Our deepest condolences to our very own Victoria Reyes-Bryan on the passing of her Dad, Professor Jose Reyes on September 21, 2021.  He was a professor at UP Visayas in Iloilo, and a good friend and colleague of Dr. Recio.

Dr. Napoleon M. Apolinario

Spouse of Rhodora Apolinario, UP-PGHSN 1964, passed away on July 3, 2021 almost 1.5 months before turning 85. 

His recognition for the Nursing profession led him to appoint three nurses as Assistant Directors for Nursing, for Administration, and for Fiscal Services.

Sadly, 4 days after, his predecessor Dr. Antonio Mann Montalban, PGH Director 1994-1997, also passed away 4 days before turning 77. 

Dr. Montalban and Dr. Apolinario were a great team.  They worked tirelessly to upgrade the medical equipment necessary to provide better health care delivery in PGH.  Both surgeons are pillars of the PGH Department of Orthopedics, and champions of nurses. 

Eternal light shine upon them and may the souls of all our dearly departed rest in peace.  Amen.

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UPCN Nursing alumna Debbie Yambao-Butuyan, RN, BSN ’89 received recognition as one of tenoutstanding women leaders in Texas from One Philippines Texas.  One Philippines Texas is the only Filipino newspaper/magazine in Texas.

In the observance of March as the International Women’s Month, One Philippines Texas recognized ten outstanding women last March 2021 for their achievements in community leadership and increasing distinguishability of Filipino Americans. 

Debbie Butuyan is ranked among these ten women for her civil and volunteering endeavors in surrounding areas of Houston.  Debbie is the current president of University of the Philippines Nursing Alumni – Texas Chapter (UPNAA-TX).  With her leadership, UPNAA-TX had several successful nursing webinars and fund raising events.  UPNAA-TX also collaborates with other Filipino organizations in support of multiple community outreach activities.

Debbie served as the 20^th president of UPNAAI from 2017- 2019.  Debbie is still an active practicing pediatric nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital. On the side, she is serving her second term as president of UPNAA-TX.