30th Anniversary Celebration

The West Visayas State university College of Medicine, since its establishment in the year 1975, has been well known for its high standard in medical teaching. It attracted aspiring physicians all over the country. On its second year, a group of individuals constructed an organization of brotherhood and sisterhood that would redefine the conventional passive life of a medical student. These 54 men and women then became the founding members of the Order of Asclepius. Asclepius being an ancient Greek god of healing and a famous physician was the perfect representation of the groups’ intentions. Year after year the Order grants lifetime memberships to those who would uphold its seven guiding tenants: Fidelity, Respect, Equality, Service, Secrecy, Dignity and Humility. The Order has been successful in helping its members bring out their best by instillin to them the value of hard work, endurance and most of all appreciation of the saying that sometimes we can’t make it on our own.
After countless activities, numerous recognitions as the Most Outstanding Non-Academic Organization in the University and 510 members in the medical and non-medical profesion, the Order of Asclepius will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on december 3, 2006. Pass the Word and catch up with fellow Asclepians as we celebrate our contributions for the Order as well as what the Order imparted in us. For further updates with our reunion please join our official mailing list, also join our friendster account or contact Grand Master Asclepian Chris George Pales at 09164482853, Senior Master Asclepian Lester Dimzon at 09198093939 of Junior Lady Asclepian Cathy Bernabe at 09173121425

Originally posted by Andrea Dimagiba

Best Org Threepeat

After careful deliberation, the Committee on Non-Academic Awards headed by the Chairperson Imelda O. Sebastian, D.M. has chosen the Order of Asclepius as the Most Outstanding Student Organization for S.Y. 2005-2006
with 36 resident members that ere kept on their toes by Grand Master Asclepian Ronel Sario and the undying support from their advisers, the group has sponsored over 30 activities inside and outside the school.
The award was recieved during the University Recognition Program last March 21, 2006 at the West Visayas State University Cultural Center.

originally written by Asclepian Voice Staff

What does it mean to be 30?

This year, the Order of Asclepius will celebrate its 30h Anniversary. Amidst all the frenzy in preparation for the get together, we reflect on what it really means to be in the Organization founded a few decades ago.
Firstly, 30 means aging. It denotes that all members have aged through time and whether this aging is graceful or otherwise is still open for debate. What is quite important is the fact that time has sharpened each member’s talents, skills and abilities to be what it is now. Some members have even come a long way, as they are actualy regarded as the epitome of a sucessful physician. Indeed, in aging there is wisdom and lots more!
Secondly, being 30 means rebuilding and building. It means 3 years mutiplied to 10 have caused enough gaps for communication and bonds to again be ekindled. In essence it involves a bit of retrospection and a big efort in reaching out. Asclepians have been noted to have close affiliations with fellow members. 30 years alone is never enough to break that admirable characteristic!
Thirdly, 30 means success. In teh past 3 decades each member has dutifuly fulfilled is call to be an extension of the Master Healer, Jesus Christ, through countless ways. It symbolizes 30 years of success for each and everyone who has been part of teh Organization through the myriads of medical missions nd free service grants each member has participaed. And this success story is progresing almost to infinity!
fourthly, 30 means gratitude. For the past 30 years each member has been a blessing to every person it has touched and helped. It itout a doubt means that each member should be thankful or the given opporunity to serve others by directly afecting people’s lives through the care and maintenance of health. let 30 years signify a renewed zest to this beautiful call with thankful hearts!
Lastly, 30 means it is just 30! It is not yet the end of the count. May the Order of Asclepius continue to foster a well productive year for each member.

originally written by Asclepian Voice Staff

Asclepian Halalan 2006 Held; pales voted Prexy for 2006-2007

The election for the new set of officers for the Order of Asclepius for A.Y. 2006-2007 was held last February 21, 2006 at the OA Office, COMed.
The election was one of the highlight affairs of the year, significant to the next school year which also marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Order.
All but 2 of the resident members voted in the whole day affair, which was marked with many hilarious circumstances during the tallying.
And the result was: Pales, Chris George as the GMA, followed by Dimzon, Lester as the SMA, Bernabe, Cathy as the JLA, Lopez, FS Jingle as the LCSK, Victoria, Irish as the LH and Dimagiba, Andrea as the LC.
Advicers are Dr. Generoso Licup and Dr. Giovanni del los Reyes for internal affairs and Dr. Joefi Acosta and Dr. Ryan Ed Comuelo fo eternal affairs.

OA Batch 29 Acceptance Held; Rufon as Batch Adviser

The Neophye candidates of OA batch 29 we finally accepted in the Order last August 6, 2005 at Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City.
The event was attended by resident members as well as several prominent doctor-members of the organization. The new batch is made up of 11 freshmen from the College of medicine, namely Diana Mae Baclay, Julius Bastillada, Giselle Cabilitasan, Dyna Cardiel, Ana Mae Canag, Paul Glynn Cornelio, Myla Antonette King, August Gay Militante, Jewel Cordelle Nunal, Darwin Totesora, and Mae Failen Carmel Villacorsa.
The occasion was graced by the presence of the guest speaker Dr. kadil Sinolinding, an outstanding member-physician and a recipient of teh Ten Outstanding Young Men Award.
The newly accepted batch was formally named Dr. Gregorio Anastacio Rufon’s Batch after the name of the adviser, Dr. Rufon, who welcomed the new members in the event as a “very extraordinary” bach.
The Acceptance was followed by the induction of the newly elected oficers of Batch 27 for A.Y. 2005-2006

originally written by Asclepian Voice Staff

Asclepian Physician Licensure Exam Successful Examinees

Asclepian Physician Licensure Exam Successful Examinees of August 2005 and February 2006

Congratualtions Bros and sis!

originally written by Asclepian Voice Staff