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Dexter Galban, MD

General Practitioner

Expert's Profile

Commissioner Dexter Acosta Galban earned his Doctor of Medicine and Master in Business Administration (MD-MBA) double degree from the Ateneo de Manila University after completing his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of the Philippines Manila. Certified for Leadership and Management in Health by the University of Washington, he is currently pursuing his Masters in Public Management from the Ateneo de Manila University.

As a public servant in government, he serves as Commissioner of the Commission on Population & Development (POPCOM) under the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In the private sector, he leads both Alaga Health Inc. and Experto PlayLabs International Consultancy as Chief Executive Officer and Founder.  He also shares his expertise as the national adviser, mentor, and/or consultant of several national and international NGOs, civil society groups, and patient networks.

Credentials & Highlights

EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

University of the Philippines - Manila

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Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Ateneo de Manila University

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Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Ateneo de Manila University

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EXPERIENCES

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Commissioner & Board Member

Commission on Population & Development - National Economic & Development Authority (POPCOM-NEDA)

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Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Alaga Health Inc.

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Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Experto PlayLabs International Consultancy Inc.

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AWARDS & ACCREDITATIONS

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Outstanding Leadership in Healthcare - Top 100 Leaders (2022) Health 2.0 Conference (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

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Man of the Year - Outstanding Public Servant & Business Innovator (2021) Asia-Pacific Luminare Awards

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Best Business Pitch (2021) Philippine Startup Week

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