This award recognizes non-Rotarians, who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service in accord with Rotary’s ideals.

Dra. Penny we salute you for your great contributions to humanity.

Both you and your brother, Former DILG Secretary Jess Robredo exemplified Humility. You put the needs of another person before your own, and thinking of others before yourself. You don’t want to draw attention to yourself but the degree, scale, impact of your contribution are so massive.  And if you think about it some of the greatest minds in history lived humbly. Think Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Dr. George Washington Carver, the Dalai Lama.We salute you Dr. Penny, you truly exemplify, Excellence in Service to Humanity.

Dra. Penny, It’s an honor to be part of your nomination and in behalf of in behalf of Immediate Past District Governor, Everett and Lady Maryselle Olivan our warmest and sincerest Congratulations

POSITIVE IMPACT OF CONTRIBUTION ON HEALTH & DISABILITY SERVICE, TRAINING

The 6 PhilHealth Benefit packages on disability which were developed & approved only within a period of 7 years (2010-2018):

➢ Initiated Public private partnerships (DOH, Latter-Day Saints Charities, UNICEF, Phil Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, WHO, Kapampangan Development Foundation, Walk & Work Foundation, Rotary Clubs) in infrastructure, equipment and manpower development of Rehabilitation Medicine service and Assistive technology in Philippine General Hospital, Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center, Western Visayas Regional Medical Center, Southern Philippines Medical Center, Jesus Datu Memorial Medical Center, Zamboanga City Medical Center

➢ Ensured a sustainable financing mechanism not only for Rehabilitation Medicine practitioners but also to other medical professions (e.g., Pediatricians) and allied health (PT,OT, Speech,etc) and most especially to indigent PWDs ( automatic PhilHealth Membership by Law ) while ensuring excellent quality of service

➢ Paved the way for other specialties to develop PhilHealth Benefit packages on Cardiac Rehab, STEMI, Mental Health and Arthritis & Connective Tissue Disorders and for PhilHealth to explore other benefit packages for Spine and other disabilities

The pioneering work on Teleprosthesis and ASCeNt (Amputee Screening Through Cellular Networking) has enabled good data collection, consults, advise, follow-up and monitoring. Most importantly, it has paved the way for “TeleRehab”, a community-linked approach adapted by PGH and PARM in order to render rehabilitation medicine service accessible at the grassroots level, to local medical & allied health personnel, particularly in GIDA areas where a rehabilitation practitioner may not be physically present. This will also be crucial in facilitating implementation of the Universal Health care service delivery network

The pioneering works on the UP-PGH Prosthetics & Orthotics Fellowship Program, UERM Philippine School of Prosthetics & Orthotics and TESDA Prosthetic-Orthotic Technician Standars & Guidelines has paved the way for the completion of the Rehabilitation multidisciplinary team that possess the appropriate skills & knowledge in the practice and delivery of assistive technology (prostheses, orthoses, wheelchair) and rehabilitation from primary (community-based) to tertiary level of care

The collaborative work with WHO, UNICEF,DOH, PhilHealth, DSWD, NCDA, Rotary Clubs, NGOs, disabled people’s organizations has globally highlighted the Philippines active role in the Rehabilitation 2030:A call for Action in lieu of the evidence seen that Rehabilitation Medicine in the country is incorporated in the different areas of the Health systems such as financing, adequate training, primary to tertiary levels of care, assistive product provision, multidisciplinary approach,,etc

The research on local innovations and evidence-based use of 3D printing on assistive technology has put Rehabilitation Medicine at par with other specialties in terms of developing services that are “high technology – low cost” and has paved the way towards exploration of robotics for enhancing function in the field of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Awards and Citations

International

1. Nippon Foundation citation for establishing the 1st prosthetic-orthotic school in the country, 4th in Asia and 12th in the world, 2010

