UST Nursing Alumni Association, Inc.

13/05/2026

Hello Thomasian Nurses! 💛💚

Reconnect, engage, and continue growing with the Thomasian nursing community.

𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐖 your membership with the UST Nursing Alumni Association, Inc. and help support programs that empower Thomasian nurses across generations. 🩺✨

Membership Options:
• 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓
• 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓

Scan the QR code and renew today!

11/05/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

To our fellow Thomasian Nurses — may we continue to serve with excellence and heart, grounded in Competence, Commitment, and Compassion. As empowered nurses, let us continue to lead with courage, speak with purpose, and use our voices to inspire change and advocate for those entrusted to our care. 💛💚

“𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨. 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨.”

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms.

Thank you for your endless love, strength, and sacrifices.

01/05/2026

🌟 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓🌟 🎉

Congratulations to Col. Michelle M. Ibuna, NC (GSC), UST BSN Class of 1994, on your formal appointment as Chief of Nursing Service of Victoriano Luna General Hospital last April 30, 2026.

The UST Nursing Alumni Association, Inc. is immensely proud of you and your continued service to the nation and the nursing profession. You are a true embodiment of Thomasian excellence and leadership.

A well-deserved milestone. Mabuhay ka!

🎉 Congratulations to Col. Michelle M. Ibuna NC (GSC) on her formal appointment as the Chief of Nursing Service of Victoriano Luna General Hospital on April 30, 2026.

Col. Ibuna also serves as the dedicated Head of the PNA Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee under the Department of Public Affairs.

This milestone reflects her exceptional dedication, clinical excellence, and strategic leadership in advancing healthcare. It further emphasizes the vital role of nurses—not only as care providers, but also as administrators, disaster management leaders, and champions of resilient health systems and communities.

A truly well-deserved achievement. The PNA family is immensely proud of you, Col. Michelle!

30/04/2026

This Labor Day, we honor all workers who keep our communities moving.

We stand for safe workplaces, fair pay, healthy work hours, mental health support, and respect.

Supporting workers strengthens communities for all.

28/04/2026

28/04/2026

Celebrating 415 years of excellence, legacy, and Thomasian pride. 💛🐯

Happy Founding Anniversary, UST!

13/04/2026

Congratulations to our UST Nursing Alumni, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐊𝐊𝐈𝐊𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟏, on being elected as PRO of the UST Alumni Australia!

Your USTNAAI family is truly proud of your achievement and your growing global impact. May you continue to represent and strengthen the Thomasian community, bringing excellence and service beyond borders. 💛💚

USTAA OFFICERS 2026-2028

At the helm, elected to lead USTAA is Ms. Vangie Leones. She’s a pioneer of USTAA and she’s a graduate of BS Electronics and Communications Engineering (Class of 1979). She brings to her strong leadership skills and extensive expertise in information technology.

Newly elected on the Board are:

Techie Sarbalus, who takes on the role of secretary. Ms. Sarbalus is a Medical Technology graduate (1980) and is an active parish ministry volunteer.

Mr. James Tekiko as PRO. James Tekiko, who slips into the role of PRO, is a BS Nursing (1991) graduate. He has a 35-year nursing career and dabbles in various entertainment platforms.

Ms. Fiori Cruz as VP for Queensland. Fiori Cruz is a double alumna having completed her high school and BS Commerce (1962) degree at UST. She is dedicated lifelong community volunteer with various Queensland-based community organisations.

Pioneers who retained their positions include:

Cecilia Flores as VP for ACT
Dr. Myrna Jover as VP for NSW
Marina Ruivivar as VP for Victoria
Cielo Franklin as VP for WA
Roma Abarquez as Internal Auditor
Mr. Rodi Orantia (re-elected as Treasurer)
Alma Pablo as VP for SA

Immediate Past President Ms. Len Puzon remains on the board as an ex-officio. Pioneers Ms. Kate Andres continues in her advisory role and Founding President, Ms. Benjie de Ubago remains the Public Officer.

“We are truly honoured to welcome the very Reverend Father Rector, said Ms. Leones. “As USTAA celebrates its fifth year, his visit serves as a great source of inspiration as we continue
to grow the association, engage Thomasians across Australia, and strengthen our ties with our beloved Alma Mater” she adds.
With renewed enthusiasm, the new Board for 2026 looks forward to celebrating this milestone occasion, with many exciting plans and surprises ahead for the Thomasian community.

Thomasians, it’s time to roar and wear your school colours on 9 May 2026.

Book your ticket at https://ustaa.au/ and follow us on Facebook.

For ticket enquiries: 0403 531 241 or 0412 966 300.

08/04/2026

Araw ng Kagitingan.

Courage is not just remembered—it is lived, every day, in service and sacrifice.