Delphi 2020: College of Pharmacy Student Survival Guide by The Stellar

ABOUT THE COVER

Cover Art by Stacey Albis

These halls are filled with sweat and tears Your dreams become your greatest fears If you are brave of soul then enter here A steady flame in your, you must keep Look within to find the guidance that you seek Words by Andrea Miranda

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Congratulations to the Stellar for coming up with the first ever survival guide for students of the College of Pharmacy. This is indeed a very worthwhile endeavor as this will certainly provide guidance and support to students while they navigate the rigors and demands of being a Pharmacy student. To the students I say this, “The course is understandably hard and may need extra effort on your part to cope with lectures, assignments, laboratory reports, difficult but handsome or beautiful teacher and the like. This handbook will give you much insight on how to limit those sleepless nights, beat deadlines, understand the kinks and habits of your teachers, beg for that deadline extension, extend your stay in the student center, beat everybody for first use of the green bean bag for the day, camouflage the salt your perspiration left in the sofa when you overslept, how not to dread summons for the Dean’s or Vice Dean’s office, how not to super dread summons from the guidance counselor (It’s okay not to be okay to get okay!); and how to manage your overall academic (and not so obvious social) life in and out of the College of Pharmacy”. Kidding aside, this guide will be an important armament that students will have to ease into being a “Pharmacy Student” and knowing the ins and outs of how lectures are handled, how laboratories are ran and other activities both in academic and in “not so academic” environments. Most importantly it will give some insights regarding the teachers; what they expect from students and what students can expect from them. Again, congratulations to the Stellar for coming up with a truly remarkable handbook. In service of the students,

Dr. Alicia P. Catabay, RPh, MSc, PhD Dean, College of Pharmacy

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF I remember the excitement tingling in my body on the first day of school. As I stepped into the building, the thrill of being finally a college student hits me; wow, I am finally nearing the end of my school days. I remember the moment of enjoyment from meeting new friends, intimidation from first encounter with my teachers, and fascination of the new building (we were the first batch to experience it). The new environment gives me eagerness to learn, to dream, and to hope. This is it! I am actually starting to achieve my dreams! The thought instantly fills me with so much optimism and anticipation, all for it to be carried away by the torrents of reality. I also remember the sleeplessness every single night, and when the morning comes, numerous quizzes are waiting for me. I remember the tears being shed by the students, brought by the failing grades being received. The fear clouds the Student Center, as the students were waiting for the time to start the exams. Our optimism and confidence are being crushed over and over again by the harsh reality that the future we have hoped for requires determination, perseverance, and sacrifices. The uncertainty of tomorrow in the college fills us with dread. Some of us gave up and transferred, but a lot still stayed as the will to fight for our dreams is stronger. To be honest, the college is harsh, and no one will baby you just because you are a freshman. However, know that you are not alone. You are surrounded with people who support one another and help each other to achieve the same goals. You have your classmates who will be with you throughout your journey. You have your upperclassmen who are willing to give a hand and help you with an equation or chemical reaction that is hard to understand. Now that we are the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ate and kuyaâ&#x20AC;? of the college, we give you this survival guide to help you in your voyage to be a Pharmacist. The handbook gives you study tips on every subject (from students and teachers), tour of the whole building, advices on how to handle being a pharmacy student, and some insights on our own experiences. Everything, from where to get food and what to bring in the school, is included in this handbook. Academic or nonacademic information you needed in order to survive can be found inside, so flip the pages and learn on! I hope that this will truly help you and ease your mind. We are all in this together in this journey, so keep your heads high and fight on, future pharmacists.

Arjielene L. Javier Editor-in-Chief, The Stellar

Art by Angelica Santos

CONTENTS 01

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute & College of Pharmacy

Student Organizations

Athena's Tricks

105

Into the Labyrinth of the Institution

109

The House of Hygeia: Anatomy of a Building

144

Half Blood Essentials

149

Demigod Files

173

Wisdom of the Sages

I DE LA SALLE MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE

MISSION

We envision De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute as a world class, God-centered health institution committed to achieving the highest quality of life and equity in health for our people.

VISION

De La Salle Medical and Health and Sciences Institute shall be a leading institution of excellence in health professions education, health care, and research. We shall nurture life-long learning, competent teaching, compassionate holistic healing, and scientific inquiry. We shall produce God-loving, person-oriented, and patriotic health professionals in the spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Through visionary leadership, careful stewardship, and synergy with global and local partners, we shall continuously catalyze the spiritual, social, and economic transformation of our communities and country.

Alicia P. Catabay, RPh, MSc, PhD DEAN

GAEA

ALIAS:

GODDESS OF THE EARTH AND THE ANCESTRAL MOTHER OF ALL LIFE Mommy Dean of the College of Pharmacy

WEAPON OF CHOICE:

Gaea is often seen reclining abounded by the Carpi (Fruits of the Earth). She keeps close to her bosom the cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) that is overflowing with produce, flowers, and nuts. In the mortal’s eyes, the cornucopia presents itself as a pycnometer that’s filled to the brim to measure the specific gravity of earth’s bounty. An omniscient deity, Gaea always keeps an eye on the precise weight of the matter before reaching a judgment.

FIELD OF EXPERTISE:

With her generosity and everlasting light, she has driven Chaos away from the land. Chaos, the poison of the living, is said to be defeated by Gaea’s superior command of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Toxicology. Rising at the dawn of creation of the DLSMHSI College of Pharmacy, she has also given birth to the Ouranos (the Heavens), Ourea (the Mountains), and Pontus (the Sea) from her fecund corpus —a manifestation of her mastery of Separation Science (Chromatography). As the great mother of all creation, she also conceived the Titans, who then gave birth to the gods and goddesses who abode the Olympus and the Underworld. Merciful and righteous, she has mentored the great Olympians, the demigods and the mortals, and has constantly watched over all the creations, whilst rising from the earth.

Sigfredo B. Mata, RPh VICE DEAN

HADES

ALIAS:

RULER OF THE UNDERWORLD

Head-in-charge of CP Housekeeping

KEEPER OF THE DEAD Chief Warden of Students

WEAPON OF CHOICE:

The Bident/Pitchfork of Hades appears in the land of the living as burettes in a double burette clamp and retort stand. Despite his forbidding character, Hades is fair and just that he is keen on exact measurements. He can be merciless with those who commit parallax error.

FIELD OF EXPERTISE:

Guarding the gates of Hades is his loyal companion and personification of his character: the Cerberus, the three-headed hound of the Underworld. Each head symbolizes the primal struggles of the dead after crossing the river that connects the lands of the living and the dead—Pharmaceutical Calculations, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Analysis, which are dear to Hades. Annually, together with the judges of the Underworld (the Committee on College Retention and Promotion), he passes judgments on the dead based on their deeds whilst living and sends them to the Fields of Asphodel (a place for ordinary or indifferent souls without significant achievement to warrant a place in Elysium; hence, “promoted”), Elysium (a place for the distinguished souls who lived righteously; hence, “graduated”), or Tartarus (a place of sorrow and regret).

louie fernand d. legaspi, MHSS, RPh

CHAIR, CLINICAL/PRACTICAL TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP CONCURRENT CHAIR, PHARMACY PRACTICE (PROFESSIONAL LEVEL) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Soxhlet Apparatus

APOLLO

FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Pharmacognosy & Plant Chemistry, Dispensing & Medication Counseling, and Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics

Phoebus

Karen Jeanet R. Navarro, RPh CHAIR, BASIC PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (PRE-PROFESSIONAL LEVEL) INSTRUCTOR 5

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Pithing Needle FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Human Anatomy & Pathophysiology

DEMETER

the lady of the grain

Timothy Jay L. Bengala, RPh CHAIR, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR 5

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Falcon tubes FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Pharmaceutical Sciences

HANUMAN

the destroyer of evil

Reeva Ann L. Sumulong, MS, RPh, LPT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 2

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Pipette FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Pharmacology and Interprofessional Education

ATHENA the wise

Maria Teresa T. Basilides, RPh INSTRUCTOR 5

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Magnifying Lens FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Quality Control

FRIGG

the beloved

Richard L. Pineda, RPh INSTRUCTOR 5

ALIAS:

BACCHUS

the free father

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Spatula FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Pharmaceutical Marketing, Economics, Dosage Form, Community Pharmacy BasedImmnunization, and Retail Pharmacy

Diana Dalisay A. Orolfo, RPh INSTRUCTOR 4

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Sieve

ARTEMIS

FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Pharmaceutical Administration, Management, Leadership, and Marketing, and Industrial Pharmacy

the lightbringer

Romeo-Luis F. Ramirez, RPh INSTRUCTOR 4

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Bunsen Burner FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Hospital Pharmacy

HEPHAESTUS the blacksmith of olympus

Leigh Don T. Villanueva, RPh INSTRUCTOR 4

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Mortar & Pestle FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Industrial Pharmacy

POSEIDON

the earthshaker

Ryan Joseph C. Tuzon, RPh INSTRUCTOR 2

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Stirring Rod FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Pharmaceutical Biochemistry

THOTH

the scribe of ma'at

James S. Dayrit, RPh LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Inoculating Loop FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Laboratory Management

HEIMDALL the gatekeeper of asgard

Hadiyya Mary Glenn A. Paraiso, LPT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Graduated Cylinder FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Laboratory Management

PANDORA the all-gifted

Maria Shirae C. Shimizu ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Ballpen FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Office Management

APHRODITE the heavenly

Vania Joice V. Adrineda OFFICE ASSOCIATE

ALIAS:

WEAPON OF CHOICE: Sticky Notes FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Office Management

IRIS

the messenger of olympus

II STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

STUDENT COUNCIL The College of Pharmacy’s Student Council of AY 2020-2021 plans to be the loudest student body voice by proudly showing resoluteness, passion, and hard work. Throughout the year, we want to showcase our determination and dedication in our service and mission, whether in our online or physical platform. We strive to strengthen the PHARMily bond and widen its reach. We will exert our best effort to make sure that each student’s concern is being heard and addressed.

As the president, I shall ensure that the student council is visible and always has the student body’s best interest in mind for every action. I shall lead the collaboration and coordination of all the departments to produce events and activities for all to enjoy and generally have a fruitful year. I will also promote excellence and represent the student body of the College for their voice to be heard in the institution.

President Tricia D. Balmes

This position is intended for coordinating academic-related matters within the institution; I shall represent the students' review of existing curricula and its recommended changes, address instructional concerns, and promote excellence through innovation and implementation of activities that are relevant to the academic needs of the students.

Vice President for Academics

Xenia Ruth C. Limatoc

CPSCA.Y. 2020 - 2021 Vice President for Internal Activities Myzel Angelu A. Milagrosa

Vice President for External Affairs Jhesanne V. Aranzanso

I, as the VP for Internal Activities, shall encourage the participation of students in organizations, groups, committees and subsequently create mediums of camaraderie within the student body. I will oversee the planning and operations of college activities by ensuring an organized system of activity planning and implementation.

Together with the VP for Internal Affairs, I will oversee the planning and operations of college activities by coordinating partnerships. I shall establish effective communication with partners/sponsors outside the institution.

Vice President for Operations Dan Ira King M. Tuatis

Vice President for Finance Alyanna Joy V. Dimaano

Being the VP for Operations, I shall represent the students in operationsrelated assemblies or committees within the college. I will also ensure the competence of the committees and address the concern of the students to provide operational efficiency.

The VP for Finance is mainly concerned with the funds and budget of the student council; as such, I shall safeguard the cash of the council, act as custodian of the college funds, be the one primarily concerned with the generation of funds for the different activities, and enforce standard operating procedures within the council concerning the financial system.

CPSCA.Y. 2020 - 2021 Vice President for Publicity Belticezar C. Cuevas III

Vice President for Advocacy Alvin A. Vibar

As the VP for Publicity, I shall provide and ensure the effective dissemination of information regarding the institution and the college. I will also organize campaigns within the college and encourage the students to actively participate inÂ college-and/or institutewide projects and activities.

The VP for Advocacy creates projects that support causes and policies about health-related local and national issues and influence each member of the college to take actions for the betterment of the system. I will represent the students in advocacyrelated assemblies or committees within and outside the college.

Executive Secretary Seania Patrice D. Buenaventura

Auditor Paola Allison B. AraĂąo

The executive secretary is responsible for the communication in the council; as such, I shall be taking the minutes of meetings, and the safekeeping of other paperwork of the College of Pharmacy Student Council.

As the auditor, I shall examine the transactions made by the council and other financial records. I will also ensure the efficiency of the student council's financial transactions and operations while keeping its records accurate.

CPSCA.Y. 2020 - 2021 Institutional Student Council (ISC) Representatives

Nikita Alexis O. Garan

Andrian Amiel R. Antes

Ma. Bernadette A. Cirilos

The ISC representatives represent the entire College of Pharmacy student Body and become the bridge of communication between the College of Pharmacy Student Council and the Institutional Student Council of DLSMHSI. We manifest to continuously improve the student learning experience by helping create solutions to problems. As ISC Representatives, we will be the catalyst of various changes which arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just said, rather felt by the people whom we serve. In light of the prerogatives which goes along with an ISC Representative, we will speak for the entire Pharmily and set aside our views on various matters. Above all, our prime duty is to build relations across colleges and echo real-time updates to the college.

THE STELLAR PUBLICATION MISSION

Stellar, the official publication of DLSMHSI College of PharmacyÂ is committed to produce quality and unprejudiced publications, create and develop a nurturing environment that will uphold the importance of authenticity and dissemination of timely information among the students in pursuit of journalistic excellence, and foster the spirit of unity and competency giving high regard upon Lasallian core values and integrity

VISION

The Stellar envisions a progressive, self-reliant, dynamic, and rational organization that will enhance and nurture the fullest potential of the students, encompass solidarity, encourage freedom of speech, and shall serve as an avenue for a transparent, truthful and responsible journalism.

EXECUTIVE BOARD Outgoing Officers (A.Y. 2019-2020) EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ASSOCIATE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR FOR INTERNALS MANAGING EDITOR FOR EXTERNALS PHOTO AND WEB EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR

Arjielene L. Javier Sat Gian Carlos Manuel C. Montes Yodgh P. Buenviaje Caitlin T. Sucgang Maria Isabel C. Hemedes Carla Antonette P. Butao

Incoming Officers (A.Y. 2020-2021) EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ASSOCIATE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR FOR INTERNALS MANAGING EDITOR FOR EXTERNALS COPY EDITORS NEWS AND SPORTS EDITOR FEATURES EDITOR LITERARY EDITOR ART EDITOR LAYOUT EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR WEB EDITOR

Hannah Kristnel DV. Mesa Shaira Mae M. Vicente Roah Nathalia O. Adornado Miaflor G. Pascual Yodgh P. Buenviaje Arjielene L. Javier Deo Raphael A. Paloma Mirava A. Villamin Andrea Ray T. Miranda Stacey E. Albis Angela I. Castrillo Maria Isabel C. Hemedes Sat Gian Carlos Manuel C. Montes

ALPHA CATALYST MOVEMENT MISSION

The mission of the Alpha Catalyst Movement is to celebrate individuality, uniqueness, self-expression and unity through the art of dance.

VISION

The vision of the Alpha Catalyst Movement is to develop and produce individuals who are competent and competitive in performing different genres of dance.

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNALS VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXTERNALS VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE PLANNING COORDINATOR SECRETARY

Don Nelson Adrian B. Mangalindan Allyana Janelle D. Cabuhat Jan Reynee G. Ortiz Anne Clarisse R. Rabino Reina C. Koyama Cybil Faye M. Ong

DESCRIPTION

Alpha Catalyst Movement (ACM), formerly known as Hygeia’s Elite (20142018), was first accredited as the official dance group of the College of Pharmacy in the year 2019. Since it was the first time the dance group was made official through accreditation, the group decided to rename for a fresh start. The name means literally for every word. Alpha, being the highest rank in a social hierarchy, ACM aims to be the best. Catalyst, being something that aids a reaction without being used up itself. ACM’s goal is to work together as each other's catalysts to make things work smoothly. And finally, Movement, a word that can be associated with dance that stands for the meaning of itself. ACM usually trains 2-3 times a week (depending on class schedule/ availability of members) for conditioning and preparation for upcoming performances (Pharmacy Days) and competitions (LS Days and others), and schedules rehearsals as much as possible when it draws near.

ACHIEVEMENT/S

1st Runner Up FJCPPhA’s Jampacked PHARMAKINESIS 2019

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

SPORTS ORGANIZATION MISSION

The mission of the De La Salle College of Pharmacy Sports Organization is to: Uphold the core values of the Institution. Provide an outlet for students to showcase their skills and talents in the sport of their choosing. Hone the necessary skills and techniques of its members to perform at a high level.

VISION

The vision of the De La Salle College of Pharmacy Sports Organization is to produce student athletes who strive for the development of their character in both sports and academics.

DESCRIPTION

The De La Salle College of Pharmacy Sports Organization (DLS-CPSO) is an entity that shall serve as the sole official representative of all student-athletes of the College of Pharmacy and shall have jurisdiction over all student-athletes of the College of Pharmacy of De La Salle Medical Health Sciences Institute with regards to athletic activities within and outside the Institution.

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT FOR EVENTS VICE PRESIDENT FOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY TREASURER AUDITOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Emelio E. Januto II Isaiah John G. Bambico Nico Antonio C. Yamamoto Jonnalyn T. Navarro Ronielein Rae M. Suarez Mikhaela Coleen A. Martinez Eionn Philip O. Aguilar John Edwin Timothy D. Paclibar Daryll Joshua R. Maypa

ACHIEVEMENTS

Organization of College of Pharmacy Sports Fest 2018 Partnered with the Federation of Junior Chapters of the Philippine Pharmacists Association to host the PharmOlympics 2019 at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute which included multiple pharmacy schools Men’s Basketball champions in PharmOlympics 2019 Badminton 1 st Runner-up in Pharm Olympics 2019 Organization of Hygeia’s Cup 2019 (Sportsfest)

HAIL HYGEIA OFFICIAL BAND GROUP DESCRIPTION

Hail Hygeia is the official band of the College of Pharmacy that was established in 2015. The name Hail Hygeia was derived from the symbol of pharmacy,"The Bowl of Hygeia"; Hygeia symbolizes health and sanitation, which pharmacists should always promote. The band consists of drummer, guitarist, vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player. The band was initially created to serve as venue for musically-inclined students to get together to build a "clique" of student artists. The activities of the band include performing in college functions, joining the Battle of the Bands on Lasallian Days, and performing for students in Student Council events.

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNALS VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXTERNALS VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE PLANNING COORDINATOR SECRETARY

Allyana Janelle D. Cabuhat Mon Herald O. Benter Ivy Nicole B. De Guzman Nyah Grenadine V. Cortez Angelica Louise L. Zaragoza Isaiah John G. Bambico

ACHIEVEMENT/S

3rd Place Institutional Battle of the Bands 2018

III ATHENA'S TRICKS

You probably have spent most of your life preparing yourself for what you think will be the best four years of your life and now that you have entered this half-blood camp, you’re probably twitching with nervousness and excitement. You probably heard people say that college is not easy and that pharmacy is one of the hardest courses to take. College is tough in a different way. You will get the independence that you have desired, but you have to get used to all the responsibility that it entails. Just remember that no matter how hard and challenging college is, it will also be the four wondrous and thrilling years that you will want to relive henceforth. It is the only time in your life when you will be in a community with hundreds or thousands of people just as young, confused, and energized as you are. You will learn from each other and share all sorts of experiences. In this environment you will discover more of yourself, who you are and what you truly want to become. Now with the beautiful madness of being a college student and your journey to self discovery, why would you want to fret over stuff like laundry, money, and classes? Well, because college wouldn’t be college without it. And the best things in life come only with a little bit of suffering. But don’t worry, it will be just a little as our dear family from the College of Pharmacy could give you the tips and tricks of Athena, to aid you smoothly in the process of being an all-in-one demigod — a true Pharmacy student.

BS PHARMACY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The BS Pharmacy program of DLSMHSI College of Pharmacy is a four-year baccalaureate degree program intended for students with career prospects in the various, dynamic fields of the pharmaceutical profession. The existing BS Pharmacy curriculum being implemented in the DLSMHSI complies with the policies, standards, and guidelines for pharmacy education as stipulated by CHED in 2019. Adapting to the evolving requirements of the labor market and the changes brought about by the K to 12 Basic Education program of the Philippines, the BS Pharmacy curriculum has shifted to an outcomebased approach as advocated under CMO No. 46, Series of 2012. The curriculum takes into consideration the inclusion of some general education subjects in the Basic Education Program (Senior High School), integration of general education courses with foundation (pre-professional) and professional courses in the First to Third Year levels, and the strengthening of the internship (supervised pharmacy practice experience) in the last year of study. With a total of 201 credit units, the program offers a good mix of general education courses having relevant applications in the profession of pharmacy and professional courses. Foundation (pre-professional) courses in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, and the life sciences enhance the understanding of pharmaceutical product development and their applications in pharmacy practice; whereas, professional courses prepare the students to acquire competencies necessary in the workplace. To keep abreast with the external environment and the expanding roles of pharmacists, specialized courses are also added to the current curriculum: namely, Drug Discovery and Development, Cosmetic Product Development, Social and Administrative Pharmacy, Health Technology Assessment and Health Policy (with Pharmacoeconomics), and Public Health Pharmacy (with Pharmacoepidemiology). The curriculum design includes pre-requisites and corequisites to guarantee sequence, continuity, and articulation in the program. Year-level outcomes are also used as framework in the curriculum design. Internship (or supervised pharmacy practice experience) programs covering a minimum of 1,200 hours are taken in the last year of study. This gives assurance that the students have the expected competencies of a pharmacist in different fields of practical training. During the course of the internship, the student-interns are exposed to a variety of opportunities in CHED-accredited pharmacy practice areas that prepare them for the different roles of a professional pharmacist. Evolving with the emerging roles of pharmacists, internship programs currently require students to be exposed in Institutional Pharmacy and Public Health and Regulatory Pharmacy, in addition to the traditional practice areas, such as Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, and Industrial Pharmacy. The program also incorporates 12 units of institutional courses in religious education and inter-professional education, and 3 units of Competency Appraisal and Remediation.

PROGRAM GOALS ΣΤΌΧΟΥΣ ΠΡΟΓΡΆΜΜΑΤΟΣ

roles:

The program aims to produce graduates who can portray the following

Professional Pharmacist & Pharmaceutical Care Provider

Manager & Entrepreneur

Researcher

Educator

Specific Professions/Careers/Occupations for Graduates Graduates of the BS Pharmacy program may pursue a career in any of the following areas of pharmacy practice:

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing/ Production

Production Planning and Inventory Control

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Regulatory Affairs

Academe

Hospital Pharmacy

Clinical Pharmacy

Community Pharmacy

Cosmetics Industry

Veterinary Industry

Clinical Research

Health Publication

Institutional Pharmacy Supreme Court San Miguel Corporation Government Service Insurance System Other nonpharmaceutical establishments with clinical practice

Government Service Department of Health Food and Drug Administration PhilHealth Professional Regulation Commission Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Dangerous Drug Board

Sales or Marketing

CABIN 1

PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

Art by Stacey Albis Greetings to the chosen Demigods! I am Dr. Jenkins, a Demigod son of the God of Medicine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Asclepius. Welcome to the Pharmaceutical Chemistry Cabin. The place where you will master the power of chemical knowledge you inherited from your parent god or goddess. In your journey to becoming a powerful medicinal demigod, I will make sure to keep a considerate mind and a listening ear to help you every step of the way! In this cabin, understanding concepts and reactions from organic to inorganic chemistry, and solving mazes of biochemical pathways, are just some of what you should look forward to! So always be ready, because just like what one charged atom said to another, "I got my ion you!" Best of luck, Demigods! Yours truly,

DR. JENKINS

PHARMACEUTICAL

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (OrgChem)

4 units (2 units lecture, 2 units laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course involves the scientific study of the structure, properties, and reactions of organic compounds and organic materials, i.e., matter in its various forms that contain carbon atoms. It also deals with classification, nomenclature, properties, reactions and preparation of various organic compounds with emphasis on those used for pharmaceutical preparations.

LECTURE DO'S

“Know the terrain and know yourself.” 1. Keep the course outline and track the completion of lecture/activities during the semester. 2. Take note of the grading system. Then, find out how you can purposefully use your strengths to your best advantage. “Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy.” 1. Read the chapter in the textbook or the uploaded notes before coming to class. 2. Identify the items which you do not easily understand by independent study, and make sure to get clear answers in class by asking your instructor/professor. 3. Look up difficult terminologies and clarify how these are referred to by your instructor/professor. 4. Pay close attention to the important concepts being mentioned by your instructor/professor. 5. Consult your instructor/professor when concepts are not clearly understood. “Security against defeat implies defensive tactics; ability to defeat the enemy means taking the offensive.” 1. Study to learn. 2. Practice answering problems in the textbook. 3. Take note of the tips given by your instructor/professor to answer problems or exercises during discussions. 4. Review notes and answered problems or exercises. It is better to repetitively answer the problems or exercises than to repeat the subject. “Maneuvering with an army is advantageous.” 1. Work well with your classmates during group works or practice problems. 2. Approach a classmate when you missed a lecture or did not understand a topic. 3. Ask your classmates for tips in studying or understanding the lesson.

“What enables the wise sovereign and the good general to strike and conquer, and achieve things beyond the reach of ordinary men, is foreknowledge. 1. Ask upperclassmen about tips to study pharmaceutical organic chemistry. 2. Use ChemSketch to visualize the chemical structures and to correctly name them. 3. Find patterns in the practice problems and apply them in the subsequent graded assessments. 4. Find the learning style that is best for you. 5. Think simply. But, use your imagination.

DON'TS

Do not overthink. Most often the shortest (synthetic) pathway is the best solution. The simplest answer is the best answer. Do not just memorize. Learning pharmaceutical organic chemistry is way more fun when you understand the concepts. Do not guess. You will most likely fail to find the relationship between the different concepts in pharmaceutical organic chemistry if you do. Do not rush studying the concepts. The topics in pharmaceutical organic chemistry are interrelated and they also build up in terms of difficulty level. Do not procrastinate. Maintain a daily or weekly schedule to keep up with the various lessons. Do not cheat. Excellence is not measured by your scores in tests, but by the extent of learning achieved before, during, and after classes.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Main: McMurry, J. (2019). Organic chemistry (9th ed.). Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd. Vollhardt, K. P., & Schore, N. E. (2011). Organic chemistry: Structure and function (6th ed.). WH Freeman & Co. Supplementary: Bailey, P. S., & Bailey, C. A. (1995). Organic chemistry: A brief survey of concepts and applications: Solutions manual (5th ed.). Prentice-Hall, Inc. Cairns, D. (2008). Essentials of pharmaceutical chemistry (3rd ed.). Pharmaceutical Press. Lim-Sylianco, C.Y. (Ed.). (1988). Principles of organic chemistry (8th ed.). Aurum Technical Books. McMurry, J. (2011). Fundamentals of organic chemistry (7th ed.). Thomson Brooks/Cole. McMurry, J. (2011). Organic chemistry with biological applications (2nd ed.). Thomson Brooks/Cole.

LABORATORY DO'S

Read. Read. Read. Feel free to use any online and offline references. Going to the laboratory without understanding what you will do may be irresponsible and is extremely dangerous. Wear the correct protective equipment. The organic chemistry laboratory is full of chemicals that are harmful when mishandled.

