Dr. Erlinda De Guzman Lagoy Luna, MD, FPAFP

Dr. Erlinda De Guzman Lagoy Luna, MD, FPAFP

Born on May 22, 1940, in the town of Bayambang, Dr. Erlinda de Guzman Lagoy Luna stands as a distinguished figure in the field of medicine and community service. A proud Filipina, she carries with her a lifelong commitment to healing, compassion, and civic engagement—values deeply rooted in her upbringing by her parents, Esperanza G. Lagoy and Leon P. Lagoy.

Dr. Luna pursued her early education in Bayambang, attending Bayambang Elementary School, Pangasinan Normal School Laboratory Training Center (intermediate grade), and UNESCO Pilot Center (Bayambang National High School), before advancing her academic journey in Manila. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and later completed her Doctor of Medicine degree at Manila Central University. Further strengthening her expertise, she undertook professional training with the American Academy of Family Medicine, eventually earning recognition as a Fellow of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (FPAFP).

A dedicated physician by profession, Dr. Luna has devoted her life to the service of others through her practice at Roxas Community Medical Clinic in Quezon City, where she has long been a pillar of accessible and compassionate healthcare. Her leadership in the medical field is exemplified by her role as Founding President of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians – Quezon City Chapter, as well as her active memberships in esteemed organizations such as the Philippine Medical Association and the Manila Medical Society.

Her excellence and unwavering dedication were recognized in 2000 when she was honored by the Philippine Medical Association as a Top Outstanding Physician in Community Service—an accolade that reflects her enduring commitment to uplifting the health and well-being of underserved communities. On February 4, 1987, she was awarded by President Corazon Aquino to recognize and celebrate her contribution and the impact of her outreach medical extension. Furthermore, she was two times a recipient of recognition from the Early Childhood Care and Development Council of the Philippines.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Luna is a passionate civic leader and humanitarian. As President of Undying Wishes of Pinoys, Inc. (UWPI), she has been instrumental in spearheading numerous outreach initiatives, including large-scale medical, dental, and surgical missions. In June 2025, through a collaborative effort with various partners, she helped bring essential healthcare services to over a thousand beneficiaries in Bayambang—providing consultations, laboratory tests, dental care, medicines, and other vital support to families in need.

Despite personal loss with the passing of her husband, Severino Darby S. Luna Jr., Dr. Luna continues to embody resilience and grace as a devoted mother and community leader. Her involvement in organizations such as United Way Philippines and the Senior Citizens Association of Barangay Laging Handa further underscores her enduring commitment to service across generations.

Now at 85, Dr. Luna remains a shining example of a life dedicated to purpose, compassion, and excellence. Her legacy is not only written in her professional achievements but also in the countless lives she has touched through her healing hands and generous heart—truly making her worthy of recognition in the 2025 Bayambang Matalunggaring Awards.

 

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Dr. Erlinda De Guzman Lagoy Luna, MD, FPAFP

From the nurturing soil of Bayambang, Pangasinan, where her life first began, Dr. Erlinda de Guzman Lagoy Luna has blossomed into a beacon of healing, compassion, and unwavering service.

For more than eight decades, she has lived a life defined not merely by years, but by the countless lives she has touched—as a physician, a leader, and a guardian of community well-being.

Armed with knowledge shaped by discipline and excellence, she pursued her calling in medicine with steadfast resolve, earning her Doctor of Medicine and rising to become a Fellow of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians—a distinction that reflects both mastery and devotion to her craft.

Yet her true greatness lies beyond titles.

As Founding President of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians – Quezon City Chapter, and as a guiding force behind Roxas Community Medical Clinic, she has opened doors of care to those who need it most.

Through her leadership in Undying Wishes of Pinoys, Inc., she has brought healing where there was once hardship—delivering hope through medical missions that served thousands, restoring dignity, and rekindling faith in communities often left behind.

Even in the face of personal loss, she has remained steadfast—graceful in spirit, generous in heart, and tireless in her mission to serve.

At 85, Dr. Luna stands as a living testament that a life dedicated to others is a life truly fulfilled.

For her exemplary service in medicine, her enduring compassion for humanity, and her invaluable contributions to community health and welfare—we proudly honor Dr. Erlinda de Guzman Lagoy Luna as one of the distinguished awardees of the 2025 Bayambang Matalunggaring Awards.