Guild of Pharmacy Students

29/12/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 “𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡: 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

On December 27–28, 2025, College of Pharmacy joined the two-day “PharmaSIGN: Hands in Healing” Basic Filipino Sign Language training, held at the University of St. Louis, Tuguegarao City, and led by the PPhA – Cagayan North Chapter.

Through hands-on activities, interactive sessions, and group discussions, students and faculty discovered practical ways to communicate with the Deaf community. The training highlighted empathy, inclusivity, and patient-centered care, encouraging everyone to offer pharmacy services with greater understanding, compassion, and heart.

24/12/2025

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

May the holiday season be a time of reflection, unity, and renewed commitment to service, and may the coming year inspire purpose, integrity, and excellence in all that we strive to achieve. Let us carry forward the lessons, growth, and resilience of the past year, embracing every opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our communities and in the lives of those we serve. ✨🎊

17/12/2025

Congratulations!

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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to the winners of the 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, during the 2025 Annual Health Research Forum.

1st Place- Best Poster
𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑒 𝐴𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒 𝐺. 𝐺𝑖𝑡𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑜- 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑁𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠
Determinants Of Medication Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications Among the Residents of Quibal, Penablanca Cagayan: A Community Based Descriptive Study

2nd Place- Best Poster
𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑀. 𝐿𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑦- 𝑄𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑜 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦
Innovative Natural Aromatherapy: Synergistic Formulation and Therapeutic Assessment of BREEZE – Bamboo, Relaxing Essential Extracts of Citrus, Claret, Lemongrass, And Coffee Compound Inhaler

3rd Place- Best Poster
𝑅ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑛 𝐴. 𝐿𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑠𝑝𝑖- 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡 𝐿𝑜𝑢𝑖𝑠 𝑇𝑢𝑔𝑢𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑜
Wound Healing Activity of Busbusilak (Tabernaemontana pandacaqui) Ethanolic Leaf Extract Ointment Using Excision Wound Model in Wistar Albino Rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Once again, Congratulations!

16/12/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼!

Congratulations to Ma’am Marie Antonette Gitgano for achieving🥇1st Place in the Digital Research Poster Presentation (Professional Category) during the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠 organized by Cagayan Valley Health Research and Development Consortium (CVHRDC).

This achievement reflects dedication,innovation, and excellence in health research, serving as an inspiration to both colleagues and students in the academic and research community.

Once again, Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition Ma’am Tonet!!💛

16/12/2025

Day 2 Highlights | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠

Day 2 of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠, organized by 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 (𝗖𝗩𝗛𝗥𝗗𝗖), continued on December 16, 2025, at the 𝗡𝗚𝗡 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹, 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻, with participants coming together to deepen conversations on research, innovation, and collaboration in health.

The day opened with Plenary Session 2, featuring a keynote talk by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗧. 𝗦𝘂𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗮 on “Use of AI for Literature Reference Management in Research.” The session offered practical insights on how artificial intelligence can support researchers in managing references and improving the efficiency of academic and health-related studies.

Before the awarding ceremony, participants witnessed the 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers, where representatives from various academic institutions confidently presented research-based policy ideas in a short but impactful format. Among the presenters was 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗞𝗖 𝗥. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗼 of 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, along with participants from other schools, highlighting the active involvement of institutions in policy-relevant research.

The forum concluded with the Awarding and Closing Ceremony, celebrating outstanding research contributions. A highlight of the day was the achievement of 𝗠𝗮'𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼, who earned 1st Place in the Digital Research Poster Presentation (Professional Category) a testament to excellence in research innovation and communication. Congrats also to 𝗠𝗮'𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘇, who actively participated and showcased her research skills!

Overall, Day 2 reflected the forum’s strong emphasis on 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲-𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, as the activities supported SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through health-focused research discussions, SDG 4 (Quality Education) by fostering academic engagement and research skills, and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through the integration of innovation and artificial intelligence in health research.

