UP Pre-Medical Society

[trigger warning: su***de]

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Since 2003, ***dePreventionDay is organized by the International Association for Su***de Prevention in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about su***de prevention.

This 2024, we give emphasis on “Changing the Narrative on Su***de,” which revolves around reducing the stigma against talks regarding su***de and the crucial role of encouraging open & empathetic conversations to prevent it. The call to action for this year is “Start the Conversation.”

If you or someone you know is struggling, . No matter how small, your conversations help break down the barriers and contribute to building a more inclusive and understanding society. Starting conversations is also instrumental in lobbying for mental health policies to those who are in the government.

The U.P. Pre-Medical Society is one with IASP and WHO in their advocacy of preventing su***de and suicidal behaviors. We call on our leaders to increase funding, provide better healthcare conditions and services, and create more accessible platforms and avenues for those who need mental health support.

May this day be a reminder to everyone that we are not alone. Help is available.

National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline
09663514518

UP Diliman Office of Counseling and Guidance
8981-8500 loc 4501/4502
[email protected]

UP Diliman Psychosocial Services
(02) 8981 8500 loc 2495-96
09167573157 (Viber)
[email protected]

Pub by: Kimberly Naputo
Content by: UP PMS External Affairs

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𝗨.𝗣. 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬

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As we step into a new academic year, we are excited to introduce the new 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆!

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗩. 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗮
President of the Society

𝗔𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙. 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿
Vice President for Internal Affairs

𝗦𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗳 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗼 𝗠. 𝗔𝗴𝗯𝗮𝘆
Vice President for External Affairs

𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗕. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼
Vice President for Screening

𝗞𝗮𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘇𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮 𝗙. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼
Vice President for Career and Academics

𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗗. 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮
Vice President for Special Projects

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗕. 𝗧𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗼𝗻
Vice President for Finance

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘇 𝗦. 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗴
Vice President for Secretarial Affairs

𝗞𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗠. 𝗡𝗮𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗼
Vice President for Publicity

Together, it will be another beautiful year of giving it life 💛🖤

As our alumni step into the world of medical school, we wish them all the best on this new journey! With your vision, dedication, and capacity for hard work, there’s no doubt you’ll thrive wherever this path takes you 🩺

Good luck to our future doctors — we can't wait to see you continue giving it life 💛🖤

Interested but need a little more push? 😉

Head over to the UP Pre-Medical Society booth and 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏!

Whether you’re heading to GATHER UP or much later during the OSPA Freshie Org Fair, swing by our booth—our shirts and caps are waiting just for you!

📅 August 30, 2024 | In front of Palma Hall
📅 September 5 & 6, 2024 | Vinzons-SUB Complex

Note that only samples will be available. Everything is still for pre-order 🛒 at tinyurl.com/OrderIskolarCollection

See you there and let's continue to give it life 💛

𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌! 𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒖𝒔?
'𝑪𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 🫵

Another year, but we’re just as pumped to welcome you all to PMS!

Catch us at our spot at the 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑼𝑷: 𝑶𝒓𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 (August 30, 2024) — 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝟑𝟎, right in front of Palma Hall 💛

We’ll be there from 8 AM to 5 PM, so swing by and experience what it’s like to be part of our Society firsthand! Join us for games, activities, and giveaways — you definitely don’t want to miss it!

Want to dive in even deeper? Sign up for the application process here:

https://bit.ly/25AOrientationUPPMS

https://bit.ly/25AOrientationUPPMS

https://bit.ly/25AOrientationUPPMS

Let's give it life 💛

"𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆… 𝒃𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊 𝒌𝒂 𝒏𝒂 𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏? 🫣"

Back-to-school season, Isko’t Iska ❤️! Ready to make a statement on campus? Stock up your wardrobe with one-of-a-kind UP merch from 𝑪𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒄’𝒔 𝑰𝒔𝒌𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 💥

Oh, and did we mention? Our bundles are still up for grabs! So sulit, you’ll wanna share with your besties and blockmates 🕺💃

𝑷𝒓𝒆-𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒕! ⏳

🛒 Check out today at https://tinyurl.com/OrderIskolarCollection
https://tinyurl.com/OrderIskolarCollection
https://tinyurl.com/OrderIskolarCollection

80% of the net profit goes to our beneficiaries. So go ahead, shop for a cause! 💛

Photo by Nic Garcia
Merch Designs by Kisa Tiongson & Nic Garcia

🩺SALAMAT DOK! 🥼

Last June 22, the UP Pre-Medical Society conducted its annual Medical Mission at Brgy 129, Tondo Manila.

