Practicing since: Not publicly confirmed.
Phone: +63 917 504 6056 (Firmalo Plastic Surgery)
Email: firmaloplasticsurgery@gmail.com
Clinic: Firmalo Plastic Surgery; The Medical City South Luzon; UERM Medical Center

Address: Santa Rosa clinic: The Medical City South Luzon, Greenfield City, Barangay Don Jose, Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines. Additional listed clinic: UERM Medical Center, Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City.

PAPRAS membership: Fellow, Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (PAPRAS). PAPRAS directory

Dr. Vicente Francisco Q. Firmalo, also known professionally as Dr. Vice Firmalo, is a Philippine plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon. His official practice website identifies him as a Fellow of the Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons and a Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Plastic Surgery. PAPRAS also includes him in its public fellows directory.

His website lists affiliations with the Philippine College of Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Plastic and Regenerative Surgeons. It also describes volunteer surgical work with Smile Train and Operation Smile.

His published services include breast augmentation, liposuction, gynecomastia surgery, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty and reconstructive procedures. In addition, his clinic information lists consultation options in Santa Rosa and Quezon City, with other branches identified on the practice website.

The contact number and email above are published by Firmalo Plastic Surgery. His SeriousMD profile lists The Medical City South Luzon and UERM as consultation locations. Although that profile states years of experience, an exact plastic surgery practice start year was not confirmed.

Practicing since: 1978 (plastic and reconstructive surgery practice in Cebu, according to his official biography).
Phone: +63 32 254 7999 (Clinic); +63 917 585 1009 (Clinic)
Email: jszubiri@cutforapurpose.com
Clinic: Dr. Jesusito S. Zubiri’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic / Cut for a Purpose

Address: Suite 208, M. Diaz Building, Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines.

PAPRAS membership: Fellow, Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (PAPRAS). PAPRAS directory

Dr. Jesusito S. Zubiri is a Cebu-based plastic and reconstructive surgeon. His official biography states that he began practicing in Cebu in 1978. He is a Fellow of the Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons and a Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Plastic Surgery.

He obtained his medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 1971. Subsequently, he completed general surgery training in the Yale University Bridgeport Hospital program and plastic surgery training at New York University Medical Center.

His documented work includes Asian eyelid surgery, publication of surgical techniques and reconstructive care for patients with cleft lip and palate. In addition, the University of Cebu Medical Center lists him in its plastic and reconstructive surgery directory. His official clinic website publishes the Osmeña Boulevard address and contacts above.

Practicing since: Not publicly confirmed; her published profile records completion of plastic and reconstructive surgery training in 2020.
Phone: +63 917 534 5968 (Dr. Lian’s published professional contact); +63 905 540 7222 (Clinic)
Email: Not publicly listed in the reviewed sources.
Clinic: Joaquino Plastic Surgery / Etere Aesthetics Clinic

Address: 2nd Floor, 8 West Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

PAPRAS membership: Fellow, Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (PAPRAS). PAPRAS directory

Dr. Jacqueline “Lian” Joaquino-Sia is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon associated with Joaquino Plastic Surgery and Etere Aesthetics Clinic. Her public clinic biography identifies her as a Fellow of the Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons and of the Philippine College of Surgeons. PAPRAS lists a corresponding entry under Dr. Jacquiline Ann Joaquino.

She earned her medical degree at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. Subsequently, she completed general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery training at Makati Medical Center. Her SeriousMD profile records her medical degree in 2012, general surgery residency in 2016 and plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship training in 2020. The training completion date is not treated here as a confirmed independent practice start date.

Her clinic biography also describes affiliations with Makati Medical Center and De Los Santos Medical Center, together with work at the East Avenue National Specialty Center for Burn Care. Her published consultation locations include the Kapitolyo clinic, Makati Medical Center and De Los Santos Medical Center.

Practicing since: Not publicly confirmed.
Phone: +63 917 843 2709 (NEWLIFE Centuria clinic); +63 2 5304 7976 (NEWLIFE Centuria clinic)
Email: newlifecenturia@gmail.com
Clinic: NEWLIFE Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Centuria Medical Makati

Address: 7th Floor, Centuria Medical Makati, Century City, Kalayaan Avenue corner Salamanca Street, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

PAPRAS membership: Fellow, Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (PAPRAS). PAPRAS directory

Dr. James B. Joaquino is a Philippine plastic surgeon associated with NEWLIFE Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Centuria Medical Makati lists him as a doctor at NEWLIFE and as an affiliated surgeon of its Surgery Center. He is also listed among the fellows in the Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons directory.

