The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo - Senior High School

23/01/2026

Kalawasan Atamanan Documentation | January 17, 2026 🗓️💫

Last Saturday, January 17, the Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo–Senior High School (PMSA-SHS) successfully concluded Kalawasan Atamanan, a one-day outreach initiative dedicated to promoting holistic health and well-being through compassionate, inclusive, and visually guided health education 🤝💙🎨

Rooted in our commitment to service, Kalawasan Atamanan was created to make health education more accessible and meaningful, especially for persons with disabilities ♿🫂. Alongside carefully designed coloring books and educational posters 📘🖍️, the program also included recreational activities such as basketball 🏀😄 to encourage movement, active participation, and the importance of staying healthy and active among the children

With this, we extend our sincerest gratitude to Fr. Julio, Ms. Vonn, Ms. Shiela, Ms. Almira, Sir Alcon, and the rest of the staff of Cottolengo Filipino 🏠🤍 for warmly welcoming us into their community and for allowing us to share this meaningful experience with their residents. Your openness, trust, and kindness made this outreach truly special ✨🫶

Our heartfelt thanks also go to our generous sponsors and donors 💝🙌, whose support made the production of our materials and the success of this initiative possible. Your generosity allowed us to turn compassion into action 💛➡️💙

For PMSA-SHS, Kalawasan Atamanan was more than an outreach — it was a reminder of why we serve 🩺💫. We leave this experience inspired 🌟, fulfilled 🥹, and grateful 🙏, carrying with us the lessons of empathy, humility, and genuine care for others 🤍🌻

Together, we continue to serve with compassion and excellence 💙✨🫂

14/01/2026

⏰ 4 DAYS LEFT ⏰
Kalawasan Atamanan | January 17, 2026

In just four days, PMSA-SHS will be conducting Kalawasan Atamanan, our one-day outreach initiative in partnership with Cottolengo Filipino — a residential care facility for persons with disabilities. 🏠🫂

🎨📘 Through visually guided health education materials such as coloring books and educational posters, the PMSA-SHS aims to promote holistic well-being in a safe, inclusive, and compassionate environment 💙

📊 Transparency Report 📊
As of today, we have raised ₱8,200. We extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who has generously donated and supported this cause, as your kindness brings this outreach closer to life 🤍 Despite this, we still need your help to fully provide the materials and assistance our beneficiaries deserve.

This is our heartfelt call for support 💞
Every peso, every share, and every act of kindness brings us closer to making this outreach meaningful and impactful. We sincerely encourage everyone to donate and stand with us in service and compassion.

📲You may donate by scanning the QR code provided
📝 You may also use this new Google Form link for our monetary channel:

🔗 https://forms.gle/cfXYAwuGYdw8xY4W7

📌 All donations will directly support the outreach and our partner community

Together, let us serve with compassion and excellence 💫✨

06/01/2026

[Kalawasan Atamanan: Call for Donations]

The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo–Senior High School (PMSA-SHS) proudly presents Kalawasan Atamanan, a one-day outreach initiative to be held on January 17, 2026 🗓️, in partnership with Cottolengo Filipino, a Catholic non-profit residential care facility for persons with disabilities. 🏠🫂

This program focuses on health education through structured, visually guided learning 🎨📘, using carefully designed coloring books and educational posters created by PMSA-SHS members. These materials aim to support residents in their daily activities while promoting holistic well-being in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment 🤝💙.

✨ Support the cause. Make a difference. ✨
PMSA-SHS is opening its Monetary Channel to individuals and organizations who wish to contribute to the production of these educational materials and to the direct support of our beneficiaries.

📌 All donations will directly support the program and its partner community.
📲 You may donate by scanning the QR code provided.

Together, let us continue to serve with compassion and excellence 💫

23/11/2025

𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐏𝐌𝐒 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐒: 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 💙✨

𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 is a chronic condition affecting millions, but understanding how it works and acts is the first step toward a healthier life. This condition means that an individual's body isn't able to properly regulate blood sugar (glucose), either because the body doesn't make enough insulin (Type 1) or doesn't use it effectively (Type 2).

Small, consistent changes in your lifestyle—being physically active and having a balanced diet—can make a huge difference for preventing Type 2.

For the diabetes warriors out there: you are managing a 24/7 condition with strength, courage, and resilience. To everyone else, let this be a reminder that support and understanding are vital.

🍭 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵❓ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲❗
𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
Bago Oshiro Rural Health Center
Tugbok RURAL Health UNIT
UP Mindanao Biological Society

𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
UP Pre-Medical Society - Cebu
The Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo - Senior High School
Society of Math Majors - UP Mindanao
RTREF - Medical Biology Society
UIC Association of Medical Technology Students
UP Mindanao - College Red Cross Youth Council

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
APO Lambda Nu Alumni Association
Alpha Phi Omega - Lambda Nu Chapter
UP Mindanao Association of Muslim Students
FAMC Realty
Blest Driving and Training Center Inc.
Vegetarian Café Duhaylungsod
Vabols Laundry
Toothluxe Dental Clinic
Mr. Adrian Parinas

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆:
UP Mindanao PRO

23/11/2025

19/11/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 💙
In the Philippines, diabetes remains one of the leading causes of illness and death, affecting millions of Filipinos—many of whom don’t even realize they have it.

📌 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟰 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 is living with diabetes
📌 Many are diagnosed only when complications appear—heart disease, kidney failure, vision loss, and nerve damage
📌 Risk increases with sedentary lifestyles, high-sugar diets, family history, and unmanaged weight

The good news? 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.
Regular screenings, balanced meals, daily movement, and early medical guidance can make a life-changing difference.

This World Diabetes Day, let’s spread awareness, encourage check-ups, and support healthier choices in our communities.
Together, let’s 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 and work toward a healthier future for every Filipino.