Ask for help when you need it. If you need additional guidance to understand something, we are very willing to help you. No teacher likes the sight of his students failing in class.

DON'TS

Do not hide your mistakes. We would appreciate it more if you took responsibility for your actions. The mistake is wasted if we do not learn from it. Do not play around; college is serious work.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Lim-Sylianco, C.Y. (Ed.). (1988). Laboratory manual of basic organic chemistry. The Philippines' Organic Chemistry Teachers Association. Pavia, D.L., Lampman, G.M., and Kriz, Jr., G.S. (1976). Introduction to organic laboratory techniques: A contemporary approach. W.B. Saunders Company. Shriner, R.L., Hermann, C.K.F., Morrill, T.C., Curtin, D.Y., and Fuson, R.C. (2004). The systematic identification of organic compounds (8th ed). John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Watch videos about your topics online. Practice your nomenclature and IUPAC naming. Familiarize with the functional groups and their structures, common properties, compositions and functions and ensure that you understand all of it. Do lots of practice exercises and listen to the day-to-day applications that the professors will provide. Prepare ahead of time for the experiments to fully grasp the objectives to be covered each meeting. Make your schematic diagrams easy to follow and do not neglect the cleanup and disposal after experiments. Remember to take pictures of your end results

COURSE PREVIEW:

SUFFIXES FOR COMMON FUNCTIONAL GROUPS

-OL

-AL

-ANE

-ENE

-YNE

-AMINE

alcohols

aldehydes

alkanes

alkenes

alkynes

amines

-AMIDE

-OIC ACID

-ATE

-OXY

-ONE

-THIOL

esters

ethers

ketone

thiol

amides

carboxylic acids

PHARMACEUTICAL

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (Inorg Chem)

3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course covers the chemistry and pharmacy of inorganic and organic medicinals, with emphasis on those official in the USP and NF, their preparations, properties, tests and uses. It includes the concepts and chemical reactions related to qualitative analysis of inorganic compounds. This also includes the study of structure and physicochemical properties in relation to biological activity, preparation and/or synthesis, uses and doses of organic medicinals.

LECTURE DO'S

Be familiar with the chemical symbols. Practice balancing chemical equations on your own.

DON'TS

Do not forget to familiarize yourself with the valences of common ions. Do not forget LEORA and GEROA.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Soine, T. O., & Wilson, C. O. (1961). Rogers' Inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry. Lea & Fabiger.

LABORATORY DO'S

Review and practice stoichiometry and balancing chemical equations. Review the different kinds of reactions. Be careful in handling the reagents.

DON'TS

Do not come to class unprepared and unorganized.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Soine, T. O., & Wilson, C. O. (1961). Rogers' Inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry. Lea & Fabiger. Svehla, G. (1996). Vogel's qualitative inorganic analysis. Longman Ltd.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Create an organized summary of all the positive results of the identification tests for each element used in the periodic table.Â

At home, make it a point to study the basic rules and principles involved in inorganic chemistry chemistry. In every chemical reaction, know the principle behind it and make sure that they are balanced. Familiarize yourself with the periodic table of elements and their respective properties in order to further understand them. Listen and digest the topic. Take down notes in full details. Read in advance and consult the reference books sent by your professor. If the books are hard to digest or understand, you can watch YouTube tutorials. Make a detailed and easy to follow schematic diagram. The professors are always there to help guide you. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to approach them.

PHARMACEUTICAL

BIOCHEMISTRY (BioChem)

4 units (3 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the molecular hierarchy of the living cells. It covers the study of the biomolecules carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids in relation to their structure and functions in the living system, the generation and storage of metabolic energy, biosynthesis of biomolecules and the transmission and expression of genetic information. It also discusses the importance and correlation of biomolecules to health and diseases.

LECTURE DO'S

Try to integrate all the lessons. The compounds being studied may be different from one another, but there are several common themes in their chemistry. If you understand, the memorization easily follows. Read the main reference book. Lippincott's Biochemistry provides an easy to follow discussion on the topics discussed. Help each other learn. We learn in groups. Another way to help you learn is if you try and discuss topics with your friends. Use the consultation period. Biochemistry is arguably a complex subject. Do not feel bad if you do not get the topics immediately. Remember that we as teachers are ready and willing to personally help you get the knowledge needed from the course.

DON'TS

Do not just memorize. What is crucial for biochemistry is not memorizing all the examples but understanding the framework to which they fit in. It is this framework that you will be using in your higher courses in the college.

Do not treat this subject lightly. A good understanding of biochemistry is fundamental in pharmacy practice. It builds upon the knowledge given in organic chemistry and it connects it to the several areas of pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. Please invest time in this subject.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Ferrier, D. (2017). Lippincottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illustrated reviews: Biochemistry (7th ed). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M.M. (2017). Lehninger principles of biochemistry (7th ed). W.H. Freeman and Company.

LABORATORY DO'S

Read and understand the objectives of each experiment so you will also be guided on how to approach the topic. The objectives will give you an idea of what will be expected of you as a learner after accomplishing the exercise. Study smart. This will be helpful especially if you did Tip no. 1. Memorizing everything may be overwhelming but learn how to filter the important information that you need by reflecting on the question "How will this information be helpful to me in my future subjects/as a pharmacist?". There are some information you really need to memorize by heart, but there are also some that you are not required to memorize. Delegate and manage your time wisely. There are instances wherein you will be performing two experiments in one session so learn to delegate tasks within the group. Learn and understand by teaching. Try explaining the concepts to your groupmates or classmates to see if you really understood the topic. Be creative in coming up with "study aids" to help you remember things (e.g., the Biuret Test gives a purple positive result for proteins. Biuret = violet = purple). Listen to the pre-laboratory discussion since all the important concepts are emphasized in the said discussion.

DON'TS

Do not come to the laboratory class unprepared. There will be pre-laboratory quizzes and schematic diagrams will also be submitted to ensure that the students studied and prepared for the experiment for the day. Do not use or cite references that are dubious, these include reports uploaded by other students online, as well as laboratory manuals of other institutions available in the internet. Do not cram your oral and written reports, especially for the identification of unknown. This exercise aims to develop your writing and analysis skills and you will really need to allot time to find references to support your report.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Bettelheim, F., & Landesberg, J. (2013). Laboratory experiments for introduction to general, organic and biochemistry. Brooks/Cole. Cabatit, B. E. (1988). Biochemistry (12th ed.). UST Press. Hawk, P., & Oser, B. (1971). Hawk's physiological chemistry. McGraw-Hill. Pavia, D. (1990). Introduction to organic laboratory techniques. Saunders College Publishing.

Wade, L., & Simek, J. (1991). Organic chemistry (2nd ed.). Prentice Hall,Inc. Wilcox, C., & Wilcox, M. (1995). Experimental organic chemistry. Prentice Hall, Inc.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Create or research some mnemonics that will help you memorize pathways, enzymes, amino acids, etc. Understand the terms and concepts rather than memorize them. Read lessons ahead of time and create reviewers from textbooks and lectures. Hone your deductive skills on identifying the unknown compound assigned to your group. Define words/terms in your own words to understand them better.

PHARMACEUTICAL

ANALYSIS I (QC I)

3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This deals with the important theories, principles, techniques and applications of various quantitative pharmaceutical analyses, as applied in the quality control of raw materials, drug products and cosmetics.

LECTURE DO'S

“Let’s get down to business…” 1. Keep the course outline and track the completion of lecture/activities during the semester. 2. Take note of the grading system. Then, find out how you can purposefully use your strengths to your best advantage. “Tranquil as a forest, but on fire within. Once you find your center, you are sure to win…” 1. Keep calm during classes by reading the chapter in the textbook or the uploaded notes before coming to class. 2. Identify the items which you do not easily understand by independent study, and make sure to get clear answers in class by asking your instructor/professor. 3. Look up difficult terminologies and clarify how these are referred to by your instructor/professor. 4. Pay close attention to the important concepts being mentioned by your instructor/professor.

“Now I really wish that I knew how to swim…” 1. Pharmaceutical Analysis I has one of the broadest range of topics and the most number of concepts to understand. Study to learn. 2. You will be flooded with many computations that require prior knowledge of basic chemistry concepts and fundamental mathematics. 3. Practice answering problems in the textbook or other recommended references. 4. Take note of the tips given by your instructor/professor to answer problems or exercises during discussions. 5. Consult your instructor/professor when concepts are not clearly understood. 6. Review notes and answered problems or exercises. It is better to repetitively answer the problems or exercises than to repeat the subject. 7. Teamwork plays a huge part in understanding how to solve problems in class. Work well with your classmates during group works or practice problems. 8. Approach a classmate when you missed a lecture or did not understand a topic. 9. Ask your classmates for tips in studying or understanding the lesson. "We must be swift as the coursing river…” 1. Learn how to use your calculator in the swiftest possible way. Know the various functions in the calculator. 2. Make sure that at the end of the semester, all formulas involved in assay computations are so familiar to you like the back of your hand. 3. Know the basic calculations to be able to maneuver more complex computations. 4. Review the fundamental chemistry principles (valence number/oxidation state, stoichiometry, etc.) to quickly operate on mathematical problems. "With all the force of a great typhoon… With all the strength of a raging fire…” 1. Be confident in your computations. Hesitancy only leads to perdition. 2. Practice. Practice. Practice. 3. Acknowledge what you can answer in the exam, and what you cannot. Then, make an all-out effort to completely answer what you exactly know. “Mysterious as the dark side of the moon.” 1. Uncover the complexity of drug assay by finding patterns of computations in the practice problems. Then, apply them in the subsequent graded assessments. 2. Find the learning style that is best for you. 3. Adhere to the fundamental principles. Use correct mathematical expressions and show the step-by-step calculations. When you get lost in the middle of arriving at the solution, it will be easier to get right back on track this way. 4. Be curious and use your imagination.

DON'TS

Do not overthink. Most often the shortest and least complicated solution is the best solution. The simplest answer is the best answer. Do not just memorize the formulas. Understand how the formulas are derived, so you can solve almost anything. Do not procrastinate. Maintain a daily or weekly schedule to keep up with the various lessons. 47

Do not cheat. Excellence is not measured by your scores in tests, but by the extent of learning achieved before, during, and after classes.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Main: Knevel, A. M., & DiGangi, F. E. (1977). Jenkins' quantitative pharmaceutical chemistry (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill. United States Pharmacopoeial Convention, Inc. (2019). United States Pharmacopoeia 42nd Revision and National Formulary 37th Edition. USPCI. Watson, D. G. (2015). Pharmaceutical analysis: A textbook for pharmacy students and pharmaceutical chemists (4th ed.). Elsevier Churchill Livingstone. Supplementary: British Pharmacopoeia Convention. (2018). British Pharmacopoeia 2019. TSO (The Stationery Office). Christian, G. D., Dasgupta, P. D., & Schug, K. A. (2014). Analytical chemistry (7th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Department of Health (DOH) Pharmacopoeial Organization. (2005). Philippine Pharmacopoeia 1 (with Supplement). DOH Bureau of Food and Drugs. Hamilton, L. F., & Simpson, S. G. (1964). Quantitative chemical analysis (12th ed.). Macmillan. Skoog, D. A., Holler, F. J., & Crouch, S. R. (2006). Principles of instrumental analysis (6th ed.). Thomson Brooks/Cole. World Health Organization. (2014). The International Pharmacopoeia 4th Edition (4th Supplement). WHO Press.

LABORATORY DO'S

Read and understand the principle involved in the different analytic methods. Understand the reason for important steps of the analytic methods.

DON'TS

Do not come to class unprepared.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Knevel, A. M., & DiGangi, F. E. (1977). Jenkins' quantitative pharmaceutical chemistry (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill Companies.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Allot time to research the reasons for important steps (RFIS) by reading books, scientific articles, and laboratory journals. Professors usually give a higher mark if your RFIS are complete, detailed, and elaborate. Collaborate with your classmates in making tabulations and gather information from each experiment so it would be easier for you to review for the exams. Maximize your time during the laboratory since some assays require more than 3 hours for completion.

PHARMACEUTICAL

ANALYSIS II (QC II)

3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a continuation of Pharmaceutical Analysis I with emphasis on the application of various instrumentations in the analysis of pharmaceuticals. It includes the principles, organization and function of quality control in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. In-process tests, the use of quality control charts for solid pharmaceuticals, stability testing as well as quality assurance functions in various stages of manufacture are discussed.

LECTURE DO'S

“It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, than to initiate a new order of things.” 1. Keep the course outline and track the completion of lecture/activities during the semester. 2. Take note of the grading system. Then, find out how you can purposefully use your strengths to your best advantage. “The wise man should always follow the roads that have been trodden by the great, and imitate those who have most excelled, so that if he cannot reach their perfection, he may at least acquire something of its savour.” 1. Take note of the tips given by your instructor/professor to understand the various difficult concepts in instrumental analysis and to answer problems or exercises during discussions. 2. Ask upperclassmen about tips to study instrumental pharmaceutical analysis. 3. Work well with your classmates during group works or practice problems. 4. Approach a classmate when you missed a lecture or did not understand a topic. 5. Ask your classmates for tips in studying or understanding the lesson. “Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.” 1. Keep calm during classes by reading the chapter in the textbook or the uploaded notes before coming to class. 2. Identify the items which you do not easily understand by independent study, and make sure to get clear answers in class by asking your instructor/professor. 3. Look up difficult terminologies and clarify how these are referred to by your instructor/professor. 4. Pay close attention to the important concepts being mentioned by your instructor/professor.

“Men intrinsically do not trust new things that they have not experienced themselves.” 1. Instrumental pharmaceutical analysis has a great number of new concepts and those applying principles of basic sciences, such as physics, statistics, and organic chemistry. Study to learn. 2. You will be exposed to many computations that involve numerous data. Practice answering problems in the textbook or other recommended references. 3. Review notes and answered problems or exercises. It is better to repetitively answer the problems or exercises than to repeat the subject. 4. Be confident in your computations and analyses of spectral information. Hesitancy only leads to perdition. 5. Practice. Practice. Practice. 6. Acknowledge what you can answer in the exam, and what you cannot. Then, make an all-out effort to completely answer what you exactly know. “Minds are of three kinds: one is capable of thinking for itself; another is able to understand the thinking of others; and a third can neither think for itself nor understand the thinking of others. The first is of the highest excellence, the second is excellent, and the third is worthless.” 1. Uncover the complexity of spectrometric and chromatographic analyses by finding patterns in the practice problems. Then, apply them in the subsequent graded assessments. 2. Find the learning style that is best for you. 3. Adhere to the fundamental principles. Use correct mathematical expressions and show the step-by-step calculations. When you get lost in the middle of arriving at the solution, it will be easier to get right back on track this way. 4. Think simply and be curious at the same time. Use your imagination. 5. Practice scientific inquiry. Most problems require analytical thinking integrating various principles of lessons learned in the past.

DON'TS

SUGGESTED READINGS

Main: Knevel, A. M., & DiGangi, F. E. (1977). Jenkins' quantitative pharmaceutical chemistry (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill. Silverstein, R. M., Bassler, G. C., & Morrill, T. C. (1981). Spectrometric identification of organic compounds (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Skoog, D. A., Holler, F. J., & Crouch, S. R. (2006). Principles of instrumental analysis (6th ed.). Thomson Brooks/Cole. Watson, D. G. (2015). Pharmaceutical analysis: A textbook for pharmacy students and pharmaceutical chemists (4th ed.). Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.

Supplementary: Christian, G. D., Dasgupta, P. D., & Schug, K. A. (2014). Analytical chemistry (7th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Connors, K. A. (1982). A textbook of pharmaceutical analysis (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Gibb, T. R. (1942). Optical methods of chemical analysis (1st ed.). McGraw-Hill. Hamilton, L. F., & Simpson, S. G. (1964). Quantitative chemical analysis (12th ed.). Macmillan. Skoog, D. A., Holler, F. J., & Crouch, S. R. (2014). Fundamentals of analytical chemistry (9th ed.). Brooks/Cole.

LABORATORY

DO'S

Master your calculator settings when computing for the best-fit line, given absorbance and concentration values. Accurately identify the dilution factors when computing for the percent (%) label claim. Master the tapping technique when weighing. Study the experiments and make schematics diagrams before entering class. In making post-lab reports, remember that the discussion is the heart of your paper, so intelligently interpret all results presented.

DON'TS

When there are still undissolved particles in your measuring glassware, do not analyze the sample yet. Instead, subject it first to sonication to facilitate further dissolution, before finally analyzing the sample. Instrumental data do not lie. it is suggestive of what went wrong in the procedure done when trends become dubious. Do not come to class unprepared.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Knevel, A. M., & DiGangi, F. E. (1977). Jenkins' quantitative pharmaceutical chemistry (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill Companies. Watson, D. G. (2017). Pharmaceutical analysis: A textbook for pharmacy students and pharmaceutical chemists (4th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Observe proper conversion of figures. In the laboratory, know how to read the data coming from the instruments being used. Know how the apparatus works and the function of its parts. Make a comparison of the different equipment/apparatus. Allot time in writing the post-laboratory paper and making sure that it is complete.

COURSE PREVIEW:

SCHRร DINGER'S CAT: DUAL PROPERTY OF LIGHT When not being observed, the cat inside the box is BOTH dead and alive.When you open the box, the cat is either dead or alive. In relation, the observation of particles disrupts the reality of quantum particles, according to Schrรถdinger.

PHARMACOGNOSY AND PLANT CHEMISTRY (PCOG)

5 units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the study of the classification, physical and chemical properties, pharmacological and pharmaceutical uses of natural drugs (including Philippine medicinal plants). It also covers the biosynthesis, extraction, isolation, purification and identification of drug constituents

LECTURE DO'S

Organize your thoughts when chunking all the information from the pathways to be discussed. Prepare a tabulation of the different plant and animal sources on the basis of their secondary metabolites and their medicinal use. Visual learners can take advantage of including images or pictures of the plants/animal sources in their tabulations.

DON'TS

Cramming is not an option. Memorizing scientific names is not enough. Do not forget how to properly write scientific names.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Evans, W. C., & Trease, G. E. (2009). Trease and Evans pharmacognosy (16th ed.). Saunders Ltd. Heinrich, M., Barnes, J., Gibbons, S., & Williamson, E. M. (2012). Fundamentals of pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy (2nd ed.). Churchill Livingstone. Shah, B., & Seth, A. (2012). Textbook of pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. Elsevier Health Sciences. Tyler, V. Brady, L. & Robbers, J. (1976). Pharmacognosy (9th ed.). Lea & Febiger

LABORATORY DO'S

Read and understand the procedures of the laboratory experiment prior to coming to class. Take note of the reminders and precautions required during the experiment. Come up with a complete schematic diagram for the experiment which can help you work faster in the laboratory without having to look at your laboratory manuals repeatedly. Plan out the division in labor among your groupmates for the given experiment to ensure that the experiment will be completed on time. Listen to the pre-lab discussions carefully to ensure procedures are carried out properly and accidents will be avoided. Do not hesitate to ask questions for clarifications. Come to the class prepared for the pre-lab quizzes and with complete materials.

DON'TS

Do not come to the laboratory class unprepared (did not study for the prelab quiz, no good schematic diagram, incomplete materials).

SUGGESTED READINGS

Ikan, R. (1991). Natural products: A laboratory guide (2nd ed.). Academic Press Inc. Dewick, P. (2009). Medicinal natural products: A biosynthetic approach (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons Ltd Tyler, V. Brady, L. & Robbers, J. (1976). Pharmacognosy (9th ed.). Lea & Febiger

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Prepare for the experiments in advance, you will need to buy a lot of plant and animal samples. Create mnemonics for terminologies and scientific names. Start your tabulations early. Creating a table to categorize all the classifications and differences of plants will help in memorizing the scientific names. Make sure that every after experiments, write your results (and reports) immediately in the logbook and avoid cramming.

COURSE PREVIEW:

EVALUATION OF CRUDE DRUGS

Organoleptic

Microscopic

Physical

Chemical

Biological

PHARMACEUTICAL & MEDICINAL

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (OrgMed)

4 units (3 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course covers the chemistry and pharmacy of organic medicinals with emphasis on those official in the USP and NF, their preparations, properties, tests and uses. It includes the concepts and chemical reactions related to qualitative analyses of organic compounds. It also includes the study of structure and physicochemical properties in relation to biological activity, preparation and/or synthesis, uses and doses of organic medicinals.

LECTURE DO'S

Allow the subject to complement Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy. Organic medicinal chemistry is taught together with Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy for the reason that they might talk about the same examples. This course deals with these examples as organic compounds, Pharmacognosy deals with them as secondary metabolites, and Pharmacology deals with them as therapeutic molecules. Build a general idea. similar to your previous pharmaceutical chemistry subjects, it is better if you first understand the framework used in the subject. This makes it harder for you to forget the concepts in the subject, since this foundation will also serve as support for concepts in subjects beyond this course. Compare examples to your general idea. Once you have your framework, you can just add examples to it as you encounter them. If they end up not being useful after the subject, then there Is a good chance you will forget that example. But since you have your framework with you then you can easily add that example back to your mind if you encounter it again later. Be curious. This course deals with common examples of drugs which you will encounter even in pharmacy practice subjects. Let your interest in them push you to learn how they interact with other molecules in the body.

DON'TS

Do not be afraid of the main reference book. Wilson and Gisvold is loaded with examples and extensive discussions of the discoveries related to those examples. It can be overwhelming the first time that you open the book. But we're mainly concerned with the framework for these examples. You don't need to absorb everything from the book, so don't be afraid to read it. Do not make the mistake of just taking in all the information in the books. What will be more helpful is to see the principles behind why the structure of the examples are designed the way they are.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Beale, J.M. and Block, J.H. (2011). Wilson and Gisvoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s textbook of organic medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry (12th ed). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Patrick, G.L. (2013). An introduction to medicinal chemistry (5th ed). Oxford University Press.

LABORATORY DO'S

Make a schematic diagram for the experiments since most of it are synthesis experiments, hence, it is prudent to have a good schematic diagram. There are websites that you can use to have an organized process flow. Review your organic chemistry fundamentals. Prepare your set-ups in advance.

DON'TS

Do not come to class unprepared.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Pavia, D. L., Lampman, G. M., & Kriz, G. S. (1999). Introduction to organic chemistry. Harcourt Brace Custom. Williamson, K., & Masters, K. (2011). Techniques labs for Macroscale and microscale organic experiments (6th ed.). Brooks/Cole.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Do not skip studying the structure-activity relationships (SARs). Since this subject involves a lot of Structural-Activity Relationships (SARs), using different colored highlighters helps in determining important points in each structure. Having a good background on organic chemistry will greatly help you in this subject since it mostly talks about the structure activity relationship (SAR) of the different classes of drugs. Review Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Biochemistry.

CABIN 2

PHARMACEUTICAL BIO SCIENCES

Art by Stacey Albis Students, welcome to Cabin 2! I am Mordana, the counselor of the Pharmaceutical Biological Sciences cabin. Ahead of us is a complex and interdisciplinary field that seeks to incorporate the essential concepts of Anatomy, Microbiology, and Physiology. In this cabin, you will find the knowledge that will help you in devising strategies for the management and treatment of your patients. So ready yourselves as I guide you in understanding the underlying mechanisms of how the body of a mortal reacts with various microorganisms. Always make sure to equip yourselves with the essential textbooks and note that advanced reading would highly help you along your journey. Good luck and happy reading, young Demigods! Yours truly,

MORDANA

PHARMACEUTICAL

BOTANY WITH TAXONOMY (Botany)

3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is an extensive presentation of plant life and related living forms, inclusive of morphoanatomy and hierarchical organization and its value as an integral part of the ecosystem and the pharmaceutical field.

LECTURE DO'S

Take down notes during the class discussions since the powerpoint only contains limited information for the topic. Study your lessons prior to the next meeting since there are formative assessments being given at the start of the class. Prepare ahead of time for long quizzes and examinations since the course is mostly memorization. Devise techniques you can use to easily remember terms and concepts. Rather than study hard, study smart. Understand the lesson rather than simply memorize since assessments given require higher order thinking skills. Use illustrations and graphic organizers for better understanding of concepts.

DON'TS

Do not come to class unprepared since formative assessments are given before the actual class discussions. Do not come to class late since you will be missing the formative assessments. Do not cram for the long quizzes and examinations since there are many things you need to study and be familiarized with. Blind memorization.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Jansky, S., & Bidlack, J. (2018). Stern's introductory plant biology (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. Mauseth, J. D. (2019). Botany: An introduction to plant biology. Jones & Bartlett Learning. Merrill, E. D. (2018). A flora of Manila. Franklin Classics Trade Press.

LABORATORY DO'S

Practice and master how to properly use the microscope, prepare wet mounts and write scientific names.

Prioritize long-term learning over short-term memory (aka cramming the night before the exam). This course is one of the foundations that you will need throughout your pharmacy journey so it is really important to master the skills and concepts to be introduced and taught here. Prepare your schematic diagrams and answer the guide questions in the laboratory manual since there's usually a graded recitation during the prelaboratory discussion. Manage your time wisely in the conduct of the experiments and learn how to delegate tasks with your groupmates. As with any laboratory class, teamwork is the key!

DON'TS

Do not come to class unprepared! This will be one of your first laboratory subjects in the College and you may experience a learning curve, especially on how laboratory classes are conducted in general in CP. There will be quizzes at the start of the laboratory class so always study the experiment assigned for the day. Do not forget to label illustrations in your data sheets and indicate the magnification used. Majority of students get deductions because of this. (You may confirm this with your upperclassmen) After you pass the subject, DO NOT FORGET what you learned. As mentioned above, this is a foundation subject so you will definitely encounter the concepts and principles taught here in your higher pharmacy subjects.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Mauseth, J. D. (2014). Botany: An introduction to plant biology. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. Simpson, M. G. (2011). Plant systematics. Elsevier.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Memorize and familiarize yourself with the scientific names that will be mentioned. Create mnemonics in order to memorize scientific names easily. Learn to differentiate the various structures and parts of plants. Read and reread lectures and side notes. Try learning visually. Visualization helps when you're memorizing the parts. Do search for examples on the internet. Pay attention to any additional information/notes. Always write them down since most of what the professors are saying arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t written on the slides. Figure out what note-taking system (Outline, Mapping, Charting, and Sentence Methods) is best for you. Look for clues in the terms in order to remember it easily and try to incorporate it in everyday living. Take a lot of pictures during laboratory classes. Hone your skills on using the microscope.

COURSE PREVIEW:

WRITING SCIENTIFIC NAMES Handwritten Momordica charantiaÂ Linn. (Fam. Curcurbitaceae)

Typewritten Momordica charantia Linn. (Fam. Cucurbitaceae) 58

HUMAN ANATOMY WITH PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (AnaPhy)

4 units (3 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, the anatomy, physiology and common pathologic processes are integrated and studied at the cellular level and by systems (cardiovascular, neurologic, respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, reproductive and endocrine) to facilitate the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; understanding of health and disease.

LECTURE DO'S

Always incorporate your learning to your everyday life.

