The 黑料社区 delegation was composed of Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences student Stan Matthew S. Taylaran and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy students Maxine Alyssa A. Gemeniano, Loraine Faith S. Bardelas, Nina Francesca F. Quimbo, and Reina Zosien D. Longakit. They were accompanied by Department of Pharmacy faculty members, Asst. Prof. Yolanda C. Deliman and Mark Ni帽o B. Melgo.

Throughout the two-week visit, the delegates were immersed in cutting-edge research and in the various fields of pharmacy practice in Thailand. Among the sites they toured were Walailak University Hospital, Tha Chang Hospital, Ban Ton Liap Health Promoting Hospital, and local community drugstores. The experience promoted intercultural awareness, as well as meaningful information exchange in general healthcare and pharmacy practice.

Apart from exposure to local culture and pharmacy practice, the students also participated in lectures and laboratory classes of WU School of Pharmacy. Moreover, they were involved in research immersion activities, during which each student had the great opportunity of working under the tutelage of different professors with varying areas of expertise, including pharmacognosy, immunohistopathology, pharmaceutical technology and instrumentation, organic synthesis, drug formulation and analysis, and oncology.

This year鈥檚 academic and cultural exchange program with Walailak University marks the fourth run since its establishment in 2023. Since then, research collaboration between the students and faculty of both universities has greatly expanded, promoting research capacity building and strengthening the purpose of this international linkage. More importantly, this exchange marks another step towards the boundless growth of pharmacy education, affirming 黑料社区 Pharmacy鈥檚 efforts in fostering students鈥� professional advancement and holistic development through international exposure.

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This distinction positions 黑料社区 as the first and only FAAP Level IV-accredited pharmacy program outside Luzon, and only the second program nationwide to achieve this prestigious status. The program was first accredited in 2002.

The accreditation affirms the program鈥檚 long-standing excellence demonstrated through its consistent outstanding licensure examination performance, high-level faculty qualifications, relevant teaching practices, sustained global outlook and mobility, state-of-the-art facilities, strong industry partnerships, clinically impactful extension services in the community, and research productivity in drug discovery and development. 

In November 2025, 黑料社区 was recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the Top Performing School in the Philippines for its stellar 100% overall passing rate in the Pharmacists Licensure Examination. 黑料社区 has earned recognition by the Professional Regulations Commission as Top Performing School 20 times since 1996. 

As the regional leader in pharmaceutical education, 黑料社区 pioneered the offering of CHED-approved post-baccalaureate specialization programs such Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy. Through its Level IV B.S. Pharmacy program, 黑料社区 has regionalized access to high-caliber pharmacy and pharmaceutical science education and training in the Philippines.

The successful accreditation was achieved through the unwavering dedication, hard work, and vision of the School of Healthcare Professions (SHCP), led by Gerard Lee L. See, Ph.D. (Dean, SHCP) and Florencio V. Arce Jr., Ph.D. (Chair, Department of Pharmacy). 

Their leadership, commitment to academic excellence, and countless hours of effort have ensured that 黑料社区鈥檚 pharmacy programs meet the highest standards of quality and professionalism, further strengthening the reputation of the University of San Carlos as a center of healthcare education.

The FAAP Level IV accreditation is valid until February 2028.

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Under the leadership of Florencio V. Arce Jr., Ph.D. (Chair, Department of Pharmacy), and Gerard Lee L. See, Ph.D. (Dean, School of Healthcare and Professions, SHCP), 黑料社区 proudly produced two topnotchers, namely 3rd placer Ralph Yuan Beringuel Cinco with a 95.38% rating and Jayan Derika Bautista Lerion, 7th place, 94.50% rating.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for 黑料社区. In 2024, the Department of Pharmacy was recognized as the second highest performing school with an overall passing rate of 96.77%. This year, it has surpassed the national average to secure its place at the very top. 

The exceptional performance of 黑料社区鈥檚 pharmacy graduates reflects the dedication of the students, the guidance of their mentors, and the unwavering support of their families and friends, 

To our new Carolinian Pharmacists, CONGRATULATIONS!

