28/07/2026
โJuly 27, 2026 | The College of Pharmacy of the Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines (MCNP) successfully conducted its annual Orientation Program, warmly welcoming new and returning pharmacy students as the Academic Year 2026โ2027 officially began.
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โThe program started with an opening prayer, followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the MCNP Hymn.
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โProgram Coordinator ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ข๐ ๐. ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐จ, ๐๐๐ก, delivered the opening remarks and welcomed the students with the inspiring message, โ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐โ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐.โ She also introduced the College of Pharmacy's mission, vision, and academic policies, reminding students of the college's commitment to excellence, integrity, and academic success.
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โThe faculty members then gave informative presentations. ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ ๐. ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ณ, ๐๐๐ก, discussed the college's research and community extension programs, encouraging students to take part in research and community service. ๐๐ซ. ๐๐จ๐ก๐ง ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ discussed the Code of Student Conduct, reminding students about discipline, professionalism, and responsible behaviour.
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๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ, ๐๐๐ก, explained the laboratory rules and regulations to help students maintain a safe and organised learning environment.
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โThe program also featured the presentation of the newly elected officers of the Guild of Pharmacy Students led by the current Chairman ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง., followed by their formal induction, marking the start of their journey as student leaders.
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โMore than just an orientation, the event showed the College of Pharmacy's commitment to preparing competent, compassionate, and globally competitive future pharmacists while promoting excellence, professionalism, leadership, service, and unity.
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