The Lifeline VOLUME 15 ISSUE 2

byDANIELLAQUEVEDO

Student Council (HAU-USC)– the highlyanticipated University Days 2023 themed, LUID: The 90 Years of Angelite’s Transcendence, concluded with a bang. This year, the celebration of the University Days held last March 8 to March 11 has finally returned to the campus grounds in commemoration of the annually observed event alongside the University’s 90th Founding Anniversary.

Opening the first day of the celebration, the HAU orchestra and chorale performed a concert dubbed "Night of the Opera Classics" to commemorate the university's 90th anniversary of its founding Beautiful melodies from the works of classical opera composers filled the University Theatre, where the open show had been staged.

The University Days Grand Parade: Exhbición de la Magnifica marked the formal inauguration of the University Days; featuring the Arch Parade, Street Dance, and Mascot Competition as the three primary attractions of the event The student body from varying

along the University boulevard with their respective Mr. and Ms. HAU representatives as they demonstrated exceptional and vibrant artistry in their work Correspondingly, the University Days’ third day culminated Regium Diadema: Eminence of Timeless Beauty–crowning the new Mr and Ms Holy Angel University 2023 School of Business and Accountancy's Rafael Guevarra and School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences' Patricia Dizon were hailed as the new title holders of Mr and Ms Holy Angel University.

Throughout U-Days, an assortment of entertainments debuted on campus; from eye-catching events and warm welcome booths to phenomenal shows and exhilarating rides, filling the university with an upbeat atmosphere and great enthusiasm

The University Days marked its final day by awarding the winners of its major events and commenced the much-awaited Retrospect: HAUllywood's Musical Experience an incredible concert brought together by fantastic student perfor-

Healy After Dark, Rumain, Amari, Kylu, Aweekago, Allison Shore, Toneejay, and finally, Orange and Lemons By the end of the night, the show displayed vivid fireworks wrapping up the University Days 2023

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The Holy Angel University’s University Student Council (HAU-USC) led the torch lighting ceremony on February 27, 2023, Monday, at the Immaculate Heart Gymnasium to officially mark the start of the sports and e-sports competitions for the University Days 2023 The ceremony was attended by the student councils of the different schools and the student athletes to represent their respective schools in the esports and sports competitions

Wearing with pride their school’s representative colors, the students marched in a parade starting from the Epiphany of Angels to the gymnasium, cheering and chanting for their teams and schools The torch lighting ceremony then began with the UDays Project Head and USC- Vice President – External, Ms Maria

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SNAMS’Program AdvisoryCouncil convenesface-to-face

by ARIANNEFLORES

For its 6th convening, the School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences’ Program Advisory Council assembled on-campus on February 3, 2023, at the PGN Case Room The assembly was attended by the SNAMS administration led by Assoc Prof Precious Jean M Marquez It was also graced by the SNAMS faculty, representatives from partner institutions and selected SNAMS students

Angelica Torres, holding the torch first and passing it onto the respective chairpersons from each of the competing schools The cauldron was lit by SBA Senator Aldrian Simbulan and Sports & ESports

Cluster Head and SAS Senator Jowan Ethan Fausto Simbulan also led the oath-taking of the participants vowing for a friendly and healthy competition Lastly, the USC President, Mr Erron Hernandez officially opened the Sports and E-Sports Competitions for the University Days 2023 with his concluding message

The University Days 2023 was celebrated from March 8 to 11 with the theme, "LUID! The 90 Years of Angelites' Transcendence " The event coincided with the ninth decade of the founding of Holy Angel University

SNAMS holds academic recognition for the 1st semester of AY 2022-2023

by ARIANNE FLORES

On February 28, 2023, at the University Theater, the School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences (SNAMS) recognized its Dean’s and President’s listers for the first semester of the current academic year. Present in the ceremony were the honor students, their proud parents and guardians, the SNAMS faculty and the SNAMS administration led by Assoc Prof Precious Jean M Marquez The OIC-VP for Academic Affairs, Prof Al D Biag, also graced the said event

The program started with a processional of the honor students and their guardians First year to fourth year student awardees of the Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Medical Technology departments assembled at the Plaza San Jose and marched going to the University Theater The program started with an opening remark from the Dean which was immediately followed by the awarding of certificates to the listers

The Department Chairpersons, Asst Prof Noriel Calaguas for Nursing, Asst Prof John Mark De Vera for Radiologic Technology, and Asst Prof Jai Anthony Cuevas for Medical Technology, together

The convening started with a welcoming remark delivered by Dean Marquez She emphasized, in her opening statements, the purpose of the PAC and its importance in strengthening the different programs offered by the school After a meaningful opener, Graduate Programs Coordinator, Dr Carlo Bryan C Borrico led the presentation of the VMGOs and core values of the graduate school Similarly, Asst Prof Jai Anthony F Cuevas, Medical Technology Chairperson introduced the undergraduate VMGOs of SNAMS.