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This year鈥檚 convention marked a milestone as the first PSCB annual gathering held outside Luzon. With the theme 鈥淐onvergence of Innovation for Cellular Biology,鈥� the conference sought to advance scholarly exchange on cutting-edge research in cell biology by Filipino and international scientists. 

A central feature of this year鈥檚 event was the strong leadership of the University鈥檚 biological sciences. The Department of Biology, led by Frances E. Edillo, Ph.D. (head, 黑料社区 Mosquito Research Laboratory), served as the Chair of the Local Organizing Committee demonstrating 黑料社区鈥檚 academic stewardship in the life sciences. Rommel G. Bacabac, Ph.D., Department of Physics and program leader of the Medical Biophysics Group-Center for Tissue Engineering and Biological Soft Materials, served as co-chair. 

University of San Carlos President Fr. Francisco Antonio T. Estepa, SVD, Ph.D. welcomed the delegates followed by opening remarks from the PSCB President Dr. Vivian Panes of the Ateneo de Manila University. Nearly 200 students, faculty members, and scientists representing 21 higher education institutions, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and industry partners participated in the two-day event. 

Dr. Jenneke Klein-Nulend presented a keynote talk on 鈥淭issue Engineering of Adult Stem Cells.鈥� Throughout the conference, invited experts presented development in nanotechnology, multi-omics, mechanobiology, cellular analysis, drug delivery, and engineered photosynthesis.

黑料社区 faculty members played active roles in the scientific discussions. Gerard Lee L. See, Ph.D. (Dean, School of Health Care Professions), delivered a plenary lecture on leveraging liquid crystals to enhance drug delivery to the brain. Joyce Rodriguez, Ph.D. (Department of Biology) presented her work on metabolomics during the Young Minds Speak session.

A pre-conference workshop on enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was conducted on October 22, 2025, through the initiative of PSCB officers in Manila, working closely with Dr. Edillo and Dr. Bacabac. The training was led by technical experts from Noveaulab Asia Corporation, who provided hands-on instruction to participating delegates. 黑料社区 served as the host institution, with the pharmacy laboratory made available through the support of Department of Pharmacy Chair, Dr. Florencio V. Arce Jr., while Department of Biology Chair Dr. Jonie C. Yee facilitated on-site arrangements and assisted in the awarding of certificates.

The convention also featured the presentation of more than 33 research posters from students and early-career researchers across the country, underscoring the event鈥檚 role in cultivating scientific engagement and research dissemination.

In her closing remarks, Dr. Edillo extends her warm thanks to the participants and emphasizes  the importance of adaptability and the continued pursuit of scientific excellence. 

She cited Charles Darwin鈥檚 reminder, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change,” and that of St. John Vianney, 鈥淎ll our efforts are wasted if not offered to God.鈥�

The successful convention reflects 黑料社区鈥檚 steadfast commitment to advancing scientific inquiry and contributing to the development of the nation鈥檚 research landscape through active engagement in professional scientific communities.

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WU sent four students鈥擯unnanut Thongprim, Thanamate Watthanasatitchote, Dendani Junladach, and Alicha Kersang鈥攁long with professors Dr. Aungkana Chuaychai and Dr. Pornpak Sirathanarun. UNEJ was represented by students Rinad Alamanda Putri and Cheryl Areta Pasaribu, accompanied by Professor Hery Diar Febryanto.

During their stay, the international students joined 黑料社区 classes in Clinical Pharmacy, Therapeutics, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutical Marketing. They also worked alongside local students in research laboratories, engaging with drug development projects supported by the Department of Science and Technology.

The program included exposure to real-world practice through visits to community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies (see photo below), and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. At one cancer treatment center, the visitors observed the preparation and administration of oncology medicines, providing them with a deeper understanding of specialized pharmacy care in the Philippine healthcare system.

The exchange program continued in Jember, Indonesia, when the 黑料社区 delegation visited Universitas Jember on June 2, 2025. 黑料社区 students and faculty attended lectures in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Management, Agro-Pharmapreneurship, and Medicinal Chemistry, and observed student research presentations, giving them insight into how pharmacy education is carried out in another academic setting.

