La Union – On April 28, 2025, Psoriasis Philippines (Psorphil) and the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, opening new doors for patients battling Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP).

The signing ceremony gathered key ITRMC leaders: Dr. Joseph Patrick Patricio (Rheumatology), Dr. Manuel C. Manis (Head of Internal Medicine), and Dr. Jocelyn Guideng-Mangugan (Dermatology). (Not in photos: Dr. Eduardo Badua III, FPSP, Medical Center Chief II)

Psorphil’s team was led by Founding CEO Josef De Guzman, joined by board members Dominador Delos Santos III and Paul Michale Cleofas, Moderator Christopher Tinaan, La Union Chapter President Rosalinda Pundal-Borja, and Chapter Adviser, Former NDRRMC Region 1 Director Melchito Castro. (Not in photos are Psorphil President Paul Albert Mendoza and Secretary Emmylou Casanova, the global face of GPP).

GPP is a rare, severe, and life-threatening form of psoriasis. It causes widespread painful pustules across the body, often leading to hospitalization and even death if left untreated. Because of its rarity, GPP is frequently misunderstood and misdiagnosed, leaving patients isolated and vulnerable.

The GPP Network Project, led by Psorphil, aims to build partnerships with hospitals and doctors nationwide to create a referral and support system for GPP patients. It also works to raise awareness, improve early diagnosis, and ensure faster access to specialized care.

Psorphil, founded in 2005, is the largest psoriasis patient organization in the Philippines. It has helped push critical healthcare policy reforms and become a trusted voice for psoriatic patients at home and abroad.

Patients and families battling GPP now have a reason to hope. This partnership will save more lives, and fewer will suffer in silence.

To learn more about this initiative, contact Psorphil at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.psorphil.org.