DON'TS

Do not come to class unprepared. Do not just read and memorize, make sure that you understand the topic. Do not hesitate to ask your teachers if you don't understand the topic. Do not forget past lessons/topics because they are always connected with each other.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Marieb, E. N., & Keller, S. M. (2017). Essentials of human anatomy & physiology (12th Edition) (12th ed.). Pearson. Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. H. (2018). Principles of anatomy and physiology (15th ed.). Wiley. VanPutte, C., Regan, J., & Russo, A. (2012). Seeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essentials of anatomy and physiology, 8th Edition (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

LABORATORY DO'S

Do read and understand the learning objectives - study smart! Do watch videos available on the internet (e.g., Osmosis and Khan Academy in Youtube) to facilitate understanding, specially of the physiology and pathophysiology of diseases. This tip is particularly usual for visual and auditory learners, and for those who find it overwhelming/intimidating to read books. You can watch the videos first because these videos simplify the concepts - then proceed to reading the books again for deeper learning. Do relate what you learned in the previous exercises. Some students find it difficult to understand the current exercise because the concepts discussed in the previous exercises were only engraved in their short-term memory. Always remember that there is a reason behind the arrangement of the topics in the course syllabus - most of the time it's because you will be needing the things taught to you first for you to easily understand the next topics.

Do take care of the microscope to be assigned to you. It will be your best friend for the majority of the semester.. oh, and practice viewing specimens in a microscope! Enjoy the course! I honestly believe AnaPhy is a really fun course since you can easily relate the concepts taught in your everyday life - mainly because our main focus here is the human body.

DON'TS

As with any laboratory class, do not come to class unprepared. Pre-lab quizzes will also be given. Do not procrastinate in the laboratory. There are a lot of topics and organ systems to be covered so there will be instances wherein you'll be performing 3-4 exercises in a day. Do not forget to label illustrations in your data sheets and indicate the magnification used. Majority of students get deductions because of this. Do not break the prepared slides. Do not waste our KimWipes (for cleaning of the microscopes). Do not use dubious references, especially in your case discussions! Do not mindlessly copy and paste information in your Case Discussion. A good case discussion (which will be done by group) should be clear, straight to the point and coherent. The discussion should always highlight the case assigned to your group and relate said case to the disease of interest.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and physiology: From science to life. John Wiley & Sons. Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2013). Human anatomy & physiology (9th ed.). Pearson. Netter, F. H. (2018). Atlas of human anatomy international edition (7th ed.). Elsevier

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Understanding the normal physiology will make it easier to appreciate pathophysiology and disease processes. Read the chapters to be discussed in advance so that you can follow the lectures more smoothly since you understand the medical jargons that may be used during discussions. Read the textbook for better understanding and watching videos regarding the topics also helps a lot. Create mnemonics in understanding and memorizing the terminologies and concepts that will be discussed. Take down additional notes/information that will be mentioned by your professor. It's important to visualize the cells, tissues, and body parts in this subject so make sure you do your research online and look at many reference pictures to get used to the different structures. Tabulating information will be very helpful once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reviewing. Always do your laboratory worksheets in advance and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to bring colored pencils for drawings. NEVER forget to label your drawings, especially the specimens under the microscope.

COURSE PREVIEW:

MICROSCOPE OBJECTIVES AND THEIR MAGNIFICATION

SCAN

LPO

HPO

Scanning Objective 4x

Low Power Objective 10x

High Power Objective 40x

OIO Oil Immersion Objective 100x

PHARMACEUTICAL

MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY (Microbio)

4 units (2 units lecture, 2 units laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with microorganisms, particularly those pathogenic to man, and the parasitic helminthes of man â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their biology, the infections they cause, host response to these infections, and their mode of transmission, prevention and treatment. The course provides laboratory experience in studying microorganisms and parasitic helminthes, and in utilizing aseptic techniques for microbial control. It also discusses microbiological aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. Special attention is given to sterilization and disinfection, antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents.

LECTURE DO'S

The subject is content heavy. Do not just memorize. Read and understand the lessons. If you are having difficulties in the subject/topic, study with peers who can help you. If you are well versed with the topic, please do take time to teach/mentor your peers.

DON'TS

Do not come to class unprepared. Do not forget the principles of human physiology especially pathophysiology of diseases.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Denyer, S. P. (2020). Hugo and Russell’s Pharmaceutical microbiology (8th ed.). W. Engelkirk, P. G., Duben-Engelkirk, J., & Fader, R. C. (2020). Burton’s Microbiology for the health sciences, Enhanced Edition (11th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. Riedel, S., Morse, S., Mietzner, T., & Miller, S. (2019). Jawetz Melnick & Adelbergs Medical microbiology (28th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education / Medical. Tortora, G. J., Funke, B. R., & Case, C. L. (2020). Microbiology: An introduction (12th ed.). Pearson.

LABORATORY DO'S

Read the procedures for the upcoming laboratory exercises. It is also advisable to read at least a little bit of background about the topic. Be organized and keep track of time. There will be more than one laboratory exercise in one laboratory period. Planning your work ahead is important to finish the scheduled activities and submit the outputs at the end of the period. Bring a schematic diagram, if possible, with illustrations, to exactly know how to perform the techniques. Use your lag time (i.e., during autoclaving, surface sterilization, etc.) wisely. Staying in one place during microbiology class for a long period of time means that you are not doing well. Always wear your personal protective equipment when performing experiments in the laboratory. Always wear a clean, freshly washed laboratory gown. Place your “contaminated” laboratory gown in a plastic bag and wash this separately from other laundry. Be mindful of proper sanitation and aseptic techniques to avoid contamination of work, and infection of yourself and others. Wash your hands including your forearm before and after handling culture tubes/plates. Make a tabulation of morphological characteristics and biochemical activities of all the bacteria and fungi that you will encounter in the laboratory. Keep the photographs of your observations (microscope images, cultural characteristics, biochemical test results, etc.) to assist you in your review. Validate your observations by consulting with your instructor/professor and cross-referencing your results with the literature. Pay attention to the tips and techniques that will be shared by your instructor/professor. Know these things by heart, so they become second nature to you.

DON'TS

Minimize unnecessary noise. Don’t talk too loudly during the laboratory. Even when wearing medical masks, a few aerosolized droplets may contaminate your work. You can talk, but make sure to be away from the reagents and culture tubes/plates. Don’t reuse your face mask, head cap, and gloves. Dispose these properly after the experiment. When working on microbial cultures, avoid walking in and out of the room. This causes the air pressure to abruptly change resulting in turbulence that can increase the possibility of contamination of your culture.

Don’t work haphazardly. Stay attentive when performing laboratory experiments. This ensures your safety all-throughout the period. When decontamination is scheduled in the laboratory period, do not leave the room without autoclaving and washing the culture tubes/plates. Dispose the contaminated culture media properly.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Sandle, T. (2019). Pharmaceutical microbiology: Essentials for quality assurance and quality control. Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd. United States Pharmacopoeial Convention, Inc. (2019). United States Pharmacopoeia 42nd Revision and National Formulary 37th Edition. USPCI. Wessner, D. R., Dupont, C., & Charles, T. C. (2013). Microbiology. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

COURSE PREVIEW:

BACTERIAL COLONY MORPHOLOGY Form/Shape

Circular

Irregular

Filamentous

Elevation/Height

Raised

Convex

Flat

Umbonate

Crateriform

Edge/Margin

Entire

Undulate

Filiform

Curled

Lobate

CABIN 3

PHARMACEUTICS

Art by Stacey Albis Light the lights! Tare the balances! Ladies and gentlemen, my beloved demigods, it is I, Mr. Mixter, proudly presenting, Cabin 3, our dedicated space for the mastery of Pharmaceutics. Here in my circus, we perform the art and science of designing dosage forms. You will spend hours turning chemicals into medications and more hours to make it not likely to kill you. We will turn powders and crystals into dosage forms useful to our patients. I will extend even my third hand to guide you and your talents to unveil the secrets of precision and technique accuracy. So, hold on to your mortar and pestles, and prepare yourself for the science and art of compounding and manufacturing medicine. Yours truly,

MR. MIXTER 64

PHARMACEUTICAL

CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES (PharCal)

3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will develop the skills necessary to perform calculations essential to the duties of pharmacist in a variety of contemporary settings. Its focus is on the fundamental principles and basic techniques involved in the application of the calculations needed for successful pharmacy practice. It involves the study of basic laboratory techniques including use of balances and simple laboratory instruments and glassware.

LECTURE DO'S

“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” 1. Keep the course outline and track the completion of lecture/activities during the semester. 2. Take note of the grading system. Then, find out how you can purposefully use your strengths to your best advantage. “—so long as I get somewhere,” “Oh, you’re sure to do that… if you only walk long enough.” 1. Study to learn. Many techniques that you will encounter here may find their applications in later, upper year-level subjects. 2. Ready your index card (one page only) of relevant conversion factors. This will come in handy during practice problems, class discussions, and even quizzes and examinations! 3. Be prepared during classes by reading the chapter in the textbook or the uploaded notes before coming to class. 4. Identify the items which you do not easily understand by independent study, and make sure to get clear answers in class by asking your instructor/professor. 5. Look up difficult terminologies and clarify how these are referred to by your instructor/professor. 6. Pay close attention to how your instructor/professor solves the practice problems. There are many ways to solve a problem in Pharmaceutical Calculations, so take note of what works for you. 7. Take note of the tips given by your instructor/professor to answer problems or exercises during discussions. Re-trace the calculations if you must. 8. Review notes and answered problems or exercises. It is better to repetitively answer the problems or exercises than to repeat the subject. 9. Practice answering problems in the textbook.

“What sort of people live about here?” “In that direction, lives a Hatter: and in that direction, lives a March Hare. Visit either you like: they’re both mad.” “…we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” 1. Work well with your classmates during group works or practice problems. 2. Approach a classmate when you missed a lecture or did not understand a topic. 3. Ask your classmates for tips in studying or understanding the lesson. If these are not enough, ask upper classmen about tips to study pharmaceutical calculations. 4. Consult your instructor/professor when concepts are not clearly understood. “Well! I’ve often seen a cat without a grin, but a grin without a cat! It’s the most curious thing I ever saw in my life!” 1. Be confident in your computations. Every step gets you closer to finding the correct solution. 2. Find patterns in the practice problems and apply them in the subsequent graded assessments. 3. Find the learning style that is best for you. 4. Adhere to the fundamental principles. Use correct mathematical expressions and show the step-by-step calculations. When you get lost in the middle of arriving at the solution, it will be easier to get right back on track this way. 5. Think simply, but stay curious.

DON'TS

Do not overthink. Most often the shortest and least complicated solution is the best solution. The simplest answer is the best answer. Do not just memorize the formulas and conversion factors (at least, whilst taking the subject). Understand how the formulas and conversion factors are derived, so you can solve almost anything. Do not procrastinate. Maintain a daily or weekly schedule to keep up with the various lessons. Do not cheat. Excellence is not measured by your scores in tests, but by the extent of learning achieved before, during, and after classes.a

SUGGESTED READINGS

Ansel, H.C., (2010). Pharmaceutical calculations (13th ed.). Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Stocklosa, M.J. (1996). Pharmaceutical calculations (10th ed.). Williams & Wilkins.

LABORATORY DO'S

You should know the identity of glassware, how and when it is more appropriate to use. Take this subject seriously, especially the lecture part. Experiments in this course will serve as your foundation for higher pharmacy subjects. Master the Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Always be prepared for the practical exams.

DON'TS

Do not come to class unprepared, so read the experiments prior to class. Do not take the laboratory part for granted.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Ansel, H.C., (2010). Pharmaceutical calculations (13th ed.). Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Felton, L. A. (2013). Remington: Essentials of pharmaceutics (1st ed.). Pharmaceutical Press.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Understand and memorize equations and formulas by heart, because you will be using them again in other subjects so that it will be easier for you to recall and apply. Relax, and try not to be overwhelmed when you see numbers. Read, understand, and analyze the problems carefully. Search and use practice tests. Keep on practicing your skills in solving problems, mostly in using ratio and proportion and dimensional analysis. Writing the conversion tables and some important formulas in a separate index card will be very useful when reviewing for future exams. Take note of every problem sample and how it is done. Always bring your scientific calculator. If mathematics is not your forte, do not burden yourself, there is always another way to solve things and practice helps a lot. Practice reading random prescriptions. Know your laboratory glassware.

COURSE PREVIEW:

COMMON PRESCRIPTION ABBREVIATIONS

D/C

D5W

DAW

bid

C.C.

before meals

twice a day

chief complaint

dil.

div.

gtts

o.d.

dilute

divide

drops

extended release

modified release

once per day

prn

q.o.d.

s.o.s.

as needed

after meals

orally

every day

discontinue 5% dextrose dispense as in water written

every other if necessary day

PHARMACEUTICAL

DOSAGE FORMS AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS

(DDS)

4 units (2 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the basic pharmaceutical principles and technologies applied in the preparation of pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug delivery systems.

LECTURE DO'S

Be attentive to the lectures. Take notes diligently.

DON'TS

Do not cram for exams.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Allen, L., & Ansel, H. C. (2014). Ansel's pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug delivery systems (10th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Rowe, R. C., Sheskey, P. J., & Quinn, M. E. (2012). Handbook of pharmaceutical excipients (7th ed.). Pharmaceutical Press.

LABORATORY DO'S

Manage your time wisely. There are several preparations each meeting. Make sure to follow the procedure so that your preparation can pass the QC requirements. Maintain cleanliness at all times. Prepare the needed materials in advance.

DO'S

Do not come to class unprepared. Do not be unorganized.

SUGGESTED READINGS

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Making flashcards for the different dosage forms makes it easier to study this subject. Classify drugs according to their category. Read and understand the procedures thoroughly. Research the uses of the ingredients to be used in every experiment. Find the similarities amongst the different procedures in the laboratory to help with producing consistent products and aid in further understanding. Some products have the same ingredients which have the same use so keep those in mind. Bring the additional materials and/or ingredients that are not provided by the professor. Never forget to make and bring the labels for your products.

COURSE PREVIEW:

INJECTION ROUTES

intradermal

intramuscular

intranasal

intraperitoneal intravenous

PRESCRIPTION ABBREVIATIONS OF DOSAGE FORMS

amp.

cap.

crm.

elix.

emuls.

ampule

capsule

cream

elixir

emulsion

IUD

lot.

MDI

pulv.

sol.

intauterine device

lotion

metered-dose inhaler

powder

solution

supp.

syr.

tab.

tinct.

ung.

suppository

syrup

tablet

tincture

ointment

PHYSICAL PHARMACY (PhyPharm)

3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course involves analysis and application of basic physiochemical principles and methodology as they relate to drug dosage form design, preparation, stabilization and evaluation. It also considers the relationship of these principles to selected therapeutic problems.

LECTURE DO'S

Pray the La Sallian prayer. As we always do before and/or after the class, if you put into heart the meaning behind this prayer, "I will continue O my God to do all my actions for the love of you!", it gives us a sweet and humble reminder that what we do is ultimately for God's greater glory. When you think of honoring the Lord first before doing your actions (specifically studies), it gives you confidence and grace to always do your best. And whatever the result of your action is, favorable or not, have faith that it is always for your best. Help yourself become the best version of a pharmacy student by consistently aiming for excellence. When was the last time you told yourself, "You are excellent!"? You don't remember because pharmacy already did some â&#x20AC;&#x153;serious damageâ&#x20AC;? to your intellectual capacity. You know to yourself that you can do better, so set some standards and do everything you can, with honor and integrity, to achieve above standards. You may fail (a quiz or an exam, or even yourself for thinking you are not doing enough in your academics), but resiliently bounce back and keep yourself from this distraction to achieve your goals. It is really normal to fail at least once, and even more, in your exams in pharmacy, but this will teach you many lessons. Focus and just keep going. Study hard(er). Physical Pharmacy is not easy, especially for those who have difficulty in problem solving/computations since almost the entire topics of this subject involve calculations. Review your general chemistry, physics, and pharmaceutical calculations (and other interrelated subjects) as these are the foundational courses of physical pharmacy. Ideally, you should take down notes during lecture, participate in the discussion and recitation, dedicate time to review previously discussed topics, practice solving calculations (calculator is a must every meeting), and just keep studying until you master the lesson by heart. Be guided by the specific learning outcomes set in all lessons in this subject. Identify what type of learner you are, then maximize it. You will be able to learn a certain lesson better when you capitalize on your strengths. You do not necessarily have to pattern your study habits with others because what strategy is effective to them, will not always be effective to you. And you know your own learning capacity more than anyone else does. Therefore, bank on your own strengths, identify your learning styles, and apply them conveniently for an effective study.

Consult the faculty who is handling the subject, because he/she is the best person to help you understand the lesson better. Teachers are more than willing to assist you with your academic needs, specifically in the subject they teach. Be more proactive and confident to approach your teachers during their consultation hours. They certainly don't bite. Always respect and trust your teachers. They are doing everything they can to give you excellent and quality pharmacy education. This is not only applicable to physical pharmacy, but to all your subjects. Two-hour lecture conducted per week is really just the tip of an iceberg. They plan the course ahead, work hard to carefully assess every student, sometimes rehearse teaching a lesson they prepared in a week or two and keep on devising strategies and innovation to deliver lessons effectively, and many more, on top of their respective (higher degree) studies and administrative functions. Please be good to them. Learn to appreciate lessons in the subject by realizing its significance in our professional practice as future pharmacists. Sometimes, we tend to study just to pass or comply with the requirements of the subject and think that lessons do not seem to make sense anymore. But they are actually important to you. Learn to recognize the value of lessons that will make you competent pharmacists. The knowledge and skills you will eventually gain from Physical Pharmacy subject are generally useful in developing drug formulations and designing dosage forms, and no other health profession does this practice but by suitable and capable pharmacists.

DON'TS

Do not procrastinate. Time management is essential to passing the subject, and generally to surviving the course. You might have felt that 24 hours in a day seem not enough to accomplish overwhelming requirements from your different subjects, and you might have wished for an extended day or even miraculous cancellation of classes. We felt that, too. Try to breakdown your daily activity to identify which consumes more of your time, and if ever it is determined non-essential, then immediately replace it with academic productivity. Never waste your time, but learn to rest sufficiently. Do not hesitate to ask questions. Most of the time, students are hesitant to approach their teachers for some reason. But the truth is, your teachers are just waiting for you (especially at their consultation hours) and they want students asking questions (related to the subject of course). Do not aim just to pass. Taking the subject for granted is simply not motivational for students, and even more for teachers who handle the subject. Aim to learn, more than just to pass. Because regardless of the numerical result of your effort in the subject, what is more important is you have learned. Do not rely solely on others. Seek help but do not solely depend on them. Make yourself useful in a group by contributing substantially to any assigned group activity. Jot down your own notes, answer problem sets on your own, and/or create your own reviewer, for your own sake. Do not make unnecessary noise and other activity irrelevant to the course, during the lecture. It distracts the focus of your teacher and the focus of other students. Let us always maintain a conducive learning environment by active listening and steadfast teaching.

Do not attempt to cheat. Just don't. College of Pharmacy embodies excellence and academic integrity. You do not want your teachers to remember you as an identified cheater. Pass with honor, fail with honor. Please read the student manual for appropriate action if you are caught cheating in any form. Do not cut classes. Cutting classes may have various adverse consequences on your learning. Although there are maximum allowable absences you can make in one semester, you are always required to attend all the meetings. It is more difficult to cope with lessons because of missed meetings. Do not "YOLO" irresponsibly. Discipline yourself fairly. There is time for everything, and the "YOLO" mentality, when you know that your academics is at stake, can potentially lead to unfavorable events which you may certainly regret thereafter. "YOLO" responsibly.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Sinko, P. J. (2016). Martin's physical pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences (7th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

LABORATORY DO'S

Know the different formulas by heart, and not be confused by unnecessary data given. When asked to make phase diagrams, drawings should be accurate so that interpreting results would be easy. Any deviations from the experiment should be reflected in the post-lab reports. Experimental results should be thoroughly discussed with appropriate cited references. Answer the study guide questions. Always stick to the experimental objectives.

DON'TS

Do not come to class unprepared.Â Do not be a burden to your groupmates when doing the experiments.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Martin, A. N., & Sinko, P. J. (2011). Martin's physical pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences: Physical chemical and Biopharmaceutical principles in the pharmaceutical sciences (6th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Practice problem solving. Use practice tests from the books and from the internet. Write the formulas on an index card for easy and convenient reviewing, however, you have to memorize it. Also, memorize conversion factors. Review general chemistry and gas laws. Understand the principles behind every procedure and computation. During lab discussions try to ask questions if you don't understand the concept behind the experiment because the lab portion of the exams are usually difficult.

DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT 2 units lecture

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the complete process of identifying a new drug and bringing it to market. Discovery may involve screening of chemical libraries, identification of the active ingredient from a natural remedy or design resulting from an understanding of the target. Development includes studies on microorganisms and animals, clinical trials and ultimately regulatory approval.

PHARMACEUTICAL

MANUFACTURING

WITH QUALITY ASSURANCE & cGMP (Manuf) 4 units (2 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course presents the basic principles, methods and technologies involved in the production of various drug dosage forms and delivery systems, from the initial design of the dosage forms to their actual manufacture, including the quality assurance and cGMP requirements for packaging, equipment and facilities. This also deals with the important theories, principles, techniques and applications of various quantitative pharmaceutical analyses, as applied in the quality control of raw materials and drug products.

LECTURE DO'S

Be attentive to the lectures. Take notes diligently. Ask questions if something is not clear to you.

DON'TS

Do not cram for exams.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Poucher, W. (1991). Perfumes, cosmetics and soaps (9th ed.). Springer Science & Business Media. Umbach, W. (1991). Cosmetics and toiletries: Development, production, and use. Ellis Horwood. United States Pharmacopoeial Convention, Inc. (2019). United States Pharmacopoeia 42nd Revision and National Formulary 37th Edition. USPCI. FDA Regulations PIC/s cGMP

LABORATORY DO'S

Teamwork is the key. Coordinate well with your class. Manage your time wisely. Most of the preparations require a lot of time. Maintain cleanliness.

DON'TS

Do not be unorganized. You are working as a class/company thus affecting each other if one group is unorganized.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Adejare, A. (2020). Remington: The science and practice of pharmacy (23rd ed.). Academic Press. Lachman, L., Lieberman, H. A., & Kanig, J. L. (1986). The theory and practice of industrial pharmacy. Lea & Febiger. Lieberman, H. A., & Lachman, L. (1981). Pharmaceutical dosage forms. M. Dekker. Poucher, W. (1991). Perfumes, cosmetics and soaps (9th ed.). Springer Science & Business Media. Umbach, W. (1991). Cosmetics and toiletries: Development, production, and use. Ellis Horwood. United States Pharmacopoeial Convention, Inc. (2019). United States Pharmacopoeia 42nd Revision and National Formulary 37th Edition. USPCI. FDA Regulations PIC/s cGMP

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Review lessons from Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems, and Medical Devices. Delegate tasks properly. Prepare the materials needed for the upcoming experiment. For the containers to be used, ask how many will be purchased per batch beforehand. Always make sure that the information written on your labels is correct. Always follow the procedure to end up with a product of high quality.

COSMETIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

COSMETIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, REGULATION AND SAFETY 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course presents the basic principles, methods and technologies involved in the production of cosmetic products from the initial formulation and actual manufacture, including the quality assurance, safety assessment and cGMP requirements for packaging, equipment and facilities. This also deals with the important theories, principles, techniques and applications of various quantitative pharmaceutical analyses, as applied in the quality control of raw materials and cosmetic products.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Gad, S. C. (2008). Pharmaceutical manufacturing handbook: Production and processes. John Wiley & Sons. Poucher, W. (1991). Perfumes, cosmetics and soaps (9th ed.). Springer Science & Business Media. Poucher, W. (1991). Perfumes, cosmetics and soaps (9th ed.). Springer Science & Business Media.

CABIN 4

PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY

Art by Stacey Albis Poison? Cure? Hold your horses, I got you! I am Serpentine, the master of healing arts and sorceress of medication action. I welcome you, half-bloods, to Cabin 4: The panacea for all diseases! As a devoted demigod, you should have the heart to care and the knowledge to whatever cure a person needs. In my premises, it is essential to know the rights of medication use: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right time, and the right route. Remember, the dose makes the poison! I will do with all my power to unleash your greatness in making sure no one will ever be sick again. So buckle up, my dear demigods! We're going to make the heart of the Pharmacy pump for a lifetime. Yours truly,

SERPENTINE

PHARMACOLOGY I

(PCOL I)

3 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the study of drugs and their biochemical and physiological effects, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetic properties, therapeutic uses, adverse reactions, toxicological effects and interactions.

DO'S

Take down notes during the class discussions since the powerpoint only contains limited information for the topic. Study your lessons prior to the next meeting since there are formative assessments being given at the start of the class. Prepare ahead of time for long quizzes and examinations since the course is mostly memorization. Devise techniques you can use to easily remember terms and concepts. Rather than study hard, study smart. Understand the lesson rather than simply memorize since assessments given require higher order thinking skills. Recall important concepts and terms learned in Human Physiology and Pathophysiology because they are vital for understanding Pharmacology.

DON'TS

Come to class unprepared since formative assessments are given before the actual class discussions. Come to class late since you will be missing the formative assessments. Cram for the long quizzes and examinations since there are many things you need to study and be familiarized with. Blind memorization.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Crisholm-Burns, M. Wells, B. Schwinghammer, T. Malone, P. Kolesar, J. Rotschafer, J. & Dipiro, J. (2008). Pharmacotherapy principles & practice. McGraw Hill Inc. Katzung, B. (2018). Basic and clinical pharmacology (14th ed.). McGraw Hill Education. Wells, B. Dipiro, J. Schwinghammer, T. & Dipiro, C. (2012). Pharmacotherapy handbook. 8th edition. USA: McGraw Hill Inc. Whalen, K. (2015). Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Create mnemonics to memorize terminologies easier. Comprehend each lesson as they come and do not wait for exam week to start cramming.

Listen carefully to the professorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side notes and take them down. Most of the time, the teachers ask questions in the quizzes/exams which are not included in the handouts. Read in advance during class discussion; there would be a repetition of things you already have an idea about which helps your retention of information. Everything discussed in the lecture is based on books so read the references given. Prepare for both pre- and post-discussion quizzes. Take note of the differences between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Summarize and tabulate information from lecture slides.Â Read in advance.

PHARMACOLOGY II (PCOL II)

4 units (3 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a continuation of Pharmacology 1. It deals with the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetic, toxicological and therapeutic properties of drugs used in the management of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, metabolic, coagulative, CNS, immunologic, oncologic and infectious conditions. The laboratory includes bioassay methods and use of animal models.

LECTURE DO'S

DON'TS

SUGGESTED READINGS

LABORATORY DO'S

Treat your animals humanely.

DON'TS

Do not treat your animals inhumanely.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Hock, F. J. (2015). Drug discovery and evaluation: Pharmacological assays. Springer.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Read the books to have a deeper understanding of the lesson. Study the different mechanisms of action and speak them out loud as if you're telling a story or as if you're teaching the concepts to someone who does not have any background in pharmacy. Summarize and tabulate information from lecture slides.

BIOPHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACOKINETICS (BioPharm) 3 units lecture

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the basic principles and factors affecting drug liberation, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, including the appropriate mathematical models that describe drug behavior in the body in both normal and altered physiologic states which are necessary for the design of a rational dosage regimen.