After the recap of the VMGOs, Asst Prof Noriel P Calaguas, Nursing Chairperson, introduced Dr Michael Sy, the esteemed speaker invited to have a talk during the plenary session of the PAC Dr Sy, in his very insightful talk, discussed interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional collaboration (IPC) He highlighted how these ideas promote a two-way exchange of knowledge which when considered, can be game-changing in molding future healthcare professionals.

Following Dr Sy’s meaningful talk, the PAC had a breakout session per department The department chairs mediated the sessions, and they presented their accomplishments and plans in their respective programs Insights and concerns of the faculty and partner institutions as well as of the students were also raised in the sessions The 6th convening of the Program Advisory Council of the SNAMS is its first face-to-face assembly after three years following the pandemic

with the SNAMS Dean and the OIC-VP for Academic Affairs, congratulated the awardees and their guardians as they received their certificates of recognition on stage The students and guardians, beaming with pride, smiled on stage, owning their successful moment as they get recognized face-to-face after two years To conclude the event, Ms Anjenette P Gueco, a 4th year Radiologic Technology student, delivered an inspirational speech as the student garnering the highest general weighted average (GWA) in SNAMS for the first semester In total, 293 SNAMS students qualified for the Dean’s and President’s lister for the first semester of the academic year

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Fr Mark Anthony Torrecarion, the University Chaplain, at the Chapel of the Holy Guardian Angels This was immediately followed by the testimonial dinner proper at the STL building

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Nursing and Allied Dr Precious Jean M assers, then they were partment chairpersons: MSHSA, RN, for the lowed by Asst. Prof. A, RRT for the RRTs astly, Asst Prof Jai Anthony F Cuevas, MSHSA, RMT for the RMTs from the batch Hiraya They were all awarded with certificates by the Vice President for Organization Development, Ms Edna Marriza C Santos

SNAMS, ICSFI, and CKS partners to train Aeta TBAs on Women’s Month

by CHENNIE CERVAS

Closing the women’s month, the School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences (SNAMS), in collaboration with the Institute for Christian Formation and Social Integrations (ICSFI) and the Center for Kapampangan Studies (CKS), invited some Aeta traditional birth attendants (TBAs) from

Sapangbato in Pampanga, and Bamban and Capas in Tarlac to the University on March 31, 2023

SNAMS’ Nursing faculty led by Dr Leonor Lumanlan, exchanged knowledge, and trained the TBAs on modern medical techniques and procedures of childbirth at the Nursing Arts Laboratory on the ground floor of the Mamerto G. Nepomuceno (MGN) building The TBAs were also given their own OB kits equipped with basic supplies like thermometers, oximeters, and blood pressure monitoring needs Aside from the SNAMS faculty, ICSFI Head, Ms Norielyn Pineda and CKS administrator, Ms Myra Paz, attended the activity

As mandated by the law, all childbirths must be done in a medical facility such as a hospital or a lying inn Home births have been considered illegal unless done as an emergency measure or in geographically isolated areas

and the OIC-Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr Al D Biag

Another highlight of the night was the toast to the new RNs, RMTs, and RRTs led by Assoc. Prof. Jenny Rose L Ignacio, EdD, MAN, RN, Asst Prof Elvie G Arriola, RMT, MSc, MT(ASCP), and Asst. Prof. Ramy M Yalung, MSRT, RRT To end the night, an audio-visual presentation of the batches was displayed by the Masters of Ceremony, Asst Prof Jayzel S Silvestre, MSRT, RRT and Asst Prof Denmark Gabriel, MSN, RN

PHISMETS-HAU collabs with Cutud Elementary School for an outreach activity

by HAIDEE KATO

On March 29, 2023, the PHISMETS-HAU Chapter, in collaboration with Cutud Elementary School, headed by Dr Caryll Lisette Reyes, successfully conducted a community outreach program at the school’s gymnasium The outreach activity was participated by some Medical Technology professors and students who offered their knowledge, skills and time to provide free laboratory services to the chosen community. PHISMETS-HAU, with the guidance and collaboration of their professors, offered free urinalysis, fecalysis and random blood sugar testing Apart from the free services, PHISMETS-HAU also invited Asst Prof Noriel Calaguas, Nursing Chairperson, and Ms Rhiana Selam, a Nursing faculty, to give a timely talk on breast and cervical cancer awareness before the Women’s Month ends

