USI-College of Health Sciences

Today marks the beginning of a powerful partnership! 🌱

USI unites with the City Government of Naga to tackle SDG 2: Zero Hunger. Kicking off with a key planning session for the Naga Zero Hunger Lab—together, we're turning ambition into action!

Vincentian Nurse & Lawyer ⚖️👩🏻‍⚖️

Congratulations on passing the 2025 Bar examination, Atty. Mary Grace Gregorio-San Juan, USI BSN Batch 2010. 👏🔰

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞! ⚖️🏆

Bicol Medical Center proudly congratulates 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘇 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗼-𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻, Nurse I from the Brain and Spine Care Specialty Center, for passing the 2025 Bar Examinations!

Congratulations on this milestone, Atty! We're incredibly proud of you! 👏

🌟 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐒𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬! 🌟

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞. 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬—𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟—𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬!

𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗨𝗦𝗜 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 23, 2025 | 𝑺𝑴𝑿 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓-𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒍𝒂

Universidad de Sta. Isabel – College of Health Sciences, Nursing Program celebrates a remarkable milestone as it is hailed as the Top 8 Performing Nursing School in the Philippines following the November 2025 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination.

The national awarding ceremony was held at the SMX Convention Center–Manila during one of the oathtaking rites, where the Dean of the USI–College of Health Sciences, Dr. Ma. Portia A. Tolentino, proudly received the award from the Professional Regulation Commission–Board of Nursing.

This distinction shines a spotlight on the steadfast dedication of USI Clinical Instructors, the diligence and competence of its graduates, and the program’s enduring culture of excellence in nursing education and compassionate, Christ-centered service.

Universidad de Sta. Isabel de Naga, Inc. – College of Health Sciences extends its profound felicitations to our 19 newly licensed Vincentian Radiologic Technologists for their exemplary performance in the December 2025 Radiologic Technologist Licensure Examination.

With deep institutional pride, the University is distinguished as a TOP 10 PERFORMING SCHOOL IN THE PHILIPPINES, attaining an outstanding overall passing rate of 82.61%, significantly surpassing the national passing rate of 59.49%.

Special commendation is accorded to MR. JOHN ANGELO P. MANAUIS, RRT, TOP 10 NATIONAL PLACER with a remarkable rating of 91.60%, whose scholarly excellence and professional promise bring luster to the Vincentian academic community.

May our new radiologic technologists continue to embody the highest standards of scientific rigor, ethical practice, and Vincentian service, advancing healthcare with competence, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to the common good.

Congratulations to our New Vincentian Registered Physical Therapists!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

The 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. community proudly celebrates the achievement of our BS Physical Therapy class 2025 graduates who successfully passed the 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐏𝐓𝐋𝐄).

This milestone shows your dedication and perseverance. As you embark on your professional journey, may you continue to embody the Vincentian values of compassion, integrity, and service.

We also congratulate the faculty, parents/guardians, and everyone who has been instrumental in this achievement.

Once again, congratulations, Vincentian Physical Therapists!

𝗔𝗞𝗦𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗕𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗟 | 𝟬𝟱 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝙈𝙜𝙖 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙤𝙜 𝙣𝙖 𝘽𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙡, 𝙋𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘽𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙡 𝙋𝙪𝙡𝙨𝙚

San Jose, Camarines Sur | Tampok sa pagtatapos ng 2025 Bicol Pulse ng Bicol Consortium for Health Research and Development (BCHRD) ang pagkilala at pagbibigay-pugay sa natatanging galing at kontribusyon ng mga lokal na talento sa health research.

📌𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲: 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗼𝗻

⭕𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆:
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🥇𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Cardioprotective Activity of Canarium ovatum and Dicranopteris linearis Leaf Extract in Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity Danio rerio Embryo Model
Authors: Iloiza Mae O. Logronio (Presenter), Deloisa Mae B. Caya, and Danielle Ellice I. Rabelas

🥈𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Lived Experiences of Stroke Survivors in their Recovery Period
Authors: Kim Catherine Q. Anda (Presenter), Ma. Louella L. Almayda, Josher Kaylee R. Aringo, Rose Bernadette M. Contreras, and Mark Francis H. Turiano

🥉𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Planado Sigurado: Quality of Family Planning Counseling and Its Effect on Method Preferences Among Women
Authors: Axzyl Arneil B. Gascon (Presenter), Angel Lorraine B. Tobula, John Benedict N. Enconado, Mary Anzelle Emereen P. Austero, and Miles Owen B. Valladolid

⭕𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆:

🥇𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Explaining Provincial Stunting in Bicol: A Poverty-WASH Benchmark and Excess-Burden Lens
Author: Francis Ignatius L. Nieva

🥈𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Game-Based Learning as Psychosocial Intervention to Enhance Students' Conceptual Understanding, Attitude Toward Learning, Social Skills, and Intrinsic Motivation
Author: Dr. Nestor L. Lasala Jr.

🥉𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Impact Study on Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) Training on BEmONC Services Among Post-Partum Mothers in Bicol Region: A Quantitative Study
Author: Dr. Mary Joy B. Sande

📌𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

⭕𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆:

🥇𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: The Perceptions on Health and Health-Seeking Behaviors of Residents in a Coastal Community in Camarines Sur
Authors: Jannah Mineja B. Ibarreta (Presenter), Ma. Imee M. Abraham, Lemuel Owen L. Cabaña, Chloe Alessandra F. Echano, and Lorife S. Lozada

🥈𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Planado Sigurado: Quality of Family Planning Counseling and Its Effect on Method Preferences Among Women
Authors: Miles Owen B. Valladolid (Presenter), Angel Lorraine B. Tobula, John Benedict N. Enconado, Mary Anzelle Emereen P. Austero, and Axzyl Arneil B. Gascon

🥉𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Lived Experiences of Stroke Survivors in their Recovery Period
Authors: Rose Bernadette M. Contreras (Presenter), Ma. Louella L. Almayda, Josher Kaylee R. Aringo, Kim Catherine Q. Anda, and Mark Francis H. Turiano

⭕𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆:

🥇𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Apha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Selected Plants from Albay and Sorsogon, Philippines
Authors: Jazzlyn T. Imperial (Presenter), Lilibeth A. Cajuday, Jocelyn E. Serrano, Ivane N. Malaluan, and Phil V. Morano

🥈𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Unveiling the Silent Struggles: Health Realities of Abacaleros in Catanduanes
Author: Dr. John F. Villegas

Ang matagumpay na pagtatapos ng 2025 Bicol Pulse ay hindi lamang pagkilala sa kahusayan ng ating mga mananaliksik—ito rin ay patunay ng matibay na direksyon ng health research sa buong rehiyon.

Bicol Consortium for Health Research and Development