Day 1 : Virtual Conference
November 6, 2025 (Thursday),
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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8:00 AM
Open Access to Virtual Platform
Patrick Migel C. Mercado, RN, CLDP, CLSSYB
Nursing Educator, Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services Makati Medical Center
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8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Invocation & National Anthem Makatimed Hymn
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8:40 AM - 8:45 AM
Inspirational Message
Dr. Rosana Graace Belo-Delariarte, RN
National President Philippine Nurses Association Inc.
Introduuction to the keynote Speaker
Eda Bernadette P. Bodegon, MAN, RN, CHA
Director & Chief Nursing Officer Division of Nursing Patient Care Services
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9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Igniting Pathway to Practice:
Practice: Fueling Well-being to Drive Innovation and Quality
Dr. Christine Garcia-Pabcio, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, FFNMRCSI
Sr. Director, Pathway to excellence and well being excellence, ANCC (USA)
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PLENARY 1
Charting the Course :
Global Trends Fueling Nursing Innovation, Quality, and Research
Dr. Roberta A. Rolland, RN, FNP, CNE, ACUE
Associate Professor at College of Central Florida & President, Sigma Phi-Gamma Chapter (USA)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PLENARY 2
Translating Research to Reality :
Bridging Evidence and Practice for Sustainable Systems Change
Prof. Winnie K.W. So, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor, Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Editor-in-Chief of the Asia Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing (HK)
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12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
PLENARY 3
The Innovation Pipeline :
Transforming Ideas into Exceptional Patient Care
Madam Jayanthi Marimuthu, MSNCUM, BSNurs UNISA, RN, CNM
Group Chief Nursing Officer KPJ healthcare Birhade (Malaysia)
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1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
SYNTHESIS AND CLOSING MESSAGE
Dr. Joshua P. Nario, MA, RN, CLDP, CHA, CTM
Sr. Program Manager, Center for Nursing Education Advancement & Research, Makati Medical Center/ Co-Chairperson, INQUIRE on FIRE 2025
Day 2 : Onsite Conference
November 7, 2025 (Friday),
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
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8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
CONFERENCE, ABSTRACT AND EXHIBIT AREA OPENING CEREMONY
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8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
INVOCATION & NATIONAL ANTHEM
MAKATIMED HYMN
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9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
WELCOME MESSAGE
Arnold C. Ocampo, CPA, MMHoA
Co-President and Co-CEO
Makati Medical Center
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9:20 AM - 10:30 AM
PLENARY 4 & INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE WITH EXPERTS
From Evidence to Action :
An Interactive Dialogue on Research Translation in Nursing
Pearl Ed Cuevas, PhD, RN FGNLA
President, Global Society for Philippine Nurse
Researchers, Inc.Interactive Dialogue & Q&A
Moderator
Julious Vinluan, RN, CLDP, CTA, CLSSYB
Nurse Researcher, Center for Nursing Education Advancement
Discussants
Daryl Jermiah Gaba, MAN, RN, CHA, CLSSBB,
Asst. Director, Nursing Support Services & Head, Business Innovation & Development
Makati Medical Center
Jennifer Joy Olivar, PhD, RN
Dean, College of Nursing and Allied Health
Sciences, St. Paul University Manila
Rudolf Cymorr Kirby P, Martinez, PhD, MA, RN, CGNC, SGAHN, FFNMRCSI
Professor of Nursology and Caring Science
San Beda University -
10:30 AM - 12:00 NN
PLENARY 5 & INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE WITH EXPERTS
Beyond Compliance:
Cultivating a Culture of Quality to Raise Care Standards