DO'S

Take down notes during the discussion. If possible, read some of the topics in advance so you will have an idea of what's going to be discussed. Take note of questions that you may have so you can raise it during the discussion. 79

Commit to long-term memory! The concepts and lessons to be taught in this course will also be useful in your Pharmacology 2 and Clinical Pharmacy subjects, particularly in designing or recommending treatment regimens. Practice computations by answering sample problems.

DON'TS

Do not forget the concepts you learned from earlier subjects, especially DDS, Physical Pharmacy and Pharmacology 1, since this will really help you understand the concepts to be taught in this course. Do not just seek to memorize - seek to understand. Analysis is a very important skill in this course (e.g., in deciding which mathematical model to apply in the computations). Do not be shy to consult/ask questions if some concepts are not clear.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Shargel, L., Wu-Pong, S., & Yu, A. (2004). Applied Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics (5th ed.). McGraw Hill Professional.

PHARMACEUTICAL

TOXICOLOGY (Toxi)

3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

The fundamentals of clinical toxicology including a study of the general classes of toxic agents, mechanism of toxicity, target organ toxicity, management and their detection. It also includes the study of environmental toxicants, occupational chemical hazards and agricultural poisons and their prevention, treatment and management.

LECTURE DO'S

Study. Read advance materials provided to you. A quiz is normally given at the start, in the middle or end of the class. Attend your classes. You might miss a quiz or a graded class activity or a discussion that will be included in the examinations, probably not present in your handouts. Tabulate all the poisons with their general classifications and indicate symptoms and antidotes for easy recall. Take notes. Not all information are found in your handouts. Make sure you pay attention during class. Pass all exams. It is hard to catch up for a passing grade in the end. More materials will be covered during the final examinations. Talk to your teacher. Schedule a consultation session with your teacher if you want further clarification of the lectures; or you can even inquire about your grades or class standing. Personal problems, love life matters and challenges can also be discussed if you are willing! All ears to you!

DON'TS

Do not cram during examinations. There will be a lot of materials to cover for each grading period so you better give yourself at least 3-4 days to study. Do not procrastinate just because the final report deadline is weeks away. Do not be choosy with your group mates. Try to interact with others who are not part of your clique, you might develop new friendships. Do not take this subject for granted because you will fail if you don't deliver!

SUGGESTED READINGS

Klaassen, C. D. (2019). Casarett & Doull's toxicology: The basic science of poisons (9th ed.). McGraw Hill Professional. Klaassen, C. D., & Watkins, J. B. (2015). Casarett & Doull's essentials of toxicology (3rd ed.). McGraw Hill Professional. Olson, K. R., Anderson, I. B., Benowitz, N. L., Blanc, P. D., Clark, R. F., Kearney, T. E., Kim-Katz, S. Y., & Wu, A. H. (2018). Poisoning and drug overdose (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education / Medical.

LABORATORY DO'S

Manage your time wisely. There are many identification (ID) tests for each poison. Be careful in handling the different poisons and reagents.

DON'TS

Do not come to class unprepared.

COURSE PREVIEW:

WHAT MAKES A POISON

All things are poison and nothing is without poison; only the dose makes a thing not a poison. - Paracelsus

(aka Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim)

CABIN 5

PHARMACY PRACTICE

Art by Stacey Albis

Warm welcome, half-blood! I fondly anticipated this opportunity to meet you. I am Signa, one of Hygeiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heroes, and you are in Cabin 5, the Pharmacy Practice. This training ground is meant to teach you the values of an upright demigod, carve your path to your desired field in pharmacy, and demonstrate the proper handling of our weapons: drugs and prescriptions. Here, you will be able to perceive and understand the role of pharmacists in the health care system in a holistic approach, which is very important in the battlegrounds. I assure you that we will share both the joy and struggles in our journey. Yes, it is ours because you are not alone. Take your armors and watch for the arrows, young demigods! Yours truly,

SIGNA

PERSPECTIVES IN PHARMACY (Perspectives) 2 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course orients the student in the history and development of pharmacy and the standards of its practice. It also includes description of the different areas of pharmacy practice and gives an introduction on the legal and ethical aspects of the profession.

DO'S

Practice the art of note taking during lecture discussions. Keep an updated and detailed calendar/planner. Write the time, place, and event/activity. Refer to the syllabus and mark in advance the activities set for the whole semester. Create a studying routine and stick to the schedule. As a general rule, allot 2 to 3 hours of study time for every 1-hour lecture. Maximize the consultation services of the faculty members. This will give you the opportunity to clarify issues or topics you did not understand on a oneon-one basis. Be creative. Make flashcards of the important terms, names, concepts, etc or prepare a timeline of the Pharmacy History. Connect to your support group like family, friends, church mates once in a while.

DON'TS

Do not throw your notes, lecture, and study materials. Keep it handy as reference for other courses. Do not procrastinate and avoid the ningas cogon attitude. Do not compare yourself with the other students. Determine how you learn the best. Do not get so used to "catching up". Read over the topics before your class and after the discussion. Do not be distracted by online games, social media, and other unnecessary mobile apps.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Allen, L. (2017). Anselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug delivery systems (11th ed.). LWW. Anderson, C., Bates, I., Futter, B., Gal, D., Rouse, M., & Whitmarsh, S. (2010). Global perspectives of pharmacy education and practice. World Medical & Health Policy, 2(1), 4-17. https://doi.org/10.2202/1948-4682.1052 Konnor, D. D. (2007). Pharmacy law desk reference. Amsterdam University Press. Kremers, E., & Urdang, G. (1940). History of pharmacy: A guide and a survey. J. B. Lippincott LaWall, C. H. (1927). Four thousand years of pharmacy: An outline history of pharmacy and the allied sciences. Lippincott. 83

Tallis, N., & Arnold-Forster, K. (1991). Pharmacy history: A pictorial record (1st ed.). Pharmaceutical Press. Pharmacy Act (RA 10981) Generics Law (RA 6675) Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs (RA 8203) Philippine Practice Standard for Pharmacists (PhilPSP) Senior Citizen and Expanded Senior Citizen Act Price Regulation Acts (MDRP)Dangerous Drug Act Food, Drugs, Cosmetics and Devices Act (RA 3720)FDA Act of 2009 (RA 9711) DOH and FDA circulars related to retail pharmacy Medical dosage form and its abbreviations Drug information reference (MIMS, MIMS Pharmacy, Better Pharmacy) FIP Good Pharmacy Practice Standards Good Laboratory Practice Good Manufacturing Practice Good Clinical Practice

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Familiarize with the history of pharmacy. Memorization is the key. Familiarize with the Philippine laws related to pharmacy practice. Appreciate the lessons that tackle the different fields of Pharmacy, it will help you choose a path you would be interested in after you graduate. In studying the basics of the laws discussed, make flashcards. Always memorize the laws, names and dates, and understand their differences. Gather notes ahead of time. Use the handouts provided efficiently. The powerpoints are very lengthy so it will really help if you can make a summarized reviewer where you can study key terms. Do not skip on reading and taking down notes during the lecture.

COURSE PREVIEW:

10 STAR FILIPINO PHARMACIST

Pharmaceutical Care Provider

Life-long Learner

Leader

Teacher

Decision-maker

Entrepreneur

Communicator

Researcher

Manager

Agent of Positive Change

INTRODUCTION TO THE

HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (Intro to Healthcare) 2 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the holistic approach in the promotion of health. It includes discussions on the human life cycle, health problem identification, health care strategies, essential health intervention, and health sectors that support health-related issues and policies.

DO'S

Create study guides, summary Sheets, Diagrams, and Concept Maps. After every topic discussion, go back to the Learning Objectives presented by the teacher and assess if all the objectives were met. Utilize the references available in the library, printed or electronically available. Look for the reading materials suggested by your teacher. Secure a pin board and stick notes on it. Revisit the notes regularly so you will be reminded. Apply the Plan, Do, Act and Check system. Submit all the required activities, outputs, and deliverables. Almost all student activities are graded. Avoid getting zero just because you failed to submit any of them.

DON'TS

Do not skip or miss classes. Not ALL the important concepts of the topic are included in the prepared powerpoint presentation. It is better to listen to the teacher during class discussion. Do not use your class hours in preparing for the next course's scheduled quiz even if the next class is a major course and the preceding class is not. Do not be self-centered. Extend help whenever there is an opportunity. This will practice you in doing patient-centered care in the future. Do not limit yourself with the presentations provided by your teacher. Search for other related videos, articles, research for further explanations.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Cuyegkeng, T. C. (1991). Basic health care for the community. Philippine Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University. Dizon, E. V. (1979). Community health nursing in the Philippines. Merriam School & Office Supplies Corporation. Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (2007). The pharmacistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in patient safety Kelly, W. N. (2011). Pharmacy: What it is and how it works (3rd ed.). CRC Press. Kyle, G. (2015). Skills for pharmacists. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. Miller, B. F., & Keane, C. B. (1987). Encyclopedia and dictionary of medicine, nursing, and allied health. W.B. Saunders Company.

Nisce, Z. P., Reyala, J. P., Martinez, F. R., Hizon, N. F., Ruzol, C. A., DequiĂąa, R. B., Alcantara, A. P., Bermudez, M. C., & Estipona, G. R. (2000). Community health nursing services in the philippine Department of Health (9th ed.). Community Health Nursing Section, NLGN, Inc. Population Center Foundation. (1990). Community organizing: A manual on the HRDP experience. Posey, L. M., & Kahaleh, A. A. (2016). Pharmacy: An introduction to the profession. American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Rivera, A.K., & Antonio, C.A. (2017). Mental health stigma among Filipinos: Time for a paradigm shift. Journal of Health Research, 21, 20-24. Romualdez, A. G., & WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific. (2011). The Philippines health system review. WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific Whalley, B. J., Fletcher, K. E., Weston, S. E., & Howard, R. (2008). Foundation in pharmacy practice. Pharmaceutical Press.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Create chapter summaries and flowcharts with keywords in studying and memorizing the concepts and terminologies discussed.Â Enhance your scope in relation to health literacy. If you put in the time to memorize, you will pass with flying colors. Use mnemonics and familiarize yourself with the acronyms. The subject is very heavy with enumeration-type tests. Review sessions with your classmates in between periods or breaks. Lots of laws will be tackled. Make sure to familiarize yourself with these laws. Summarize the slides in bullet form for reviewers. Read the slide and take small notes that will summarize everything on that slide. Remember to list down key terms. Read your reviewer multiple times so the information gets retained in your memory.

COURSE PREVIEW:

HEALTHCARE GOALS/TARGETS:

Immunization

Smoking cessation

Alcohol and drug abuse

Reproductive health

CVD risk prevention

Medication adherence

Diet, exercise, and BMI

Oral health care

INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY

ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (PharAd)

2 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an introductory course designed to teach the concepts, principles, and fundamentals of pharmaceutical administration and management. This includes the basic functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling as they relate to fiscal, personnel and merchandizing management. The course is also intended to provide the students with the tools and skills necessary to effectively manage themselves and to participate fully in their organizations in a changing world environment and assume leadership roles in the future.

DO'S

Be prepared to listen in class. The topics to be discussed are not scientific/technical in nature because some of these are soft skills such as communication, working in teams, leadership, conflict management, time management, etc. Nonetheless, they are still very important because these are skills that you will be needing regardless of which field of pharmacy practice you decide to pursue. Have fun coming up with your business proposal! :) Practice, practice...and practice some more! The last chapter for this course involves basic accounting principles so you are expected to compute/solve accounting problems.

DON'TS

Do not be shy to consult or ask questions. Do not cram your business proposal. You must also justify your choice for your business - how is it relevant in our current setting? To answer this question, a certain degree of research must be done.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Bautista, L.M.A., Tubon, N.T., Cera, E.N.D. (2019). Pharmacy administration, leadership, and management. C&E Publishing Inc. Chisholm-Burns, M. A., Schwinghammer, T. L., Wells, B. G., Malone, P. M., DiPiro, J. T., & Kolesar, J. M. (2015). Pharmacotherapy principles and practice (4th ed.). McGraw Hill Professional.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Review your accounting, business management, and marketing lessons during Senior High. Make sure that you properly categorize your accounts whether they belong to Debit or Credit.

Think of an outside-of-the-box business idea that’ll be easy to “sell”. Imagine yourself in the settings that your prof describes and try to absorb as many life lessons as you can. Collaborate well with your peers and don’t be scared to voice out your ideas during groupworks. Self-reflection will really be beneficial for this course. Moreover, team efforts will make you leave the course with flying colors.

DISPENSING I

DISPENSING PROCESS, READING AND INTERPRETING THE PRESCRIPTION AND OTHER MEDICINE ORDERS 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the basic concepts of dispensing, dispensing techniques and the ethical policies that govern this important facet of the professional practice of pharmacy.

LECTURE DO'S

The first few lectures are devoted to communication skills. This is an area where students may explore their personal style in expressing verbal and non-verbal communication. It is important that they have an open mind towards self-discovery. It is suggested that the students appreciate the role of pharmacists as the last line of defense when preventing medication errors. This course also has a lot of practical role-playing exercises. Students with good acting abilities coupled with their understanding of the medication process can easily ace this course. Prepare well for the Patient Counseling Event as this is the integration of the course.

DON'TS

Non-participation in exercises would be a big demerit for this course.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Beardsley, R. S., Kimberlin, C. L., & Tindall, W. N. (2012). Communication skills in pharmacy practice: A practical guide for students and practitioners. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Rantucci, M. J. (2007). Pharmacists talking with patients: A guide to patient counseling. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. WHO/FIP's Good Pharmacy Practice Philippine Practice Standards for Pharmacists

LABORATORY DO'S

Be vocal, expressive, and empathetic. Your social skills should be honed, especially your probing skills when doing patient counselling. Stick to the objectives of your laboratory exercises whenever you get lost from the topics.

DON'TS

Do not be shy and hesitant in your practical exercises. Without mastering your verbal and non-verbal skills accompanied by sufficient knowledge for your messages' content, you will have a hard time passing this subject.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Treatment guidelines for common diseases MIMS focusing on OTC drugs to know the counselling points

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Hone your vocabulary and memorization skills especially in the laws related to pharmacy. If ever, review your Perspectives in Pharmacy course. Study the lecture slides given and take down notes as these will be needed, especially in quizzes. Familiarize yourself with some medicines so you have an idea on the prescriptions. Practice your patient consultation voice. If you are an introvert, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to let your personality shine. Practice talking and interacting with patients if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re quite shy or introverted. OSCE are unpredictable.

COURSE PREVIEW:

PARTS OF A PRESCRIPTION: Juan Dela Cruz MD Juan Dela Cruz MD

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Sex: F

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DISPENSING II

MEDICATION RELATED PROBLEMS, MEDICATION SAFETY, MEDICATION COUNSELING AND OTHER PHARMACY SERVICES 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the study of theoretical perspectives and contemporary issues relevant to social and behavioral aspects concerning therapeutic medication counseling. Furthermore, this course provides opportunities for experiential learning of the techniques and skills of patient medication counseling roles of pharmacists.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Adejare, A. (2020). Remington: The science and practice of pharmacy. Academic Press. ASHP Guidelines on Pharmacist-Conducted Patient Education and Counseling DiPiro, J. T., Yee, G. C., & Posey, L. M. (2020). Pharmacotherapy: A pathophysiologic approach (11th ed.). McGraw Hill Professional. Karalliedde, L. D., Clarke, S., Collignon, U. G., & Karalliedde, J. (2016). Adverse drug interactions: A handbook for prescribers (2nd ed.). CRC Press.

HOSPITAL PHARMACY (HospiPharm)

3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an introductory course to the practice of pharmacy in a hospital setting. It includes organizational structure of the pharmacy department and its relation to other departments. It covers the different drug distribution systems, bulk compounding methods, parenteral admixtures, practice standards, pharmacy and therapeutics committee and general pharmacy administration.

DO'S

Always stick to the objectives of the exercises. Your decision and management skills will be explored in this subject. Do widen perspectives when analyzing cases or when critiquing journals.

DON'TS

Do not provide information or decisions without citing reliable references.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Holdford, D. A., & Brown, T. R. (2010). Introduction to hospital and healthsystem pharmacy practice. ASHP.

CLINICAL PHARMACY

AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS I (ClinPhar I) 3 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course defines the role of pharmacists in drug therapy, which includes P-R-I-M-E, C-O-R-E, and F-A-R-M. The application of pharmacotherapeutics is defined which is the clinical purpose or indication for giving a drug.

DO'S

It is expected that the students are now more competent in handling clinical cases and have developed analytical capabilities and sound decision-making in the evaluation of treatment guidelines and outcomes.

DON'TS

Lack of confidence and not being assertive on their judgment during the presentation of clinical cases.

SUGGESTED READINGS

DiPiro, J. T., Yee, G. C., & Posey, L. M. (2020). Pharmacotherapy: A pathophysiologic approach (11th ed.). McGraw Hill Professional. Schwinghammer, T. L., Koehler, J. M., Borchert, J. S., Slain, D., & Park, S. K. (2020). Pharmacotherapy casebook: A patient-focused approach (11th ed.). McGraw Hill Professional. Whittlesea, C., & Hodson, K. (2018). Clinical pharmacy and therapeutics Ebook. Elsevier Health Sciences.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Review the lessons discussed in Pharmacology I and II as well as Dispensing as you will use all the knowledge you have gained from these subjects. Have thorough research on the clinical cases given. Also, check laboratory tests and medications prescribed. Read different journals and books when making your pharmacist care plan. Think of the activities like the PCP as a real life scenario and do your best to take care of the patient and find ways to improve QOL.

CLINICAL PHARMACY

AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS II (ClinPhar I) 3 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is the continuation of Clinical Pharmacy 1. The application of Pharmacotherapeutics is defined which is the clinical purpose or indication for giving a drug.

SUGGESTED READINGS

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH POLICY WITH PHARMACOECONOMICS (HealthTech) 3 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course takes a broad view of the impact of health technologies on population & individual health. Health technologies can include medical procedures, medical devices, diagnostic and investigative technologies, pharmaceuticals & public health interventions. Emphasis is placed on the methods used to assess these health technologies in order to inform government policy, clinical and public health practice. This course also introduces the principles of health systems and the systematic approaches to analyze the demand for health service delivery in various population groups; the concepts of health policy formulation, advocacy, decision-making, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; and systematic assessment of health policy process, and application of social science theories in policy processes to make health polices relevant to socioeconomic and political contexts, especially in LMICs settings.

SOCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY 1 unit lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course prepares the students for independent, theory-based research leading to new knowledge and understanding of drug use, patient and provider communication and behaviors, health outcomes, pharmacy practice, patient care systems, and the pharmacy profession. This is accomplished by integrating knowledge of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals with theories and concepts from disciplines such as economics, sociology, psychology, management sciences, education, epidemiology, history and law.

LEGAL PHARMACY AND ETHICS (Jurisprudence) 3 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the study of legal rules and regulations as applied to Pharmacy and Pharmacy practice. It also embodies the code of ethics of the profession. Case studies, role playing and ongoing local and global ethical issues are used to understand the importance of health ethics and apply the principles of health ethics in research, patient care, healthrelated business practice and working relationships.

DO'S

Watch news daily. Know the current events and issues. Periodically visit the websites of DOH, FDA, WHO, FIP and other regulating agencies. Update yourself with the latest Circular Orders, Administrative Orders, Department Orders, Advisories. Break down the study materials into chunks that are easier to comprehend and to remember. Practice critical thinking. Test your knowledge. Write down anything and everything that you learn from a specific topic. Formulate questions that will possibly be asked on exams.

DONT'S

Do not be so overwhelmed by the massive overload of Republic Acts. Read at least one law each day and find time to read the additional reading materials related to the RA.

Do not just focus on the grade that you will get at the end of the course. Learn the fundamentals and principles which will lead you to a more professional cognitive foundation of the Pharmacy practice.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Limuaco, O. (2010). Pharmaceutical jurisprudence and ethics. Centro Escolar University Tubon, N. (2018). Pharmaceutical jurisprudence and ethics. Maxcor Publishing House Inc. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2012, DDB, Manila. 2012 FDA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drug Related Administrative Orders and Memorandum Circulars (with Summaries and Annotations), DOH. Manila.,2012 Philippine National Drug Formulary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Essential Drug List, vol. 1, 8th ed., DOH, Manila, 2012 Reference Manual on the Philippine National Drug Policy and the Generics Act of 1988, DOH, Manila -2012 The Consumers Act of the Philippines, RA 7394, Reprinted by the BFAD and DOH, DOH Complex, Alabang, Muntinlupa

PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Marketing) 3 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

Deals with concepts, theories and principles of marketing such as product, price, promotion and place of distribution combined with learning about entrepreneurship. It includes application through case study methods and business planning, and marketing strategy and elements of display

DO'S

Prepare for pop quizzes containing questions from the topic discussed during the lecture for the day. Take down notes! Handouts may be provided in advance but there will still be important concepts that are not in the handouts provided. Be creative! The major output for this course is a business plan proposal which will also include branding workshops. Remember that perfection is the enemy of progress. Be ready to report your business concepts and proposal and be open to comments for improvement. Work well with your groupmates - teamwork is the key!

DON'TS

As always, do not cram your business proposal. You must also justify your choice for your business - how is it relevant in our current setting? To answer this question, a certain degree of research must be done.

Do not be shy to consult or ask questions. Do not be afraid to innovate! Entrepreneurship in itself has a lot to do with innovation so fresh concepts and ideas are always welcome.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Cravens, D. W. (2013). Strategic marketing. McGraw-Hill Education. Chisholm-Burns, M. A., Vaillancourt, A. M., & Shepherd, M. (2014). Pharmacy management, leadership, marketing, and finance. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. Kuratko, D. (2014). Introduction to entrepreneurship. South-Western Cengage Learning. Rollins, B., & Perri, M. (2014). Pharmaceutical marketing. Jones & Bartlett Learning.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Be creative in thinking of your business plan. Creating something that is unique as well as feasible is the best plan.

PUBLIC HEALTH PHARMACY

WITH PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY (PubHealth) 3 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces the students to community health which includes both the private and public (government) efforts of individuals, groups, and organizations to promote, protect and preserve the health of those in the community. The course allow the student actual interaction with the community where students are engaged in community development, social marketing, health promotion and education, and capacity building. This gives the students an opportunity to show other health professionals and community leaders the invaluable role of pharmacists in community health.

DO'S

Always be updated with the latest issues on public health.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Krska, J. (2010). Pharmacy in public health (1st ed.). Pharmaceutical Press. Levin, B. L., Hanson, A., & Hurd, P. D. (2018). Introduction to public health in pharmacy (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.Mercado, R. (1996). Readings in health system management (2nd ed.). Academic Publishing Corporation. Truong, H., Bresette, J. L., & Sellers, J. A. (2010). The pharmacist in public health: Education, applications, and opportunities. Amer Pharmacists Assn. WHO The Role of the Pharmacist in the Health Care System WHO The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 95

CABIN 6

PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH

Art by Stacey Albis

Greetings! My name is EBSCO 020, a humanoid robot designed by the goddess Hygeia to aid this generationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demigods in their pursuit of knowledge. My cabin, Cabin 6: Pharmaceutical Research, is the last among the six, for you are expected to integrate everything that you have learned from all of those learning areas once you set foot to my doorstep. But do not be frightened! With my artificial intelligence, we will answer the scientific questions that this age has not yet answered via data gathering and statistical analysis. The inquiry will be your point of origin, and research will be your trajectory. Scanning through human databases, I am reminded that knowledge is the best gift that your race possesses, and with it, you will have the key to unlocking the doors to the future. At your service,

EBSCO 020

PHARMACY

INFORMATICS

3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an introduction to methods of gathering and using drug and health-related information from various sources with focus on Information Communication Technology (ICT) using different web sites and search engines.

LECTURE DO'S

Conquer your fear of public speaking.

DON'TS

Not digging deeper into topics you don't understand

SUGGESTED READINGS

Ekins, S. (2006). Computer applications in pharmaceutical research and development. John Wiley & Sons. Fisher, R. (2006). Information technology for pharmacists. Pharmaceutical Press. Gaebelein, C. J., & Gleason, B. L. (2008). Contemporary drug information: An evidence-based approach. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Malone, P. M., Kier, K. L., & Stanovich, J. (2011). Drug information: A guide for pharmacists (4th ed.). McGraw Hill Professional. Trochim, W. M. (2006). The research methods knowledge base (3rd ed.). Atomic Dog Publishing.

LABORATORY DO'S

Know how to search journals using Search Engines. Introductory lessons will be provided in coordination with the library for this one. This is a skill that will be helpful especially when you do your thesis. Learn how to assess the quality of references and journals. Practice at home! In preparing for your seminar/elevator pitch, prepare a script and familiarize yourself with it. Do not aim to deliver your script verbatim, but make sure that you are able to put your message across clearly even if you do ad libs. Select topics that you are genuinely interested in. This will help you in the research process since if you are curious about your topic, reading tons of journals will seem like a breeze and not a tedious job. Consult your seminar advisers. You may hit roadblocks in your topic so your assigned seminar advisers will really be helpful in guiding you to refine your topic and give you more perspective. Bookmark your important searches.

Learn to say "NO" if you have more than enough of your commitments than you can handle (extracurricular activities). Be a team player. Have the initiative to work and complete an output. Keep an open communication line and synchronize often. Learn to solve your own problems.

DON'TS

In searching for references online, trim down your topics from big concepts to smaller, specific details. Do not drain your productivity by focusing on your topic and avoiding unimportant details.Avoid social loafing when working as a group. Do not get hung up trying to understand everything at the outset. Do not be shy! This course will develop your communication skills in both oral and written form. You will be asked to prepare a seminar and present in front of your classmates and instructors. Pharmacists are expected to be communicators in practice - so this course will help you a lot in preparing not just for scientific presentations but even in routine reporting in the workplace. Do not cram your topic. To be able to deliver a seminar, it is not just confidence that will carry you through it, you must be well read, and the content of your presentation is a very important component. Do not commit word vomit AT ALL COSTS. All presentations are timed so if you do this, you may not be able to finish on time. If you have lost your train of thought, pause for a while, take a deep breath and try to remember what you were trying to say instead of trying to fill in the *awkward* silence with noise (that may not add value to your presentation).

SUGGESTED READINGS

There is no specific suggested reading for the laboratory since all the theories will be taught in the lecture component. There are instances wherein readings or journals will be provided for you, while most of the time you will be the one to search for journals and other references that you will be using in your activities.

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Knowing the website sci.hub.tw is an advantage in searching for scientific articles of your interest. Use the references and materials the institutional library provides you with. Make sure you submit 'at-least-decent-if-not-perfect' type of paperwork (critique papers or rrl).Practice speaking for an audience or in public.

PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH METHODS WITH PHARMACEUTICAL STATISTICS 3 units lecture COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will introduce students to quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as experimental or non-experimental designs, for conducting meaningful inquiry and research. It will provide an overview of the important concepts of research design, data collection, statistical and interpretative analysis, and final report presentation. It will also introduce students to clinical trial designs typically used in health care. The focus will be on randomized controlled trials as they are the primary method of generating evidence for therapeutic interventions. The course covers a broad range of research topics at the introductory to intermediate level.

DO'S

Always think how the lesson applies to your thesis.

