Shield Mentoring Program

Yesterday, SHIELD Mentoring Program, together with SBO, held its election for the upcoming academic year 💊✨

We would like to warmly welcome our new 𝖡𝗂𝗀 𝖲𝗂𝗌, 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩, and our 𝖫𝗂𝗍𝗍𝗅𝖾 𝖲𝗂𝗌, 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖, as they begin their journey and take on their roles within the program.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our 𝖡𝗂𝗀 𝖡𝗋𝗈, 𝙏𝙮𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙤, for his service and dedication throughout his term. Your efforts and leadership have truly made an impact, and we appreciate all that you’ve done for the program.

After the election, a small yet meaningful celebration followed for our final meeting this academic year. Closing this chapter with gratitude, shared memories, and the strong connections we’ve built along the way.

As we wrap up this academic year, we look forward to a growing family of SHIELD Mentoring Program in the next one, continuing the legacy of our elders by strengthening our bond, supporting one another, and growing together! 🛡️💜

🖼️ Dinah Zoe Dumadag
✍️ Farah Shane Kho

💊✨ Dose of Knowledge Exchange (DOKE) Recap! ✨💊

We had an incredible session with Sir Cristopher Yting as he guided us through the fascinating world of Pharmaceutical Medicinal Organic Chemistry last April 1, 2026! 🧪💡

Second-year students came together to explore complex concepts, ask questions, and share insights, making the learning experience truly interactive and inspiring. From reaction mechanisms to drug design principles, every topic sparked curiosity and deeper understanding.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this DOKE session a success! Here’s to taking what we’ve learned and applying it in our studies and future careers. 📚⚗️

📝 Dinah Zoe Dumadag
🖼️ Isaac Fuentes; Gabriel Paña

✨Fueling future pharmacists✨

April 1, 2026 Pharmacy students of Southwestern PHINMA University came together via Zoom for the Dose of Knowledge Exchange Session in Toxicology an enriching experience that strengthened our grasp of key concepts and prepared us for the challenges ahead. Moments like these remind us that growth happens when knowledge is shared and applied.

Our sincere gratitude to Mr. Ernst Samuelle Serva, RPh, for facilitating such a dynamic and impactful session. Your guidance continues to motivate us to strive for excellence in our journey. Here’s to pushing boundaries and becoming the best versions of ourselves in the field of pharmacy! 💊📚

Caption by: Rod RJ A. Cabanes

📚✨ Dose of Knowledge: Exchange Session ✨📚

Join us for an insightful day of learning with Sir Ernst Serva and Sir Cristopher Yting this April 1, 2026 via Google Meet and Zoom!

🧠 With Sir Ernst Serva

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PHA 010: Pharmacognosy and Plant Chemistry

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
PHA 060: Pharmaceutical Toxicology

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
PHA 053: Pharmacology 1

🧪 With Sir Cristopher Yting

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
PHA 051: Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Organic Chemistry

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions. See you there! 📖💡

Pubmat: Jan Isaac Fuentes
Caption: Rod RJ Cabanes

🌟 Celebrating Pharmacy at the S5 Summit! 💜💚

We are proud to share that the College of Pharmacy actively participated in the S5 Summit through a joint case conference with Hongbang University, Hong Kong. The session, titled “Encephalopathy: An Interprofessional Case Discussion,” brought together insights from multiple health disciplines, emphasizing collaboration and shared learning in patient care.

Representing the pharmacy team with dedication, expertise, and professionalism were:
Rod RJ Cabanes
Margie Roselle G. Opay
Anna Jemina Labin

Their presentation highlighted the crucial role of pharmacists in understanding complex clinical cases, contributing to decision-making, and working alongside other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. 🧪💊

A special thank you goes to our pharmacy students and SHIELD members who supported our representatives, actively engaged in the discussion, and made the event even more memorable with their enthusiasm and encouragement. 💙👏

This joint conference is a shining example of what can be achieved when interprofessional teamwork, international collaboration, and passion for learning come together. We are incredibly proud of our team and everyone who contributed to this meaningful experience.

Here’s to continuing to grow, learn, and make an impact both locally and globally! 🌏✨



🖼️ Farah Shane Kho
✍🏻 Dinah Zoe Dumadag

𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 | 𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

The 𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 is proud to announce the 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 of 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗠𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆. This interprofessional case discussion on 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 brings together experts and students to foster clinical excellence through high-level academic exchange.

Please review the following essential updates regarding the event logistics and registration requirements.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 | 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
• 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 (𝗣𝗦𝗧): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Alumni Hall, 7th Floor, SWU PHINMA
• 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 (𝗩𝗦𝗧): 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Beethoven Hall, HIU

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
All participants are 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 to indicate their university affiliation and attendance preference.

𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://forms.gle/74xuxfdDkjfMFGSc9

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺:
• 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://phinma-edu-ph.zoom.us/j/86364565336
• 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗗: 863 6456 5336
• 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲: 074132

𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲:

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴! We look forward to your active participation in this collaborative clinical discussion.

Listerine was originally a surgical antiseptic!🦷🧼

Did you know Listerine wasn’t always a mouthwash?

In 1879, Dr. Joseph Lawrence, a chemist, developed Listerine as a surgical antiseptic and named it in honor of Joseph Lister, the pioneer of antiseptic surgery. It was initially used to clean wounds, sterilize surgical instruments, and even as a floor cleaner! It wasn’t until the 1920s that it became popular as the first over-the-counter mouthwash, marketed to fight "chronic halitosis" (bad breath) , and sales skyrocketed!

🧪From surgery to smiles, that’s pharmacy history at work!

References: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20621240/%23:~:text%3DAbstract,and%2520as%2520a%2520floor%2520cleaner.&ved=2ahUKEwiX3tzpzMGOAxUYqFYBHX_XNF8QFnoECBsQBQ&usg=AOvVaw3aHpfjv6oTgSej2G7vsNze

🖼️ Farah Shane Fatima Kho
✍️ Study Resource Team; Merie Gonzaga

Brains were busy and concepts were unlocked during today’s online DOKE Session 🧠📚

Our 1st-year Pharmacy students powered through Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, with a little Anatomy and Physiology along the way. Big thanks to everyone who joined and to the SHIELD Mentoring Program for making the learning both fun and productive!

🖼️ Zethiel Ouano

How are you holding up with the workload, Pharmates?

Sometimes you just need a break from the walls of text. So, instead of just staring at your notes until the words stop making sense, come see if any of that pharma info actually stuck. 💊🎮

We’re turning the grind into a bit of a challenge. It’s quick, it’s competitive, and it’s definitely a more productive break than another 30-minute scroll. Give it a go whenever you need a breather from the heavy stuff. ☕✨

Guess that drug, future RPhs! 🚀

🖼️ Farah Kho
✍️ Bea Castañares