With over 15 volunteer medical students and doctors from the Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity, we were able to give free medical checkups and prescriptions to over 100 residents in the area 🫶🏻 We were also able to give free nutritional counseling with the help of UP PAN-ALPHA, further expanding our community of giving it life.

See you again next year! Let’s continue to give it life 💛🖤

This event was made possible in partnership with Tara Kabataan, BYE Tondo, SK Barangay 129, Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity, and UP PAN-ALPHA!

Co-presented by:
UP Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity
Fiora Manila
Cafe O2
OptionsStudio BGC

In cooperation with:
Daily Carry

Medicines supplied with help from UP JMA

Post Processing by: Jesheeva Pelimer

The U.P. Pre-Medical Society proudly congratulates its members who graduated this AY 2024!

As this chapter of your lives officially close, may you continue to give it life in all that you do. Your hard-earned victories are testaments to how you live the tenets of vision, dedication, and capacity for hardwork throughout your college journey. We are immensely grateful for your contributions to the Society and, though we will miss you deeply, we wish you nothing but success in your next endeavors.

Padayon, Batch 2024! 🌻

Last June 8, 2024, UP PMS conducted the second leg of its Medical Schools Immersion: ‘MedGala’!

We extend our sincere gratitude to the esteemed medical schools that graciously accommodated us:

1. De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
2. St. Luke's College of Medicine

Special thanks to the dedicated medical students, esteemed PMS alumni, accomplished doctors, and faculty members who meticulously crafted a special program for ‘MedGala’!

Can’t feel the heat with all this drip 🥵

Kisa (in size Extra Small, XS) and Ryan (in size Large, L) look stunning 🤩 in our University of the Philippines Baseball Tee and Fighting Maroons Boxy Tee that you can avail now for only ₱395 each! 👕

80% of the net profit from this collection will be donated to our beneficiaries.

🛒 Grab yours now at https://tinyurl.com/IskolarCollectionOrderForm

Pub by Leeanne Dayrit
Photography and Caption by Nic Garcia
Merch Designs by Kisa Tiongson & Nic Garcia

A small cut for one’s future. ✂️

Last May 11, 2024, the UP Pre-Medical Society held its Tuli Mission through TULAY: Tulong at Agapay para sa Kabataan. Thirty eight children from Old Balara Elementary School were able to avail free circumcision services and receive aftercare medicine for the operation.

We are grateful for the support of our partners, the medical students and doctors affiliated with the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) External Affairs Council and the ASMPH Surgical Society, for being our manpower for this event. We also thank the Old Balara Elementary School for being our gracious beneficiary, as well as our sponsors and volunteers who made this event a success.

Together, let’s give it life! 💛🖤

In partnership with:
ASMPH Surgical Society
ASMPH External Affairs Council

Co-Presented by:
Nick Aguilar Foundation

In Cooperation with:
Milagros Angeles
Rheynante M. Legaspi
Subarashi Cargo Services

Sick of the summer sun? 🥵 It’s only about to get hotter with our latest merch release! 😉

If you’re looking to stock up your Isko summer wardrobe ☀️ or cover up for the rain 🌧 then you’ve come to the right place! 😎

Grab one of our boxy tees for ₱395 each (in the University of the Philippines Baseball Tee and Fighting Maroons Boxy Tee) and our Acid Washed Caps (Kamao and Mabaya) for ₱375 each! 📦👕🧢

80% of the net profit from this collection will be donated to our beneficiaries.

🛒 Order now at https://tinyurl.com/IskolarCollectionOrderForm

💊SHARING IS CARING🩺

For LINGAP 2024, we are launching a donation drive to help fund our project.

Proceeds from this will be used for the procurement of essential medicines for the partner community-beneficiary. ✨ Support us in advocating for accessible and available health services for our fellow Filipinos. 🇵🇭💛

Any amount that you can provide will be appreciated 🖤

BONUS: For every 50 Php donated, you get a raffle ticket for a chance to win our EXCLUSIVE PMS MERCHANDISE! 🥼👕

Together, let's give it life! ✨

This event was made possible in partnership with Tara Kabataan, BYE Tondo, SK Barangay 129, and UP PAN-ALPHA!