DON'TS

Do not be afraid of computations.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Your review of related literature

PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND THESIS WRITING 3 units (1 unit lecture, 2 units laboratory) COURSE DESCRIPTION

Thesis writing and final defense. Submission of a bound thesis manuscript and a journal -ready manuscript.

DO'S

Consult regularly with your adviser.

DON'TS

Not writing down everything.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Adviser's notes and recommendations

TIPS FROM STUDENTS

Choose a topic that you and your groupmates are truly interested in as well as a topic that is original and can be done with the amount of time given. Trust in the advice that your advisers will give and do not be afraid to ask them questions. Read a lot of related literature because you will need those knowledge especially during your defense. Be systematic in the procedure of your research and start them as soon as possible. Always take a picture of your results and do not forget to record them immediately.

APA 7TH EDITION A QUICK GUIDE FOR REFERENCES AND CITATIONS REFERENCES Book

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Copyright Year). Title of the book (7th ed./vol.). Publisher. DOI or URL 1. Author/s. Surname comes first, followed by a comma and the initials of the author's first and middle name. Do not forget to leave a space between initials. Retain the order of authorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; names. 2. Copyright year. Enclose the copyright year in parentheses. End with a period. 3. Title of the book. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word. For a title with two parts, capitalize the first word of the subtitle. Also capitalize proper nouns. Do not forget to italicize the title. End with a period. 4. Edition or volume number. If there is an edition or a volume number, enclose the number in parentheses after the title but before the period. If there are both, show the edition number first and the volume number after, separated by a comma. Abbreviate the words 'edition' and 'volume' as 'ed.' and 'vol.' Always put a period after the parenthetical information. 5. Publisher. Include the name of the publisher followed by a period. Do not include the publisher location. If there are multiple publishers, separate them with a semicolon. End with a period. 6. URL or DOI. If available, include the DOI. Do not include a URL or database information for works from academic research databases. Include a URL for ebooks from other websites. DO NOT put a period after the DOI or URL.

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Book Chapter with Editor(s)

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Copyright Year). Title of the book chapter. In A. A. Editor & B. B. Editor (Eds.), Title of the book (2nd ed., pp. #–#). Publisher. DOI or URL 1. Author/s. Surname comes first, followed by a comma and the initials of the author's first and middle name. Do not forget to leave a space between initials. Retain the order of authors’ names. 2. Copyright year. Enclose the copyright year in parentheses. End with a period. 3. Title of the book chapter. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word. For a title with two parts, capitalize the first word of the subtitle. Also capitalize proper nouns. Do not forget to italicize the title. End with a period. 4. In editor(s). Write the word “In” followed by the initials and last name of the (not inverted) of each editor. Use “(Ed.)” for one editor or “(Eds.)” for multiple editors. End with a comma. 5. Title of the book. Include the title of the book in which the chapter appears. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word. For a title with two parts, capitalize the first word of the subtitle. Also capitalize proper nouns. Do not forget to italicize the title. End with a period. 6. Page range. Include the chapter page range. If the book has an edition or a volume number, include the number in parentheses before the page range. If the book has both, show the edition number first and the volume number after, separated by a comma, before the page range. Abbreviate the words 'edition' and 'volume' as 'ed.' and 'vol.' Do not put a period between the title and the parenthetical information. Put a period after the parenthetical information. 7. Publisher. Include the name of the publisher followed by a period. Do not include the publisher location. If there are multiple publishers, separate them with a semicolon. 8. DOI or URL. I available, include the DOI. Do not include a URL or database information for works froacademic research databases. Include a URL for ebooks from other websites. DO NOT put a period after the DOI or URL.

Website Page

Author. (Year, Month Date). Title of page. Source. URL 1. Author/s. Surname comes first, followed by a comma and the initials of the author's first and middle name. Do not forget to leave a space between initials. Retain the order of authors’ names. If there is no author, spell out the name of the organization or site. 2. Date. Enclose the date in parentheses in the format shown above. If there is no date use (n.d.). 3. Title of page or section. Do not forget to italicize the title. End with a period. 4. Source. If the source would be the same as the author, omit the source to avoid repetition. 5. URL.

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Journal Article

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Name of the Periodical, volume(issue), #â&#x20AC;&#x201C;#. https://doi.org/xxxx 1. Author/s. Surname comes first, followed by a comma and the initials of the author's first and middle name. Do not forget to leave a space between initials. Retain the order of authorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; names. 2. Copyright year. Enclose the copyright year in parentheses. End with a period. 3. Title of the article. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word. For a title with two parts, capitalize the first word of the subtitle. Also capitalize proper nouns. Do not forget to italicize the title. End with a period. 4. Title of the journal. Capitalize all major words in the periodical name. Follow with a comma. Do not forget to italicize the periodical name (but not the comma after). 5. Volume number. Italicize the volume number. Do not put a space between the volume number and the parentheses around the issue number. 6. Issue number. Do not italicize the issue number or parentheses. Follow the parentheses with a comma. If there is no issue number, follow the volume number with a comma. 7. Page range. Use an en dash; do not put spaces around the en dash. End with a period. 8. DOI. Include the DOI if available. Do not put a period after the DOI.

Dissertation or Thesis

Author, A. (Year, Month Day).Â Title of dissertation [Doctoral dissertation or Master's thesis, Name of University]. Source. URL 1. Author/s. Surname comes first, followed by a comma and the initials of the author's first and middle name. Do not forget to leave a space between initials. 2. Date. Enclose the date in parentheses. End with a period. 3. Title of the dissertation or thesis. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word. For a title with two parts, capitalize the first word of the subtitle. Also capitalize proper nouns. Do not forget to italicize the title. Check the title page to check whether the work you are citing is a Doctoral dissertation or a Master's thesis. Also, include the name of the university granting the degree. End with a period. 4. Source. List the name of the database or institutional repository where the work can be accessed. End with a period. 5. URL.

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Online Report

Author, A. (Year, Month). Title of the report or document. Source. URL 1. Author/s. Surname comes first, followed by a comma and the initials of the author's first and middle name. Do not forget to leave a space between initials. Retain the order of authors’ names. If there is no author, spell out the name of the organization or site. 2. Date. Enclose the date in parentheses. End with a period. 3. Title of the report or document. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word. For a title with two parts, capitalize the first word of the subtitle. Also capitalize proper nouns. Do not forget to italicize the title. End with a period. 4. Source. If the source would be the same as the author, omit the source to avoid repetition. End with a period. 5. URL.

News/Magazine Article

Author, A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the article. Title of the newspaper or publication. URL 1. Author/s. Surname comes first, followed by a comma and the initials of the author's first and middle name. Do not forget to leave a space between initials. Retain the order of authors’ names. 2. Date. Enclose the date in parentheses. End with a period. 3. Title of the article. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word. For a title with two parts, capitalize the first word of the subtitle. Also capitalize proper nouns. Do not forget to italicize the title. End with a period. 4. Title of the newspaper or publication. Italicize and capitalize each word in the publication. End with a period. 5. URL.

IN-TEXT CITATIONS Direct Quote

In quoting the exact words, introduce the quote with an in-text citation in parentheses. Any sentence punctuation goes after the closing parenthesis. According to Author (Year), "Direct quote" (p. xx). Author (Year) explained that "Direct quote" (p. xx). In directly quoting more than 40 words, use a blockquote. Block quotes don't need quotation marks. Instead, indent the text 1/2" as a visual cue that you are citing. The in-text citation in parentheses goes after the punctuation of the quote.

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Indirect Quote

Always include the last name of the author(s) and the year when the article was published, in order for the readers to find the full citation in the reference list. For example: In a study by Vergeire-Delmacion et al. (2016), 224 patients admitted in an urban tertiary care hospital in the Philippines were surveyed. Among the 69 cases of HCAIS, pneumonia was the most common infection (35%), followed by line-related (16%), bloodstream (13%), and surgical site infection (12%).

IN-TEXT CITATIONS BASED ON NUMBER OF AUTHORS 1 Author (Author, Year) 2 Authors (Author & Author, Year) 3 or more authors (Author et al., Year)

Group Authors

First time mentioning group:

(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2019) Subsequent citations:

(CDC, 2019)

SOURCES American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000 CSUDH University Library. (n.d.). LibGuides: Citation: APA 7th ed. LibGuides at California State University Dominguez Hills. https://libguides.csudh.edu/citation/apa-7

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IV INTO THE LABYRINTH OF THE INSTITUTION

Being a new kid in a new place will never be easy.Â Not knowing where to go and who to talk to can be extremely stressful. Being away from friends, accustomed routines, old habits, and known traditions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; basically away from anything familiar and typical, can be a cause of lots of anxiety, uncertainty, and fear. If it is hard for a normal person to be in a new environment, it is even more grueling for us demigods. Every wrong turn yields more challenges, and every missed step presents more obstacles for us to face. When we get lost, the monsters we encounter in the journey can be too much to bear. But do not be afraid, for the senior scribes of this camp have provided youÂ the map of the campus to guide you in this voyage to success. This map includes every essential information that might keep you alive!. From the names of buildings on the campus, to places for dining and parking, every vital information that will surely be of great help in your way to greatness can be found here. I hope this map will keep you from getting lost and eaten by monsters. Study the map well, for your own adventures have only just begun.

LEGEND Parking Spaces Where to Eat For long-hour breaks For short breaks

Locations with WiFi Connection Locations with ATM Machine Sports and Events Place

1. Lourdes E.Campos, Md. Building 2. College of Medicine Building 3. Academic Extension Building 4. Cafe Verde 5. Romeo P. Ariniego, MD, AFSC Library 6. House of Hygeia (College of Pharmacy Building) 7. Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary Chapel 8. Wang Building 9. Pavilion 10. Animo Center 11. Dormbuilt 12. Motor Pool 13. University Swimming Pool 14. Angelo King Medical Research Center 15. De La Salle University Medical Center (DLSUMC) 16. Oval

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V THE HOUSE OF HYGEIA: ANATOMY OF A BUILDING

Look, we didn’t choose to be a half-blood. Being a demigod in the world of Pharmacy is incredibly dangerous, perhaps even fatal. Our lives are much more difficult than mere mortals – those sleepless nights, fighting our own monsters, carrying the burdens of academics, and dealing with pharmaceuticals. Terrifying, isn’t it? Seeing as you are one of us, I can only feel sorry for you; your life is about to become unbelievably harder. But fear not! Here in the House of Hygeia, we are taught how to survive Pharmacy and surpass the challenges sent to us by the monsters, and even by the gods and goddesses. House of Hygeia, also called the College of Pharmacy, is a training facility for demigods and the only safe place for our kind. Here we are taught skills and information that sheds light in this extremely perilous world and will keep us alive in our journey as demigods. Aside from these, you will also gain friendships, laugh till your tummies hurt, and find love, even in the most unexpected ways. Living life as a demigod is not always tragic; being a demigod can be fulfilling and enjoyable, although it’s hard to believe. You will learn to appreciate every experience you had; some may even be terrifying at the time, but trust me, you will soon laugh at these misfortunes. You will also learn to love every person you meet in this house, whether they are your instructors, classmates, or seniors. So, start your journey by making yourself comfortable in the House of Hygeia. In this section, every part of the House of Hygeia is described distinctively; the contents of every nook are explained, and the master of the place is introduced. We also incorporated some personal experiences by senior scribes to give you background knowledge of the room. So, prepare yourself for the adventure of your lifetime. Hold tight to your weapons and stay vigilant, Demigod.

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CP Room 101 CP Room 102 CP Room 103 CP Room 104 CP Room 105

Glassware Stockroom Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratories Pharmaceutical Microbiology Laboratory Instrument Room I

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Chemical Stockroom Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Laboratory Pharmaceutical Biological Sciences Laboratory Instrument Room II

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Informatics Laboratory Guidance Counselor Room Student Center/Multipurpose Hall (MPH) Student Council Room PPhA Room Drugstore

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MESS HALLS by Mirava Villamin

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To be fully equipped in the real battlefield in the future, novices are continuously trained to acquire the knowledge needed to obtain the title all conquerors fight for, the RPh. This scenery is found in the consequent identical rooms amid the base of the building, the wise gather their students and guide them through their journey, just like an oracle ready to impart the tradition of the prophecy concerning the most kept secret about pharmaceutical drugs. Within the four white walls, there is a continuous quest in discovering and further understanding the essence of â&#x20AC;&#x153;What truly is it to be an effective pharmacist?â&#x20AC;? The revelation regarding the particular discipline will be revealed throughout the years, with the aid of an extensive whiteboard in front, projector, and the aura of a zealous savant. Theories and beliefs that play a significant value in the course will be comprehensively discussed and leave you with awe-inspiring excitement that makes you want to leave a legacy as well in this chosen field. The labyrinth of health sciences will be disentangled in this room to mold you into a better apothecarist in the future. Legend has it that as you enter through the glass doors of the white room, a lot of extraordinary lessons will be revealed for an aspiration that the intellectual prowess of each candidate will be continuously enhanced as days pass by inside these modern chambers.

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And fear not, when the nemesis calls you under its spell, a true warrior within you could fight its incantation with the help of a freshly prepared cold brew iced coffee. For I, your elder, will serve a messenger from the mysterious deities that truly believe that you are specifically chosen to have a respected seat inside the chamber. Given the fact, that history awaits that your name will also inherit the title each mortal being in this profession fights for.

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Glassware Stockroom

ARMORY I by Heather Manalo

Art by JB Cuevas

As we ascend to the second floor of the CP building through the famous elevator (or stairs) to Olympus, we give you our warmest welcome! I see you are all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed to tour the entrancing corners of the building, but worry not, my friends, because you will get to every nook and cranny of our college! For now, we will be moving towards the far left-end area of the hallway. All sighs? Thinking youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be bored to tears? Not until you can catch a glimpse of the seemingly bewitching room that enraptures dedicated minds. Curious to know why? Well, we are all geared after the same goal, right? And that is getting hold of The Holy Grail; the very key towards winning our everyday combat! Our journey in this field is unlike any other, so listen up and heed my advice; I guarantee a thrilling yet challenging journey ahead. Our everyday goal is to take captive of the much sought-after enemy that triggers the emanating state of the battlefield, aka our rivals during battle: the unknown substance or the compound responsible for the visible result of the experiment (remember their names and hunt them down!).However, before facing our enemies in the battlefield, the first rule of thumb is to get all geared up and be ready for battle. In our daily combat in the laboratory, we just cannot proceed empty-handed! This intriguing room within your sight, young half-bloods, is our very own Camp Armory (aka our Glassware Stockroom) where a stash of weapons, magic armor 114

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armor, swords, and other implements of warfare for our alchemy adventures are found (aka laboratory glasswares, and equipment and the like). As you see, the stockroom houses a complete inventory of our department’s laboratory supplies and other equipment as well! Most glasswares are stored here, ranging from basic test tubes to a wide array of pipettes, plates, condensers, and flasks. Peeking through the glass window, glasswares are organized very incisively in their respective storage cabinets, racks, and shelves. Just to let you know, these glasswares are much like the riches of our college which we hold very dear, so make sure to handle them very delicately and lovingly. Look after them because we’ll be using them for the rest of our journey. Love them or pay the price. Literally, in the cashier. However, don’t stress out, remember to be careful all the time, and take your time in learning! With the organized glasswares in sight, I know that you can get too excited and say, ‘Oh I can’t wait to pick those out, myself!’, but sadly you cannot. Because only the guardian of the Armory is authorized to pick the glasswares that you need. You may be wondering, how you can get hold of your much-desired weaponry. Well, all we have to do is fill out our armor consent form (aka the “yellow form” – never forget about it, and make sure to list every item you need or you’ll be caught off guard during combat!), and submit it to the armor guardian (aka laboratory technician) a week before the battle. Why? Simple. Every demigod must be prepared to claim victory in any combat (we must determine what the unknown substance is, no matter what it takes!). Just a friendly tip: Make sure to get only the items that you need, some glasswares vanish from sight like gold dust during practical exams. Heed my warning, dear half-blood, for we have experienced having to improvise due to the lack of essential laboratory glasswares and supplies. Nevertheless, it’s alright! Just be creative and let learning take over!

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Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory

DR. JENKINS' OBSERVATORY by Shaira Vicente

Art by JB Cuevas

Welcome to the Training Ground – Dr. Jenkins’ Observatory, Demigods! This place is where you will enhance your skills and apply what you have learned in the Mess Halls. Dr. Jenkins, a demigod son of Asclepius, together with Sherman, a demigod son of Ares will be your trainers. Both of them are strict yet credible instructors who will supervise you and make you finish the tasks and trials assigned to your tribes. The training ground is the trickiest part of the camp. You must be prepared for anything that might happen here, or you will have a difficult time accomplishing your challenges. So here are the three things that you have to remember to succeed Dr. Jenkins’ and Sherman’s trials: The Armory of the Ground. Once you step inside the observatory, you will notice racks in all sides of the room. This is where the reagents and pieces of machinery are placed. You must be able to identify each reagent, like if they are acid or base. If it is an acid, it is mostly contained in a glass bottle while if it is a base, it is kept in a plastic container. Aside from this, you will also notice some machinery like the fume hood (where we place toxic chemicals), water and oil bath, that is used to heat and steam for your preparations, oven for drying your apparatus, weighing scales, and other equipment for special and specific purposes. You will also notice the three long tables where each is divided into two segments. This is where you will conduct your training (experimentations). It is ensured 116

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ensured that all is supplied a sufficient amount with electricity, gas, and water. Underneath each table are the lockers where you can put your weapons and apparatus to protect them from the hands of the other tribes. The Climbing Wall. This part of the training is focused on enhancing your responsiveness, reflexes, hand-eye coordination, multitasking skills, and preparedness. You will show here how you can complete a variety of tasks in a limited amount of time. The first part of this challenge is testing how prepared and knowledgeable you are with the objectives of your training. Your instructors will give you several questions to assess you. Then, you will proceed with your experimentation. Make sure that your groups are united, and the tasks are equally distributed so that it would be accomplished early for the preparation for the last challenge and have spare time to clean your equipment. The Combat Arena. For me, this is the most challenging part of your training. It is the validation. Before your time with Dr. Jenkins and Sharman ends, you have to authorize your results to them, and the hard part is the number of members from the other tribes that also want their results to be validated. Once you reach your instructors, make sure to be ready with their chilling questions, but if you are prepared, I am sure that you’ll pass through them. In this camp, throughout your journey of becoming a successful demigod, you will have to face different adventures - failures, regret, anxiousness, and fear. Being able to survive all those conflicts will make you a strong and more determined demigod. So, strap on those goggles and have your gloves at hand cause you are about to witness some fire-blazing experiences of your life!

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Pharmaceutical Microbiology Laboratory

MORDANA'S LAIR by Jhesanne Aranzanso

Art by JB Cuevas

Leaping out of the elevator or climbing up the stairs to start your journey to the 2nd floor (geez, how far), you can easily spot the first room as you turn your head and see transparent glass doors and square-shaped sliding windows. Now you might be wondering, all the succeeding rooms on this floor look the same. Well, fear not my friend, you are about to enter The Mordana’s Lair and let me tell you how this room is different from the rest. First things first, let me take a look at you. Oh, you are not wearing your complete PPE (shame, shame, shame)! Well, no worries, that’s fine. But remember, the next time you set foot in this area, make sure that your feet are already wearing white lab shoes, and you have the lab coat that you may ONLY use in that class. (That’s right, THIS class, I can’t have you spreading microbes while doing a formulation. Yikes). Now, it’s much better if you are also wearing your non-sterile gloves, face mask, and head cap. You might say, Oh, a head cap? Isn’t that a little too much? My friend, you are going to handle life-threatening microorganisms, which means you’re going to need all the protection that you can get, or else you’re going to go home scratching your face with your newly growing pimple. Students, we need you alive; I don’t want this to be your last survival guide as a pharmacy student. Moving on, that first room to your left is what sets this place apart from the others. You will find out how we maintain everything clean since we don’t want any cross-contamination. Now that’s highly possible because we have our sterilization 118

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sterilization room. (Amazing huh?) This area is enclosed in a box-shaped room with a transparent glass door and rectangular glass windows. It’s truly a pleasing view from outside, but wait until you have to go inside. Let’s hope not to break anything *fingers crossed*. From the sonicator to the different types of autoclave up to your alcohol and bleach, this room has it all! And by the way, those alcohol and bleach sprays will be your scrubbing companion on the road to squeaky cleanliness. Trust me on this! Now up ahead is our 2nd room. And you will see, well, nothing (for now). But let me tell you how useful this room can be. It can be used as a storage room for various microbial specimens OR a sanitation room for which students can sanitize themselves (as in whole-body) before going to their next class. The possibilities are limitless, and the chances that you are going to enjoy while learning Microbiology are high. Just remember to listen to your instructors and keep your worktables clean. (Well, thank you for sitting through my TED talk, but we’re not done yet). Speaking of which, take a look at those pristine white worktables. Do you have any idea how many times we scrubbed those tabletops? Never in my life have I thought that we are practicing to be the world’s best tabletop cleaner. Too much? Well, it might come in handy in case Plan A fails, BUT let’s not even go there. Best to keep in mind that Mordana wouldn’t want any stains or dirt in that area, but still, I am here to get you amped up for scrubbing those tabletops for the rest of the semester. A bit of friendly and wise advice: better supply yourself ahead with 70% alcohol and 1:10 bleach because you might end up using your hand sanitizing alcohol in disinfecting those tables. Seriously. Take it from someone who prepared those reagents and ended up staring at an empty spray bottle. Tragic.

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That must get you thinking, all that alcohol and bleach, just to clean tables? (Same thoughts). Remember young half-blood, that’s just the start, and you don’t even know what you’re dealing with. Microbiologically. Aha! Look, a refrigerator! Yep, you read that right! We have an actual refrigerator in this laboratory. And NO, you can’t leave your iced coffee in there. Listen up: Foods and drinks are highly prohibited ESPECIALLY in this lab; you are wearing a face mask for a reason. Once you unintentionally ingested a microbe, foodborne illness is not a cool way to go. (Once again student, we need you alive). Now the reason whysure to keep all those specimens in controlled room temperature to prevent molds from sneaking into cultures and to preserve our bacteria samples. (What a good example, we don’t want any case of another deadly specimen on the loose. Take note of that, will you?). With that in mind, I suddenly remembered how this colleague of mine suddenly opened the refrigerator out of curiosity. (Oh no, he did not!). Yes, that happened, and you know what, I peeked in too. (The audacity!) But you should never, under any circumstances, repeat what we did. Even if your subconscious is telling you to Open it, come on, no one is looking, go for it, DON’T! Just don’t, for everyone’s sake! or else you’ll have skin infections OR something even worse like meningitis and pneumonia (Oh, the horror!). (Hmm, so that’s why I suddenly had a pimple that day). Lesson learned. Been there, done that. I’m smarter now. (I think?) Anyways, as always, precautionary measures are the key to avoid contamination. Mordana approves. Now, I hate to say this, but our tour is nearing an end and before you step up to another level (The third floor of course), envision yourself wearing complete PPEs, with a heavy-duty sponge scrub in hand while listening to your professor’s instruction (A must). Oh, and before I forget, try not to spill any bacterial samples, and please don’t burn the lab. (Yup, you are going to be equipped with an alcohol lamp). Last friendly advice, please don’t play with fire by directly spraying alcohol to your burner. You are not an inoculating loop to be sterilized nor a circus performer nor a flame torching chef. You are a future pharmacist in the making, and I believe that you are here for a reason. Now carry along and make Mordana proud. *winks*

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Instrument Room I

BUNKER 200 by Mia Pascual

Art by JB Cuevas

In the training grounds of a young demigod (a pharmacist), sometimes things should be precise; as precise as to how my mother does not want a single ant in our dining table, or perhaps how your father wants his style of haircut. At the left end of the hallway, facing Dr. Jerkin’s Observatory, Bunker 200 is found. Demigod, here in the weighing room, is where we weigh a compound, a sample, a substance, or a powder. Weighing devices such as analytical balance and top-loading balance, which measures small masses, are present here. While this room is deemed to be overlooked, I must say that this is just as important as the laboratory itself. Before we enter its chambers, there are four things that we should bear in mind: First, never forget to carry a weighing dish. Second, bring your sample. Third, do not be pressured on how your accompanying lab instructor is watching you and your every mistake behind your back, no matter how compelling it can be. When it was my first time alone, I signed the ‘professor in-charge’ aligned with my name in the logbook, which is supposed to be signed by my professor; it was because I was too nervous that I forgot how to read for a few seconds. I was too focused on keeping in mind the things that I should be doing before, during, and after weighing with the ‘sensitive’ analytical balance. I felt the world on my back; it felt like there was no air circulating in the room, it was just me, my professor 121

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professor, and my clumsy other-self. At times like this, I hope that you’d remind yourself that you are an independent child of your parent god or goddess because that was what I did (and it worked). Lastly, make every bit of your weighing sample count. Experiments are sometimes sample-sensitive, and it is necessary to acquire the right amount for the procedure. Numbers are essential, and so is accuracy. You don’t have to know this now, but soon you will. This room is deemed to be unnoticed, but the House of Hygeia is good as it should be; big things and small things, they all matter. Remember, you can always try again. Have fun!

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Chemical Stockroom

ARMORY II by Paulyne Vinoya

Art by Angelica Santos

Just a smooth run from the second floor up the stairs to the far end side of the building is the cleanest ladies’ restroom and the Armory II. Nothing ever works with just a beaker and a rod; a reaction needs reactants, and the Chemical Stockroom is where these chemicals are kept. I remember the first time I went here. Do you know how it feels like to run out of a certain reagent? Well, obviously, you don’t. Let me tell you a glimpse of it then. That day, the laboratory ran out of sodium chloride, which was important in my titration procedure. The professor led me to the stockroom, a small room with a glass door, and a sliding window. Inside, you will see small cabinets and steel shelves aligned. Stocked in the shelves, are reagents placed in bottles of blue and red caps or large amber-colored bottles, arranged well with very neat labels. I can only imagine just how much chemicals this small room holds; from inorganic to organic salts and other types of reagents, this room is like a Candy land for chemists. The professor went further inside and came back seconds later with a half-full bottle of sodium chloride. He opened the glass window and handed it to me. Later on, I realized what I just did; I asked for a new stock of sodium chloride, and I only needed 0.1 g. Do you know how much that is? It’s maybe less than a pinch of salt! I’d lose my progress if I suddenly sneezed after I weighed the substance.

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Now don’t go imagining things, like blowing the building up just like I did. I agree that the Armory II is where you can find everything that you might need in your future experiments. But better not come up with plans; people are watching that place from the ceiling! You’ll see eyes staring back at you if you look up next to the large glass windows by its halls; someone’s watching you! And also, little demigod, sorry, the room’s off limits!

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Manufacturing Laboratory

MR. MIXTER'S CAVERN by Paulyne Vinoya

Art by Angelica Santos

Ever heard of Mr. Mixter, the Master of compounding? Well, he owns a cavern, and that cavern was once a deserted place, with writings of ‘DO NOT ENTER’ in red ink on its glass windows. We have been there for a tour of his instruments, and little do I know it was a manufacturing laboratory in the making. The laboratory has two doors of opposite sides of the room, with a wide glass sliding window. Inside, it was almost empty with a few dusty boxes and a tabletcoating machine at the far end corner to the right, near the other door. Next to it is another glass door leading to a smaller room, we are instructed to see inside, adjacent to this door is a glass window showing the lab space. This cavern also contains more instruments: first is placed neatly on the floor is a small wheel, which they call as the Rupok Tester (friability tester), it is famous for its ability to test karupukan (friability). Another instrument is the Siomai Shaker (sieve shaker), which is a set of sieves to separate powders according to particle size. I’m warning you, never shake it in a vertical up-and-down motion, it's a trap. In near completion, I was here to take an exam, a moving exam, and I am seated in one of its tall stools. Compared to the empty feeling it had, it now proudly owns three large, long tables complete with cabinets and each with a sink. The floors looked cleaner as if I’d leave marks by just walking on it. I looked up to the lights in the ceiling, which I regretted seconds later as it was blindingly bright.

