By Cyrus A. Natividad
The 3rd International Nursing Conference on Translational Research is held in Iloilo City at the Zuri Hotel –from January 18 to 19, 2023.Organized by Central Philippine University and CPU Capiz Emmanuel Hospital and Iloilo Mission Hospital Nurses Alumni Chapter, the event is a Hybrid Conference (In-Person and Virtual via Zoom).
This year’s theme is “Resiliency and Caring: Strength-based Anchor in a Post-Pandemic World”. Local and International Speakers from the USA, Japan, Germany, Thailand and the Philippines will share insight and updates in international nursing and health research from around the world. “This conference is imperative for students and professionals, as we prepare for a five -year development and challenges in the nursing profession,” said Melba Capaspas-Sale, OIC Dean, CPU College of Nursing.
CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles gives a Plaque of Appreciation to the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Warly Remegio.
The keynote speakers of the event were Dr. Warly Remegio, Senior Vice President, Nursing Education & Prof’l. Devt., Hartford Healthcare System, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, and, Hon. Merle L. Salvani, Chairperson, CPD Council for Nursing, Professional Regulation Commission, Board of Nursing. Plenary speakers were Dr. Glenda S. Arquiza, Former Chairperson, Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing, Professional Regulation Commission; Dr. Christine Villanueva Eyler, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Washington, USA; Dr. Alfredo Feliciano, Program Chair, Postgraduate Nursing Program, Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Pampanga; Mr. Mathias Hallerbach, Head of Business Development, C&C Human Resource Development, Germany; Dr. Michael Joseph Dino, Director-Research Development and Innovation, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela, Manila; Dr. Claudia KY Lai, Professor (Special Mission), Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University; Asst. Prof. Chinta Tachavijitjaru, Kasem Bundit University, Bangkok, Thailand ; and, Ms. Kristen Brisenio, Managing Consultant, EDI Staffbuilders International, Inc.
The conference is covered by Central Philippine University TV Channel.