By Keziah G. Huelar
2017 Nursing Graduates sing their Batch song
Remembering memories and making them last – Central Philippine University, Capiz Emmanuel Hospital, Iloilo Mission and Nurses Alumni Association held its 92nd Homecoming and 28th Loreto D. Tupaz Memorial Lecture with the theme “CCINAA Nurses’ Resiliency: Key in Withstanding Global Challenges at the Amigo Terrace Hotel, May 10, 2017.
In his opening remarks, Atty. Salex E. Alibogha BSN Class 1992 and the President of CCINAA spoke about the relevance of this year’s theme to the passion and commitment of Centralian nurses. According to him Centralian nurses are known to be excellent throughout the world. He credits this to the evidence of quality nursing education and strong alumni support.
For welcome and greetings, CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, whose wife is also a nurse, commended the dedication and strength of Centralian nurses. He recognized their achievements and contribution to the Centralian community.
On the other hand, Dr. Elmer Q. Pedregosa, Hospital Director of Iloilo Mission Hospital acknowledged key people who contributed to the success of Iloilo Mission Hospital of being recognized as one of the excellent institutions for medical service.
Prof. Lily Lynn V. Somo, Dean of the CPU College of Nursing and Health Science encouraged Centralian nurses and nurses-to-be to preserve the unity of their Centralian spirit. She also emphasized the importance of Christian values in the service of their profession.
Thereafter, a tribute to the late Loreto D. Tupaz was made by Mrs. Elsie S. Italia, BSN Class 1974. In one of the published articles of Dr. Florentino P. Alerta entitled “Miss Loreto D. Tupaz – The Florence Nightingale of Iloilo” dated August 5, 2005 in The News Today, he talks about the late Loreto D. Tupaz as the “Grand Dame of Discipline”, quoting his article: They may have called her as the “Grand Dame of Discipline”but it is these virtues that our “Nanay” never forget to pass along to her students. Miss Tupaz serves as an example for her students. Her name connotes discipline and punctuality. The “Miss Tupaz Syndrome”may have passed down the nurses that have trained under her bringing nursing care to the highest degree in the Philippines.
For the memorial lecture, Phebe L. Pendon, BSN Class 1992, FAACVPR, RN, RP and Registered Clinical Psychologist talked the role of nurses in the global development. The resiliency of nurses is an important factor in developing communities and strengthening medical ties all throughout the world.
The event also recognized Silver Jubilarians (Class 1992), Ruby Jubilarians (Class 1977), Golden Jubilarians (Class 1967), as well as the honor graduates, the Loreto D. Tupaz awardee and the board placers of the November 2016 Nursing Licensure Examination.
An induction of the new alumni members and the new CCINAA Board of Directors was led by the President of the CPU Alumni Association Inc., Mr. Daniel P. Dorillo.
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