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TING! That was the bell, annoying and startling, yes, perfect for a moving exam, isn’t it? Moves me to the next station, my one-minute chance for the next four or maybe a five-item set of questions for this exam, don’t belittle it, this might even determine one’s fate for this term! Today, the doors of the cavern are closed, and the lights are off, but I hear it's waiting, might be for you. It will open again soon young half-blood, when you are ready.

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Pharmaceutical Biological Sciences Laboratory

SERPENTINE'S FIELD by Seania Buenaventura

Art by Angelica Santos

Welcome, half-bloods, to the Serpentine’s Field! Here, be ready to sharpen your sight as you will be challenged to scrutinize the tiniest parts of your innards. Worry not, I’m here to guide you through the trials, one more difficult than the other. But before proceeding, make sure you have your personal protective equipment (PPE) on, these pesky serpents can jump on you anytime. Keep your eyes peeled for the guardian too. They’ll be by the corner watching you and offering assistance, especially during the last trial. Assembly Area. Ahead of you are the microscopes - your trusty weapon. Handle it with care as other demigods will also use it in the future. Carry it with both of your hands, one on the arm and one under the base. Trust me, and you wouldn’t want to pay a fortune to replace one of these. Also, have you filled up your papers yet? Photocopy those lab sheets if you don’t fancy ripping papers off your book. Fill them up before stepping on the training grounds because I bet you can’t write while running, you’re just a demigod after all. The last thing, grab a page from Athena’s handbook and plot a strategy: study your enemies before entering the battlefield. Do you think you’re ready? Let’s proceed to the training grounds. Trial #1. Here you’ll learn of your foundations, half-blood. Everything that you are and everything you will ever be, if you survive, starts from the tiniest cell. Look through your microscope lens and draw the specimen on your papers. Make sure 127

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sure you’re rotating those focus knobs gently. But be wary of the serpents by your feet. Although small, they’ll immediately pull your grades down if you’re not careful. I had to learn that, the hard way. The best way to ward them off is by labeling your drawings. You heard me right. Never forget to label those drawings if you want to stay in this battle. Trial #2. Did I hear somebody say they needed tissues? Well, Apollo’s kid needed a whole roll when he failed this trial. Do you know what’s more complicated than people who use a lot of tissues? Tissues! No, not the ones you’ll be using to wipe your tears when you struggle, but the ones in your bodies. Tissues, there’s too many of them! I remember the headaches I got just from memorizing those. You have to know what they are, where they are, what they do, what cells they’re made of, and blah blah blah. You get the point. The serpents from these trials will inject you with migraines. There’s no real cure as far as Apollo knows, but viewing several photos and spending hours memorizing them will do the trick. I had to watch three videos just to get the hang of it so you’ll be just fine, hopefully. Trial #3. Ah yes, the glorious and magnificent body. Hey, eyes over here, folks. Don’t think I don’t see you eyeing Max’s sweet femurs. Those bones are for learning, not for ogling. Organs and organ systems should be familiar to you right now since you’ve probably studied them since grade school. It’s just a touch more difficult since we’re delving into the specifics this time. Here you’ll meet the most vicious serpent yet: Pathophysiology. Spooky, isn’t it? I never knew how difficult finishing case discussions were until I read Apollo’s works! The research is fine and all— you’ve got plenty of journals, books, and heck, even Max to help. But, working with nine other demigods? By Zeus’ bushy beard, demigods can be quite a handful. But as long as you all work together, you will survive. Now let’s go, make the gods proud! 128

Instrument Room II

TOWER 300 by William Cortaga

Art by Angelica Santos

The Tower 300 is one of the most notorious playground of the children from cabin one (1) also known as the Pharmaceutical Chemistry Cabin. Aside from the massive amount of brainpower that is innate among these children, an analytical tool may come in handy to solve mind stimulating problems, isn’t it? Within here lies the machineries, engineered by the ever so clever god Hephaestus, namely Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometer (FTIR), Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer (UV-vis), and refractometer. These instruments are capable to produce data which will be subsequently used for meticulous evaluation of the identity of an unknown species (in this case it’s a chemical entity). To add it further, these tools utilize primarily the principle involving the behavior of light to give us the necessary information that we need during the analysis. This has been made possible thanks to Aither for lending his power. I’m not sure if it will be the same for you, but the first hands-on experience where you are going to use these astounding instruments will be during your second year of stay in the college. I guess except for the refractometer as you will be using it during your biochemistry laboratory experiment about sugars during your freshmen year. Does it excite you? Good for you! Indeed, I suppose you are one of the successors of Athena.

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Health Informatics Laboratory

EBSCO'S LABORATORY by Yodgh Buenviaje

Art by JB Cuevas

During lunchtime or vacant periods, it is normal to see students studying in the Multipurpose Hall (MPH), commonly known as the study center. But some students tend to look for a quiet place to study in the CP building, since MPH during lunchtime is crowded and the students are noisy. Yes, I am one of those students. I used to study there until I realized that I get distracted easily. I tried to stay and review in all of the quiet areas of the building until one day, I noticed a vacant room. I entered into the Health Informatics (HI) laboratory room on the 4th floor with my friend to study for our quiz in Pharmacognosy. This room is quite big, empty, and cold. “What a perfect place to study!” I said. However, on the first day that we studied there, the helper saw us through the window. So he stepped into the room and told us that students are not allowed to stay there, especially if we are not supposed to have our class there. We had no choice but to leave. On the following days, we visited the HI lab room again and we saw a group of students who also study inside. So we joined them and asked, “hindi ba kayo pinapaalis dito ng custodian?” ("Did the custodians allow you to stay?") and they replied, “pinapaalis din pero nagtatago kami kapag may dumadaan na custodian.” ("No, we're just hiding whenever we see one"). Starting that day, we used the room for studying during lunchtime and hid whenever we saw a custodian at the window. From what I know, the HI laboratory will be a research room. So probably there will be computers here and some technologies that can be used for the research 130

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research activities of the students in the future. But for now, only a few things can be seen here such as a whiteboard, some chairs, and a teacher’s table. In the meantime, the students use this room to practice their performances for their next class. I remember staying in the Health informatics laboratory room with my classmates to practice our speech before our elevator pitch. If you are planning on using this room for hours, I suggest you to fill a request form and submit it to the registrar’s office on the 1st floor of Wang building. However, it will be approved depending on your reason. This is why students prefer not to submit request forms especially if they will only use it for a couple of minutes. Since the room is quite big, students can sit wherever they want which makes it comfortable for them to study. Some students study here very seriously and that’s why you need to stay silent once you enter the room. Just to remind you again: BEWARE OF THE CUSTODIAN!

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Guidance Counselor's Room

GROVE OF THE LOST HEROES by Andrea Miranda

Art by JB Cuevas

Between the two large rooms located on the 4th floor is a serene office that radiates both joy and a calming aura with post-its of pure positivity on its floor to ceiling glass wall entrance. From the large windows of the fourth floor, the sunlight and the blue sky outside illuminates the room. Once seated on the comfiest couch in the building, you would notice your shoulders relax and a weight getting ready to be lifted from your chest. The inside is filled with cool air that always smells very pleasant with adorable decorations of uplifting quotes written in pretty cursive and calligraphy. Welcome to Room 402! This is a safe and cozy space, a place to rest your tired mind, to unload the battles with monsters we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite conquered yet, and to share a light-hearted story with our kind Tita Counselor, Ms. Ma. Sheila Q. Ricalde. As someone with personal advocacy concerning mental health, this room has a special place in my heart. In a high-pressure environment such as the college, this room and our dear guidance counselor have given, not only me but also most of the student body, a place that is understanding of them and their daily battles. No judgment or prejudice or even indifference is felt when one is in the room, pouring their hearts out, whether it is the feeling of sadness or happiness. The countless stories shared within its walls give it an aura of significance to most, if not all, of the members of the student body. To inform you, it is a common sight to see someone or some people casually hanging out in this office and sharing a laugh. Room 402 is a place that will open its doors to anyone who may need it. 132

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When I was younger, I had negative connotations concerning the guidance office; it was painted as a place where bad apples are disciplined. However, since college, seeing how warm and welcoming this office and our counselor was, prove all of my childhood prejudice wrong. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about discipline or setting people straight, for me it is a place to untangle the cords of confusion, frustration, and sadness as well as a place to share my happiness. The steps that I took entering this office set me off on my journey of healing and growing, despite the blows from the life I have dealt with, and I hope in some way this office touches your heart as well.

An Interview with Ms. Ma. Sheila Q. Ricalde, College of Pharmacy Guidance Counselor Our dear counselor, Ms. Ma. Sheila Q. Ricalde, is a registered psychometrician and guidance counselor who started her career in 2006 and joined De la Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute in 2018. She is an advocate for positive psychology and mental health. Ms. Sheila is determined to break the stigma that a guidance office is a place for problematic students. During my interview with her, she expressed that in terms of the bond she creates with students, she wants them to feel comfortable to reach out, to be someone approachable wherein one can come up to her and feel that they will not be judged. She wants to be someone in school that the students will be able to run to when they have concerns or to have a friendly talk with. She is very grateful that the College of Pharmacy has provided the location that makes the office accessible to students, because Ms. Sheila is a counselor whose approach is centered in a personalized type of service paired with a casual friendly bond that is still built on respect between student and counselor. 133

Officially the department that all college guidance counselors in De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute are in is called the Student Wellness and Guidance and Counseling Department (SWGCD). In a normal set-up the SWGCD offers counseling, but it is not limited to academic, voluntary, and family counseling; consultations for faculty and parents that may have concerns regarding a student as well as for informative consultations. For different year levels, there are also interviews, wherein freshmen undergo an initial interview, sophomores have a routine interview, juniors do follow-up interviews, and graduating students are given exit interviews. The office also gives the students Psychological testing, which is usually given after the prelim term, so the students can properly gauge their experience. The guidance enrichment seminars are also under the SWGCD; seminars are organized by the college counselor depending on the needs of the specific year levels. Referrals are also done by the counselors in the situation that certain concerns bring a necessity to contact other mental health professionals. A new venture of the SWGCD is research where they make proposals that may help in prevalent concerns. In the time of social distancing, counseling, and consultation, is done through the recently launched e-connect project wherein students and counselors interact using different online platforms such as e-mail and social media. The SGWCD is an important department in the institute, it offers different services that help in the holistic experience that students will have once they enter. Ms. Sheila and I also discussed a project of the SWGCD called The Peer Facilitators Organization, which is an institutional organization headed by Ma’am Ging Lopez, the SHS counselor but for the different colleges, their counselor serves as the college peer group adviser. Ms. Sheila quotes that “This organization serves as the bridge that connects the student body with the counselors especially for students that are more comfortable talking to people of the same age. They are considered the best people to tap within the institution to reach out and relate to fellow students. The peers can act as a friend and mentor, but they must also properly guide because peers are not guidance counselors they only act as extensions of the counselors.” She believes that when a student decides to join the organization, one must show commitment and effort. To be a peer facilitator means being someone with a heart for helping other people and actions that are motivated by the need to spread joy, care, and love to every member of the student body. Here is a message from Miss Sheila: I’d like to welcome all the freshman students in the coming school year. I hope you have a fruitful and fun experience in our college, rest assured if you need any help from a counselor you can reach out to me. To 2nd years and 3rd years, I hope that even when we are facing challenges, that you don’t lose hope and your optimism and the drive to reach your dreams because I have always believed in your potential. I will always be here to listen to you about anything. I will do my best to provide the guidance, encouragement, and empowerment that you need. Thank you!

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Student Center

AMPHITHEATER by Nikita Garan

Art by JB Cuevas

Every tribe has their own spot for tribal gathering. For us, we assemble in our own amphitheater. Clans from different lineage all come together to deliberate ideas, to strengthen associations, or for katapausis – a place to rest. Everyone that belongs to our tribe is welcome here. That is the very reason why the place is always packed with people. I remember a time where my friends and I would hangout and lay on the cushions on the floor but also careful not to stain our beautiful white clothing. We would enjoy our precious little time before we have to go and face our battles once again. The room was arranged like a modern office. Unlike the rest of the house, this was the coziest room. At the farthest wall were large windows with chairs and desks against them. Along the right side, you would be able to get a glimpse of Cave of the Wise Council (SC room). If you go along to the left, you would be entering the War Council (PPhA Conference Room). There were cushions shaped like beans scattered on some parts of the floor – probably the most favorite of all; and two rather grayish lofty sofas in the middle part of the room. The place is the most comforting room I’ve ever been. Seeing familiar faces, all sharing laughter, worries, or just sitting together idly makes you realize that you’re not alone; that you have people that experience the same journey with you, though sometimes not at the same pace.

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This room sometimes might be brimmed with people and it can get loud with all the chatter, but I am sure that at some point you will feel nostalgic when you look back and remember the memories you had here with your companions. And there will be a time where you will have to experience a whole new adventure with a different set of people. But worry not, new adventures make new memories and every memory becomes a golden treasure.

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Student Council Room

CAVE OF THE WISE COUNCIL by Reynee Ortiz

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Behind every successful event in the College of Pharmacy, is a great team of deserving demigod leaders. Without them, the college wouldn’t be as united, cheerful, and organized as it is today. These leaders give you, young ones, an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and projects that would help demigods unite and get acquainted with each other. On the left-hand corner of the Student Center, just behind the Guidance Counselor's room, is the lair of the College of Pharmacy’s deserving demigod leaders, the Cave of the Wise Council. Enclosed with white walls and clear glass windows, a long table, and eight chairs are found right at the center where fun school-related activities are planned and brought to life. Cabinets and organizers surround the table, safeguarding the demigods’ armories, weapons, and some of the half-blood essentials (merchandise and necessities) that they can purchase and use throughout their journey. Moreover, this cave is not only about the wise council themselves. Of course, interaction with the demigods is their utmost priority! Your concerns, requests, or ideas regarding academics and school-related activities will be heard, to make you feel free of your worries and make your stay in the college more comfortable in the fight for the RPh title! As the voice of the demigods, the wise council will listen to all of your feelings, opinions, and interests, to make the College of Pharmacy better and open for more improvements.

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War Council

PPhA CONFERENCE ROOM by Xenia Limatoc

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It’s a room inside a room. You can’t access the war council (PPhA Room) without entering the main door of the amphitheater (MPH) which is basically located on the 4th floor of the building. By looking around, you will soon realize that you are surrounded with a non-crystalline, transparent, amorphous solid. The surrounding trees on a higher view can nurture the ambiance of the entire room with four existing corners. Inside, minimalist tables and chairs were placed that could accommodate a certain number of people. Personally, I have my deepest desire and longing to stay in the PPhA Room, where I could just simply reflect and escape from the stressors even just for a moment. From what I can remember, this room was used during our Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as a partial fulfillment of the requirements in Dispensing I for sophomores (AY 2019-2020). My fellow students individually perform and apply the basic patient counseling skills while carrying the inevitable nervousness and fear. However, as the room was called ‘The War Council’, our batch had successfully conquered the battle that was set as a challenge to mold us for a patient-centered pharmaceutical care provider. I have also witnessed some alumni together with a professor who are objectively reviewing for the upcoming board exam. Upon seeing those moments of sharpening an iron, I am somehow looking forward to re-enter The War Council, allowing myself to be prepared and armed with weapons that could surely help me in championing whatever challenges that are set before me. 138

Drugstore

ASCLEPIUS' STORE by Sat Montes

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[Disclaimer: This is not a real drugstore.] Imagine a square-shaped room with two glass walls: one of them facing the front of the building, and the other facing the rest of the Student Center. It has a sliding window on one of its sides facing the stairs that leads to the fifth floor (a whole different story). Done imagining? That is exactly the Asclepius’ Store. Originally planned as a pharmacy, this room is devoid of drugs in any forms most of the time. Aside from being an occasional pharmacy, it can also be used in other situations or conditions. However, if you’re planning on using this room, you must fill up a request form to be given to you by our college’s secretary. But not all requests are approved. I have filed a request once for the Student Council. The request is for using the room as the place for the photoshoot of the Mr. and Ms. Pharmacy 2019 candidates (definitely something to look out for!). Thank God, the faculty let me use it! Otherwise, the pictorial would have been moved outside, and the candidates could have been grilled before the pageant had even started. Anyway, going back, I once heard that the faculty plans it to be an actual drugstore. Am I sure? Absolutely not. The operative word: heard. But come to think of it, the Drugstore can be used in some of our subjects, especially in Dispensing I and II. And when you’ve finally reached these subjects, you’ll know why! Now go enjoy the last leg of the tour!

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HPLC Laboratory

TOWER 500 by Deo Paloma

Art by Angelica Santos

Witness the augmentation and manifestation of the famous chemicals and other samples used in the College of Pharmacy. The HPLC laboratory is where the rare and sporadic instruments used in Pharmaceutical Analysis lie within. Most notably among the instruments is the HPLC itself, or High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, which is an analytical technique to properly separate, identify, and quantify each chemical component in a mixture. It is protected inside a room with resilient glass chambers forged by Hephaestus himself. The reason why these instruments are essential and needed to be sealed and secured inside a tower is that Hygeia herself has descended it upon us as a gift. Behold, in this laboratory, lies the most famous instruments used for massive laboratory activities. The advanced equipment and machinery found in the laboratory will surely aid you in your conquest as a young half-blood; these instruments will help you study effectively and efficiently in your pharmaceutical learning inquiry. Most demigods refer to the HPLC laboratory as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hygeiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmaceutical Labyrinth and Chambers,â&#x20AC;? as the place holds the most precious gifts that the goddess used in order to create medicinal drugs for the people. In this tower, instruments such as spectrometry, are operated with the aid of certain lights from Helios, the god of Light himself. Another one is the dissolution apparatus, which is used on potions within the certain vessels for a predetermined amount of time. However, this apparatus does not 140

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not follow the same methods and instructions as-is, it is dependent on the kind of drug to be processed. If you are that kind of mortal who shows interest in handling equipment and gets satisfied by performing machinery for productions, then this tower is the most suited one for you. The ones stated above are just some of the many instruments that Hygeia herself has bestowed upon us. Across the cosmos, there are still various tools and mechanisms that could help you aid in your study. Eventually, when you have fulfilled your conquest as demigods in your early years, each step will take you inside the tower and have all the instruments rely on the work of your fingertips. Learn from it, never stop learning, and obtaining inquiry, for knowledge serves as one of the greatest powers and features that Olympus itself requires.

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Faculty Room

THE BIG HOUSE by Caitlin Sucgang

Art by Angelica Santos

I can still recall the first time I stepped into our elevator. I remember my anxiousness as it ascended straight up to the 5th floor where the faculty room was located. As a freshman, I felt so vulnerable entering a room that seemed so immaculate. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted with a warm welcome by Ms. Shirae Shimizu. As I expressed my concerns with my schedule changes, I couldn’t help but notice the shelf of trophies and awards beside the front desk. The display had me hopeful that I could work towards these honorable titles one day and bring my family, the college, and even the institution so much pride. I had to snap myself back to reality as I nodded back at Ms. Shimizu. In certain occasions, I often find myself accompanied by my classmates, patiently waiting on the comfortable office couches whenever we wish to speak to our professors. The faculty room may seem simple, but the aura always leaves a great impact. Moreover, knowing that both Dean Alicia P. Catabay’s and Vice Dean Sigfredo B. Mata’s private offices are so near the entrance never fails to give me goosebumps. Though they may be perceived by many as intimidating or scary, turning to them in times of need indeed helps answer stressful questions you may have bottled up inside. I personally have visited and had conversations with Sir Sig in his office; every conversation we had always leaves me with so much clarity and eases the burden in my chest.

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The minutes spent waiting in the couches were mostly spent, especially by us nosy students, with lurking around and imagining the plethora of conversations held at the further back of the room. It is where the rest of the faculty have their little haven; a place where students are not permitted to enter. Sometimes the bursts of laughter coming from different corners of the room make it much more intriguing to see what the professors are up to. Several students speak highly of the individual desks they take over because each graduating class has acknowledged that it takes years of tireless hard work to attain those respected positions in the College of Pharmacy. However, there was one special occasion that made an exception to the rule. On World Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day, the College of Pharmacy Student Council and several class presidents decided to surprise the beloved faculty with small tokens of appreciation. I still remember the nerves and tension amongst the students as we made our way through the doors. It was as if we were entering a forbidden utopia, some of us were even pushing one another to head in first. We caught many of our favorite professors off guard, as they were sitting towards the left end of the room during their lunch break. They often spend their breaks in their precious lounge corner. Some of them have shared stories of interesting dishes and funny conversations they would have amongst each other. It always seemed to be an enjoyable small â&#x20AC;&#x153;community gatheringâ&#x20AC;? over appetizing food! Although it seems like there is not much to the faculty room, the students have always respected this hall since it is where the professors spend their time preparing for long lectures and collecting their thoughts. Sometimes it is in the simplest of layouts where productivity thrives. I hope your tour was enjoyable as much as it was entertaining!

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VI HALF-BLOOD ESSENTIALS

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VI DEMIGOD FILES

Dear Young Demigods, Before publishing these stories, I had to think a bit harder, as they were given to me in strict confidentiality. However, your safety comes first, and these files will provide you an inside look into the demigod world that is not permitted to be seen by an ordinary human child. The time has come. Your life is about to become way more dangerous. Now that you have discovered that you are not a mortal, you must prepare yourself for a challenging futureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;heavy course load, time pressure during lab exams, dealing with stress, and many more. These confidential documents are not meant to terrify you but to help you. These highly classified archives include various experiences of other demigods about how they managed exhaustion, dealt with pressure, and how they remained immovable throughout the journey. You may have so many questions in mind right now, but I hope these files answer some of them. Use this as your guide in your quest. As Annabeth Chase (another demigod, long story) says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;knowledge can be your greatest weapon.â&#x20AC;? Sincerely, Senior Scribe

The Oracle by Trp-Ile-Leu-Leu-Ile-Ala-Met

At this point in time, I am about to enter the third year of my Pharmacy school out of four in the College of Pharmacy. Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot about my challenging expedition in these training grounds for the past few years. I want to distribute fragments of my introspections to the next generation of demigods who chose this path. Just like in any novel or series, “for every great hero is a mentor figure,” like Chiron, training the rest of the camp half-blood. Although I may not be an actual centaur. I started my journey with overflowing optimism, thinking that everything will run smoothly in all aspects – it turns out that I was wrong about it. One essential lesson I acquired when I was starting is that no matter how well prepared you are, there will always be chances for unpredictable events to occur. Some things are just beyond our control, even if you are geared with the finest equipment forged by Hephaestus. What I have formerly mentioned is not limited only to Academia, it is and will always be applicable to our own lives in general. We have to hone the unique strength of our characters to reach the pinnacle of achievement in life, and this is the principle behind grit. Another vital lesson that I learned through the process was the art of acceptance. As a student, I must say that I was never the best at anything, but I have high standards for myself. I entered the college holding onto that thought with a sense of humility. But as the time passes by, there is truly something special in this institution where it managed to dissolve my already modest standards, throw them out the window and into an abyss of shame and broken dreams. As cliché as it might seem but still true, grades don’t define who you are or your capability. Sure, it is a measurement used to formally assess you as a student, and to some, it’s essential to always aim for the best grade. However, the results are not always an indicator of your understanding hence, the kind of pharmacist you will be in the future. And last but not the least, I recognized that you would meet people with different values no matter what path you will walk in life. I chose this track according to my reasons. I’m going to be a pharmacist because I believe I can make a difference in people’s lives, and the science behind every medication interests me. It’s not the same for others. I have encountered people walking the same path as mine, but they are doing it by their unique purpose. So far, the college of pharmacy taught me that there are a lot of good people with the same goals as you, but just as many that have an opposite perspective. Over the past two years that passed, in all honesty, I admit that I still have so much to learn inside or outside the four corners of our classroom, but I hope I made sense. To officially end this letter I would like to mention my favorite quote from Marie Curie “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” The world continuously gets bigger every day, but so does your understanding; and with that, a bettering of oneself if you choose to.

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Series of Unfortunate Events by Shy

If you read the title, you must already have the idea of what my story is all about. Are you familiar with the word “Pietrisycamollaviadelrechiotemexity” uttered by Sunny? Well, according to a fictional character named Lemony Snicket, it is a state of not having the faintest idea as to what is happening. That was the feeling I felt on our Wednesday schedule – 1st semester as a first-year student. It was a cold morning when I woke up with a smile on my face, knowing that we only have two subjects in the laboratory. Organic Chemistry lab in the morning and General Education (GE) Chemistry lab in the afternoon. So, I was excited because, for me, lab subjects are enjoyable! Aside from that, we also have a 5-hour institutional break which we planned on using for our dance practices in our Physical Education (PE) subject. I left my dorm, having the certainty that I will have a productive and joyful day ahead. We only did one activity that day, but it was a long morning. Since we were busy with the experiment, we didn’t notice that it was already 1:30 pm when our break time should be at 11 am. Yes, we went beyond the time by 2 hours and 30 minutes. Our professors already went out of the room and told us to call them when we are through, for they still have other classes to attend. We finished the experiment without seating for four hours. Finally, we get to eat and sit after some time that seemed to take forever! By 2:30 pm, we started our PE practice which we will perform on Friday. I barely had the energy to keep dancing. We finished our rehearsal by 3:40 pm because we have a scheduled class for 4-6 pm. So, we went to Lourdes building, a 5-minute walk from where we rehearsed. After a 15-minute discussion on what we needed to do and accomplish, we started the experiment. We finished the laboratory at 8 pm. Once again, we were over time by 2 hours with about almost four hours of standing. How tiring! Isn’t it? If I would calculate how long I stood that day at school, it would be eight freaking hours and forty minutes! Excluding the walks and talks. Indeed, it was a productive and joyful day, but it was EXHAUSTING. I was so unaware and so surprised by how a peaceful and positive morning escalated to a body-aching evening. Looking back, even if it was a strenuous day, the amount of accomplishment we have done is flattering. Also, the bond and memories I shared with my classmates and teachers are priceless. These are something that I will always remember as I continue my journey. A lot of long-standing-hours will come, but I will not be wary, for I had a day of series of unfortunate events to remember for a lifetime.