Adrian M. Laws DNM, MAN, RN
Deparment Manager, Hospital Performance Improvement Quality Management Division
Makati Medical CenterInteractive Dialogue & Q&A
Moderator
Arthur Kevin V. Castor, RN, CLSSBB, FISQua
Senior Program Manager, Nursing Quality Makati Medical Center // Co-Chaiperson, INQUIRE on FIRE 2025
Discussants
Joycs Nazario PXP
Head For Patient Experience Excellence
Grace Dyan Maranan, MAN, RN, CLSSBB, FISQua
Senior Clinical Department Manager, Emergency Nursing Services, Makati Medical Center
Julius Flores, MAN, RN
Department Head, Nursing Training, Research and Quality, Cardinal Santos Medical Center
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CONCURRENT SESSION A
Moderator: Alvin Sabihon, RN
Coordinator: Dannica Alcantara
Abstract Oral Presentation
Compassion and Compassion Fatigue of Hemodialysis Nurses in the Third Distrct of Laguna
Ronalyn Mata Melo
Canossa College San Pablo City, Inc.
Nurses' Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care In Clinical Practice
Anthony Kyle Jr. Borlaza,
Canossa College San Pablo City, Inc.
Mapping of the HIV/AIDS Programs and Policies in the Philippine Army: A Basis for Policy Enhancement
Maj ROland A. Estrada Jr.
NC, General Hospital, Philippine Army
Patient Safety Incidents of Student Nurses
in the Clinical Placement :
A convergent Parallel StudyAlexa Shein Bilog
Saint Louis University, Baguio City
Nursing Student's Level of Awarness on Smartphone
Usage and Their Compliance with the
Data Privacy Act of 2012 in Clinical SettingsVana Kaiyah D. Mendoza
Manila Tytana Colleges
Decisions Under Pressure: ESI Triaging Workshop for ER Nurses
Trixie Andrea P. Crisostomo RN
Cardianl Santos Medical Center
Due Medications (D-MED) Dashboard
Frances Marion Baltazar , RN
Makati Medical Center
CONCURRENT SESSION B
Moderator: Dianne Gerona, RN
Coordinator: Julius Vinluan
Abstract Oral Presentation
Work Experience, Nursing Competency, and Self-Compassion of Nurses in San Pablo City
Ann Lelyn M. Aguila
Canossa College San Pablo City, Inc.
Linking Legal COmpetence and Ethical Decisions Making:
A Correlational Study on Emergency NursesFrancis Jay N. Enriquez, MAN, RN
National University Philippine, NU Lipa
Practice Environment and Anticipated Turnover Among Nurses in Pasig City
Fitz Gerald V. Jaminit
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Breastfeeding
Military Mothers of Camp Melchor F. Dela Cruz, 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army: Basis for a Comprehensive Intervention ProgramWilma A. Principe RN, MSM
Camp Melchor F Dela Cruz Station Hospital, 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army
Health Status of Persons Deprived of Liberty at a Jail Facility in the Philippine
Deyl Y. Consignado,
Canossa College San Pablo City, Inc.
Medication Administration Record (MAR) System: Simplification and Innovation for Safer Medication Delivery
Dr. Joanna S. De Guzman RN
Commonwealth Hospital & Medical Center
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
CONCURRENT Session 2A
From Complexity To Excellence: Integrating Quality Tools to Drive Health Quality
Rex Jayson M. Tuozo CIE, MBB, CMP
President & CEO Six Sigma PH
CONCURRENT Session 2B
AI as a Catalyst: Empowering Evidence and Driving Innovation in Nursing Research
Jerome V. Cleofas, PhD, RN
Professor and Research Fellow, Department of Sociology and Behavioral Sciences
College of Liberal Arts, De La Salle University
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2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Tea Break - Socialization and Networking
Conference Energizer - Pocari
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PLENARY 5
Igniting the Future:
Advancing Nursing Through Quality, Innovation, and Research
Dr. Nicolo Andrei A Anonuvo MAN, MBA, RN
Dean - College of Nursing St. John COlleges
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CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Leading with Integrity and Purpose :
The Vision in Fueling Ideas and Raising Care Standards
Tentative Program
(Final agenda will be released a week before the conference)
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Conference SPEAKERS

