The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo - Senior High School

23/11/2025

𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐏𝐌𝐒 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐒: 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 💙✨

𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 is a chronic condition affecting millions, but understanding how it works and acts is the first step toward a healthier life. This condition means that an individual's body isn't able to properly regulate blood sugar (glucose), either because the body doesn't make enough insulin (Type 1) or doesn't use it effectively (Type 2).

Small, consistent changes in your lifestyle—being physically active and having a balanced diet—can make a huge difference for preventing Type 2.

For the diabetes warriors out there: you are managing a 24/7 condition with strength, courage, and resilience. To everyone else, let this be a reminder that support and understanding are vital.

🍭 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵❓ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲❗
𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
Bago Oshiro Rural Health Center
Tugbok RURAL Health UNIT
UP Mindanao Biological Society

𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
UP Pre-Medical Society - Cebu
The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo - Senior High School
Society of Math Majors - UP Mindanao
RTREF - Medical Biology Society
UIC Association of Medical Technology Students
UP Mindanao - College Red Cross Youth Council

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
APO Lambda Nu Alumni Association
Alpha Phi Omega - Lambda Nu Chapter
UP Mindanao Association of Muslim Students
FAMC Realty
Blest Driving and Training Center Inc.
Vegetarian Café Duhaylungsod
Vabols Laundry
Toothluxe Dental Clinic
Mr. Adrian Parinas

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆:
UP Mindanao PRO

23/11/2025

19/11/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 💙
In the Philippines, diabetes remains one of the leading causes of illness and death, affecting millions of Filipinos—many of whom don’t even realize they have it.

📌 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟰 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 is living with diabetes
📌 Many are diagnosed only when complications appear—heart disease, kidney failure, vision loss, and nerve damage
📌 Risk increases with sedentary lifestyles, high-sugar diets, family history, and unmanaged weight

The good news? 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.
Regular screenings, balanced meals, daily movement, and early medical guidance can make a life-changing difference.

This World Diabetes Day, let’s spread awareness, encourage check-ups, and support healthier choices in our communities.
Together, let’s 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 and work toward a healthier future for every Filipino.

𝘼𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙞, 𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮𝙖. 💙🇵🇭

14/11/2025

[RESETA ISSUE #3]

Women in Medicine: Breaking Barriers

At a time when education for women was rare and opportunities in medicine were scarce, a few courageous women defied expectations and changed history. Their stories are of courage, intellect, and service—showing that the pursuit of healthcare is not limited by gender, but driven by purpose. They inspired countless women of every generation to pursue the medical field and strive for excellence, shattering stereotypes through their dedication and compassion.

Dr. Honoria Acosta-Sison
Despite growing up in a period when education for women was limited, Dr. Honoria Acosta-Sison defied expectations and became the first Filipina physician, graduating from the Woman’s Medicine College of Pennsylvania as a government scholar (Manter, 2023). She specialized in obstetrics and later became a professor at the Philippine General Hospital, where she trained future doctors and advocated for women’s health (Agris, 1980). Known as a prolific researcher, she authored several medical papers such as “Obstetrics for Nurses” (1936), pioneered techniques including the low cesarean section, and contributed to the founding of the Philippine College of Surgeons (Drexel University College of Medicine, 2021).

Dr. Fe Del Mundo
Witnessing the poor standards of child healthcare in the country inspired Dr. Fe del Mundo to become a pioneer in pediatrics (Albano et al., 2024). As the first woman admitted to Harvard Medical School, she dedicated her life to improving children’s health and later established the first pediatric hospital in the Philippines (Albano et al., 2024). Her groundbreaking research on viruses such as poliomyelitis, rubella, and varicella guided vaccine use and immunization efforts nationwide (National Nutrition Council (NNC), Republic of the Philippines, 2025). She also invented the bamboo incubator, a tool that helped rural families care for premature babies without electricity—transforming innovation into compassion (National Nutrition Council (NNC), Republic of the Philippines, 2025).

Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim
Driven by her passion for mental health and social welfare, Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim became the first Filipina clinical psychologist (Capdevila et al., 2023). She established the Philippine Mental Health Association and later became president of the World Federation of Mental Health, leading global efforts for psychological well-being (Capdevila et al., 2023). Through her leadership in developing the Philippine Association of Psychologists, she helped establish and strengthen the field of psychology in the country (Capdevila et al., 2023).

From overcoming gender barriers in their time, Dr. Honoria Acosta-Sison, Dr. Fe Del Mundo, and Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim’s legacy continues to live on in the growing number of women who lead, innovate, and serve in healthcare. Today, women make up 67% of the health and social care workforce, providing essential health services to nearly 5 billion individuals worldwide (WHO, 2024). Women now are blessed with greater access to education and opportunities–empowering them to shape the future of medicine with compassion, leadership, and purpose for generations to come.

