Asclepian Voice Full Color Covers

Here are the full color covers for the latest Asclepian voice.

Message from the Chronicler

by LC Julierose C. Capuyan

This year’s edition of the Asclepian Voice comes from the heart of every Asclepian. My heartfelt thanks to those who have shared their talents and their time in making this publication possible.
I have been a member of this organization for almost three years now and I must say, being a member as well as an officer is not an easy task. I will be the first one to admit, this organization has a lot of flaws and imperfections. There are times when the members do not get along very well and there are times when we fail to do our duties. Our imperfections have led us to criticisms we humbly accept. We do not even try to defend ourselves because honestly it is very difficult to explain to those who are not part of the order what we do.
We came from different backgrounds but the order respects the essence of maintaining our individuality. We have our own differences but the order does not force unanimity, because the truth is, we do not always agree or conform. What the order only asks is UNITY amongst us.
The order offered us seven precious gifts the moment we are accepted. Everyday we are trying to live up to these tenets and be true to what we have sworn. Though at times it is hard, we remind ourselves that these tenets are there to guide us not only in our journey as medical students but also in life.
To the batch 32, although we do not act as if we are instant best friends, we know deep within us that we have that kind of relationship neither I nor you can find even with our oldest friends or relatives. We share something that cement our relationship and build our character. A genuine friendship we will forever be grateful for.
Lastly, we have a responsibility of protecting the name of the order. May we always strive hard to be the asclepians our mentors wanted us to be.

“Once an Asclepian, always an Asclepian”

Get to Know the BACHELORS of the Order

Name: Joseph Hererra
Dating Status: Single and very much available
Interest: Biochemistry (It’s my world)
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Mediocre

Mediocre

by Julierose Capuyan

Fake laugh fake smiles
I tell myself a million lies
This is always me in disguise
Flashing a happy and content eyes

Woke up another day
I’ll live it the same as yesterday
It’s a risk to do it another way
What the future brings? Come what may

Will there ever come a time
When I’ll be able to cross that line
And leave this mediocre life behind?
Win or lose I need to find
Something that will make my soul shine

At night I gaze by my window
I see stars full of glow
I wonder if I’ll ever know
How it feels to be stared with awe

Suddenly the heavens seems so wide
I regret the chances denied
Finally I no longer need to hide
I ache for this new ride

Life’s too short
I don’t want it to pass me by
That other road’s maybe worth a try
Who knows it’s where my future lie
This spirit’s now ready to soar high

Dawn of a Transpersonal Adventure

Dawn of a Transpersonal
Adventure
by Kristine Suaverde

He longed to see the sunset
To remember the kiss of the sun to the sea
But instead he stands by the window, wistful
Seeing only the moon, shining brightly now
He listens to the music only he could hear
And in a sudden instant
Memories of yesterday flashed in a spectrum
Blinding him ‘til tears drowned his eyes
Releasing all the pain he kept inside

His soul, still troubled’
constantly seeks the love he ever wanted
He made his presence strong and known
Into a silent night he crashed and burned
Scribbled some words on the whitewashed wall
And he left his orchestra to play a haunting tune
Full of emotions he has lost somewhere to continually remind those still breathing
Of the dawn so beautiful and so right

Wait for Me

Wait for Me
by Julierose Capuyan

I woke up and opened my eyes
I saw you starin’, to my surprise
I am humbled at how you see through me
You see what’s deep; you don’t merely look

Right at that moment I wept
I was filled with remorse and regret
For all those years you stood by me
I turned my back, set myself free

Just yesterday, I was so lost
So lost that darkness filled my wholeness
Alone and slowly engulfed by sadness
The pain was too much
There was no space for your love

Jesus I know
I have hurt you a thousand times
You’ve waited for me to open my eyes
Now it’s time for me to say

Wait for me I beg of you
Though I am not worthy of THY love
Wait for me as little by little I evolve
Into that person YOU hoped I could be

TESTIMONIAL - Daphynie Teorema

“The best thing about being a member of the order is the bonding and the opportunities of travel and honing one’s skills in the field. I was mainly an introvert but then in the medical missions, I have learned to communicate more with other people. What I felt lacking is the opportunity to mingle with the older siblings in the order. It would have been nice to hear from them from time to time”- Daphynie Teorema