His publicly documented career includes aesthetic surgery and charitable reconstructive work. Les Sourires De Manille identifies him among the doctors supporting its work for children with congenital physical differences. The organization’s profile also describes his involvement in making specialist plastic surgery consultations accessible through clinics in shopping malls.

In addition, a Philippine Star profile from 2009 documents his work with Operation Smile and the development of NEWLIFE’s Cebu practice. These historical accounts help explain his background, but they do not establish an exact date when he began independent plastic surgery practice.

The clinic contact details above belong to NEWLIFE’s Centuria branch. Centuria lists consultations by appointment, so patients should contact that branch to confirm the consultation location and arrangements.

Practicing Since: 2024
Languages: English, Malay
Phone: +6583997923
Email: contact@adellaw.com.sg
Law Firm: Adel Law LLC

Address: 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #02-512, TPY HDB Branch Building, Singapore 310190

Nur Shirin Haiyub is an Associate at Adel Law LLC. She was admitted to the Singapore Bar on 20 August 2024 and began practising law in 2024. She graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours. Her practice covers Syariah law, family law, probate and estate administration, civil litigation and criminal defence.

Shirin assists clients with legal disputes, court proceedings, negotiations and estate-related applications. Her firm describes her approach as compassionate and attentive, particularly when clients are dealing with sensitive family or personal matters. While studying at NUS, she also helped organise a legal workshop for Malay-Muslim students through the MENDAKI Club Legal Chapter. Her work combines practical legal guidance with careful attention to clients’ circumstances and concerns.

Practicing Since: 2018
Languages: English, Malay, Spanish, Arabic
Phone: +6583997923
Email: contact@adellaw.com.sg
Law Firm: Adel Law LLC

Address: 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #02-512, TPY HDB Branch Building, Singapore 310190

Umar Abdullah is an Associate Director at Adel Law LLC. He was admitted to the Singapore Bar on 9 May 2018 and has practised law since 2018. His work covers civil and commercial disputes, corporate law and employment matters. He advises small and medium-sized businesses, startups and corporate clients on company formation, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, employment issues, fundraising, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.

Before entering private practice, Umar worked as a prosecutor and legal officer at Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. This gave him experience in employment legislation, regulatory matters and court proceedings. He has represented clients in the Singapore Courts and handles disputes through negotiation or litigation. Umar studied law at Singapore Management University and also contributes to the community through legal clinics and the Legal Aid Scheme.

Practicing Since: August 2018
Languages: English, Malay
Phone: +6560293070
Email: contact@adellaw.com.sg
Law Firm: Adel Law LLC

Address: 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #02-512, TPY HDB Branch Building, Singapore 310190

Nur Amalina Saparin is an Associate Director at Adel Law LLC. She was admitted to the Singapore Bar on 31 August 2018 and has practised law since 2018. Her main areas of practice include family law, mediation, wills, probate and estate administration. Her firm profile highlights her experience in family law and negotiation, particularly in matters where family relationships and long-term arrangements require careful consideration.

Nur Amalina studied law at Singapore Management University and was one of the inaugural recipients of the MERCU-SMU Excellence Scholarship. Her professional strengths include legal research, detailed analysis, persuasive writing and the negotiation of practical settlements. She is also a member of the Law Society of Singapore’s Muslim Law Practice Committee. Her experience is relevant to clients seeking assistance with divorce, family disputes, mediation, wills and estate matters.

Practicing Since: 2016
Languages: English, Tamil, Malay
Phone: +6583997923
Email: shakirin@adellaw.com.sg
Law Firm: Adel Law LLC

Address: 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #02-512, TPY HDB Branch Building, Singapore 310190

Mohammed Shakirin is the Managing Director of Adel Law LLC and has practised law in Singapore since 2016. He was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore on 27 August 2016. His practice covers commercial and civil disputes, family law, criminal matters, conveyancing, property law and corporate advisory work. He has represented clients in the High Court of Singapore and has also provided legal support to the Egyptian Embassy. Rather than concentrating on one narrow specialisation, he handles a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters for individuals and businesses.

Before entering legal practice, Shakirin studied economics and economic history. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Economics with First Class Honours from the University of London and a Master of Science in Economic History with Merit from the London School of Economics. He later completed the Graduate LLB programme at the National University of Singapore, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours. Shakirin also taught undergraduates at private educational institutions before becoming a lawyer. His teaching experience influenced his approach to explaining complicated legal issues to clients in a clear and understandable manner.