Coffee & Lemon, JBA Building– The University, through its College of Healthcare Education conducted a seminar for its faculty members and students dubbed “Strengthening Care and Collaboration: A Seminar on Elderly Care and Self-Awareness for Faculty and Students” today, 11 December 2025.
During the seminar, the resource speakers presented and discussed various topics.
Dr. Noel Alfonso B. Cacho, Director for Health Services and Training & Staff Development of the Ripplong River Nursing Home tackled the Care of the Vulnerable Elderly: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Cacho also oriented the participants on the policies, guidelines, expectations and protocols during the On-the-Job Training.
Mr. Alfred O. Fomocao, Jr., Dean for the College of Healthcare Education deepened discussions on mental health and self-awarenes through his topic on Mental Health and Self-Awareness: Understanding, Accepting and Loving Oneself.
Ms. Michelle C. Doss, Director for Gender and Development also presented her topic, Emotional Intelligence, Reflective Practice, and Personal and Professional Growth.
Ms. Claire B. Agyapas, Guidance Counselor from the University then presented the general results of the personality tests and their implications for personality development.
Meanwhile, University President Dr. Edgar G. Cue, represented by MPSU-Bontoc Administrator Dr. Arel B. Sia-ed, noted that elderly care in Filipino culture and most especially for Mountain Province is not merely an act of service, but also an act of gratitude.
