By Nestle G. Taala

Vienafe Jornadal Recinto was the keynote speaker of the 5th NCC Memorial Lecture Series.

Central Philippine University College of Nursing (CPU CN) together with CPU, Capiz Emmanuel Hospital, and Iloilo Mission Hospital Nurses’ Alumni Association (CCINAA), sponsored by CPU Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Class of 1981, conducted the 5th Natividad Campillo Caipang (NCC) Memorial Lecture Series with the theme, “The Life and Legacy of NCC: Strengths-Based Anchor of Centralian Nurses Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic” on October 16, 2021, via Zoom Teleconferencing.

Prof. Cynthia J. Mendoza, CPU CN Faculty Member, led the opening prayer which was then followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the CPU Alma Mater Song. CPU CN Dean Atty. Salex E. Alibogha expressed his utmost gratefulness to all the participants in said lecture in his opening remarks.

Prof. Elsie S. Italia, Co-author of the book The Life and Legacy of Natividad Campillo Caipang, gave a glimpse of the life of Dean Caipang.

This year’s keynote speaker, Vienafe Jornadal Recinto, MSN RN AOCN, encouraged the participants to “continue the legacy of Dean Caipang and the School of Nursing.” She said, “Let us uphold the doctrine in our University Seal – ‘Scientia et Fides’. Through faith and science, we can ensure that we are grounded in a strength-based anchor amidst this global pandemic and beyond.” This was followed by the lectures of Paulette Panes Chua, BSN Class of 1981, about the Role of Advanced Practice Nurse in COVID-19, and of Meriam Amy, BSN Class of 1981, about the Caring and Compassion Amidst COVID-19.

Meanwhile, Chembelene Dionio Castor, RN, BSN, CGRN, and Rosario Jarangue Gaerlan (BSN Class 1981) talked about Resiliency during COVID-19 and the Challenges in Hemodialysis during COVID-19, respectively.

The Ruby Jubilarians (BSN Class 1981) was introduced through a video presentation, after which a panel discussion was conducted to cater clarifications from the participants.

To inspire the partakers of said lecture series, Phoebe Lobaton Carumba shared the Challenges as Nurse Manager during COVID-19; Phebe L. Pendon imparted “When COVID-19 Strikes the Family: Trials and Triumphs”; and there were testimonies from CPU CN Faculty of Class of 1981 as well.

Family members of the late Dean Caipang also joined the program where her daughter, Nadiene Caipang, acknowledged the effort of CPU CN, CCINAA, and BSN Class of 1981 in holding the lecture series. This was then followed by the insights and response from Elyssa D. Baldon, CPU CN Student Council Governor.

Prof. Annalie D. Gilongos, CCINAA President, rendered her closing remarks expressing her appreciation for the success of the said event while Prof. Joy B. Lacson, CPU CN Level IV Coordinator, led the closing prayer.

The program was well-participated not just by the nursing students from CPU but by fellows from other institutions as well.