The outreach activity organized by PHISMETSHAU did not only benefit the locals of their chosen community but the Phoenixes as well who were able to interact with real patients and hone their skills by assisting and performing the different laboratory tests availed for free by the beneficiaries

HAU-SNAMS scores a 100% passing rate in March 2023 MTLE

by DESIRAE GAMBOA

Holy Angel University marked a 100% passing rate in the recent Medical Technology Licensure Exam (MTLE). The MTLE was held on March 8-9, 2023, and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results last March 14, 2023. A total of 4,714 out of 6,125 became newly licensed medical technologists, equating to a 76.46% national passing rate Among the roll of successful examinees were 9 Angelite medical technologists, 8 of which are from the Batch Hiraya, and one came from the Batch Elektus.

Ms Michal G Villanueva, one of the successful Angelite board passers, described her experience as a surviving-against-all-odds type of battle “Para kaming makapal na sinulid na walang choice kung hindi dumaan sa sobrang liit na butas ng karayom”, she added As one of the students who first experienced the comprehensive reform of basic education, the K12 program, it surely was a tough journey to Batch Hiraya With the COVID 19 pandemic making things even worse for them in 2019, Villanueva and her batchmates failed to attend face-to-face learning and interaction in their 3rd year and an actual whole school year of clinical internship during their 4th year When asked about her reaction when she heard the news that she passed the board exam, she said that she was really overwhelmed She recalled how waiting for the release of the results was more difficult compared to the actual review process But despite all the waiting, she viewed it with optimism saying, “good things come to those who wait, but greater things come to those who really worked hard for it The stress and agony that we felt during the entire process can’t compare to the joy and bliss that we felt nung nakita naming yung names naming lahat sa listahan”, she shared Villanueva also left a few words of encouragement to future Angelite RMTs saying, “Just enjoy your journey Surely the path to success is not straight. It involves a greater sense of determination and hard work ” She also advised the future Angelite RMTs to take good care of themselves as it is very crucial to proper self-functioning Lastly, she reminds the future Angelite RMTs to never doubt their skills and capabilities “Clap for yourself and be your own cheerleader kasi at the end of the day, kapag magtatake ka na ng board exam, all that you really have is yourself. Kaya never doubt yourself dahil you are more capable than you realize”, she concludes.

SNAMS student orgs serves Project RAPH

by ALYANAH GLORIANI

On January 13, 2023, at the Sr Josefina Building, Project RAPH: Recuperation in Assessing Physical Health pushed through after it has been postponed on January 6, 2023 (Friday). Project RAPH was a joint medical mission and feeding activity led by the College Student Council (CSC-SNAMS) in collaboration with The Lifeline, SNAMS’s official student publication, Society of Angelite Nursing Students (SANS), Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students- HAU Chapter (PHISMETSHAU) and the Association of Radiologic Technology Students (ARTS)

The community outreach aimed to deliver various health services particularly vital signs monitoring, blood typing and health education The participating student organizations also distributed food and health

education brochures to student assistants and employees who were the beneficiaries of the said activity A total of 34 Phoenixes from the participating organizations volunteered to join in making the medical mission possible According to the CSCSNAMS Vice Chairperson, Mr Angelo David, the event was able to cater to an estimated 60-100 beneficiaries of not just Angelite student assistants but also some non-academic personnel and staff

Project RAPH, the SNAMS’ kick-off event for the new year 2023 was a success, as the three-hour-long affair provided significant exposure for the participating students in their respective fields and meaningful service to the hardworking student assistants and members of the HAU community

PHISMETS-HAU celebrates Valentines with a blood donation drive

by ASHLEY MAE MARISTELA

The whole-day blood-letting activity of PHISMETS-HAU was organized in partnership with Jose B Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) and is sponsored by Blood Tech Diagnostics Laboratory, Chef Baboy Unlimited Premium BBQ, Zoe Life Wellness and Family Spa, and NOMI. It was participated by selected 1st year to 4th year Medical Technology students, some faculty, and hundreds of blood donors who lined up as early as 8 in the morning to save a life by donating their blood In total, the Valentine blood donation event collected 226 blood bags

On Valentine's Day, February 14, 2023, the Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students –HAU Chapter (PHISMETS-HAU) organized a successful blood donation drive entitled, "Give Love, Give Blood" as part of the Dugtong Buhay Project The event was held in rooms 901 and 903 of the Peter G Nepomuceno (PGN) building

The Dugtong Buhay Project is a national campaign that encourages voluntary blood donation in order to save lives The PHISMETS-HAU Chapter has demonstrated its commitment to this cause and made a significant impact on the lives of those in need through the "Give Love, Give Blood" donation drive. The blood bags collected will be used to save lives in hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the country