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No Longer Thirsty by Nana

Art by Hana Cho

It was a not-so-normal day in August when I first set my foot on Dr. Jenkin’s Observatory (Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory) and until now, the exact sequence of events is still fresh to me. As a newbie in the camp, I am so delighted and at the same time, excited from the very moment I heard that we would have a laboratory class that day. But the weather is too gloomy for me, and this overwhelming feeling still rages within my whole system that complements the cloudiness of the aura and stirs up my mood. And to cheer myself up, I decided to ask for a favor from my classmates to buy me a drink in Starbucks. Unfortunately, I received the drink late since I was already inside the laboratory. But I am still incredibly thirsty, so I decided to drink it anyway. The beverage is overloaded with chocolate flavor, leaving me with a feeling that my mortal body releases a bunch of endorphins that hyped-up my mood. Our laboratory instructors started their discussions and I would blame it on the hormones that I am very active in the recitation, not until I caught the attention of the instructor as I am answering the questions while enjoying my drink. It caused my classmates to laugh out loud, taking a mental note that they should not follow what I have done. To inform you, eating and drinking inside the laboratory is strictly prohibited. I was lucky that it was the first time, and the lab instructors are very considerate. But do not ever try it! It is like putting the name of Olympus in danger, so better behave. And from that very moment, I consider myself no longer thirsty whenever I am inside the laboratory. Pay attention to our guardians, the highly respected professors and instructors of our camp, for they will keep you equipped and keen enough to fight the battles ahead. My dear fellow half-bloods, learn from our mistakes so that you will be wellguided in your quest, καλή τύχη (kalí týchi)! (Good luck!) 154

Time Counts by Alyeska

What are the tough challenges you face when going to class? I hope being late is one of your answers, because it is on the top of my list. We all have scenarios of being late in school, and let me tell you mine. It was when I had a post-assessment quiz as well as a laboratory midterm exam on the same subject, Organic Chemistry in my 8 am class. I have thoroughly studied the coverage of the tests the night before. Feeling complacent, I decided to be extra with my blush makeup that day. Next thing I knew, it was already 7:30 am. What made matters worse is that there were no jeepneys or buses to ride on to school. It was already quarter past 8 o' clock when I got off to DLSHSI, not to mention, our beloved professors are always on time giving the post-test in the first 15 minutes of the class. I ran from Lourdes building to CP building as if it was a life and death situation, because for me, it was. Let me tell you that I don’t run in real life, I don’t even dare to take a quick jog, but I made an exemption for this situation. I didn’t care if I’d torn my black shoes or if I’d looked like a lunatic running like a chicken. I arrived at the laboratory, of course, dripping in sweat and catching my breath. As I entered the lab, my classmates had already passed their quiz booklets. Yes, you’re right, I missed the post-assessment quiz. Fortunately, I didn’t miss the lab midterms exam because my lab professor noticed that I was still not in a class. He said: “Nasaan si Ms. [surname]? Wala pa? Okay, let us wait for her before we take the midterms exam,” (“Where is Ms. [surname]? Is she not here yet? Okay, let us wait for her before we take the midterms exam”). I am not sure if those were the exact words he said, but I know right! The heavens have heard me, and I’ll always be grateful for my lab professor. After the class, it was a big problem to deal with for me, thinking I haven’t had one quiz with a passing score in all the previous assessments and how my grades were off in the brink. One lesson learned for this: you can wear your favorite makeup, you can be extra with your hairstyle, and you can wear whatever makes you feel good. But, always make sure that your time counts. And one quick run-through, studying pharmacy will never be easy, maybe worthwhile, but never easy. Here’s a reminder that it’s okay to fail, to feel the pressure, and it is okay to struggle. The important thing is you get back up on your feet with courage and get your life together. Remember, the reward is not so great without the struggle. Ride the tide until the sun rises again because it always does. You are not alone. Padayon.

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Prim and Proper Broke by Pressure Power by PorcelainHoarder

If you ask me which academic task I enjoy the most in pharmacy, my answer would be the laboratory experiments. Nothing excites me more than preparing and executing lab activities as systematically and efficiently as I can. Though I have to be honest, I’m a control freak. It’s not something to brag about, really, but it automatically grants me the leader role in a group most of the time. As a leader, I prefer doing things step by step. First, I like studying the whole experiment from its objectives down to the procedures. Second, I’ll contact my groupmates and assign them which materials to bring or borrow for the experiment. Third, I’ll make the schematic diagram and divide the workload among my members. Fourth, we execute the tasks as planned and finish with more than enough spare time for cleanup. Sounds easy, right? WRONG. As calm as I want to be when doing everything, laboratory classes are just pure chaos: everyone’s pacing around trying to find the reagents required; students are panicking, looking for an available hot bath to submerge their test tubes in; lines are forming in front of the teachers as everyone needs to validate their results; worksheets are getting soaked; our workstations are getting sloppier by the minute, and the reactions we’re getting do not match the ones we researched. My group always had a record of always finishing early. We’d divide our cleaning work amongst ourselves. There was an unspoken rule that whichever instruments we used, we’d clean it ourselves. Unfortunately for me, I’d always use the porcelains. For the record, I’ve broken about two porcelain spatulas, 9-10 test tubes, and one evaporating dish. However, that one evaporating dish gave me unforgettable trauma. We just finished our experiment in biochemistry. I remember using that evaporating dish to mix flour and water, so it was pretty dirty. I headed over to the sink and scrubbed the mess off the dish. I held it by its sides, similar to how you’d hold a glass of water. I turned the faucet on and BAM! Within a split second, the dish was in pieces at the bottom of the sink. My head went blank, my eyes grew tired, and my classmates started laughing at my ”sabog” self. I forgot how strong the water pressure was in laboratories. I let out a few laughs before I walked defeatedly down the hallway to get a pink form from the Armory Guardian. Whoever thought that those dishes cost 500 pesos?

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Pre-lab Premonition by Lily-livered Frosh

After a long and tiring Friday, I had finally gotten back to my dorm. Just the usual routine. I ate dinner, took a shower, and got everything done for the next week. It was still early in the evening, but I was already feeling incredibly sleepy, so I decided to go to rest. As I was finally beginning to fall asleep, I was jolted awake by a sudden thought: I was not able to submit my pre-laboratory data-sheet in Inorganic Chemistry. I did not know how it happened, but good thing I recalled this before I fell into a deeper trance! I was already in my pajamas when I realized. So, I immediately wore something presentable and rushed to submit my prelab right away! My hope fades as my breath runs out. But at the sight of the guard in our building, my hope was then renewed and restored. Thankfully, the professors were still there. It was already so dark, and no one seems to be walking from the hallway, so I was debating in my mind whether I should take the stairs or the elevator. Initially, I took the stairs but immediately rushed back down, frightened at the sight of Max, the skeletal model in the Anaphy Laboratory. I totally freaked out, sweating from fright. I saw the guard laughing at me. It was embarrassing, but it is something I can handle. Still, I had to get through this problem anyway. As for my second attempt to submit my pre-lab, I was about to take the elevator, but then I recalled that it was malfunctioning that day. Being trapped in there for the entire night is the last thing I would want to experience, so I gathered up all my courage and took the stairs as fast as I can with eyes half-closed, spine feeling all tingly and got goosebumps as I ran. I was trying to calm myself down while singing “Happy Birthday.” Don’t even argue with me why I chose that song. At that moment, I didn’t have any other songs in mind. It was so scary; there were so many thoughts going on in my mind as I climbed the stairs all the way to the 5th floor. Fortunately, I was able to submit my pre-lab successfully. Lesson learned. Make it a habit to double-check if you have accomplished your tasks every day. Although there are inevitable situations when we tend to forget to carry out some tasks, we are responsible for how we handle these circumstances. After all, being responsible means the acknowledgment that we are the CAUSE and the SOLUTION to our problems. Take it from Les Brown, “We’ll develop a hunger to accomplish our dreams if we take responsibility.”

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Sacred Sanctuary Gone Wrong by Admiral Petal

Art by Micky Bautista

Did you ever feel a hair-raising moment in the middle of the class? Have you experienced that cold sweat dripping down your forehead? Or even better, have you ever experienced taking a whiff of a foul-smelling odor you are fairly certain you just released? Yikes. Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nature calling, and the first thing that would come to your mind is *bad words*, "This bomb has to go." As a sophomore in the college, the infamous third-floor restroom is my sacred sanctuary and my secret companion in crappy times (literally and figuratively). There were moments of breath-holding and feet- raising scenarios, especially when someone suddenly barged in the restroom and exclaim: "Hala, ang baho naman". Well, hate to break it to you, but THAT IS NORMAL, so please go now and I still have some unfinished business I have to attend to. (Or Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll lock you here with me and let us be suffocated together.*evil smirks*.) 159

But then, there are times where it gets a little crowded in the amphitheater (MPH), and the chatters can get distracting. Getting annoyed with the endless babbles and noises, my friends and I retreated to the third-floor restroom to study for our upcoming quiz and, of course, to share a few chismis (gossip) on the side. (A chismis a day, keeps the sleepiness away. #Facts). The funny thing is, we thought that there were no one in that restroom, so we carelessly gossiped. Then suddenly, we heard a sound coming from the second to the last cubicle. (OMG). As a group consisting of badass girls, we can’t just stay still, knowing that someone just eavesdropped on our conversation. What we did next would probably not be done by any sane person. My friend decided to kick all the doors open and shout: "Hoy! Sino ka?" I, as a tall person and curious person, decided to jump and see if there is someone inside the cubicle. Nope, this is not a “mean girls” adaptation, this happened in real life. I have to say, it was funny at first because no one was answering. (Disclaimer: That cubicle is ALWAYS locked.) But then, the horrors suddenly occurred to me when I saw that there is a person inside, and for a brief moment, we made eye-contact. In that scenario, we furiously rushed outside and ran as if we are a part of the Olympic track team. This is the part where you wished that the earth swallowed you whole as you cannot contain the embarrassment. I felt extremely sorry for the girl who was just minding her own business. (If you are reading this, I am sincerely apologizing on behalf of my door-kicking friend) Well, mistakes happen, and we genuinely regret what we did. The next day, I found out who she was, and I immediately apologized with my hands clasp together as if I was praying. (Though I was really praying that time). Thank the gods for her kind-hearted soul as she laughed it out loud and told me that it was fine, saying that she was just very startled. I promised that I would never do such a thing EVER again. Ever since that incident, the third-floor restroom has never looked the same. So moral lesson, don’t kick restroom doors if you’re not sure if someone’s there and don’t jump at cubicles that are locked. This is just the start of your pharmacy career, and I hope that you are coping well in your own way. Make sure that you balance everything, and you must have friends that you can chismis to and friends that suddenly kick cubicle doors. (Well, the last part depends on you). There is a steep road ahead, and I am here to remind you that you are not alone in this and every progress, even the smallest one counts.

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Matter of Perception by Kitkat

College. Hearing this when you’re in high school makes you feel excited and anxious altogether. People will ask you, “What course are you planning to take?” or “Which college are you planning to go to?”, these questions can get you antsy. Deep inside, you’re going to be asking, “What’s college going to be like?” Because in reality, even after all the advices and stories that you’ve heard, your experience will be different. You’ll either find it exhausting or enjoyable. However, no one told me how to deal with being a pharmacy student. My first year was one hell of a ride already, and that ride was rather abrupt. It was overwhelming – from failing grades and the feeling of homesickness, to losing friendships, having anxiety attacks, and dealing with a breakup. At the end of the whole term, I realized that after going through all that, I survived. I realized a lot of things that I want to share some with you. Number one: college is hard. Every course, every subject will be difficult. But bear in mind that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Look around you; people are struggling just like you. Everyone is fighting their own battles using their own strategies at their own pace, and YOU just have to find your rhythm. Number two: make friends. Going through college alone is hard. You need at least one companion to ride along this journey. They’ll help you live through this. You don’t have to go through this alone. Choose the ones who’ll study with you, who’ll cry and laugh with you and those who would make you feel like you belong. Surrounding yourself with the right people changes everything. As the Zambian proverb says, “When you run alone, you run fast. When you run together, you run far.” Number three: think positively and have fun! Remember, being human includes having problems. There are two ways to deal with problems; it’s either you complain and mope around, or you accept what happened and find ways to make it better. We might fall, but we have to get up again. It is not what happens to us in life that determines our happiness so much as the way we react to what happens. When we are having fun, we feel and work better. Always think on the bright side. I know sometimes life can be a disaster. But would you waste a blissful memory that could never happen again? We continuously face great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems. Yes, studying in Pharmacy is hard. But it is ALWAYS up to YOU how you are going to deal with it. It is up to YOU how you want your college life (or life generally) to be. It is in the hands of your perception. It’s okay to fail, but it’s not okay to not do anything about it. Expect to make some mistakes in judgment and welcome them as part of the learning process. Remember: it is not where you start that counts, but where you choose to finish.

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Classroom Blues by MirVee

Art by Angelica Santos

“Tick tock tick tock” is all that I can hear as the wall clock attached at the back of the room echoes through my ears. I’ve put my pen down indicating I’ve finished the written exam. My eyes gazed around the room and noticed that most of my classmates are still answering their exams. As my eyes scanned across the room, there is something that caught my attention; at the back are distorted figures, and it seems that students are running on the hallways. The act is clearly noticed since there are two glass doors located at the rear side of the room. A thought arises in my mind “are they late?” and smiled to myself when my mind brought me back to my first day here in the College. “Hala, nakakahiya baka may prof na!” ("Oh my, it's embarrassing, maybe the prof is already there!") My newfound friend exclaimed as we are sprinting inside the 1st floor of the building while holding our McDonalds take-outs – the main reason why we came back the building behind the scheduled time. “Anong room nga tayo?” ("What is our assigned room?") My friend checked her phone and abruptly said: “CP 102.” My inner self panicked as I glanced at the consequent rooms we have passed by, all appearing identical as all students are already gathered inside sitting in their respective chairs. 163

“Eto! Nakalagay 102” ("Here, it says 102") my friend pointed out, and I immediately came to her, then we checked first if a professor was standing in the front before coming in. Whispering to myself that this will never happen again, we won’t be late again. I opened the glass door and noticed that as we enter, the room is much bigger. Everything seems to be white except for the brown table located at the front. The blast of students’ chit chatting welcomed us as we go inside. We strutted towards the girl sitting in the back row and asked what section this was. Then, we confirmed that she is our classmate. We browsed around the room and looked for the available seats. Apparently, the seats that are only free are the ones in the front. We gulped as we paced and thought that “Okay, for now, it’s okay. Maybe next time, we could sit in the middle row when we are not late already.” As I placed my things on the chair, I looked at the bigger picture in front, a much closer look to the view that will open my eyes to different realizations in the field of Pharmacy. Not having a clue that the scene in front of me will be my view for the whole semester. “Okay, time’s up!” All of a sudden, my mind came back to reality and perceived that most of my classmates are already done with their tests and the teacher has drawn our attention. From that moment, I realized that inside those four white walls, is the place where the students will be tested regarding their knowledge in the field of health sciences. This is where the half-bloods' perseverance will be tested, whether they still wanted to continue pharmacy or not. Within these four corners, a lot of things are expected to happen – meaningful topics will be discussed, disagreement may form, potentials will be discovered, memories and friendship will be formed, dreading hours of discussion will pass. But most importantly, inside these four white walls will be the starting place where students will be shaped into professionals they are ought to be. So, remember to avoid comparing yourself to other demigods. It is easy to feel lost, especially when it comes to academics. Remember that everyone has a unique talent and journey ahead. Finally, carpe diem. Seize the day and all opportunities that come your way. In the blink of an eye, you will come back and realize that your college years have gone by. Now, here you are, future RPh. Welcome to the Pharmily. Every member of our community has their own story to tell. I can’t wait to hear yours!

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Entertaining the Gods of Olympus by Constantine

All that is in this demigod entry scope is the entire fun side in the camp the pharmacy days. In this event, you would witness countless entertainment that not just the faculty enjoys, but you, students, as well— games, challenges, battle of the bands, dance competitions, and even a pageant. Yours truly is a demigod who has entertained the faculties themselves by joining the search for Mr. Pharmacy. Honestly, I find it amusing because joining the pageant was the last thing I wanted, considering the workloads in school plus the stress and pressure of our class. One day, due to a fever, I was not able to attend my morning classes and just decided to take the ones in the afternoon. The moment I arrived in the classroom, worry and sadness are very evident on their faces because of the thought that there is no one to represent our class in the search for Mr. Pharmacy, and the pictorial is supposed to start early the next day. I understand why some of the boys do not want to participate as a candidate because it would cause much pressure. Even if they wanted me to join, I cannot. Just think of how I would be able to prepare some costumes for myself, if the pictorial is in the following day. However, "screw it" are the words I uttered to myself after seeing my block mates being desperate. If my block mates would suffer from all of these workloads just because nobody wants to participate, then screw it, I have to join! Winning is not my intention. I just want to get over with this. Later then, I stormed at my house and searched for any clothes I could wear that would best fit in the theme. It was pictorial day and everyone else was wearing fancy headdresses, expensive costumes, creative props, and back dresses. While I, on the other hand, was sporting my floral short sleeve polo, cargo shorts & sneakers, few accessories, and a cheap cardboard headdress filled with feathers crafted by yours truly. On the day of the pageant, everything else was a hassle due to rents, finance, and other random things such as weekly practices, etc. “I just want to finish this night” is the only thought that is in my head as I exerted the best that I can give throughout the pageant. After the question and answer portion, I never felt so alive and relieved since the whole preparation and the pageant itself has come to an end. All I have to do is smile because it is already an achievement after all. Then, low and behold, the search is already over, and I have been crowned as Mr. Pharmacy! Truthfully, it was a shock for me; I was never expecting to win the competition. After all, the crowd seems to look entertained, so are the faculties. I can say that I have caught the attention of the Gods in this college. Nevertheless, winning the search just serves as a bonus for me and my block mates. All I ever felt after that is fulfillment because I know to myself, I did more than just to make my section happy, and I have this feeling that I am a catalyst for what makes us a family— a pharmily.

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The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of a Would-be Hero by bravingthechaos

We’ve all done those “pass a blank sheet of paper around to your classmates and let them describe you anonymously” games in class. My first time experiencing that was in senior high school, and it was no surprise to me that my paper came back filled with the words: Strong, Independent, and Natural-born Leader. I’ve always embodied these attributes growing up, partly because I was surrounded by very strong-willed and tough women, with my mother spearheading the idea that I had to raise my flag with pride and to stand up at all times for what I believe to be right. You’d think the universe set me up for all of this, given the fact that my first name means 'brave' in Greek, and my second name relates to a 'shining sun'. Both my parents had no idea about this and just thought: “Hey, these names suit our baby well!”. Voila! They wrote it down on my birth certificate and left me to ponder the never-ending tale of how my name seemed to have a strong influence on how I live my life. Fast-forward to college, I remember a friend I met during our freshman orientation telling me and a friend that we should join the student council. At that time, I was eyeing a spot at the school paper and dismissed the idea. The gods may have been laughing at me at that time because of how stupid I was. Honestly, even though the leader title has been etched on my forehead for so long, student politics never came to mind. Back then, I was just happy to be elected as the class president and to be expected to volunteer for activities happening at the university I used to go to. Classes started, and the semi-unexpected happened, I got elected as my class batch-representative which automatically made me a member of the student council. The trust given to me by my classmates and the whole experience in the position have always made me extremely grateful. In the year I spent as a batch representative, I got to meet my amazing seniors, and a dream woke up in me: I wanted to be the student council president one day. I always knew I was a leader, but something else was in play, I felt this fire for service and for trying to make a change wherever I may be. The thing I used to dismiss all those years turned out to be something I would love so dearly. I looked up to everyone I worked with during my first year, and they gave me their trust as well that helped me build my confidence as a student leader. I was not perfect, trust me, I was far from it and made some serious mistakes that my classmates at the time did not like at all. My personal life during 1st year was turbulent, to say the least, and at times I let it interfere with the quality of service I was giving to the people who elected me into my 167

my position, and I regret those times so much. Come my 2nd year in college, I ran again this time for the position of Vice President for Internal Activities because I was still holding on to the dream that first sprouted on my 1st year: to be the college of pharmacy student council president. I was beyond grateful to the people who still gave me their trust and voted for me. The work I was going to do was bigger than what I did as a freshman, and I was happy to take it all in. The year progressed, and things did not really go my way, problem after problem, issue after issue, and so much negativity was shooting my way, but I still gave 120% of my power to do my job. Half-way into the year, I started to doubt whether I still wanted to pursue my dreams, besides doubting my skills, there were some people who straight-up just told me they didn’t see me as someone who could fulfill that position and let me tell you, that hurt so much, it felt like a slap in the face and a spear in my heart. In the end, I decided to let go of that dream, not because of any other drama or because of what other people said, but because I accepted the fact that some dreams aren’t meant to be reached, I know this sounds super sad but there is always a reason for this. In my case, I knew the reason was that I still had to learn so much before I could take such a huge responsibility. I am confident in my skills and what I can do, but at this time of my life, I had so much growing and healing to do. There was no space to be selfish and grab my dreams for the sake of achieving them, I wanted to earn it. To be frank I know in myself that I don’t deserve that dream if I wanted it right now, because I am not at my full potential yet. It took a year of stress and frustration to help me realize all of these things. I don’t regret serving in the student council at all, it has taught me so much and challenged who I was, but what I do regret is failing to realize that during those times in my life I should have let myself grow more and heal from things I do not have control over instead of being blinded by my desires. It’s true when people say that we should be asking for what we need instead of what we want. We sometimes have this belief that we have reached our peak and we start to close ourselves from transitioning into something better, but college teaches you and breaks you at the same time so you can make space for new knowledge, open your heart and your mind to the reality that you do not have it all figured out and that is completely okay. Life will always send you blow-after-blow of disappointment and sadness and frustration, but don’t let these be the reason you quit believing in what you can do, make them your stepping-stones for growth. I still stand by what my name means; in the face of monsters made of doubt and utter chaos, I brave the path I choose for myself because I know from experience that it takes a great amount of courage to accept and admit that you still have a long way to go and that’s how it should be. I’ve been through a path of chaos and came back scarred and burned, but through it all, I learned; I continue to dream deeper than I have ever dreamed of before. You, my dear fellow demigods, must learn to break your walls and let the rays of change illuminate your way. Being brave and accepting one’s vulnerable side go hand-in-hand. When your dreams die know that from the ashes a phoenix will rise!

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A Battle Within by jrxgovii

Diamonds are made under pressure. It is a piece of coal that never gave up and handled stress remarkably well. It symbolizes the uniqueness of every human being as they are rare and valuable, as each of us does. We are beautiful, rare, unique, and valuable in our way. Diamonds also remind us to keep going and be motivated in everything we do, especially in difficult times. As the saying goes, we can also soar high and shine like a diamond when we are under pressure. Some like and enjoy it, but for me, it currently feels devastating. As a child, I was known for being smart and carefree. I aced all examinations and quizzes, made it into school and regional competitions, played sports, and danced for fun. I was a fast learner; I could ace a test without scanning my notes. I excelled in two major subjects: math and science. My grandparents expected so much from me since I’m the first grandchild in the whole family to receive academic awards. Everything was good, and other kids admired me for things I didn’t realize I am capable of. I was satisfied and thought I could always be like this. College came, and in just a snap, all the attributes the society gave me were gone. I was lost. I felt devastated. In my first semester of the first year, I received my first ever failing remark in a test, even though I studied very hard nights before. I remember crying on the phone to my dad after I passed my exam papers, and he consoled me by saying, “That’s okay. That’s what college is supposed to be. I’m pretty sure you weren’t the only one having a hard time. I am not expecting you to be on top. To me, passing is already enough.” I felt relieved after he said that and redeemed myself. I admit it was a difficult time, but I got through it all. At the end of the first semester, I was one of the top students in our college. It was rewarding, and my family and I were glad to see my achievements. In the succeeding semesters, the real challenge began. I constantly received failing remarks or scores that didn’t pass the standards I set for myself. I remember crying for each failed score I received in my tests and quizzes. Eventually, I lost my position in rankings, and heard rumors of myself: “What happened to her? She didn’t make it to the top” “She found new friends, she’s now leaving her first friends behind” “She used to study so hard” “She said she was too traumatized by men and now she’s the one clinging onto them.” Once again, I felt distressed. I know I shouldn’t be affected by these rumors because I know myself more than anyone else, and there’s nothing to be guilty about. However, I would be lying if I say it didn’t hurt, and it didn’t affect me. That’s when I realized I was under a lot of tremendous pressure. I excelled so much when I was a child and that standard for what I should be is now giving me a lot of self-pressure. Because I excelled in academics so much, even though it didn’t matter to my parents if I wouldn’t be able to make it to the top, I thought it would make them sad if I showed poor performance as compared to my previous years. At the moment, I didn’t realize how my friends’ words could affect me. I thought that if I continued to be what they thought I would be, everything would turn out to be good.

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To be honest, the pressure is too much to handle. I had no idea as to who I should go to because, at that moment, I felt like I couldn’t trust my friends. I cried so much when I’m alone and sometimes even in the middle of lectures. I was like a volcano that’s about to explode. I was frustrated because I know I am capable of doing better, but I couldn’t. My mind was filled with too many negativities, and I couldn’t think straight. I lost my motivation to be a pharmacist and a physician. I just wanted to do anything but none. When I thought I couldn’t take it anymore, I started to talk to a friend who I can trust. What she said treated the bullet holes in my heart, and I felt better than ever. “College isn’t a competition. What matters is your knowledge of certain things. Life isn’t about grades, and you don’t treat a patient with your grades. You treat your patient with knowledge and skills. Also, do things for yourself. It’s easy to say, but if you do, I can guarantee it is life-changing. Lower your expectations for yourself. You are not perfect. Don’t expect to do something greater, but still do your best. Don’t think of getting a perfect score on tests. Start with a mindset of knowing and having to answer what you have learned, regardless of the score you can get. Then if you think you can do it, slowly upgrade your goals until you reach what you want to achieve.” Since then, I told myself to leave the thought today and think tomorrow will be different. If you share the same sentiments with me, a battle within is something you shouldn’t keep within yourself. Don’t be afraid to voice out your worries. Yes, it is difficult, but when you get through those battles, you’ll feel alive. Stay calm and collected, my friend! You can do it! One day you could be shining bright like the diamonds, and no one could take it away from you. Remember, diamonds are made under pressure but never forget they aren’t formed overnight.

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I’ve spent years preparing myself for what will supposedly be “the scariest, yet fun-filled” four years of my life. Now that I am in my first year in the College of Pharmacy, I must say that it is indeed a scary, but a joyous adventure that I will surely look forward to in the next years of my life. Truth be told, Pharmacy was not my first choice, but then I realized that if I take this course, it would be of great help to me when I hopefully become a student in the College of Medicine. So then, my journey as a pharmacy student has begun, with nervousness, fear, and excitement creeping up to me. I can still remember the moment I first stepped my foot in the pharmacy building. The environment was way different than the one I was used to. I am not the type of person who would engage in a conversation with people who I just recently met, but then my perception changed when I felt welcomed by my seniors and professors. I thought that the college system would be way different than high school. I mean, it is, in the sense of being more responsible, doing laundry by yourself, and thinking about how to spend your money more wisely, but the way they teach and approach their students is still the same as high school. The professors give their students the feel of being welcomed. They always assure that their students could always go to them when we experience problems or when we need someone to talk to. I may be having a hard time with my lessons, but one thing I can say is that, it’s fun being part of the camp and I wouldn’t want it any other way. 172

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Being a part of a family of great achievers that leave inspirational legacies behind, is both an honor and privilege that should not be taken lightly. The opportunities and training within the College of Pharmacy help prepare its students to emulate the powers of demigods by developing strong character. In places where some find despair, demigods continue to seek hope as they step up to the challenges in front of them. Undying passion and the willingness to strive for greatness are crucial in the playing field ahead. In the process of being mentored by the finest professors, the demigods should always be reminded to stay grounded in the values of humility and perseverance. In tackling obstacles, one should thrive off of resilience. The road ahead will never be an easy one, but with security in the advice of those who have conquered the same journey, young demigods shall reap the joys at the end of the meaningful quest to greatness.