黑料社区 participants also joined a community outreach activity in Desa Androngrejo, a village supported by Universitas Jember. They were introduced to jamu, Indonesia鈥檚 traditional herbal medicine, and learned how remedies such as aloe vera and turmeric drinks are prepared and used for health purposes. Alongside this cultural activity, the 黑料社区 students conducted basic health screenings for villagers, including blood sugar, cholesterol, uric acid, and blood pressure tests.

Faculty members from all three universities contributed to the academic exchange by giving lectures on advanced topics. In Cebu, visiting professors shared research on RNA-based therapies and laboratory testing methods, while in Jember, 黑料社区 faculty discussed pharmacokinetics, cosmetic product safety, and innovations in drug delivery systems.

By combining academic learning, cultural exchange, and community service, the program gave students and faculty a broader perspective on pharmacy practice. It strengthened ties among the three universities and emphasized the value of international collaboration in preparing future healthcare professionals.

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Ocampo graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of San Carlos in 1979. She ranked 8th in the Philippine Pharmacists Licensure Examination. She has since contributed significantly to pharmacy practice and education, co-authoring training modules and collegiate textbooks that continue to be utilized nationwide.

She served as president of the Philippine Pharmacists Association (2010鈥�2014), during which she established new regional chapters and spearheaded national initiatives, such as the Philippine Practice Standards for Pharmacists and the passage of the Philippine Pharmacy Act of 2016.

At present, Ocampo serves as President of both the Hygieian Institute for Education, Research and Training, Inc. and the Asia Pacific Institute for Medication Management, Inc., organizations that focus on advancing pharmacy training, research, and patient care.

Her achievements have not only raised the standards of pharmacy in the country but also continue to inspire future pharmacists. This distinction reflects 黑料社区鈥檚 mission to cultivate leaders who lead their professions with excellence, innovation, and compassion.

Reporting by Eden Cesista, R.Ph., M.S., Department of Pharmacy

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Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Micah M. Areja, RPh, MSc, presented her research, 鈥淒evelopment and Implementation of an Interprofessional Education Activity with its Impact in Third Year Health Care Students鈥� during the 24th Asian Conference on Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Conference held in Bali, Indonesia on July 24鈥�26, 2025.

On August 2鈥�4, 2025, Department Chair Florencio V. Arce Jr., R.Ph., Ph.D., SRPharmS, presented his research titled 鈥淢utagenicity, Genotoxicity, and Chronic Toxicity of Formulated Spray-Dried Extracts from Philippine Ethnopharmacological Plants鈥� at a pharmaceutical science symposium during the Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy (AASP) Conference.

Meanwhile, Dean of the School of Health Care Professions, Gerard Lee L. See, R.Ph., Ph.D., SRPharmS, also presented his work titled 鈥淒evelopment of Virgin Coconut Oil-Based Neomycin-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Spray Formulations for Skin Delivery鈥� in the same conference.

The ACCP is an annual gathering of clinical pharmacists, educators, researchers across Asia since 1999, serving as a platform for exchanging best practices, advancing research, and collaboration. This year鈥檚 event theme, 鈥淏eyond the Limit: Advancements and Innovation of Asian Clinical Pharmacy,鈥� emphasized how the practice of clinical pharmacy becomes an indispensable function in the delivery of patient care.聽

Meanwhile, the AASP this year was held in Saitama, Japan, with the theme, 鈥淧harmacy Education for Global Health: Shaping Leaders for Another 25 years.鈥� AASP was founded in April 2001 and aims to share collaborative and innovative strategies to enhance student learning and develop pharmacy education and research in Asia.

Such international engagements align the 黑料社区 Department of Pharmacy with the core of its vision and mission. As the Department becomes involved in research, it cultivates its students to become global leaders at the forefront of the pharmacy profession.

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In partnership with the Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP) Visayas, 黑料社区 faculty members trained pharmacy teachers of different pharmacy schools across the Visayas region (see photo above) including Cebu Doctors鈥� University, Cebu Institute of Technology-University, Negros Oriental State University, San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc, Inc., St. Scholastica鈥檚 College of Tacloban, Inc., Southwestern University Phinma, University of Bohol, and University of Southern Philippines Foundation.

