Welcome to MARA

The Manila Academy of Regional Anesthesia (MARA) was established by a core group of anesthesiologists who initiated and introduced the use of the peripheral nerve stimulator and ultrasound guided regional anesthesia (RA) in the Philippines. Since 2008, the co-founders of MARA have been faculty members, speakers and facilitators in various ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) courses held throughout the country and internationally.

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Upcoming Event

8th Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop: An E-learning & Hands-On Training Using High-Fidelity Ultrasound Training Simulators & Scanning on Live Models

  • Self-Paced E-learning: May 4–29, 2026
  • Hands-On Training: May 30–31, 2026
  • CASSTI, The Medical City
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Upcoming Event

The 2nd ESRA-DRA Accredited Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Cadever Workshop

  • June 5-6, 2026
  • University of the Philippines Manila Cadaver Laboratory
Upcoming Event

Appraising the Standards and Competency in Regional Anesthesia and POCUS Towards Clinical Excellence

  • June 19-20, 2026
  • SMX Convention Center, SM Aura, Taguig
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Core Team

Penafrancia Cano MD, DPBA, FPSA, EDRA
Noel Aypa MD, DPBA, FPSA,EDRA
Nathalia Montemayor MD, DPBA, FPSA
Mae Anne Tabberrah MD, DPBA, FPSA