By Karren Jay G. Asgar

Patricia Regina Villaflor, RSW, SWO IV, Chief of the Medical Social Work Department of Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC), was recognized as the “2026 Natatanging Manggagawang Panlipunan” Outstanding Social Worker during the Filipino Social Worker’s Day 2026 on June 19, 2026.

A proud alumna of Central Philippine University (CPU), Batch 2000, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the Department of Social Work under the College of Arts and Sciences.

She currently leads the Medical Social Work Department of WVMC, where she has strengthened psychosocial and patient-centered care services.

The Centralian community warmly congratulated Patricia Regina Villaflor, recognizing her achievement as a source of pride for the university and honoring her dedication and service in the field of social work, which reflects how Centralians continue to excel in different professional fields.