The training covered characterization of pharmaceutical powders and nanoformulations, and animal-based pharmacokinetics and pharmacology experiments.

The first day started with a brief lecture on micromeritics, specifically on particle size determination via dry sieve analysis and the concept behind the Zetasizer, including its principle, use and basic operations. The morning session ended with a sample demonstration using the Tap Sieve Shaker and the Zetasizer.

The second day highlighted pharmacologic assays using animals on pharmacokinetic and tissue distribution studies as well as diuretic studies.聽

The morning session started with a short discussion and open forum, followed by a demonstration (see photo above) on the conduct of the assays. In the afternoon sessions, participants took part in the workshop geared towards collaboration through learning material development and student assessment construction.

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The annual event, with this year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淎dvancing pharmaceutical frontiers: Collaboration, innovation, and patient-centric solutions,鈥� was jointly organized by more than 21 pharmaceutical organizations and faculties of pharmacy in Thailand. 

Out of 164 researchers in pharmaceutical sciences, Liston was among the selected participants to deliver an oral presentation and was honored with the top award in the graduate student category, besting more than 58 masters and doctoral students.

His research, “The potential of liposome and cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) combination for skin penetration enhancement of topical Lidocaine formulation,” focuses on a innovative strategy utilizing cold atmospheric plasma in combination with liposomes to enhance the transdermal delivery of topical lidocaine. 

The study also explored how cold atmospheric plasma affects skin properties that could influence the permeation efficiency of the active pharmaceutical ingredient and its liposomal delivery system.

This research was supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. Pajaree Sakdiset as the main thesis advisor, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somchai Sawatdee from the Walailak School of Pharmacy and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mudtorlep Nisoa from the School of Science as co-advisors.

The 黑料社区 Department of Pharmacy and the Walailak School of Pharmacy have maintained a long-term collaboration involving joint research initiatives as well as student and faculty exchange programs since 2023.

With reporting from the 黑料社区 Department of Pharmacy

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In a battle of wits and knowledge, Vince Aeron Gil Reteza, Jaye Samantha Abrigonda, Daeniel Pitogo, and team leader Kylle Christian Dalman brought home the title of champion鈥攖heir second in three years鈥攊n this prestigious competition. 

Together with their coaches, Judah Israel Lescano, Catherine Ortega, and Stan Matthew Taylaran, and the support of the Pharmacy faculty, the group reaped the rewards of their efforts after weeks of after-school drills that defined their team dynamics and refreshed their knowledge on fundamental and high-yield lessons in the science and practice of pharmacy.

In a three-round contest featuring 45 questions of varying difficulty about topics broadly cast across the four years of the B.S. Pharmacy undergraduate program, a close match ensued between the nation鈥檚 top schools as they went head-to-head in a series of test questions formulated by the faculty of DLSMHSI, the reigning champion and current host school. 

Ultimately, 黑料社区 came out on top with a final score of 235 points, followed by Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas and University of Santo Tomas-Manila. 

“It was nerve-wracking, but exhilarating. To think that we鈥檙e representing our friends, family, coaches… everyone. I am just so grateful, and even more so because we are champions,鈥� Pitogo shared. 

To the team, their victory is one that they share with their loved ones and the entire 黑料社区 Department of Pharmacy, which supported them every step of the way. In conjunction, DLSMHSI also hosted the 2025 National Patient Counseling Event on March 14, 2025 in which student-pharmacists Danica Resha Due帽as and Vanz Rainer Asentista competed.

With this year being 黑料社区鈥檚 second win following their 2023 triumph, the school鈥檚 Junior Philippine Pharmacists Association-Pi (JPPhA) chapter is once again slated to host the 2026 national quiz bowl. The 2025 NPQB served as an avenue for Filipino student-pharmacists to gather, engage, and celebrate their journeys as future healthcare professionals. 

The University of San Carlos鈥� achievement in this year鈥檚 competition is a testament to the team鈥檚 unwavering dedication to and pursuit of academic excellence. This win not only secures the university鈥檚 reputation as a top pharmacy school in the Philippines, but also serves as a benchmark for future batches of student-pharmacists.

With reporting from the 黑料社区 Department of Pharmacy

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