Cong. Vanessa Aumentado Receives PNA Regional Award

Bohol 2^nd District Congresswoman Maria Vanessa C. Aumentado who happens to be a professional nurse, along with 16 other awardees from all over the Central Visayas, was conferred a SHINE Award for 2022 during the 2nd Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) Region VII Innovation & Scientific Engagement on September 23, 2022 at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City.

Cong. Aumentado speaks before PNA Region 7

The SHINE (Stories of Hope & Inspiration of Nurses’ Endeavor) Award recognizes ordinary nurses who have done valiant, selfless acts and extraordinary inspiring deeds that exemplify love of God and country, caring and integrity beyond the call of duty. The recognition is made more meaningful as it was awarded on the occasion of the Centennial Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Nurses Association.

with PNA national & regional officers

Cong. Aumentado with fellow Region 7 awardees

with PNA Bohol Chapter delegates

Cong. Aumentado who delivered the acceptance speech on behalf of the awardees and nominees assured the association of her continued efforts to bring about positive changes and to advance the role and advocacy of every nursing professional.  

 “I may have temporarily put on hold my nursing vocation because of marriage, motherhood and a calling for public service but the calling and the instinct to nurture, to care and to share is always there. It means so much to me that the work that I am so passionate about has gained your nod. This award is not mine alone as this is a collective effort and a result of dedicated teamwork.”

Also in attendance during the awards ceremony were Melvin D. Miranda, RN, MAN, National President, PNA, Joseph Stephen A. Descallar Governor, PNA Region 7, Dr. Marilou B. Ong, Member, Board of Nursing, Frances Almira Cal, President, PNA Negros Oriental Chapter, Melinda Pausanos, President, PNA Bohol Chapter, Daisy Palompon University President, Cebu Normal University and Jonah Lydia D. Langga, Chief Nurse St Anthony Mother & Child Hospital