𝘼𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙞, 𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮𝙖. 💙🇵🇭

14/11/2025

[RESETA ISSUE #3]

Women in Medicine: Breaking Barriers

At a time when education for women was rare and opportunities in medicine were scarce, a few courageous women defied expectations and changed history. Their stories are of courage, intellect, and service—showing that the pursuit of healthcare is not limited by gender, but driven by purpose. They inspired countless women of every generation to pursue the medical field and strive for excellence, shattering stereotypes through their dedication and compassion.

Dr. Honoria Acosta-Sison
Despite growing up in a period when education for women was limited, Dr. Honoria Acosta-Sison defied expectations and became the first Filipina physician, graduating from the Woman’s Medicine College of Pennsylvania as a government scholar (Manter, 2023). She specialized in obstetrics and later became a professor at the Philippine General Hospital, where she trained future doctors and advocated for women’s health (Agris, 1980). Known as a prolific researcher, she authored several medical papers such as “Obstetrics for Nurses” (1936), pioneered techniques including the low cesarean section, and contributed to the founding of the Philippine College of Surgeons (Drexel University College of Medicine, 2021).

Dr. Fe Del Mundo
Witnessing the poor standards of child healthcare in the country inspired Dr. Fe del Mundo to become a pioneer in pediatrics (Albano et al., 2024). As the first woman admitted to Harvard Medical School, she dedicated her life to improving children’s health and later established the first pediatric hospital in the Philippines (Albano et al., 2024). Her groundbreaking research on viruses such as poliomyelitis, rubella, and varicella guided vaccine use and immunization efforts nationwide (National Nutrition Council (NNC), Republic of the Philippines, 2025). She also invented the bamboo incubator, a tool that helped rural families care for premature babies without electricity—transforming innovation into compassion (National Nutrition Council (NNC), Republic of the Philippines, 2025).

Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim
Driven by her passion for mental health and social welfare, Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim became the first Filipina clinical psychologist (Capdevila et al., 2023). She established the Philippine Mental Health Association and later became president of the World Federation of Mental Health, leading global efforts for psychological well-being (Capdevila et al., 2023). Through her leadership in developing the Philippine Association of Psychologists, she helped establish and strengthen the field of psychology in the country (Capdevila et al., 2023).

From overcoming gender barriers in their time, Dr. Honoria Acosta-Sison, Dr. Fe Del Mundo, and Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim’s legacy continues to live on in the growing number of women who lead, innovate, and serve in healthcare. Today, women make up 67% of the health and social care workforce, providing essential health services to nearly 5 billion individuals worldwide (WHO, 2024). Women now are blessed with greater access to education and opportunities–empowering them to shape the future of medicine with compassion, leadership, and purpose for generations to come.

References:
Agris, J. (1980). The first Filipina physician. The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, 6(3), 178. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1980.tb00838.x

Drexel University College of Medicine. (2021, October 29). The mother of Philippine obstetrics: Honoria Acosta-Sison. https://drexel.edu/medicine/about/community-health-and-inclusive-excellence/ochie-blog/the-mother-of-philippine-obstetrics-honoria-acosta-sison/

Manter, M. (2023, October 30). Filipinx American History Month: A tradition of nursing excellence in the Filipino community. San Diego State University School of Public Health. https://publichealth.sdsu.edu/news/2023/a-tradition-of-nursing-excellence-in-the-filipino-community

Albano, J. E., Mirhan, J. L. G., Bansal, A., & Jayakumar, D. (2024, August 29). Dr. Fe Del Mundo: The Pioneer Who Transformed Pediatrics and Child Healthcare in the Philippines. Cureus, 16(8), e68109. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68109

National Nutrition Council (NNC), Republic of the Philippines. (2025, May 14). Dr. Fe del Mundo: Pediatrician, Distinguished Scholar, and Humanitarian | National Nutrition Council (NNC), Republic of the Philippines. https://nnc.gov.ph/visayas-region/dr-fe-del-mundo-pediatrician-distinguished-scholar-and-humanitarian/

Capdevila, A., Aglubat, C., & Masegian, C. (2023, June 19). Estefania Aldaba-Lim. Open History of Psychology: The Lives and Contributions of Marginalized Psychology Pioneers. https://pressbooks.pub/openhistoryofpsychology/chapter/estefaniaaldabalim/

WHO. (2024). Value gender and equity in the global health workforce. Www.who.int. https://www.who.int/activities/value-gender-and-equity-in-the-global-health-workforce

Women in Medicine initiative - Cleft Lip & Palate Children's Charity | Operation Smile UK. (2023, May 19). Cleft Lip & Palate Children’s Charity | Operation Smile UK. https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/women-in-medicine-initiative/

Interaksyon. (2023, May 12). Philippines nurse exodus leaves hospitals short-staffed. https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2023/05/12/250874/philippines-nurse-exodus-leaves-hospitals-short-staffed/

Reseta Issue by: Jaden Baluyot, Jasmine Calderon, Samantha Celeste, Athena Lacson, Reiann Lampa, and Jeisha Velasco

14/11/2025

[PMSA-SHS Junior Core ‘25-‘26]

Guess who just scrubbed in? 👀🩺

The PMSA-SHS Junior Core ’25–’26 is officially on duty! Ready to serve, learn, and grow with every project, plan, and pulse of purpose. 💫🥼

From late-night calls to early deadlines, they are stepping into leadership with steady hearts, open minds, and just the right amount of caffeine. 🍵☕️

Together with the Senior Core, they keep the heartbeat of PMSA-SHS alive; one initiative, one story, and one act of service at a time. 🌿💙

Caption by Mehkiah Bautista
Pubmat by Kirsten Rosos