UP College of Nursing

There really is no place like home. 🌻✨

​Last December 16, the UPCN Library was filled with more than just books—it was filled with the laughter and stories of UPCN alumni currently serving as nurses in Philippine General Hospital. It was the perfect breather from hospital duties to reconnect with the community that started it all.

​A huge thank you to the UPCN Alumni Association, Inc. for making this possible, and a special shoutout to Ms. Rita Villanueva-Tamse (UPCN lecturer and former PGH Deputy Director for Nursing) and Ms. Marian T. Villanueva (PGH DNET Nurse IV and proud UPCN alumna) for their hard work in leading the organization of this joyful gathering. 🎄❤️

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✨🎄 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗡: 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁‑𝗮‑𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻🎄✨

Isang makabuluhang pagdiriwang ng Pasko kasama ang UPCN Faculty & Staff, 4th year BSN students (Batch Hiraya), at mga nars mula sa Philippine Oncology Nurses Association sa PGH Cancer Institute. Sa pamamagitan ng awit, munting handog, at malasakit, naiparating ang mensahe na hindi sila nag-iisa ngayong Pasko. 💖

Maraming salamat sa lahat ng nakiisa at tumulong upang maging posible ang araw na ito na puno ng pag-ibig, pag-asa, at pagkakaisa. 🌟

We are proud to announce the official signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the 𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 and the 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠.

The signing was formalized by Dean Sheila Bonito (UPCN) and Dean Yaowarat Matchim (TU), together with the program heads of the two institutions. This partnership strengthens our commitment to international collaboration in nursing research and education. By bridging our expertise, we aim to foster innovation for the future of nursing and public health in the ASEAN region and beyond.

Our first collaborative activity is to co-host the 2𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜, to be held on June 22-23, 2026.

Here’s to a fruitful partnership and many years of shared success! 🇵🇭 🤝 🇹🇭

𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕)

The UP College of Nursing proudly congratulates its faculty members who have been named One UP Professorial Chair and Faculty Grant Awardees for 2025–2027, a recognition aligned with the University of the Philippines’ mandate as the national university to lead in the creation of knowledge, uphold academic excellence, and serve the Filipino people.

This distinction honors faculty members whose work reflects the University’s commitment to integrity, excellence, and service, demonstrated through sustained contributions in scholarship, teaching, research, and public service; recognizing faculty members across the UP System who have demonstrated outstanding performance in at least two of the three core areas of faculty work: teaching, research, and public service.

The One UP Professorial Chair and Faculty Grant Program supports scholarly initiatives that strengthen teaching & education, inform policy and practice, and generate impact at the local, national, regional, and global levels. The accomplishments of our faculty awardees embody the University’s vision of producing knowledge that empowers communities, shapes responsive health systems, and contributes to the public good.

We extend our warmest congratulations to our awardees and look forward to the continued contributions of their work in advancing nursing and health in fulfillment of UP’s mission.

Mabuhay ang mga IskoNars ng Bayan, para sa bayan!

𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘀!

Mainit na pagbati kay Asst. Prof. John Joseph Posadas sa kanyang pagkahalal bilang 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝗮𝘁-𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻–𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Isang karangalang makita ang isang g**o mula sa UP College of Nursing na kumakatawan at naglilingkod para sa kapakanan ng mga kawani-akademiko ng UP Manila. Ang kanyang dedikasyon sa adbokasiya, patas na representasyon, at pagpapatibay ng mga karapatan ng mga manggagawang akademiko ay patunay ng kanyang malasakit sa komunidad ng UP.

Nakikiisa ang buong UPCN sa pagdiriwang ng iyong bagong tungkulin. Nawa’y maging makabuluhan pa ang iyong ambag sa patuloy na pagpapalakas ng ating unyon at paghubog ng isang mas makatarungan at suportadong akademikong komunidad.

𝑴𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒚 𝒌𝒂, 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒕. 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇. 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒔!
𝑰𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒎𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒌𝒊 𝒌𝒂 𝒏𝒈 𝑼𝑷𝑪𝑵.

𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬!

✦ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗥. 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼, Dean of UPCN, has been renewed as 𝗨𝗣 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗜 for the cycle 2024–2026.

✦ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗧. 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼, Head of the Continuing Education and Community Extension Services Program, has been conferred the title 𝗨𝗣 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗜 under the UP Scientific Productivity System (2024-2026).

Dean Bonito’s sustained scholarship and leadership continue to influence nursing practice and education at both national and international levels. Her work highlights the importance of evidence-based nursing, policy development, and capacity-building for health systems. Her renewal as UP Scientist II reflects her ongoing dedication to advancing the profession and mentoring future nurse scholars.

Prof. Paguio’s research embodies 'research para sa bayan' while also addressing broader regional and global priorities in health and nursing. Her work spans critical areas such as the nursing workforce and practice environment, patient safety, and simulation-based education. These contributions help shape policies, enhance clinical practice, and strengthen nursing education across diverse health systems.

As educators, mentors, and researchers, they exemplify UPCN’s mission to produce scholars whose work is evidence-based, socially responsive, and globally relevant.

𝑴𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒚, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇. 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒐!
𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑼𝑷𝑪𝑵 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅.

More Than Just a Lantern—It's a Symbol of Our Community!

The Lantern Parade on December 12 was a fantastic showcase not just of the beautiful and huge lanterns but also UP Manila's activism, dedication and collaborative spirit. Watching UPCN's Batches Paralaya, Sinagtala, Estrelya, and Hiraya work together, supported by faculty and staff, reminds us what this Christmas event is all about: unity, effort, and finding joy in the process. We hope everyone had a blast embracing the festive energy! Check out these highlights from UPCN's Nursing Student Council! 💖.