My journey in the college of pharmacy was never a walk in the park, but somehow I managed to finish it with a lot of learnings and experiences. I was able to be the top 3 among our batch and was given an academic excellence award and was also elected as a student council auditor for the school year 2018-2019. I was also able to serve the college as the president of the College of Pharmacy Student council for school year 20192020. Balancing both academic and extracurricular activities were never an easy job for me at first, because I do not know how to do everything at the same time, but as time goes by I learned the art of multitasking. I have experienced studying while on a council meeting, eating lunch while studying and while double checking financial statements made by the VP for finance and eating, studying and also planning events all at the same time. Looking back at it, I could say it was very tiring and stressful, but it was quite an experience. I have never imagined that I could ace my exam while also throwing a successful event. It was the best feeling, all the sleepless nights, unending preparations, and breaking down moments was totally worth it. Being a pharmacy student takes courage, patience and perseverance, for you to be able to survive, you need to learn how to make everything interesting and fun. As a student you get to experience attending class with just an hour or two of sleep, studying all night and still feel dumb during exams, have â&#x20AC;&#x153;lutangâ&#x20AC;? moments during class. I was able to experience everything. I am the type of person who does not study ahead of time, I am the queen of cramming, but what I could say is that do not be like me. Prepare for your exams and quizzes ahead of time and during your free time read some of your notes. Always allot time for reading and studying. Study for you to learn not just for you to pass. Take time to understand and learn your lessons, ask if you cant understand something remember there is no shame in not knowing. The shame lies in not finding out. At some point in time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be feeling tired and drowned from all the requirements because I too felt that. What I did was to find my outlet, student council officer became my outlet. I get to take a break from all the studying and whenever I am inside the student council office, catching up with the other officers and laughing my heart out even for just 5 to 10 minutes it makes my mind and body a little bit relaxed and recharged and ready to fight again, so find your outlet.

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You also need to find your best support system, those who will be there through your ups and downs, those who will cheer you if you win and most importantly if you lost. Mine was my friends and family specially my parents. They just know exactly what to say and what to do for me to go back on my feet again. Without them I’m not sure if I could manage and finish pharmacy. Keep in mind that making a million friends is not a miracle, the miracle is to make such a friend who can stand with you when millions are against you. Lastly, take good care of yourself. Rest if you’re tired, sleep if you must, eat out if you’re stress, drink and party if you need to take your mind off things, just always remember to drink responsibly. Enjoy being a student because surely you will miss everything from sleepless nights of studying to partying with your friends. “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself”. - George Bernard Shaw Truly yours, Renee Andal

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I am a fresh graduate currently studying for the upcoming April 2021 board exams. I was the first president of the De La Salle College of Pharmacy Sports Organization and I was able to graduate as a Magna Cum Laude and valedictorian of Class 2020. Life in the College of Pharmacy was hard and full of sleepless nights and stress, but it was also a great opportunity to learn new things and improve myself so that I can help save lives in the future. College is definitely different from high school, but the stereotype that all you do is study is not true. Of course, there will be numerous days that are filled with making reports and studying for quizzes, but there are also opportunities where you can just relax and have fun. Time management is key to being able to find the perfect balance in college life. Allot enough time every day to study for your subjects even if you don’t have any quizzes scheduled the next day or that entire week. 2-3 hours of studying without distractions is enough and if you read lessons in advance you can lessen this time to enjoy doing other things. Keeping a list of things to do is also helpful, but you don’t have to list everything, just important things that can’t be missed like reports or quizzes which make up the bulk of your grade. Additionally, prioritize what you must do. Study smart and focus on topics that you don’t understand well and also on topics that you think will have a higher chance to be included on quizzes and exams. However, also remember to always master the basics. For me mastering the basics was extremely helpful for all the subjects because even if I did not memorize or know an answer, just implementing basic concepts step by step will lead you to eliminate wrong answers and answer correctly. Also do not just memorize terms and answers. Memorizing may have worked in high school, but in college it will definitely not be enough especially in more advanced subjects like Quality Control I &amp; II, and Organic Medicinal Chemistry where questions are not lifted from handouts or textbooks and are instead constructed in a way that employs the application of different concepts together. Instead of memorizing terms, I advise you to understand them because again they will serve as your foundation. Once you have a solid foundation even if you don’t know the exact answer, it will be much easier to eliminate wrong answers and again choose the correct ones. Studying thoroughly for each quiz no matter how simple was also a big help for me during college. Instead of just reading quickly through notes, find the time to really absorb the information because once you do it will be easier and much much faster to study once exams come. Remember that it will always be easier to relearn something and refresh rather than having to learn it from the start. Read handouts 177

handouts 2-3 times. For the first time read them quickly while also highlighting important terms and definitions. For the second time read more slowly and try to absorb everything. After that read for the final time before bed at a medium pace to refresh everything. After all that though, I believe that you should also find time to do other things that you enjoy whether its sports, watching movies, or even sleeping. I would never have survived college if I studied all day long. Make lots of friends and build lasting relationships with them because overcoming trials with each other will be more satisfying and rewarding. Also it is alright to go out every once in a while with your family or friends, but always remember your priorities and remember how hard your parents/guardians work in order for you to study. They sacrifice daily for you, so you should also learn to sacrifice and know when work should come before play. Sometimes these sacrifices and efforts may be hard and tiring, but just remember that the difference between an ordinary man and an extraordinary man is that little extra. Truly yours, Hugh Jasper Tan

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During my years at the college, I had many achievements as a member of the student council. I was elected as the Vice President for Internal Activities (AY 2017 – 2018) and Vice President for Academics (2018 – 2019). During my term as the VP for Internal Activities, one of the significant events under our Public Health laboratory class was AMR Finish Line: A Race Towards Awareness, a project which aimed to address widespread awareness concerning Antimicrobial Resistance by exposing the issue through media related activities and programs. This activity included an interschool short film competition comprising of Pharmacy schools located in Cavite. Another remarkable event, during my term as the VP for Academics, was the Philippine Pharmacy Summit 7, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Pharmaceutical Association (UPPhA) Student Council. With participants from different pharmacy schools all over the Philippines, and speakers distinguished in the pharmacy profession, the event’s objective was to inspire and equip pharmacists and pharmacy students to become advocates of professional and personal excellence. Currently, I work as a Drug Analyst at the University of the Philippines – National Institutes of Health (NIH) under Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. To be honest, it was also a struggle for me to balance academic load and extracurricular responsibilities during my early years. However, we must bear in mind that we are student pharmacists first before anything else—this is the main reason why we are in school. Academic related tasks should always be our topmost priority. The best tip I could give—find what learning style (e.g. visual, kinesthetics, auditory) works best for you. This will help you develop a good study habit. Find your “productive hours” or the best time and place for you to study. It is also important to have a to-do list to keep track of your tasks and avoid missed deadlines. Plan your time wisely. Don’t forget to take breaks, as well, especially when you’re feeling tired or frustrated, or when the task you’re working on takes up most of your time, as this might actually decrease your performance. Rest if you must, but never quit. Lastly, prayer is the best weapon we have—use it as much as you can.

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Life is a struggle but always remember your end goal—to inspire and be inspired, to serve the people, and to be the best version of yourself. Stay motivated —keep in mind all the reasons why you’re doing all this hard work. Slow progress is still progress. I may have encountered a lot of setbacks and obstacles along the way and my journey may have been longer than others but if I was able to get to the finish line, you can do it too. Truly yours, Sarah Hermosura

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My four years in the College of Pharmacy, just like how everyone else has experienced, has not been too easy, especially on my first year. However, with hard work and through Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grace, I was blessed to proceed with my studies as an Academic Scholar from 1st to 3rd Year, and a Service Scholar on my 4th year in exchange for my service as the Student Council President from A.Y. 2018-2019. I was also blessed to receive awards during my 4-year stay in the college including Health Assembly of Lasallian Scholars (HeALS) Award on my 1st, 2nd, and 4th Year, University Honors List/Gawad Dekana Award on my 1st and 2nd Year, and College Honors Award on my 3rd Year. Mercury Drug Corporation also has awarded me with the Mercury Drug Corporation Student Leadership Awardee. Lastly, I completed my undergraduate studies as the Class Salutatorian, and graduated Cum Laude. Speaking as a past Student Council President, I can say that the workload of a student in terms of academics, and the service they have to provide for the college is extreme. Having to prepare for exams, while at the same time, leading a council for organizing events for the college was a huge challenge for me. To be able to balance these responsibilities, you have to remember that you are not working alone; you have people around you who could be your source of help and comfort. Back then, when everything seemed a bit too overwhelming for me to handle, especially in the student council, I would simply remember that I have the other officers who are always ready to support and do what has to be done. Proper dissemination of work, efficient communication, and doing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own part, while having fun at the same time are some of the most necessary things that each member of an organization has to perform. With these, you would feel the weight eventually get lighter for your extracurricular activities, which gives you more time and energy for your academics, as well. Most importantly, you have to learn how to prioritize. Juggling both academics and extracurricular activities may not produce the best results, so identify your highest priority, which I believe should always be academics, and do things in a step-by-step manner. This way, justified results will come out without having to greatly compromise anything. In terms of studying and engaging in extracurricular activities, it is very important that you balance your time and the energy you allot for these. When studying, make sure you prioritize which subject you should work harder on, or which output you should finish first. This may sound so challenging to do, but try your hardest not to procrastinate too much, and try to finish things ahead of time. Also, it is important to find your own studying technique and discover learning conditions which will help you the most. Some like studying with music while others 181

others don’t; some like to study out of the house while others prefer just staying. Along the way, I’m sure you’ll be able to study in a way that is most efficient and comfortable for you. As for extracurricular activities, as its name implies, should just be an ‘extra’ to your ‘curricular’ or academic activities. Being engaged in this kind of activities helps one unwind, or recharge when academics get too exhausting, and I believe they really serve as another platform where students could pour their skills and passion. However, even when involved in these activities, you should never neglect your academics and master balancing them well. Lastly, the most important tip I can give to current and future students of the College of Pharmacy, is to always do your best in everything that you do; may it be for academics or extracurricular or in combination of both, pour your heart into it. However, you should never forget about taking of yourself, too. While it’s nice to give all the best that you have into such activities, do not ever neglect your wellbeing. Every once in a while, it won’t hurt and it will be really helpful if you take some time off work and just dedicate time for yourself and your family. Your stay in the college should not only revolve around studying and extracurricular activities. Building healthy relationships with the people around you, and with those you interact with every day will also help you grow as a pharmacy student, and as a person conquering the realities of daily life. To the students of the College of Pharmacy, if there is one important thing that you should always remember, it is to take everything one step at a time. Surely, there will come a time when you will feel that everything is just continuously piling up, and all the responsibilities that you have to finish just never stop coming, but you need to have your mind and heart strengthened and believe that you will be able to overcome them all. You must ponder that you should not only be studying for the sake of complying to requirements, but for the sake of your growth as a future Lasallian pharmacist and for the contributions you would be providing for the profession. No matter how long it may take; no matter how slow you feel you are doing, keep in mind that small progress is still progress. No matter how small a step you have taken today is, remember that that small step has already taken you further from where you are yesterday, and that you are a small step ahead today. Remember, life is not a race. If there is one person you should be competing with, that is yourself, and yourself only. Always ask for God’s guidance, persevere, and work hard in becoming a person better than who you were yesterday, but less better than who you will be tomorrow. Above all, with all the knowledge and skills that you will be attaining as a pharmacy student, I hope that kindness, compassion, humility, and willingness to serve those in need will always remain in your heart. Let God, your family, your future students, and your future patients be your inspiration to keep going. Everyday single day in the College of Pharmacy gives you a chance to grow, and I believe that in the right time, in your own way, you would be able to work wonders on the things and for the people around you, and will serve as an inspiration for the next batches of young and hopeful, future Lasallian pharmacists. Truly yours, Francesca Marie Manansala 182

As a student, I received several accolades. I was a HeALS Awardee at the Health Assembly of La Sallian Scholars Awards 2015 and 2017. I was also a Gawad Dekana Awardee as Dean’s Lister at the Gawad Parmasiya Awards 2016 and as University Honor’s List at the Gawad Parmasiya Awards 2017. I was a College Honors Awardee at the Lasallian Academic Excellence Awards 2018 and 2019. During my final year at the college, I was awarded the Mercury Drug Corporation Academic Excellence Awardee at the DLSMHSI Commencement Exercise 2019 and ultimately graduated as Cum Laude and Class Valedictorian at the DLSMHSI Commencement Exercise 2019. Aside from my academic feats, I also have been part of the Alpha Catalyst Movement Dance Group all throughout my college days, from my 1 st year up until my last year at the College of Pharmacy. I was the president of the dance group during my 2 nd and 3 rd year and have participated and performed in all of the events during Pharmacy days and La Sallian days. The Alpha Catalyst Movement also participated in contests outside the school, in fact, we won 1 st runner up at the Federation of Junior Chapters of Philippine Pharmacists’ Association (FJCPPhA) Pharmakinesis Dance Competition 2019. For me, finding the right balance between my academic responsibilities and my extracurricular activities was important so that I didn’t lose track on either of them. Time management as well as awareness of my most to least important priority was the key to balancing these two things out. During my free time, I attended to my extracurricular activities and tried to finish as much task as I can so that when exam period came I could focus all my attention on reviewing and studying. I was also fortunate enough to be part of a group that understood my shortcomings as a leader and as a member and continuously supported and motivated me in my studies which gave me more drive to accomplish my goals and achievements. Here are my study tips for younger CP students and aspiring pharmacists: 1. Know your strengths and weaknesses Knowing and being conscious of your strengths and weaknesses as a student will be useful while studying for exams or quizzes. For example, I personally know that my strong point is in computations or calculations and my weak point is in memorizations so during exams I would spend more time reviewing subjects or topics that require more memorization and less time on subjects that are heavy on computations and numbers. Balancing your time wisely between subjects you’re strong or weak at will surely help you finish your long list of exam coverage. 183

2. Study Habits Everyone has their own unique way of studying whether that is studying with the music on or the music off or studying with a group of people or alone, it all depends on what you find comfortable. Creating a good and consistent study habit that works for you is important especially since most if not all of the subjects in Pharmacy are difficult. For me personally, I would study 4 to 5 days before the exams and would usually start from the subject with the most coverage to the one with the least coverage. I would study alone with no music and away from my phone because that would give me the most productive results. Before taking my exams, I make sure to have read the whole exam coverage at least twice to make sure I did not miss any important topic during my first reading. 3. Learning Style There are generally four different types of learning style which is: visual learning, auditory learning, kinaesthetic learning and reading and writing learning. Knowing your own learning style will help you remember and understand the topics being taught more quickly. For example, in chemistry subjects especially in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry I find visual learning as the most effective style for me. Seeing and imagining the structure of different compounds and chemicals helps me remember their name and their use or indication. Being aware and constantly practicing your learning style will be a great advantage to you. 4. Find Good and Supportive Pharmacy Friends One thing that clearly helped me survive pharmacy is having good friends who shared the same goal as me which is finishing the course with flying colors. The friends I had in my 1st year at the college of pharmacy were the same group of people I had till my last. Having a good support system that understands and shares the difficulty of being a pharmacy student motivates you to move forward and work even harder because you know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not doing it alone. Helping and teaching each other by making reviewers together or quizzing each other on topics that you find difficult will make your college life a little bit easier and a lot more fun. Extracurricular Activity Tips: 1. Sign up for organizations and activities that your college or your campus offers that you truly are passionate about and that you enjoy doing. Activities like these act as our stress relievers and as our outlet to be more creative and to do more than just academic activities. 2. Balance your time in both your academics and your extracurricular activities. Do your best in both but do not neglect one for the other. 3. Participate in events that occur during college days or Lasallian Days because those are rare times where you can actually have fun and enjoy. 4. Motivate your friends to join different groups and support them by being present when they host events or watching them during their performances.

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One of my college professors taught me that we should study smart, not harder but thinking about it now, studying smart and studying hard should both be applied while studying Pharmacy. Study smart by eliminating distractions such as social media, texting or gaming during your reviews. Study smart by giving more attention to more important topics during lectures than the less important ones. Study hard by creating a study schedule and studying in advance. Study hard by rereading and rewriting your notes and creating reviewers. Being a pharmacy student is tough and it gets tougher as time goes by but you know what they say, when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Remember that your life at the College of Pharmacy is what you make of it, so make it a good one. Truly yours, Chantelle Ann Antonio

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Although we started small, I am glad to be part of its history and see the College of Pharmacy grow to where it is now. Back when I was still a student, I got to join some organizations as an officer, such as the college student council and HeALS. Along with that, I also had to make sure I was constantly on top of my studies to keep my scholarship. It wasn’t an easy task to balance both. However, enough passion to serve and commitment to my personal goals were what pushed me through. There may have been times it was exhausting, but I have always felt the college’s support (especially with Mommy Dean!) and the trust they had on us students in every decision we made. Knowing that someone believes in you makes everything more fulfilling and more worthwile. By now, our college has definitely grown bigger and with even greater opportunities waiting ahead. There are many avenues to unleash your talents and potentials beyond academics, which can prove essential to your development as future Lasallian pharmacists. Don’t be afraid to reach out. Remember that you’re surrounded by people who share the same vision as you and will celebrate achievements together no matter how big or small. Keep the fire blazing, we trust in you to continue the legacy of our Pharmily! Truly yours, Florrielle Sia, RPh

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Four short but well lived years in the College of Pharmacy has allowed me to garner honourable accolades such as varsity athlete (A.Y. 2014-2018), Dean’s Lister (A.Y. 2014-2016), Most Promising Thesis Award, first place thesis at the National Research Competition 2018, and finally Athlete of the Year (2018). As the first Student Council President and Institutional Student Council President (A.Y. 20162018) I was able to test my leadership skills with De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute’s principles to ground me. My journey was not an easy one, but I made it a point to prioritize my goal to attain the long awaited title of “RPh”. As a student, I was involved in the Student Council as well as the Varsity Program. My schedule was as packed as could be, having meetings, practices, events, games, etc. The need for time management and balance was imperative and goes without saying. How did I do it? The answer is simply– Prioritize. The ability to prioritize was key in balancing the academic load with the extracurricular activities that I was involved in. It is important that you know that Academics ALWAYS come first. I never believed in having special treatment or consideration. I always told myself that I am just as responsible as my classmates for completing and submitting the requirements on the same date as was given to them, regardless if I was given excused absences for things such as Leadership Trainings, Basketball Games, or School Events. The only reason I am allowed to participate in my extracurriculars is because of how well I maintain my performance in the classroom. Extracurriculars is something you earn. That was my mindset. Academics first, Extracurriculars earned. Priorities. Being able to do extracurriculars should be looked at as a privilege, something you are thankful for, and use that as your motivation to succeed in your academics. The time managing part is completely up to you. What matters more? What comes easier? What takes more time? These are the Questions that always come up when taking on a big task or mountain of tasks! Everyone is different, so do what works for you. When it comes to studying there are many ways to handle this. Obviously people will tell you to not procrastinate and that’s much easier said than done, so don’t sweat it if you fall into that trap. But what helped me the most is being able to sift information. By now you should know your teachers, after the first quiz or long quiz, leading up to the exam. You know what they ask, you know what they’re looking for, and it is embedded in their notes, almost staring you right in the face, so be on the lookout it helps a lot. And no, your teachers are not predictable, they are teaching you to think how they think. In our course you guys know by now there is a lot of content per subject, and if you procrastinate it can

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can be very overwhelming. So how do you beat that? You just have to visually SEE everything, look at all of it in an organized matter, whether it be formulas, plant names, assays, drug classes, find a way to organize them in a manner that is pleasing to your eye and makes sense to you. Tables, Charts, Diagrams, even drawings can work! However it works out for you. I personally used colors a lot and I liked making tables. But what really helped down the line was making connections. Seeing how every subject connected to one another, like the concepts. It helps you recall, as well as retain because now your brain can pull from other areas and help you remember what you were thinking of. In terms of extracurriculars, I encourage you to branch out, try new things, get involved. Extracurriculars allow you to meet and connect with your batchmates, as well as other students in the different colleges. Most importantly, the activities are the best stress reliever, always a way to escape for a little bit before heading back into the acads. The journey in the college of pharmacy will be a rough one, but eventually it’s up to you on how hard it will be. Remember that nothing good comes easy, and that you must work hard to earn the RPh at the end of the road. Things will get hard, you may cry, you may not, but you will be challenged. Keep in mind that when you feel down and counted out, everyone before you felt that way as well, and look where they are now! So just breathe, gather yourself, and keep pushing. I know the goal is RPh, but don’t forget that it’s not all about the destination, it’s the journey. You will all get to the goal eventually, but the paths you take and things you experience will make your journey all the more special. Finally, I know it may seem hard to think of when going through everything that pharma has to offer, but don’t forget to have fun, enjoy yourselves, live. You deserve that and owe that yourselves in order to survive, and I promise, my batchmates can as well, you’ll be standing in PICC one day knowing it was worth it! Goodluck, God Bless and Animo Lasallian Pharmacists! Truly yours, Darwin Japheth Eusebio, RPh

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The roots of education are bitter but the fruit is sweet. This was my quote in our yearbook way back in high school and it really does apply to our journey at school or university. My four-year journey at DLSHSI College of Pharmacy was bittersweet, but let me tell you—it was worth it! It may be tough along the way, but it would really nurture you and make you appreciate the profession itself where the pharmacists in the Philippines are underrated, seeing them by the community as just merely drug sellers or tindera ng gamot— but we are not who they think we are! We are the so-called "drug experts" and our field of work is not only limited in a drugstore. Now, I work as a laboratory technician and a part-time faculty member at the same institution, with the same set of people (my teachers, who now are my colleagues!) that nurtured me to what I am right now. In four years in Pharmacy, there will be a lot of chemistry but do not fear because there's Khan Academy (Hahaha!) But the good thing is, we have some of the best pharmacy educators (proud to be one) in our college who will help and guide you along the way. As a pharmacy student, I also struggled a lot in the subjects that we had, especially subjects that needed solving numbers or Math. When I study, I go for the subjects which I found easier to deal with than the hard ones, in order for me to utilize my time effectively but not to the point of leaving the harder subjects behind. You might say and find all subjects hard but do not give up! Let me share to you the three steps (I created) in learning things: First is Information, second is Knowledge and Understanding, third is Application. The first step in learning is to be curious and enthusiastic. This is how you get further information on things around you. Are you not wondering and amazed how drugs work (even at the molecular level), its history and production? Because I am! It is very important to be interested in the subjects/topics you are studying with, to process information effectively. How can you learn something if you are not interested in doing so? So start fueling up your curiosity and hunger for knowledge! I know, there are just some subjects that aren't very interesting but you really need to pull it off anyhow. Going back, once you have processed the information that you have, then comes knowledge and understanding where the retention of information should take place. What I did to improve my retention (besides making mnemonics and relating the different subjects) is by making assessments of my own (I do it mostly on Quizlet), answering them and serving as a reviewer to test myself if I do retain what I studied (this is the part where I quit making handwritten notes because I am that lazy so I started making typewritten reviewers instead which also benefit my classmates for I share it with them). 189

Another method is to teach what (you) I learned (whether on paper by making reviewers, or verbally) and this is where the application part kicks in. The good thing is when you teach, not only that it serves as a signal that you retain what you studied but it also enlightens those people whom you are teaching as well, like hitting two birds in one stone. Isn't that amazing? I know right! And so, retention is very important! It would be pointless studying hard but having a hard time to recall them. Do not study hard, but instead study smart! Discuss topics with your peers and encourage brainstorming. If you are an introvert like me who likes to study alone, then make assessments of your own instead (Hahaha!) Another thing to consider is to formulate your own study habits and know your strengths and weaknesses. I know myself that I am more effective when I cram things (aka Time Management v2.0) up but it doesn't mean it will work on some people. [To testify this, I would like to share my story where I worked as a call center agent for 6 months, a month after our graduation (I also have some other personal reasons why I worked beforehand) from August 2018 to February 2019 having only a one-month review before the licensure exam. That's a one risky move and a major cramming idea but I know myself I can pull it off. I tried not to panic despite the remaining time left before the exam. Nevertheless, it was a hell of an experience!]. When you do struggle, you will have stories to tell—and here I am today delivering you this message. Now, being an instructor myself, I get to understand the feeling of being one. To be honest, I did not envision myself to be an educator but to be a doctor. Then comes to a realization where I thought that I can touch more people's lives in a classroom setting than in a clinical one, not to mention that you can influence and build them as well. On the other hand, teachers just don't solely fail a student for an inexplicable reason. Not being biased or anything but sometimes, one should ask and re-evaluate themselves if they really fulfill the requirements of passing the subjects. Nevertheless, failing is not a bad thing if you look on the optimistic side of things. Failing starts when you stop trying—so please, do not stop trying and aim high to reach your goals! Also, don't forget to reach out to your friends and to your instructors as well! I promise you, they are much more approachable, lenient and considerate than what you think of. We are PHARMily here in the College of Pharmacy! Being part of the pioneer batch, the first set of La Sallian Pharmacists, who garnered the 100% passing rate, having the first summa cum laude in our institution and the College of Pharmacy, having our very own college building— were definitely for the books! Nevertheless, these are just some of the milestones of the college (and counting) and I hope these would also serve as a tradition and inspiration for us to aim for excellence! Animo La Salle! Truly yours, James Dayrit, RPh

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Acknowledgements Student Contributors Danielle Marie Garduce Yodgh Buenviaje Keith Anciro Christine Kate Conding Paola Allison AraĂąo Christine Bea Arellano Ivan Merro Ma. Bernadette Cirilos James Lance Geronimo

Aliah Nicole P. DiĂąo Tricia Mae Gil Isaiah John Bambico Anne Bernadette Verunque Ria Villanueva Gwyneth Matibag

Alumni Contributors Shaira Laquindanum Chantelle Ann Antonio Francesca Marie Manansala

Johanna Arndriella Mendoza Colevin Chua

Special Thanks Renee Andal Hugh Jasper Tan Chantelle Ann Antonio Sarah Hermosura Francesca Marie Manansala James Dayrit Darwin Japheth Eusebio Florielle Sia College of Pharmacy Student Council (CPSC) Alpha Catalyst Movement (ACM) College of Pharmacy Sports Organization (CPSO) Hail Hygeia College of Pharmacy Faculty De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute

ΜΟΛῺΝ ΛΑΒΈ /molṑn labé/ (come and take them) Words by Shaira Vicente You are in the wrong journey, demigods. So don’t believe them when they say that You are cut out for this My instinct tells me that The expedition you took was useless, Refuse to believe that You will be a hero Keep in mind, Pharmacy is a course for the weak, coward, and lazy Do not conclude that All you will be going through will be worth it; will matter, and You are being prepared for the true battle; Realize that This Delphi is pointless and each section is insignificant Strongly disagree that You will change the world, Your true quest lies ahead, and You will be the hope of the future You are a half-blood You are a Pharmacist. (Read from bottom to top)

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