YPG Philippines - South Metro

10/09/2026

YPG South Metro proudly congratulate 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼, 𝗥𝗣𝗵, 𝗦𝗢𝟮, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿, for being selected as 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 for the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲! 🎓💜

This scholarship, in partnership with the University of Washington Global Health E-Learning Program, is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen leadership and management skills in the field of health.

This opportunity is more than an academic achievement—it is a chance to learn, lead, and bring meaningful impact back to our organization and community.

May this experience further strengthen your leadership, expand your perspective, and inspire you to continue making a difference in the pharmacy profession and beyond. 💙💛

𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩. 💛❤️💙

Once again, congratulations, Lester! We are proud of you! 👏🎓

31/08/2026

𝚃𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚊 𝙵𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚘 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚠𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚊 𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚎𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚛 𝚊𝚐𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚍𝚍𝚜 — to be the brave commuter or the weary provider na laging nagpapakita, the student silently whispering, “Malayo na, pero malayo pa,” and the healthcare worker who pours out not only their knowledge, kung hindi pati na rin ang puso.

We make capes out of uniform collars.
We find strength in the longest hours.
We make history out of caffeine and scars.

Perhaps that is the poetry of our heroes today: even in the tragic, magic finds a way to bloom. Kaya naman, dito natin tunay na nakikilala ang kabayanihan—sa mga tahimik na laban, sa mga sakripisyong hindi nasusulat, at sa mga pusong patuloy na lumalaban.

Ang mga bayani ng kahapon ay nakipaglaban para sa kalayaan. Tayo naman ang patuloy na magpipinta ng makulay na kahulugan nito.

Ngayong National Heroes Day, binabati ng YPG Philippines hindi lamang ang mga pangalang nakaukit sa kasaysayan, kundi ang mga buhay na bayani ng ating panahon—kayo na patuloy na bumabangon, nagsisilbi, at nangangarap.

Kayo ang pamana. Kayo ang kuwento. Kayo ang mga bayani. ⚔️🇵🇭👑✨

Pubmat by: Khris Daniel Salvador
Caption by: Moi Mendoza

31/08/2026

WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY 2026 💊

The 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 (𝙔𝙋𝙂 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨), in partnership with the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐩ú𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚, will commemorate World Pharmacists Day 2026 with the theme:

“Beyond Dispensing: Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures.”

Inspired by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) 2026 theme, this celebration highlights the evolving role of pharmacists beyond dispensing and recognizes their vital contribution to advancing healthcare and building healthier communities.

📅 Date: September 25, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 NN
📍 Venue: Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, Pulo-Diezmo Road, Cabuyao, Laguna
💻 Mode: Hybrid Event — On-site & Live via Zoom

Mark your calendars as we come together to celebrate the pharmacy profession and recognize the meaningful impact pharmacists will continue to make in the health and well-being of all.

Stay tuned for more details as we prepare for a meaningful celebration dedicated to empowering pharmacists for healthier futures. 💊✨

Together, let us go beyond dispensing and shape healthier futures.

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

Congratulations, Ms. Diana Dalisay A. Orolfo, RPh, MPH!

The Young Pharmacists Group Philippines (YPG Philippines) proudly congratulates Ms. Diana Dalisay A. Orolfo, RPh, MPH on being named a recipient of the 2026 Ton Hoek Scholarship for Young Leaders by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Foundation.

This remarkable achievement reflects your dedication to advancing the pharmacy profession, empowering young leaders, and contributing to the development of the global pharmaceutical community.

Your accomplishment is an inspiration to Filipino pharmacists and young pharmacy leaders everywhere. May this opportunity further strengthen your passion, leadership, and commitment to creating a healthier future through pharmacy.

Congratulations, Ms. Diana! We are proud of you! 🇵🇭

15/08/2026

Happy Birthday to our ever-reliable 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝘼𝙩𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝘼𝙣𝙣 𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖! 🎂🎉

Today, we celebrate you and all the incredible contributions you bring to the organization. Your dedication, support, and calm strength help keep everything running smoothly, and your positive energy uplifts everyone around you.

Thank you for always stepping up, for being dependable, and for showing genuine care for the team. Your presence truly makes a difference. May your birthday be filled with happiness, laughter, and appreciation from those who value you most.

Wishing you continued success, good health, and fulfillment in everything you do. 𝙀𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙮—𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩! 🥳💐

12/08/2026

🟨 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏: 𝐘𝐏𝐆 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗣𝗚𝗣 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆

𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦-𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦. ✨

The 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 – 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 proudly celebrates the successful participation of our very own 𝗬𝗣𝗚 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗩. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘀, as one of the speakers in the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗣𝗚𝗣 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 organized by the 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝗰. (𝗣𝗣𝗚𝗣) in collaboration with 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 – 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆.

Held on July 4, 2026 at the 5th Floor Executive Lounge, Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City, the assembly brought together pharmacy preceptors, educators, practitioners, and graduates for meaningful discussions centered on strengthening mentorship and preparing future-ready pharmacists. 💊🎓

As part of the panel discussion with the topic of “𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻,” Princess Atarah shared a meaningful reminder from her own internship journey:
“𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥—𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺.” 🗣️✨

YPG South Metro is proud to see our leaders actively contributing to conversations that connect generations, empower young pharmacists, and help shape the future of the profession. 💛❤️💙

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𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏: 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, & 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 celebrates YPG South Metro’s meaningful involvement, shared experiences, and contributions across pharmacy and national events.

11/08/2026

Warmest birthday greetings to our creative 𝙋.𝙍.𝙊, 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙤! 🎂🎉

Your energy, enthusiasm, and talent for communication bring life and connection to the organization. Through your creativity and dedication, you help strengthen our presence and keep everyone engaged and informed.

Thank you for your passion and for always putting effort into everything you do. Your contributions truly help shape the identity of the YPG. May your special day be filled with joy, fun, and meaningful moments with the people who appreciate you.

Wishing you more inspiration, success, and exciting opportunities in the year ahead. 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 🥳✨

11/08/2026

🟨 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏: 𝐘𝐏𝐆 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 | 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 – 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧

𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. ✨

Today, representatives from the 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 – 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 attends the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗜𝗻𝗰. (𝗣𝗣𝗵𝗔) 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 – 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 held at The Bayleaf Intramuros Hotel, Manila.

The forum brought together Chapter Presidents, Affiliates, Sectors, and Committees for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and collective vision-setting for the future of the pharmacy profession. 💊🤝

As we continue to strengthen our connections and deepen our engagement within the pharmacy community, YPG South Metro is grateful to be part of this platform that brings pharmacists together to build the next three years, together.

Here’s to more meaningful connections, stronger collaboration, and greater achievements ahead! 💜💛

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𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏: 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, & 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 celebrates YPG South Metro’s meaningful involvement, shared experiences, and contributions across pharmacy and national events.