Dr. Rosana Grace Belo-Delariarte, RN
National President Philippine Nurses Association Inc.

Dr. Christine Garcia-Pabico, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, FFNMRCSI
Sr. Director, Pathway to Excellence and Well-being Excellence, ANCC (USA)

Hon. Merle L. Salvani, PhD, RN
Member, Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing Professional Regulation Commission

Dr. Roberta A. Rolland, RN, FNP, CNE, ACUE
Associate Professor at College of Central Florida & President, Sigma Phi-Gamma Chapter

Prof. Winnie K.W. So, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong & Editor-in-Chief of the Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

Madam Jayanthi Marimuthu, MSNCUM, BSNurs UNISA, RN, CNM
Group Chief Nursing Officer, Group Clinical Serives KPJ Healthcare Bhd

Dr. Adrian M. Lawsin, MAN, RN
Department Manager, Hospital Performance Improvement, Quality Management Division Makati Medical Center

Rex Jayson M. Tuozo CIE, MBB, CMP
President & CEO Six Sigma PH

Dr. Jerome V. Cleofas, MAN, RN
Professor and Research Fellow Department of Sociology and Behavioral Sciences, College of Liberal Arts De La Salle University

Dr. Pearl Ed Cuevas, MAN, RN, FGNLA
President, Global Society for Philippine Nurse Researchers, Inc. & Associate Professor V, Centro Escolar University

Dr. Nicolo Andrei A. Añonuevo, MAN, MBA, RN
Dean, College of Nursing St. John Colleges

Eda Bernadette P. Bodegon, MAN, RN, CHA
Director & Chief Nursing Officer Nursing & Patient Care Services Makati Medical Center
DIALOGUE WITH EXPERTS

Julius T. Flores, MAN, RN
Department Head, Nursing Training, Research and Quality Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Daryl Jeremiah R. Gaba, MAN, RN, CHA, CLSSBB
Asst. Director, Nursing Support Services & Head, Business Innovation & Development Makati Medical Center

Dr. Jennifer R. Joy Olivar RN
Dean, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences St. Paul University Manila

Dr. Rudolf Cymorr Kirby P. Martinez, MA, RN, CGNC, SGAHN, FFNMRCSI
Professor of Nursology & Caring Science San Beda University

Julius T. Flores, MAN, RN
Department Head, Nursing Training, Research and Quality Cardinal Santos Medical Center

Joyce K. Nazario, CPXP
Head for Patient Experience Excellence Metro Pacific Health

Grace Dyan C. Maranan, MAN, RN, CLSSBB, FISQua
Senior Clinical Department Manager, Emergency Nursing Services Makati Medical Center

Dr. Rudolf Cymorr Kirby P. Martinez, MA, RN, CGNC, SGAHN, FFNMRCSI
Professor of Nursology & Caring Science San Beda University
Moderators & Facilitators

Patrick Migel C. Mercado, RN, CLDP, CLSSYB
Nurse Educator, Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services Makati Medical Center

Alvin T. SAbihon, RN
Nurse Manager, Maternity & VIP Services General Nursing Units Makati Medical Center

Dr. Joshua Jaime P. Nario, MA, RN, CLDP, CHA, CTM
Sr. Program Manager, Center for Nursing Education Advancement & Research, Makati Medical Center/ Co-Chairperson, INQUIRE on FIRE 2025

Arthur Kevin V. Castor, RN, CLSSBB, FISQua
Senior Program Manager, Nursing Quality, Makati Medical Center / Co-Chairperson, INQUIRE on FIRE 2025

Patrick Migel C. Mercado, RN, CLDP, CLSSYB
Nurse Educator, Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services Makati Medical Center

Alvin T. SAbihon, RN
Nurse Manager, Maternity & VIP Services General Nursing Units Makati Medical Center

Julius L. Vinluan, RN, CLDP, CLSSYB, CTA
Nurse Research Officer, Center for Nursing Education Advancement & Research, Makati Medical Center

Dianne Camille L. Gerona, RN
Nurse Manager, Operative Nursing Services, Specialty Nursing Units Makati Medical Center