Congratz Pol!” Ha? Ano?

by Apple Bistis

It was a humid, busy, late afternoon of my life as treasurer of the medicine student council. It was the first day of enrollment for the freshmen. One of my classmates approached me and said, “Congratz Pol!” I simply answered “HA? ANO?” He told me the story that I made it to the top ten, but I did not believe him even until I saw my name on the list. My mind keeps questioning, “What have I done?” Then I found a reason which I believed at first that maybe because it is all about our research which I presented that made it to the National Competition and won the second place, or the activities I joined during the medicine week and the university week. These are all my reasons why every time people congratulated me, I simply answered them with a smile.
It was only when I took hold of the certificate that I believed I made it. But I still questioned myself, “What did I do?” Then, with the help of Dr Heny’s Zhen technique, I began to complete the puzzle.
God really works in many mysterious ways. It was during our Pediatrics block that the door of the Order of Asclepius opens in front of me and welcomes me with overwhelming opportunities I pursued my dream to become a member not just to be a part of it but to extend my help to the people. The activities that the order offers are my inspirations to double my time so that I will not compromise my time for studying and time for the people which we constantly help. Medical missions and community projects really pushed me to work hard and study more because it opens my eyes to the reality that I have much to learn. I started to be hungry and thirsty for knowledge and skills. And it broadens my horizon that I am not studying for the sake of passing my exams but for the people which I will help during my stay in the college and in the future. I practiced what I have learned inside the classroom and the pearls that our doctor brothers and sisters shared during their lectures. I thank the order for all of these.
Above all, I thank God for all His blessings and I believe that “What I am today is God’s gift to me; what I will be tomorrow is my gift to God, Let me therefore be the best that I can be.”

Time is Gold

by Clement Ceazar Suňer

Clement Ceazar a.k.a. Borj, is a consistent top ten medical student, currently the president of Medical Student Council, and an active member of the Order of Asclepius. Borj, paano mo na tanan gin-obra??!

“Time is gold” may sound cliché, but for us medical students, time is much more than gold, it is our LIFE. Time is so important that it can make or break us in med school. Procrastination is one of our worst enemies. I myself am a crammer but I oftentimes regret being one. In order to defeat procrastination, time management will be our weapon. The following are some tips on time management which I have read and trying to practice.

Have a daily schedule or a daily tasks list. This will be of big help in managing time. You may

prefer it written or just a mental list, but whatever your choice is, make sure to have your daily goals so that your day will be directed towards achieving it.

Prioritize your goals. Accomplish first goals which are of immediate importance than the others.

Grab the opportunity. Use your vacant time to study in advance for the lectures or exams. Notes/scribbles are very useful at this point.

Know your study rhythm. It is the time of the day when you can study more efficiently. It could be at noon, evening, or early morning.

Treat yourself. Reward your “abused” body
(eat ice cream, watch a movie, go to a spa, etc.) after an exam or any significant event in your life.

Contributors/Donors for Acceptance Ceremony

Dr. Nemia Lingaya-Lizada            P 500
Dr. Evelyn Simpao-Lozada            1000
Dr. Donna Bedonia                          500
Dr. Louie Tirador                          1000
Dr. Pauline Garcia                           500
Dr. Edna Medez                              500
Dr. Gerasmo                                   200
Dr. Jimmy Jay Bullo                         500
Dr. Feliz Molina                            1000
Dr. Remo Benliro                            500
Dr. Bryan Evangelista                     500
Dr. Generoso Licup                      1000
Dr. Treah Suacillo                        1000
Dr. David Pedroza                          500
Dr. Segundo Anayan Jr.                2000
Dr. Elmer Hubero                         2000
PGI Stella Mae Feliprada                 300
PGI FS Jingle Cherry Lopez             300
Registration (JIs)                            700
Others                                         1600

Total                                       15, 500

Financial Statements prepared by:

Anne Bernadette Arangcon
Lady Chest & Scroll Keeper

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