• 18 Aug 2026 10:33 PM | USTNAI Administrator (Administrator)

    UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS NURSES ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

    A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

    Balik Biyaya Balik Bayan
    — TO SERVE YOUR HOMETOWN —

    September 2026

    Dear Friend and Supporter,

    The University of Santo Tomas Nurses Association International (USTNAI) cordially invites you to support our inaugural Balik Biyaya BalikBayan (BBBB) Fundraising Event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Galloping Hill Golf Course, Union, New Jersey.

    Balik Biyaya BalikBayan (BBBB) is a humanitarian initiative of USTNAI dedicated to giving back to our hometowns and underserved communities through medical missions, health education, charitable outreach, and community development projects.

    This year, we will TO SERVE OUR HOMETOWN: POTOTAN, ILOILOthe hometown of our beloved member, Madelyn Yu.

    Proceeds from this fundraising event will support future BalikBiyaya missions, including our planned medical and humanitarian mission in Pototan, Iloilo, benefiting our kababayans through healthcare services, health education, and essential community support.

    In connection with this event, we are preparing a SOUVENIR JOURNAL that will feature messages, tributes, well-wishes, and advertisements from our friends, supporters, and community partners. This journal will be distributed to all attendees and will serve as a lasting keepsake of our shared commitment to service and charity.

    We humbly seek your support by placing an advertisement or greeting in our Souvenir Journal. Your message will not only reach a wide audience of healthcare professionals and community leaders, but more importantly, will help us bring hope, healing, and service to the people of Pototan, Iloilo.

    We would deeply appreciate your favorable consideration of this request. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are called to serve.

    Please submit your journal ad and payment on or before SEPTEMBER 1, 2026.

    On behalf of the officers and members of USTNAI, thank you for your kind support and for being part of our mission to serve your hometown.

    Together, let us bring hope, healing, and service to Pototan, Iloilo and beyond.

    Sincerely,

    Maria Sallie Poepsel, MSN, PhD, CRNA, APRN, FAANA
    13th USTNAI President, 2024–2026

    Event Details

    Date Saturday, September 12, 2026
    Time 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Location Galloping Hill Golf Course
    3 Golf Drive
    Union, New Jersey 07083

    Souvenir Journal Contacts

    Madeline Yu
    Past President PNANJ / Past President PNAA
    +1 (908) 446-9571
    ✉️ pnaapres1820@gmail.com
    Senen Cabalfin
    732 599 9794
    ✉️ Senenc@mobilitymemorycare.com
    TO SERVE YOUR HOMETOWN.
    TOUCHING LIVES.
    BUILDING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.
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  • 14 Jun 2026 2:34 AM | Anonymous
    Jubilarian Recognition Poster

    Jubilarian Recognition

    Join us in honoring our distinguished Jubilarians during the USTNAI 30th Annual Convention and Leadership Summit. This special recognition celebrates the achievements, service, and lasting contributions of Thomasian nurses who have made a meaningful impact on the nursing profession and the global Thomasian community.

    Family members, friends, colleagues, and supporters are invited to participate in this memorable tribute. Learn more about the recognition program, sponsorship opportunities, and registration requirements through the resources below.

    View Recognition Letter Mail-In Registration Form

    Schedule of Events and Activity Details

    Event Date & Time Venue / Details
    Executive Board Meeting September 23, 2026
    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Jackson Square
    For Executive Board Members, Committee Chairs, and Advisory Council Members.
    Welcome and Networking Night September 24, 2026
    Registration: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Mardi Gras A
    Theme: “Balik Sulyap Kada Dekada” – Wear your Batch Color.
    Education Forum September 25, 2026
    9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Registration: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
    Bienville
    Theme: Elevate Your Journey: Lead, Learn, Leverage (L3).
    Pickleball Soft Start Tournament September 25, 2026
    4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Limited slots available.
    Health & Wellness Exercises September 26, 2026
    8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    La Salle A
    Free and open to all registrants. Wear comfortable sportswear and athletic shoes.
    Town Hall Meeting September 26, 2026
    10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Salon K&L
    Free registration. Alumni are invited to reconnect and receive updates from USTNAI and the UST College of Nursing.
    Gala Night September 26, 2026
    6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Registration: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Mardi Gras
    Formal attire, colors inspired by Jewels and Pearls.
    Thanksgiving Mass September 27, 2026
    9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Dauphine
    Free and open to all registrants.
  • 20 Jul 2025 2:00 PM | Anonymous
    Inocencia Ida Tiongko

    Leadership Through Stewardship

    Please join the USTNAI Catholic Devotion Committee in our first webinar project entitled "Leadership Through Stewardship" presented by Ms. Inocencia "Ida" Tiongko.

    Date & Time:
    August 8, 2025
    8:00 PM EST • 5:00 PM PST • 8:00 AM Philippine Time

    This webinar explores the role of stewardship in nursing leadership, patient safety, ethical practice, and interprofessional collaboration, culminating in a call to action for nurses to become effective stewards and servant leaders in healthcare.

    About the Speaker:
    Inocencia "Ida" Tiongko is a UST College of Nursing Class of 1970 graduate, former Associate Professor of the UST College of Nursing and Graduate School, and a respected educator, nursing leader, and parish servant whose lifelong commitment to education, professional development, and faith continues to inspire the Thomasian nursing community.

    View Webinar Flyer

    * Zoom link to follow

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