Students cannot deny the difficulties they need to overcome to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Along with multiple school requirements, they need to cope with personal development that will help them grow not just as future professionals but also as individuals who aim to create an impact on the lives of other people. For the students who want to move past expectations, some took great leaps to be top-performing students, seizing opportunities for them to flourish.
On the 25th of March, GAWAD PINES acknowledged the outstanding students and college organizations who showed exemplary performance for the academic year 2022-2023. Student Affairs and Guidance Services Office (SAGSO) Head, Mr. Jayson P. Belino; and the Head for the Office of the Registrar, Ms. Ma. Teresa Padlan, honored the following college organizations and students
Outstanding College Organization of the Year
• Organization of Future Pharmacists (OFPharm)
Outstanding Institutional Organization of the Year
• Pines Shield (The Official Student Publication of Pines City Colleges)
Outstanding Student in Campus Media/ Journalism Award
• Ms. Ezra Jana B. Toclo, BSP
Outstanding College Organization Leader
• Ms. Florian K. Layugan, BSP
Special Awards:
Student Organization Innovative Program Award
• Dentistry Clinician’s Organization (DCO)
Institutional Organization Innovative Program Award
• Pines Shield
Special Leadership Award
• Ms. Mel Anne Jon L. Rapadas, BMLS
Mr. Belino praised the students, saying, “These students and organizations deserve our recognition because they gave their time, effort, and sacrifice. To the other students, make yourself known.”
As future allied health professionals, Pines City Colleges’ students are encouraged to make a mark within the institution, giving a positive influence to their classmates, friends, instructors, and organizations where they belong. Creating remarkable voices, platforms, programs, and activities for the studentry will actualize an identity of Passion, Integrity, Nurturance, Excellence, and Service.