Co-presented by:
UP Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity
Fiora Manila
Cafe O2
OptionsStudio BGC

In cooperation with:
Daily Carry

Medicines supplied with help from UP JMA

Pub by: Shee Pelimer

🩺ANDITO NA SI DOK! 💊

Nagbabalik ang LINGAP MEDICAL MISSION 2024! 💛

Samahan nyo kami sa isang araw muli ng pagbibigay ng serbisyong medikal sa ating mga kapatid sa Tondo, Manila. Bukod sa libreng konsulta at reseta, mabibigyan din ng nutritional advice ang mga pupunta sa Medical Mission.

Here at PMS, We Give It Life! 💛🖤

Pub by: Shee Pelimer

Ever wondered what “tuli” is for? 🤔 Rooted in tradition, tuli or circumcision serves as a rite of passage for many young Filipino boys. It promotes better hygiene and reduces associated health risks such as infection. Moreover, it is an essential component of a young boy’s social life that he can choose to undergo as he enters puberty. 👦🏻

This May 2024, UP PMS will be holding TULAY: Tulong at Agapay para sa Kabataan, a Tuli Mission for young boys from Old Balara Elementary School.

The Tuli Mission aims to provide young Filipino boys with access to this medical practice and promote social awareness of its importance. 💉🩺

In partnership with:
ASMPH Surgical Society
ASMPH External Affairs Council

Co-Presented by:
Nick Aguilar Foundation

In Cooperation with:
Milagros Angeles
Rheynante M. Legaspi
Subarashi Cargo Services

Caption by: Aubrey Matias
Pub by: Leeanne Dayrit

“Mortui vivos docent” — the dead teach the living.

Earlier today, April 26, the UP PMS held this semester’s Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) entitled “The Cadaver Conundrum.” From history to ethics, the talk delves into how medical students and professionals handle cadavers in the medical field and research.

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our guest speaker, Dr. Rafael Bundoc, for sharing an insightful and engaging discussion on how science, ethics, and humanity intersect. The event would also not be possible without the participants who took the time to attend and listen in this year’s ACLE.




In partnership with:
UP Materials Science Society
UP Delta Lambda Sigma Sorority

In cooperation with:
Model United Nations - UPD
UP Statistical Society
UP PUGAD Sayk
UP Red Cross Youth

Caption by Raych Pabunan
Photos taken & post-processed by Leeanne Dayrit

📚 Call for Book Donations! 📚

Help us fuel imagination and education for underprivileged kids through AKAP: Aral at Kuwento sa Pasyal, our annual project for children aged 4-12 from Manila Boystown Marikina. Join us in fostering a love for learning with engaging storytelling sessions! This initiative aims to promote comprehensive growth beyond traditional medical services, emphasizing education through storytelling to inspire young minds.

📍 Drop off your donations at PMS Vinzon's Hall Tambayan until May 10, 2024.

For any questions, you may contact Kath Mercado or Anchoy Legaspi.

Together, let's give it life! 💛🖤

Pub by Kim Naputo
Caption by Kath Mercado

In this year’s ACLE, the UP Pre-Medical Society invites you to “The Cadaver Conundrum”, a talk by Dr. Rafael Bundoc, Chair of Anatomy at UP College of Medicine.

Join us from 1-3 PM this April 26 in SUB Rm. 423-424 as we delve into ethical dilemmas, cultural perspectives, legal frameworks, and the future of cadaver use in Philippine healthcare.

You may register through this link:
https://bit.ly/PMSACLE2024
https://bit.ly/PMSACLE2024
https://bit.ly/PMSACLE2024
(OPEN TO NON-UP STUDENTS)

Together, let us learn and give it life! 💛




In partnership with:
UP Materials Science Society
UP Delta Lambda Sigma Sorority

In cooperation with:
Model United Nations - UPD
UP Statistical Society
UP PUGAD Sayk
UP Red Cross Youth

Just like Salt-N-Pepa said, "let's talk about s*x, baby..." 🎵✨

The U.P. Pre-Medical Society presents “SINAG: Sexual Information Nurturing Awareness and Guidance” which aims to promote safe s*x practices and prevention of STIs and STDs.

Wanna know more about these things? 🔍 Sign up now at
👉 https://tinyurl.com/SINAGWebinarRegistration 👈

The webinar is free of charge and will happen on April 24, 2024, at 4:00 PM via Zoom.