2. 20 Heroes of Health by Physicians for Peace USA, 2009

3. Diplomat Volunteer of the Year by Physicians for Peace USA, 2011

National

1. UERMMMCI 50th Foundation Year Achiever, 2007

2. Exemplary Community Service Award, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2008

3. Distinguished Physiatrist Award, UP-PGH Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,2009

4. Gawad Chancellor for Community and Extension Services, University of the Philippines Manila, 2011

5. Dr Jose Rizal Award for Community Leadership, Philippine Medical Association, 2012

6. Outstanding Service Award, Rotary International District 3810, 2012

7. Presidential Awardee, 27th Apolinario Mabini Awards, 2013

8. Outstanding Physiatrist, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2013

9. Outstanding Alumni in Community Service, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, 2013

10. Leon Sa Aureus Mayoralty Award, City of Naga, 2014

11. Outstanding Clinical Science Teacher, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, 2014

12. Exemplar Award, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, 2017

13. Outstanding Alumni, Universidad de Santa Isabel, 2017

14. Sofia Inciong – Paciano Publico Professorial Chair Awardee, University of the Philippines College of Medicine, 2018

15. Sofia Inciong – Paciano Publico Professorial Chair Awardee, University of the Philippines College of Medicine, 2019

16. Outstanding Alumni in Community Service, UERMMMCI College of Medicine Alumni Association, 2020

PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY

Dr Josephine Bundoc believes that “..people, not by their own choice, can improve capabilities of people with lesser abilities, if society provides them equal opportunities.”

As a Rehabilitation Medicine specialist, she recognized the huge void in training, service and research on assistive technology (prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, etc) for people with disabilities (PWD), where only 15% are actually able to gain access for reasons of poor data, cost, topography, lack of training, imported raw materials and absence of mechanism for sustainability.

Cognizant of the fact that disabled children can go to school and disabled adults can be gainfully employed once they have accessible, affordable, appropriate assistive technology, Dr Bundoc pioneered Rehabilitation Medicine Training programs, Health & Assistive Technology policies, Community implementation, Government-based financing and local manufacturing & sourcing of raw materials in partnerships with civic societies and most importantly, the persons with disabilities themselves.

Her advocacies increased national awareness & sensitivity towards the disabled. Most importantly, it did not only enable PWDs towards functionality & productivity , it also empowered them as program decision makers & implementors in the field of disability.

Nominee’s profile :

Josephine Manalastas Robredo – Bundoc, MD

Diplomate, Philippine Board of Rehabilitation Medicine

Fellow, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine

30 years as Rehabilitation Medicine practitioner with 28 years of teaching medical & allied health undergraduates in government (UP-PGH, Jose Reyes, PCMC) & private (UERMMMCI, ASMPH) institutions and training residents and fellows for specialization in the field of Rehabilitation Medicine at UP-Phiippine General Hospital; rendering community-based rehabilitation training and services for the past 15 years from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi.

Current Academic appointments:

1. Professor 10, University of the Philippines College of Medicine & Head,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Prosthetics and Orthotics Unit

2. Professor 1, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences & Head, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

3. Coordinator, Community-Based Rehabilitation Program, UPCM and UERMMMCI

Current appointments with International agencies:

1. Temporary Adviser on Disability, WHO (World Health Organization) Western Pacific Region

2. Board Member, International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics (ISPO)Philippines

3. Member, Advocacy Committee of ISPO

4. Project Lead, UNICEF-Physicians for Peace Children With Disabilities Program

Current appointments with national agencies & societies :

1. Consultant, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Benefit Packages for Disabilities

2. Project Lead Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Z MORPH (Mobility, Orthosis, Rehabilitation Help )Benefit Package for Below Knee Prostheses

3. Project Lead Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Expanded Z MORPH (Mobility, Orthosis, Rehabilitation Help )Benefit Package for all levels of prostheses and orthoses

4. Project Lead, DOST-PCHRD Rehabilitation Medicine PhilHealth Benefit Package for Adults with Disabilities on Mobility, Cognitive, Behavioral, Communication

5. Project Lead, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Benefit Package for Children With Disabilities related to Vision, Hearing, Mobility & Developmental Delay

6. Project Lead, TESDA Standards and Certification Program for Prosthetic & Orthotic Technicians

7. Coordinator, DOLE – Employees Compensation Commission for Prosthetics and Orthotics

8. Member, DSWD Council for the Welfare of Children-SubCommittee on Children With Disabilities

9. Member,DSWD Committee on Auxiliary Social Services, National Council for Disability Affairs

10. Coordinator & Trainor for PhilHealth Programs and Benefit Packages, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2017- present

Current positions in Disabled People’s Organizations & NGOs :

1. Board Member, Alyansa Ng May Kapansanang Pinoy ( AKAP-PNoy)

2. Adviser, Amputee Support Group

3. Adviser, Naga City Resources For the Blind

4. Board of Trustee, Physicians for Peace Philippines

5. Board Member, Leonard Cheshire Disability Foundation Inc

6. Board Member, NorFil Foundation

7. Board Member, WALK Foundation

8. Board Member, Jesse M Robredo Foundation

I am privilege and honor to be part of your nomination in collaboration with PHYSICIANS FOR PEACE CEO, PDG Lyne Alano Abanilla.