Congratulations to UPCN Batch Hiraya (2026) as their creativity has shone through their entries in UP Manila’s Christmas TikTok Video Making Contest!

​Look at these incredible wins:
​🥇 1st Place (UP Manila/PGH Employee Category): "Alaala ng Pasko" (featuring UPCN faculty and library staff)
​🥈 2nd Place (Student Category): "Paskong UPCN"

​These videos didn't just entertain. They also beautifully captured UPCN's commitment to the theme: “Pasko sa UP Manila: Patuloy na Nagmamahal, Lumalaban, at Nagwawagi.” 🫶

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𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In observance of World AIDS Day, the UP College of Nursing and the UP Manila Center for Gender and Women Studies, in collaboration with the UP Male Nurses’ Organization, in partnership with LoveYourself Inc., held a meaningful two-part event last December 4, 2025, anchored on the theme “Resilient Together: Transforming the AIDS Response through Awareness, Research, and Action.”

The program opened with a series of thought-provoking messages from distinguished speakers who highlighted the critical intersections of awareness, stigma reduction, research, and community engagement. Prof. Amiel Nazer C. Bermudez of the UP College of Public Health discussed the psychosocial syndemic burden and antiretroviral therapy adherence among cisgender Filipino men who have s*x with men, explaining co-occuring and mutually-reinforcing psychosocial conditions shaping HIV-related outcomes.

This was followed by Pete Tan, Program Officer of LoveYourself Inc., who shared the organization’s ongoing community action and advocacy initiatives aimed at strengthening prevention, testing, and care.

One of the most impactful moments of the event came from Project Duyan of the Project Red Ribbon Care Management Foundation, Inc., as a member bravely shared their lived experience through the segment Stories of Strength, offering a deeply personal narrative that emphasized resilience, compassion, and the necessity of inclusive support for people living with HIV.

Following the learning sessions, members of the UP Manila community were invited to avail of 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙃𝙄𝙑 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜, made possible through our partners from 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙘., reinforcing the importance of accessible prevention tools and empowering individuals to make informed health decisions.

Through shared learning, community voices, and proactive engagement, this commemoration reaffirmed our collective commitment to a future rooted in awareness, compassion, and zero stigma.

Event partner:
UP Pharmaceutical Association Student Council

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐍 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

The UP College of Nursing proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of our alumni from BSN Class of 2025 who were awarded Best Student Poster at the 7th Asian Oncology Nursing Society (AONS) International Conference, held last November 26 to 28, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura, Taguig City.

Their winning abstract, “Nurses’ Coping with Death Competence and Work Environment Factors in a National University Hospital: A Correlational Study,” was developed by the student group led by 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞, and represented by 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐚𝐬 and 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧. The other student nurses who worked on this research are Angel Lynne Yap, Carmela Garcia, Samantha Maureen Michaela Padre, John Christopher Padua, Kimberly Anne Candelaria, and Piolo Miguel Patricio. They were under the mentorship of Asst. Prof. Alyssa Jenny Tupaz.

The study stood out among submissions from institutions across the Region, recognizing it as a remarkable accomplishment that reflects their excellence in inquiry, depth of analysis, and commitment to generating evidence that supports and strengthens oncology nursing practice.

This recognition highlights not only the strength of UPCN’s student researchers, but also the value of mentorship and rigorous scholarship in shaping the next generation of nurse leaders.

We extend our warmest congratulations to the team for bringing pride and honor to the College. Your work makes a meaningful contribution to the advancement of cancer nursing and Filipino nursing scholarship.

Mabuhay mga IskoNars!

𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (𝐀𝐎𝐍𝐒) 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

The UP College of Nursing proudly congratulates the 7th AONS International Conference for its resounding success. Held last November 26 to 28, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura, Taguig City, this year’s event marks a historic milestone as the first AONS International Conference hosted by the Philippines. This event is a testament to the country’s growing leadership in oncology nursing in the Region.

Hosted by the Philippine Oncology Nurses Association (PONA), the conference brought together oncology nurses, researchers, educators, and healthcare leaders from across Asia to exchange expertise, foster regional collaboration, and advance cancer nursing practice.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to our faculty who played instrumental roles in the success of this landmark conference:

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐭. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐀𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐳, President of PONA, served as one of the lead organizers of the event.

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐭. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐭, Chair of the Research and Abstracts Committee, spearheaded the research program.

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐝 contributed as one of the plenary speakers, sharing valuable insights on genetic frontiers in cancer care.

As a proud partner of PONA, the UP College of Nursing remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing oncology nursing education, research, and practice for better cancer care in the Philippines and in the Region.

Congratulations to all organizers and participants of the AONS 2025 International Conference!

Photo Credits: PONA

𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The UP College of Nursing joined nursing leaders and experts from across the globe at the 3rd International Advanced Nursing Practice Conference, hosted by the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing and Midwifery, last November 14-16, 2025. With the theme “Advanced Nursing Practice – Global Strategies for Better Health,” the conference gathered distinguished scholars, advanced practice nurses, policymakers, and educators to discuss the evolving roles of APNs in improving health systems worldwide.

The conference featured keynote presentations, plenary sessions, concurrent research discussions, and international panel dialogues on topics such as AI integration in nursing, clinical leadership, global APN regulation, standardized nursing terminology, specialist nurse development, and the future trajectory of advanced practice roles. Sessions highlighted innovations and evidence that continue to shape APN education, research, and service across regions.

UPCN’s participation reflects the College’s commitment to strengthening Advanced Practice Nursing in the Philippines by engaging in global conversations, learning from international exemplars, and aligning with emerging trends that impact nursing practice, education, and health policy.
We extend our appreciation to the organizers and speakers for creating a rich platform for collaborative learning and advancing the vision of APN practice as responsive, transformative, and globally connected.