{"id":223,"date":"2025-05-06T02:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paas.org.ph\/en\/?page_id=223"},"modified":"2025-10-10T02:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T18:54:07","slug":"a-night-of-excellence-and-new-beginnings-may-6-2025-conrad-hotel-manila","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.paas.org.ph\/en\/a-night-of-excellence-and-new-beginnings-may-6-2025-conrad-hotel-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"A Night of Excellence and New Beginnings | May 6, 2025 \u2013 Conrad Hotel Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The 2025 Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery (PAAS) Induction and Graduation Ceremony\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bJaO_OHn5PY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery (PAAS) <\/strong>proudly held its Induction and Graduation Ceremony, a landmark event celebrating leadership, professional growth, and the advancement of aesthetic surgery in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evening featured an inspiring keynote address by <strong>Dr. Alvin Jorge, President of the Philippine Federation of Cosmetic Surgery<\/strong>, who shared valuable insights on the future of aesthetic medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newly inducted Officers &amp; Board of Directors are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Erwin Brian T. 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Marasigan, MD, FPAAS \u2013 EX-OFFICIO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ceremony also highlighted the Graduation of Training Fellows under the leadership of the Training Management Group, chaired by Dr. Roberto Vasquez, marking a significant milestone in their aesthetic surgery careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, new Full Fellows and Associate Fellows were inducted, reaffirming the Academy\u2019s commitment to fostering excellence and integrity in aesthetic surgical practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A highlight of the evening was the inspirational speech delivered by Dr. Erwin Brian Tan, newly inducted National President, who outlined his vision and commitment to advancing the Academy\u2019s mission and the field of aesthetic surgery in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attended by past presidents, mentors, distinguished colleagues, and esteemed guests, the event was a true celebration 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