dr. Charlotte Chiong
Research Professor, NIH-PNEI & Dean, CM,
Past Director PNEI & NHSRC (2016 – 2018)
Dr. Maria Rina Reyes-Quintos
Research Professor, NIH-PNEI
Past Director PNEI & NHSRC (2019- 2022)
Dr. Abner L. Chan, MD
Professor 4, UPCM & College Secretary, CM
Coordinator for Ear Unit Services, NIH-PNEI
Dr. Teresa Luisa G. Cruz, MD, MHPEd
Professor 4, UPCM & Director, PGIM-CM
Coordinator for Teaching and Training, NIH-PNEI
Dr. Nathaniel W. Yang, MD
Associate Professor 3, UPCM
Assistant Director for PGH and UPCM
Activities, NIH-PNEI
Dr. Rosario R. Ricalde, MD, FPSO- HNS
Research Associate Professor, NIH-PNEI
Director NHSRC (2022 – present)
Treasurer, NIH-PNEI
Dr. Christopher Malorre E. Calaquian, MD, MBA
Clinical Associate Professor, UPCMCoordinator for Research and Policy Generation, NIH-PNEI
Dr. Ma. Leah C. Tantoco, MD, MClinAud
Assistant Director for Research and Development, NIH-PNEI Coordinator for Device Certification, NHSRC
Dr. Philip B. Fullante, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, UPCM
Affiliate Research Associate Professor
Coordinator for Public and Extension Programs, NIH-PNEI Medical Specialist III, UP-PGH
Dr. Kimberly Mae C. Ong, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, UPCMCoordinator for Research and Policy Generation, NIH-PNEI
Jaymilyn C. Ombao, MclinAud-CSP-PASP
Assistant Professor, CAMP, Coordinator for MClinAud Program, Assistant of the Coordinator for Public and Extension Programs, NIH-PNEI
Talitha Karisse L. Yarza, MClinAud
Clinical Audiologist, NIH- PNEI
Maria Luz M. San Agustin, RN, MClinAud
Clinical Audiologist, EAR Unit, NIH-PNEI
Francis Arlan U. Mauricio, RN, MClinAud
Clinical Audiologist, EAR Unit, NIH-PNEI
Dr. Carlos Diego A. Rozul, MClinAud
Asst for the Coordinator for Teaching and Training, NIH-PNEI, Coordinator for Standards and Certification of Hearing Screening Personnel, NHSRC
Maria Isabella Katerina Lacson
Service Assistant for the
Coordinator for NIH Laboratory, NIH-PNEI
Ma. Agnes E. Algarme, LPT
Administrative Officer, NIH-PNEI
Marina Lyn L. Merto
Science Research Services I, EAR Unit, NIH-PNEI
Irene A. Alacapa
Administrative Services Assistant I, NIH- PNEI
Kath Nanette S. Bersales
Administrative Services Assistant I, EAR Unit NIH- PNEI
Residents
Dr. Heather P. Dulnuan, MD
ESG Residents, Department of ORL-HNS
Dr. Jeric L. Arbizo, MD
ESG Residents, Department of ORL-HNS
Dr. Alessandra Nadine Chiong, MD
ESG Residents, Department of ORL-HNS
Dr. Kate Yabut, MD
ESG Residents, Department of ORL-HNS
Dr. Maria Angel Dealino, MD
ESG Residents, Department of ORL-HNS
Dr. Janine G. Dela Cruz, MD
ESG Residents, Department of ORL-HNS