SPUP Medical Student Council

05/02/2026

The MSC successfully conducted its 5th General Assembly today, February 5, 2026, at the 1st Year Room, SP Building. The assembly opened with a prayer, followed by a productive discussion of the upcoming activities for the school year, including the Blood Letting activity scheduled on February 17, 2026.

Student concerns were also openly raised and discussed, fostering collaboration, transparency, and unity within the council.

Together, we move forward toward a more engaged and service-driven school year 💚

29/01/2026

Warmest congratulations to the newly elected “BUKLOD” Region II CHED MSRS Scholar Officers! ✨

President: JONARD RUMA PAGULAYAN
Asst. Secretary General: KOLEEN HAZEL AGGABAO
Public Relations Officer: MARGIELYN DANGUILAN

Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to service inspire us all. Here’s to a term filled with unity, purpose, and meaningful impact for your fellow scholars.

29/01/2026

Officium et Fidelitas
HONORING TWO DECADES OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND COMMITMENT

The SPUP-SOM proudly acknowledges and commends Ma’am Cherile Bugarin for her outstanding 20 years of dedicated service. Her commitment, professionalism, and invaluable contributions have significantly advanced the mission, standards, and academic excellence of the institution. Throughout the years, she has demonstrated integrity, diligence, and an enduring spirit of service that has positively impacted colleagues, medical students, and the community we serve.

As we celebrate this significant milestone, we extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude for her years of loyal service. We wish her continued success, personal fulfillment, and many more years of meaningful contributions to the institution.

29/01/2026

Happy birthday to our MSC Head Auditor, CZAR JAN OZEWIN SORIANO!

We’ve audited the year ahead, and the forecast shows nothing but success, happiness, and big wins. Enjoy your special day, Ozewin!

14/01/2026

Happy Birthday to our APMC Senior Representative, Jaylord Balisi! 🎉

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with good health, happiness, and success. May the year ahead bring new opportunities, continued achievements, and personal fulfillment.

Enjoy your special day! 🎂✨

21/12/2025

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂, 𝓚𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓮!

May your day be filled with the same harmony and brightness you bring to our MSC family.

Keep inspiring through your artistry. 🎉

20/12/2025

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂, 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓵!

Thank you for your diligence and commitment to excellence.

May your year overflow with achievement, positivity, and meaningful moments. 🎉

19/12/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗣-𝗦𝗢𝗠 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗔-𝗔𝗣𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Two research studies conducted by students of St. Paul University Philippines – School of Medicine (SPUP-SOM) have been officially accepted for presentation at the WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2026, which will be held in Iloilo City, Philippines, as confirmed by the Scientific Committee of WONCA-APR 2026.

The first accepted study, entitled “The Impact of Peer Support Groups on Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review,” is led by Joezer G. Verano as Principal Investigator, with Kristine Mae Duque, Claren Pascua, Joshua Michael Balisi, Rovy Rodan Balmes, Yvonne Genevieve Baddal, Via Angelica Iringan-Turaray, and Karyl Anne Trinidad as research members, under the guidance of Jemie Rose Maria Theresa Narag-Manzano, MD, DFM, and Mark R. Manzano, MD, FPAFP.

The second accepted research, entitled “Effect of Internet Usage on the Health-Seeking Behaviors of Non-Medical College Students of St. Paul University Philippines – Tuguegarao,” is headed by Dhan Kenneth Marcelino as Principal Investigator, with Jerico James Carag, Mark Tristan Asuncion, Reagan De Leon, Kimberly Cyrene Pagdilao, Clara Mae Delos Santos, Pauline Joy Roxas, Joshua Jeremy Asuncion, and Francois Diether Adolfo as members, and advised by Mark R. Manzano, MD, FPAFP, and Rei Kristoffer C. Ubiña, MD, DFM

The acceptance of these studies underscores a significant academic milestone for SPUP-SOM, reflecting the institution’s continued commitment to research and its growing contribution to regional discourse on health, mental well-being, and patient-centered care in the Asia-Pacific region.

📝 🖼️: Soj Verano

19/12/2025

The School of Medicine-Medical Student Council extends its sincerest gratitude to everyone who supported our participation in this year’s PASKUHAN 2025.

Thank you for standing with Team Wisdom and for believing in the potential, passion, and excellence of our future physicians. Your support truly makes a difference.

Pubmat by: Vanessa Lantano

19/12/2025

The Medical Student Council would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to everyone who took part in and supported our journey in Paskuhan 2025. To our participants, supporters, faculty, and staff, led by our ever supportive Dean, Dr. Geraldine Ramirez, our MSC Adviser, Dr. Marco Paolo Lasam, and our dear sponsors, thank you for your time, effort, and unwavering support. Every cheer, every practice, and every behind-the-scenes contribution truly mattered.

We are proud to share the achievements of Team Wisdom!
🏆Sports Event: Champion
🏆Literary Event: 5th Runner Up
🏆Sociocultural Event: 3rd Runner Up
🏆Overall: 4th Runner Up

These accomplishments would not have been possible without the dedication, passion, and teamwork of the people behind them. Your hard work and commitment brought these victories to life.

We would also like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Paulinian Student Government, headed by President Kay Reago, for organizing and leading a meaningful and successful Paskuhan 2025. Your efforts created a space where talents flourished, unity was strengthened, and the Paulinian spirit truly shone.

As we celebrate these milestones, may we continue to live out the Paulinian values in everything we do. Congratulations, Team Wisdom! Ariba Medisina! ⚜️💚

18/12/2025

17/12/2025

Look: The Creative Attire of our Paulinian Ambassador and Ambassadress 👑 A stunning showcase of creativity, culture, and excellence.

📸: Javy Melad