SUCN recognizes excellence in 78th Academic Convocation
The Silliman University College of Nursing (SUCN) honored students who demonstrated academic and sports excellence during the 78th College Week Academic Convocation held at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium on March 20, 2025.
With the theme, “SUCN’s Legacy of Care and Commitment: Honoring our Roots, Inspiring our Future,” the convocation gathered students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, partner institutions, and representatives of the Silliman administration, including Dr. Mae Brigitt Bernadel L. Villordon, interim assistant vice president for Academic Affairs.
Gracing the occasion as guest speaker was Prof. Jusie Lydia Juanillo Siega-Sur, Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee 2020 in Health Professions Education, who inspired the audience with reflections on nursing as both a science and a vocation of service.
A highlight of the event was the launch of the Poincare C. Alilaen, Jr. Academic Excellence Award in Nursing, made possible by alumnus Mr. Poincare Alilaen Jr. The award provides annual support to top-performing students in nursing theory and practice across all levels.
Academic awardees included:
Best in Theory
– Level I: Seve Nigel L. Tuale
– Level II: Raphael Dominic C. Tirol
– Level III: Tehrrence Neil A. Abangan
– Level IV: Frances Therese A. Merlas
Best in Practice
– Level II: Alexia Jannah B. Yu
– Level III: Angele Le Ann I. Delos Santos
– Level IV: Merl Andrea G. Daarol
Also recognized was Ms. Irielle Gerlette Torremocha of Class 2025, this year’s recipient of the SUCN Class 2004 Student Research Incentive Award, after her research team won 2nd Best Paper at the 13th International Conference for Nurses. Her team, who were also recognized, included Dianne Cristdel Y. Bato, Christian Anthony F. Cual, John Eric V. Espina, Fiona C. Lugatiman, Anjeli L . Merecido, Maria Veronica E. Miquiabas, Trisha Samantha T. Rubio, Nicole Halley Q. Suan, and Anne Lorraine R. Visorro.
The award, now on its second year, is a legacy project by SUCN Batch 2004, represented at the event by four members: Freslyn Lim-Saco, Noyme Lour Abegil Ligutom Laviste, Jethri Ken Carlo Catalan, and Marne Kristina Catarata Crusio.
This year’s Academic Convocation also marked a historic milestone with the conferment of SUCN’s first-ever DAISY Awards. Honored were Asst. Prof. Marnesa P. Campoy for extraordinary teaching and Mr. Christian Maverick O. Tagra for compassionate student leadership. The DAISY Award is an international recognition for nurses who go above and beyond in their profession.
The following team captains during the Intramural Games were also honored for their exemplary demonstration of sportsmanship.
Basketball Men Isagani Kim C. Belciña
Basketball Women Dulce Beth A. Dela Peña
Volleyball Men Jaden Mari T. Rondario
Volleyball Women Jan Heart J. Napigkit
Softball Men Anthony Michael B. Cimafranca
Softball Women Irah A. Cuevas
Football Men John Eric V. Espina
Football Women Lou Bernadette T. Gaitera
Chess Men & Women Anthony Jude T. Credo
Swimming Men & Women Erla Marie T. Abrea
Badminton Men Chris Daniel A. Insular
Badminton Women Mickaela Junko N. Peñas
Pickle Ball Men Daniel T. Cazon
Pickle Ball Women Karlyn Faye A. Calimpon
Table Tennis Men & Women Hannah Ruth A. Tiloy
Track Men Joseph Vince Fredrich L. Lim
Track Women Shazny A. Morales
Spike Ball Men & Women Maxene Luis O. Abuso
Ultimate Frisbee Mix Megan Audrey L. Ongcog
COD Mix Stephanie Mae R. Molinos
DOTA Mix Jim Philip S. Pis-an
ML Mix Seth Juven B. Castor
Valorant Mix Camille E. Birao
Larong Pinoy Mary Grace L. Cervantes
Cheer Pop Keziah Rae I. Dicen
