12/09/2025
𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐍𝐀𝐏 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬!
The 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (𝐌𝐍𝐀𝐏), 𝐈𝐧𝐜. extends its sincerest appreciation to all its members who attended and supported the 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟖𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬, 𝐀𝐅𝐏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟔𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐍𝐀𝐏’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, which was held last September 5, 2025 at Tejeros Hall, AFP Commissioned Officers Country, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
The event began with a solemn Thanksgiving Mass, fostering an atmosphere of appreciation and reflection for the decades of service, sacrifice, and excellence that define the military nursing. The celebration was made even more meaningful by the presence of no less than the Chief of Staff, AFP, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨 𝐒 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐫. 𝐏𝐀, whose support and recognition of the Nurse Corps, AFP reaffirmed the vital role of military nurses in national service and defense.
The gathering brought together the Active, Retired, Inactive, and Reservist Nurse Corps Officers which made the celebration truly extraordinary. It was a powerful gathering of generations united by service, compassion, and pride in the profession. The event not only honored the rich legacy of military nursing but also celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of MNAP over six decades—advancing professional excellence, fostering unity, and uplifting the standards of care across the armed forces.
A special highlight was the recognition of our Outstanding Personnel Awardees, whose dedication, leadership, and exemplary service continue to inspire the entire nursing community. Their triumphs are a testament of the values we uphold and the future we are creating together.
The celebration also featured a Scientific Meeting, headlined by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐌. 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐀𝐍, 𝐑𝐍, Acting Director of the Educational Technology Center of the University of Santo Tomas. As Subject Matter Expert, Ms. Gascon delivered a compelling talk on the evolving role of nurses as leaders and innovators in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence. Her insights highlighted how technology is reshaping healthcare delivery and emphasized the need for nurses to embrace digital transformation with vision, agility, and compassion
A pivotal part of the day was the Business Meeting, where members engaged in a transparent and forward-looking discussion on the current financial status of the organization, the issues and challenges faced, and the notable accomplishments of the outgoing Board of Directors. This session reflected MNAP’s commitment to accountability, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
The evening culminated in a joyful 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, where talents from across the major services lit up the stage. From the elegance of the 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭, the charm of the 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, to the energy of live band performances, dancing, and the excitement of the raffle draw— the celebration was a lively display of camaraderie, creativity, and shared joy. It reminded us that beyond our uniforms and duties, we are a community bound by heart, heritage, and hope.
Thank you for making this milestone unforgettable. Your support and spirit continue to strengthen the legacy of the Nurse Corps, AFP and MNAP.
