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FAO Inc. · Manila

MANILA · ORTHOPEDICS

Moving lives forward

Foundation for the Advancement of Orthopedics Inc. advances education, research, and compassionate musculoskeletal care—in partnership with the Philippine General Hospital orthopedics community.

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Orthopedic rehabilitation and mobility
PGHTaft Ave, Ermita
5+Sub-specialty areas
TrainSurgeon development
ResearchEvidence-based care
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Who we are

Foundation for the Advancement of Orthopedics Inc. (FAO) is a Philippine nonprofit dedicated to strengthening orthopedic surgery, training, and patient outcomes. We channel resources toward programs that help surgeons learn, innovate, and deliver better musculoskeletal care.

Our work aligns with the academic and clinical mission of orthopedics at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH)—the country’s premier teaching hospital—where generations of orthopedic specialists have been trained since the formal department was established in 1971.

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What we advance

FAO supports initiatives across the continuum of orthopedic care and education:

Resident & fellow training Trauma surgery Spine care Pediatric orthopedics Hand & upper limb Adult reconstruction Clinical research Learning centers Patient assistance Community outreach
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Education first

PGH orthopedics has trained hundreds of surgeons who serve across the Philippines. FAO helps sustain that pipeline through scholarships, skills labs, and faculty development.

Hospital and medical training
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Philippine General Hospital

PGH on Taft Avenue in Ermita, Manila, is the clinical home of UPCM orthopedics. The department operates specialized sections—including adult orthopedics, trauma, spine, pediatric orthopedics, and hand surgery—and facilities such as the Spine Unit and Orthopedic Learning Center.

FAO’s presence at PGH reflects our belief that advancing orthopedics in the Philippines begins where training, research, and high-volume patient care meet.

  • Location

    PGH, Taft Ave, Ermita, Manila 1000
  • Scope

    Training · Research · Service
  • Reach

    Nationwide surgeon alumni
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Research & innovation

Orthopedic residents and faculty at PGH contribute to national and international literature—from trauma outcomes to spine techniques. FAO encourages grants, conference participation, and collaboration that translate evidence into better patient care.

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Partner with us

Philanthropy fuels equipment, trainee support, indigent patient funds, and community musculoskeletal screening. Whether you are an individual donor, institution, or corporate partner, your contribution strengthens orthopedic advancement in the Philippines.

Contact NERI LUISA for giving options, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities.

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Updates

  • Skills lab equipment drive

    Q2 2025
  • Resident research grant awards

    Mar 2025
  • Community bone-health screening

    Jan 2025
  • Spine symposium sponsorship

    Nov 2024

Contact

Organization
Foundation for the Advancement of Orthopedics Inc.
Address
PGH Hospital, Taft Avenue
Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila 1000
Philippines
Contact person
NERI LUISA
Phone
+63-9359733001
Email
neriluisa@flexcomfo.com
Website
flexcomfo.com

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Background on PGH orthopedics references public information from UPCM-PGH Department of Orthopedics. Contact details on this page are as provided for the Foundation.