15/12/2025

Day 1 Highlights | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠

The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠, spearheaded by the 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦 (𝐂𝐕𝐇𝐑𝐃𝐂)) and centered on the theme “𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡” officially opened on December 15, 2025, at the NGN Gran Hotel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, bringing together health professionals, researchers, faculty members, and students.

The opening program began with the Welcome Remarks by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐓. 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐢, followed by messages from 𝐃𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐆. 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐚, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐧, and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐲𝐚. Collectively, the speakers emphasized 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲-𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 in advancing health research.

The keynote speakers were formally introduced by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐮𝐥 and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥, setting the stage for an insightful plenary session. The session featured keynote speakers 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐥 and 𝐌𝐬. 𝐑𝐨𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐂. 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐳, who discussed the integration of artificial intelligence, health, and contemporary approaches in current research landscapes.

In the afternoon, the forum continued with simultaneous parallel sessions, including Oral Research Paper Presentations and Digital Poster Presentations for both professional and student categories. Faculty members 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐳 and 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨 from the College of Pharmacy participated in the Digital Poster Presentation (Professional Category), while five pharmacy students attended the forum to observe, learn, and gain exposure to ongoing health research discussions.

Day 1 was filled with opportunities for learning, collaboration, and meaningful exchange of ideas, giving both professionals and students valuable insights into the latest trends in health research. In line with 𝐒𝐃𝐆 3 (𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠), the forum promotes research that can positively impact community health. By fostering knowledge and capacity-building for students and professionals, it also contributes to 𝐒𝐃𝐆 4 (𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧). At the same time, the forum encourages innovation and the application of new technologies, supporting 𝐒𝐃𝐆 9 (𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞) and empowering participants to engage in evidence-based, cutting-edge research.

12/12/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗖𝗡𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗢) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 continued their commitment to serving the community through the extension program 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵: 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 held on December 12, 2025, in Barangay San Isidro, Iguig, Cagayan.

With the support of the 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, they reached out to hypertensive patients by offering a medicine lecture and a thorough health assessment providing not just information, but a sense of care and assurance in managing their condition.

Guided by the goals of 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟯: 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴, the initiative enhances patient counseling, medication adherence, and health literacy—strengthening pharmaceutical care to improve treatment outcomes. Beneficiaries received free health education along with 𝗗𝗢𝗛-sponsored medicines and multivitamins, as well as rice provided by the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻, easing some of the challenges they face in maintaining their health and daily needs.

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27/11/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐉𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐔𝐀𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍! 🎤🥉

During the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 with the theme “𝘐𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯, 𝘐𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘯: 𝘗𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘵 𝘐𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯!”
held last 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 27, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐆𝐍 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥, Dominic Jay Alluad showcased his amazing talent and stage presence. His performance truly stood out, earning him a well-deserved spot on the podium.

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙖 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙤! May you continue to share your talent, inspire others, and may your future be filled with even greater achievements.💊💜

25/11/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘇𝗮! 🎉

Hope you’re having an awesome day! Thank you for being such a reliable and hardworking 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 — grabe, ang sipag mo talaga and we appreciate you so much.

Wishing you more happiness, blessings, and good vibes this year. Enjoy your special day, you deserve it! 💛

27/10/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗞𝗮𝘁! 💐

Thank you for being one of those teachers who make learning lighter and brighter. Your kindness and patience really leave a mark on us. Wishing you more blessings and moments that make your heart happy! 💛

Ps. Sana walang quiz 😁🤗

24/10/2025

Congrats Pharmates!

24/10/2025

𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙎!

The 4th year Pharmacy students from the Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines are conducting this survey as part of our undergraduate thesis titled: “𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙩𝙨 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙇𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚.”

If you are a graduate of the Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines, class of 2022–2024, you are qualified to participate. This survey will only take approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. Your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used for academic purposes.

Thank you for your time and support!

This questionnaire seeks to determine the factors influencing the passing rate of pharmacy students and how these affect their licensure examination performance. Your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used for academic purposes. Please answer all questions honestly. We appreciate....