Visionaries in Technology and Laboratory Science

𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒 | 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄: 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

On June 29, 2026, the Visionaries in Technology and Laboratory Science (V.I.T.A.L.S) under the Mapúa MCM Medical Technology Program successfully concluded the 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at the Annex Event Center, SM City Davao.

We are beyond thrilled to announce that through our collective efforts, successfully surpassing our target goal for this mass blood donation drive, almost double the target number!

A massive and heartfelt thank you to our generous blood donors, who stepped forward to selflessly give the gift of life. We also want to recognize the incredible dedication of our student organizers and volunteers who worked tirelessly from kickoff to closing, truly translating academic core values into life-saving community action.

This event would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our esteemed partners. We extend our deepest appreciation to the management and personnel of SM City Davao, SM Cares, and the Philippine Red Cross — Davao City Chapter for their generous collaboration, resources, and shared commitment to public health.

To everyone who joined us to share life and make a difference, we extend our most sincere gratitude for your invaluable support. Together, you have proven once again the profound power of community in saving lives!

𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒 | 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐋 💻🔬

On June 25, 2026, as part of the Health Information Systems (HIS) subject, students from the Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao BS Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program successfully presented their Health Information System (HIS) Design and Proposal.

The activity provided students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of health informatics by conceptualizing and proposing their own Health Information Systems. Through their unique designs, each group demonstrated creativity, critical thinking, and technical competence in developing digital solutions that address real-world healthcare and laboratory information management needs.

The presentations highlighted the importance of integrating technology into modern healthcare while emphasizing innovation, efficiency, and patient-centered information management. By combining theoretical concepts with practical system design, students showcased their readiness to contribute to the continuous advancement of healthcare through informatics.

The student groups showcased the following Health Information System proposals:

• Community-Linked Health Ecosystem: An Integrated Offline-First Mobile Platform With Disease Risk Mapping and Fairness Score System
• MedTrack: A Web-Based Analytics and Tracking System For Medical Mission Initiatives of Medical Technology Student Organizations in Davao City
• Design and Conceptualization of a Role-Based Hospital Information System For Multi-Category Disease Tracking and Public Health Surveillance
• Development of a Community-Based Health Information System for Early Disease Outbreak Detection and Hospital Response
• Design and Development of A Medication Tracking and Inventory​ Management System For Barangay​ Health Centers

𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒 | 𝐒𝐏𝐌𝐂 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑: 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 🔬🏥

On June 18, 2026, the Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao Medical Technology Program conducted an educational tour at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC). As a course requirement for their Hospital Information System (HIS) subject, the educational tour was conducted to fulfill one of the course's primary objectives: to provide students with firsthand exposure to hospital operations, specialized laboratory information systems, and real-world clinical workflows.

Exploring the inner workings of the regional hospital and observing professionals in action successfully bridged classroom theory with real-world practice, deepening their understanding of patient care and diagnostic outcomes.

A sincere thank you is extended to the 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 and the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 (𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗨) for granting us this incredible opportunity! We also express our deepest gratitude to the laboratory management and staff for warmly welcoming our students and sharing their expertise to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐌𝐈 𝐁. 𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐈

Wishing a very happy birthday to the wonderful P.I.O of V.I.T.A.L.S! Your dedication, creativity, and positive spirit continue to make a meaningful impact on our organization and the Mapúa MCM Medical Technology community.

May this special day bring you joy, cherished moments, and a year filled with new opportunities, continued success, and lasting happiness. Thank you for all your hard work and for bringing such a welcoming energy to the program.

Have a wonderful birthday! 💜
✍️: Raven Doctor
🖼️ : Raven Doctor

𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒 | 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍-𝐔𝐏 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄

On June 19, 2026, the Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao Medical Technology Program successfully conducted a Community Clean-up Drive along the coastal area of Barangay Daliao, Toril. Organized as a key initiative under our Community & Public Health subject, students gathered early to clear marine debris and plastic waste along the shoreline.

This hands-on project highlights the vital link between environmental care and public health. As future healthcare professionals, we recognize that safeguarding our ecosystems is essential to preventing health risks and ensuring our communities thrive far beyond the clinical laboratory.

A huge thank you to our dedicated CPH organizers, students, and local barangay officials, who worked hand-in-hand to make this drive a success! Let's continue to be catalysts for a cleaner, healthier future. 💙

More than half of the target 50 blood donors had already registered by early afternoon Sunday, June 28, 2026, during the first bloodletting activity organized by the Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao Medical Technology-Medical Laboratory Science Department in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross Davao City Chapter, SM City Davao, and the SM Cares Foundation.

Read more: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/first-map%C3%BAa-blood-drive-draws-strong-donor-turnout

𝐂𝐏𝐇 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 | 𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒: 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒

On June 17, 2026, the Community and Public Health (CPH) class of the Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao Medical Laboratory Science Program successfully concluded its second expert-led webinar, "Nourishing Communities: Addressing Nutrition and Food Security Challenges," featuring 𝗠𝗿. 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼, 𝗥𝗡𝗗.

During the session, Mr. Coronado emphasized the vital intersection of nutrition, public health, and the agricultural sector. He shed light on pressing systemic challenges, pointing to contributing factors such as limited access to food and inadequate policy frameworks. He demonstrated how proper nutrition profoundly influences epigenetics, growth, and long-term health outcomes and challenged students to step up as future advocates who champion local farmers and food producers as foundational pillars of public health.

This webinar provided students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex links between agriculture, nutrition, and community well-being. By reinforcing the need for evidence-based policies and community-centered solutions, the discussion successfully inspired our future healthcare professionals to take an active role in building healthier, more resilient communities.

✍️: Queenie Lin

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🩸

The date is fast approaching! If you are still feeling a little hesitant about becoming a donor, this guide is for you. Swipe through to discover exactly how your contribution helps, debunk common medical myths, and review the guidelines for donation!

Blood donation is a vital lifeline for patients in need. Step up and make a difference today by joining our 𝗠𝗮𝗽ú𝗮 𝗠𝗖𝗠 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. This meaningful initiative is proudly organized in partnership with the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 — 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗠 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗠 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀.

To qualify, please ensure you are between 16 and 65 years old, weigh at least 50 kg, and are in good general health. Do not forget to bring a valid ID! We hope to see you there!

📅 June 29, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Annex Event Center, SM City Davao

🩸 𝘽𝙚 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙤. 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙. 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨.

✍: Samantha Romano
🖼: Raven Doctor

𝐂𝐏𝐇 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 | 𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒: 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒

The Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao Medical Laboratory Science program presents its 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 addressing the critical issues of public health nutrition and community food security.

Exclusively organized for BS Medical Technology students enrolled in the Community and Public Health course, this expert-led discussion features distinguished guest speaker 𝗠𝗿. 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼, 𝗥𝗡𝗗.

In this session, Mr. Coronado will discuss key perspectives surrounding community nutrition and the various facets of addressing food security challenges. This lecture aims to broaden the insights of future healthcare professionals regarding public health dynamics and the essential impacts of nutritional health within society.

Attendance is required for all enrolled Community and Public Health students as a prerequisite for the course criteria.

📅 Date: June 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 Platform: Online via Zoom