01/04/2026
IN PHOTO| Recognizing Excellence and Advancing Equity: Women’s Month
In observance of Women’s Month, the Philippine Navy recognizes the role of women in leading its Medical Service across hospitals, dispensaries, and operational units/command.
At the strategic level, COL LEONOR M BERNABE MC(GSC), The Deputy Chief Surgeon Navy, COL GRACE MARIE V GARCIA MC(GSC), Command Surgeon of the Philippine Marine Corps, and MAJ ABEGAIL P BUCSIT MC as the Philippine Fleet Command Surgeon, supporting fleet-marine medical operations respectively.
COL PHAVEENA R AGUINALDO MC(GSC) leads the Manila Naval Hospital, while COL RACHEL C JUDILLA MC(GSC) heads the Cavite Naval Hospital. In the Naval Forces, LTC JOSEPHINE NONATO MC (NIF-NL), LTC JASMIN A ILIGAN MC (NIF-C), LTC IRIS ANNE S PARCON MC (NIF-ZAM), CPT MONICA ANNE B YAP MC (NIF-SL), and CPT JOBELLE ELLAINE M SINCIOCO MC (NIF-W), oversee and manage medical support in their respective areas of responsibilities. Complementing their efforts, MAJ EUNICE G MOTOS VC (VSU, NIF-CAV) plays a significant role in veterinary service support, contributing to the overall mission readiness of the Philippine Navy.
These female officers continue to serve with professionalism and a heart for naval medicine in support of the Philippine Navy’s mission.