We are also encouraging you to get FREE HIV TESTING and FREE condoms and l**e from Safe Spaces PH on April 25, 2024, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at Room 415, Student Union Building, Vinzons Hall, UP Diliman. 💉

Pub by Andre Bejar
Caption by Conielia San Diego & Dane Pastrana

Couldn’t make it to our Summer Sellout this week? 😔 Don’t worry! 😉

Our garage sale beside Laya Coffee (Area 2, UP Diliman) is POSTPONED 😝 to NEXT WEEK, April 18-20, 2024 🤩

We hope to see you there! 😎 Join us and catch some steal finds at the lowest prices to get you ready for the summer heat in the most fashionable way 🥵

ALL of the proceeds from this garage sale will be used in powering our socio-civic projects, academic initiatives, and other operations of our organization.

Pub by Kim Naputo
Caption by Nic Garcia

Salamin-salamin, nasaan ang Summer Sellout?🏝

Beat the summer heat by shopping for your latest summer fit with the UP Pre-Medical Society! 😎 We are hosting another Garage Sale 🛍 with clothes👗, games and toys 👾, accessories 🕶 and more!

ALL of the proceeds from this garage sale will be used in powering our socio-civic projects, academic initiatives, and other operations of our organization! 🤩

🗓 April 11-13, 2024
🕗 8AM - 7PM
📍 Beside Laya Coffee, Area 2, UP Diliman

Pub by Kim Naputo
Caption by Nic Garcia

Worth it ba talaga maging doctor?

Join us in our new episode of CODE PMS, hosted by Eri San Diego and Kyle Quiwa, as they interview our special guest — Dr. Kilimanguru!

Listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/79FPMPSOzZshNcgThf3Qn7?si=KPfzE6MlRuqWuGCbi5mv_A

As Women’s Month comes to a close, join us in celebrating three brilliant Filipinas in the field of medicine. These women have propelled and continue to propel healthcare forward both in the Philippines and abroad. May their work and achievements serve as an inspiration to all women to continue to break barriers and spread their wings 💜🩺




Sources: https://tinyurl.com/58eaapp3

Paano ba talaga ang buhay ng isang med student?

Join us in our new episode of CODE PMS, hosted by Eri San Diego and Kyle Quiwa, as they interview our special guest Jaz Togonon — the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗣𝗟𝗘!

Listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pHYgbmw8LjJxoGFh1AB7L?si=jLtaeP0TS7qVFWWvve-L7A

🎙️

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of UP Pre-Medical Society’s adviser, who was also a beloved mentor, sports psychologist, counselor, confidant, and friend, Mona Liza Adviento Maghanoy.

Rest in peace, Ma’am Mona. Thank you for all your unwavering support and years of service to the organization. Your legacy will live on forever. 🕊

[NEVER FORGET: Statement on the 38th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution]

Today, we commemorate the 38th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, where over a million Filipinos rallied at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) to oust the dictator, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Last October 2023, the Malacañang Palace declared that the EDSA People Power Anniversary would no longer be a national holiday. However, we continue to honor those who fought to reclaim our democracy and stand by those who continue to fight to preserve it.

During the Marcos regime, the Filipino people suffered from human rights violations such as extrajudicial killings, unlawful imprisonment, and extensive corruption which led to economic collapse and widespread poverty. Since then, despite the efforts of government leaders, corruption, injustice, and anti-people policies continue to persist. Recently, the Philippine Congress proposed amendments to three economic provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Many view this proposed charter change (Cha-Cha) as an enabler of future threats to Philippine democracy that risks aggravating the political and socioeconomic conditions in the country. As such, this EDSA People Power Anniversary, we remember those who fought against punitive governance and celebrate the Revolution’s spirit as we take a unified stance against Cha-Cha.

The UP Pre-Medical Society affirms that our nation’s democracy should be upheld and asserted. The EDSA People Power Anniversary extends beyond a celebration of democracy's triumph through collective action; it is a call to never forget those who sacrificed and fought for our country. Now that we run the risk of being blindsided by charter change, we call upon all to remember EDSA’s lessons by staying informed and actively opposing these present-day injustices. Never again shall the interests of the minority elite prevail, and never again shall we be ruled by the power-hungry.







Sources: http://tinyurl.com/yn42ebdm