College of Health Sciences - MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology

23/08/2026

🕯️𝟏 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 | 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐀

𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐀 (Batch 2029)
21st Capping, Badge Investiture, and Candle Lighting Ceremonies
College of Health Sciences | August 24, 2026

Tomorrow, the 156 student nurses of Batch Avelora will take a monumental step forward in their nursing journey. Thoughtfully blending the Latin avēre (“to long for”) and elora (“God is my light”), their batch name reflects a shared and earnest desire to be a guiding light for others.

Knowing that patients will meet them during moments of vulnerability and fear, Batch Avelora has embraced a solemn vow: to meet that darkness with steady comfort, hope, and healing. For these 156 future nurses, their education is far more than a career path—it is a deeply purposeful mission to serve humanity.

As they receive their caps, badges, and light their candles, they anchor this sacred milestone to their signet song, "I See the Light" from Disney's Tangled—a poetic reflection of finding clarity, hope, and direction as they step into their true calling.

22/08/2026

🪔 𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 | 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐏 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐑

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐑. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨
𝘓𝘢𝘮𝘱 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘳
21st Capping, Badge Investiture, and Candle Lighting Ceremonies
College of Health Sciences | August 24, 2026

In keeping with the proud tradition of the College of Health Sciences, the honor of carrying the lamp is awarded to the senior Nursing student with the highest academic standing. This year, Level IV BS Nursing Student Mr. Prince Chan R. Florendo earns this distinction as Batch Curatio Lucis’ Nightingale (2027). While the role is traditionally held by female nursing students, Mr. Florendo proudly stands as only the third male Lamp Bearer in the college's history.

A time-honored icon of care, compassion, and commitment, the lamp rekindles the legacy of Florence Nightingale, representing the beacon of hope a nurse becomes for patients in their darkest hours. Fittingly, this year’s bearer draws inspiration from St. Camillus de Lellis—the patron saint of nurses and one of the first recognized male nurses—whose life exemplified courage and selfless devotion to the sick and suffering.

For our candidates, the ceremonial lighting of the lamp marks a solemn commitment to their education and chosen calling. It signifies the start of a lifelong journey where their sense of responsibility and wholehearted kindness will transform lives.

21/08/2026

🕯️𝟑 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 | 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐂. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐫-𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐚, 𝐑𝐍
𝘎𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳
21st Capping, Badge Investiture, and Candle Lighting Ceremonies College of Health Sciences | August 24, 2026

A proud alumna of Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (BS Nursing, Batch 2011), Justin C. Colocar-Andaya returns to inspire the next generation of nurses.

Currently serving as a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Nurse and Nursing Training Faculty Member at Northern Mindanao Medical Center, Nurse Colocar-Andaya brings over 13 years of extensive experience in critical care and cardiovascular nursing. Her dedication to nursing education, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care exemplifies true professional devotion.

As an Acute Coronary Emergency Response Team Leader and former AHA-Certified BLS Instructor, Nurse Colocar-Andaya has led vital clinical initiatives—including developing standardized emergency fibrinolysis protocols—and consistently directs multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes critical situations. Grounded in integrity, mentorship, and servant leadership, her journey stands as an inspiring model for aspiring healthcare leaders.

We are honored to welcome her back as this year’s guest speaker.

14/08/2026

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), through its Gender and Development Center and College of Health Sciences, in partnership with the City Health Office-Iligan City, successfully hosted "Shared Care, Healthy Beginnings: A Breastfeeding Awareness Month Celebration" on August 12, 2026, at the MSU-IIT CHS Hall. The extension activity welcomed 76 participants—48 from the external community and 28 internal university attendees. The program featured insightful lectures on the first 1,000 days by Ms. Camila Theresa C. Albao, milk expression and storage by Asst. Prof. Nona Krislin Jopillo, and overcoming breastfeeding hurdles by Asst. Prof. Queenie Jane Ramel, alongside contributions from DOH and Rotary Club Iligan Bay. Members of the MSU-IIT Students’ Initiatives for Nurturing Advocacy and Growth (SINAG) actively assisted in the successful conduct of the event, reinforcing a strong community-wide effort to support maternal and infant health.

13/08/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 🩺✨

The MSU-IIT College of Health Sciences officially welcomed and oriented 160 BS Nursing freshmen today at the University Gymnasium.

As our new cohort was guided through essential academic, discipline, and clinical standards, they took their first defining step as a batch—formally pledging their dedication, integrity, and heart to the healthcare profession as future IITian Nurses.

Welcome to the CHS family Batch 2030!🤍✨

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

Stay hydrated everyone ! 💕

🌡️ HEAT INDEX FORECAST | AUGUST 13, 2026
𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘: 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐀

⚠️ 43°C — HIGH (DANGER)

The MSU-IIT Center for Resiliency reminds everyone to take extra precautions against the dangerous effects of extreme heat.

At 43°C, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely, while heat stroke is probable with continued exposure.

☀️ Stay safe from the heat:

💧 Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
🏠 Limit outdoor activities, especially during the hottest hours.
🌳 Stay in shaded, cool, or well-ventilated areas.
👕 Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
🚨 Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and seek immediate medical attention when needed.

📡 The MSU-IIT Center for Resiliency is closely monitoring updates and advisories from DOST-PAGASA to help keep the MSU-IIT community informed and prepared for heat-related risks.

Let’s stay alert, hydrated, and protected from extreme heat. Your safety comes first. ❤️

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay resilient. ❤️‍🩹☀️
📍 MSU-IIT Center for Resiliency

Building a safer, prepared, and resilient MSU-IIT community.

13/08/2026

𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄 | 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

Meet the Staff 🌿📋

Just like creating a safe therapeutic environment for patients, a successful academic journey relies on a strong support system behind the scenes.

Welcome, Batch 2030!

Today, meet the dedicated staff of the College of Health Sciences—the admins, lab custodians, and support teams who keep our facilities, operations, and student services running seamlessly. 💼🏛️

👉 See post to meet our support team

12/08/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 ⭐️

The College of Health Sciences extends its warmest congratulations to our nursing students recognized by the Center for Learning and Academic Support Services (CLASS), under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, as qualifiers for the prestigious 𝘽𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙊𝙂𝙀𝙉 𝙃𝙊𝙉𝙊𝙍𝙎 𝙎𝙊𝘾𝙄𝙀𝙏𝙔.

With just two semesters left, these exceptional scholars are firmly on track and running for the highest Latin honor award:
1. 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗥. 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢
2. 𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗔𝗛 𝗜. 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗔

We salute your unwavering commitment to academic excellence, discipline, and integrity as you approach your final year. They will formally be inducted into the Society by August 13, 2026.

Congratulations on this prestigious honor!
Your CHS family is immensely proud of you!


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12/08/2026