SIMBUYO: UPCM-PGH 108th Commencement Exercises

Stephanie Paige C. Abellera, ​ Φ2017, Class 2021

Sunflowers were abloom last July 29, 2017 as a nod to Simbuyo: The 108th Commencement Exercises and Internship Closing Ceremonies of the UP College of Medicine-Philippine General Hospital at the University Theater, UP Diliman. Countless people, from the faculty and administration to the families and friends of the graduates, came to witness the ceremonial cloaking of the members of UPCM Class 2017 and the post-graduate interns. In attendance was the celebrant, sir Ambeth Ocampo, who delivered a thought-provoking speech on Jose Rizal as a physician for the Filipino people.

Among the graduates marched the 20 newest lady doctors of the Phi Lambda Delta Sorority:
Althea Samantha C. Agdamag, Φ2012,
Raisa Paola P. Butalid, Φ2013 (Outstanding Intern - Department of Rehabilitation Medicine),
Katrina Anne M. Cañonero, Φ2012, (Most Outstanding Intern - Department of Family and Community Medicine),
Alessandra Nadine E. Chiong, Φ2012,
Hasmin Lisa H. Corpuz, Φ2012 (Outstanding Intern - Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Orthopedics),
Angelica Nina F. Datingaling, Φ2012,
Regina Isabel L. Estrada, Φ2012, Gienah F. Evangelista, Φ2012,
Natasha Andrea Fernandez, Φ2012,
Cristina Angela P. Ferrer, Φ2012,
Mary Grace G. Gana, Φ2012,
Melissa Rose O. Orteza, Φ2012 (Most Outstanding Intern - Department of Anesthesiology; Outstanding Intern - Department of Ophthalmology),
Julianne Keane M. Pascual, Φ2012 (Outstanding Intern - Department of Ophthalmology),
Emmae June A. Quibod, Φ2013,
Marian Cristina I. Reyes, Φ2012,
Florence Giannina F. San Juan, Φ2012,
Erika Gayle C. Ty, Φ2012,
Patricia Ann D. Uy, Φ2012 (Top 9 Overall Most Outstanding Intern; Outstanding Intern - Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery),
Annavi Marie G. Villanueva, Φ2012 (Outstanding Intern - Department of Ophthalmology), and
​Marian Frances C. Ysaac, Φ2012.

​Truly, these lady doctors exemplified the core values of Excellence, Leadership, Service, and Sisterhood throughout their five years of medical training in the UPCM. The Phi Lambda Delta Sorority extends the warmest of congratulations to the Class of 2017! Padayon!