References:
Agris, J. (1980). The first Filipina physician. The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, 6(3), 178. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1980.tb00838.x

Drexel University College of Medicine. (2021, October 29). The mother of Philippine obstetrics: Honoria Acosta-Sison. https://drexel.edu/medicine/about/community-health-and-inclusive-excellence/ochie-blog/the-mother-of-philippine-obstetrics-honoria-acosta-sison/

Manter, M. (2023, October 30). Filipinx American History Month: A tradition of nursing excellence in the Filipino community. San Diego State University School of Public Health. https://publichealth.sdsu.edu/news/2023/a-tradition-of-nursing-excellence-in-the-filipino-community

Albano, J. E., Mirhan, J. L. G., Bansal, A., & Jayakumar, D. (2024, August 29). Dr. Fe Del Mundo: The Pioneer Who Transformed Pediatrics and Child Healthcare in the Philippines. Cureus, 16(8), e68109. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68109

National Nutrition Council (NNC), Republic of the Philippines. (2025, May 14). Dr. Fe del Mundo: Pediatrician, Distinguished Scholar, and Humanitarian | National Nutrition Council (NNC), Republic of the Philippines. https://nnc.gov.ph/visayas-region/dr-fe-del-mundo-pediatrician-distinguished-scholar-and-humanitarian/

Capdevila, A., Aglubat, C., & Masegian, C. (2023, June 19). Estefania Aldaba-Lim. Open History of Psychology: The Lives and Contributions of Marginalized Psychology Pioneers. https://pressbooks.pub/openhistoryofpsychology/chapter/estefaniaaldabalim/

WHO. (2024). Value gender and equity in the global health workforce. Www.who.int. https://www.who.int/activities/value-gender-and-equity-in-the-global-health-workforce

Women in Medicine initiative - Cleft Lip & Palate Children's Charity | Operation Smile UK. (2023, May 19). Cleft Lip & Palate Children’s Charity | Operation Smile UK. https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/women-in-medicine-initiative/

Interaksyon. (2023, May 12). Philippines nurse exodus leaves hospitals short-staffed. https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2023/05/12/250874/philippines-nurse-exodus-leaves-hospitals-short-staffed/

Reseta Issue by: Jaden Baluyot, Jasmine Calderon, Samantha Celeste, Athena Lacson, Reiann Lampa, and Jeisha Velasco

14/11/2025

[PMSA-SHS Junior Core ‘25-‘26]

Guess who just scrubbed in? 👀🩺

The PMSA-SHS Junior Core ’25–’26 is officially on duty! Ready to serve, learn, and grow with every project, plan, and pulse of purpose. 💫🥼

From late-night calls to early deadlines, they are stepping into leadership with steady hearts, open minds, and just the right amount of caffeine. 🍵☕️

Together with the Senior Core, they keep the heartbeat of PMSA-SHS alive; one initiative, one story, and one act of service at a time. 🌿💙

Caption by Mehkiah Bautista
Pubmat by Kirsten Rosos

05/11/2025

[MDito Na #3 Documentation]

Last November 4, 2025, the Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo-Senior High School (PMSA-SHS) has successfully held its last session of “MDito Na!: Pre-Medical Discernment Talks”, featuring Mr. Enrique Mateo A. Vera 🩺 He is a proud Ateneo Senior High School alumnus (Batch 2025 – STEM), former PMSA-SHS LogFin AVP, and former District Head of the Health and Environment District (HED)! 💙

Now a student under the LEAPMed Program at the University of Santo Tomas, Mr. Vera shared his experiences as a pre-med student in an accelerated medicine track, along with some practical tips and insights for those who aspire to follow the same path 💛🥼

We would like to express our appreciation to Mr. Vera for imparting his experiences and inspiring fellow Ateneans to pursue their passion in the medical field with unwavering dedication, purpose, and excellence ⚕️💗

22/10/2025

[MDito Na! #2 Documentation]

The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo-Senior High School has successfully held another session of “MDito Na!: Pre-Medical Discernment Talk” yesterday, October 21, featuring Ms. Irene Lopez, a licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS–NSCA), and the Founder & CEO of Body Mechanic Inc.! 🦴🩷

With over 13 years of experience as a Physical Therapist and 4 years as an entrepreneur, Ms. Lopez shared her inspiring journey from clinical practice to building her own companies including UltraStretch Inc. and BioRegenyx Inc. She gave an engaging overview of Physical Therapy, highlighting how movement, recovery, and leadership intertwine to help people unlock their full potential. 🫂

The PMSA-SHS extends their heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Lopez for her time, wisdom, and inspiration that motivated our aspiring health professionals to pursue their paths with passion and purpose!

15/10/2025

[MDito Na! #1 Documentation]

The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo-Senior High School has successfully held its first session of “MDito Na!: Pre-Medical Discernment Talks” today, featuring Dr. Alejandro Gabriel V. Umali, M.D., MBA, DPBEM, who is an emergency medicine consultant at The Medical City and our very own PMSA-SHS organization moderator!

Dr. Umali shared his remarkable journey in the field of Emergency Medicine, giving an overview of the specialty along with insightful stories from life in the ER and practical advice for aspiring doctors pursuing the path of medicine.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Umali for sharing his time and wisdom with us, and for continuously guiding PMSA-SHS in its mission to shape future medical professionals! 💙⚕️