The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Davao received commendations from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) during the inspection of its Pharmacy Program on November 20, 2024. The Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) for Pharmacy, represented by Hon. Dr. Mildred B. Oliveros and Hon. Dr. Adelina C. Royo, praised the programโ€™s innovative practices and its potential to shape future healthcare leaders in the region.

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ž๐š๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ
The PRCโ€™s positive feedback highlights LPU Davaoโ€™s commitment to equipping students with a solid foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and beyond. Through strong administrative support and a curriculum designed for inter-professional collaboration, students are prepared to excel not only in licensure exams but also in real-world practice. Recommendations to enhance facilities promise to further enrich student experiences, ensuring they gain practical and hands-on learning opportunities.

During the visit, LPU Davao highlighted its forward-thinking initiatives, notably a proposed TESDA certification program for third- and fourth-year pharmacy students. This initiative underscores the university’s dedication to its ARISE values and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of Quality Education by fostering innovative and inclusive learning opportunities for students.

๐€ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐…๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐œ๐ฒ ๐„๐๐ฎ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
The PRC team lauded LPU Davao for its innovative mindset, calling its programs a โ€œcommendable exampleโ€ for other institutions. These efforts, paired with recommendations to strengthen facilities and ensure all faculty meet advanced qualifications, reflect LPU Davaoโ€™s ongoing pursuit of excellence.

Dr. Jayson M. Barlan, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Institutional Affairs, reaffirmed the universityโ€™s mission: โ€œAt LPU Davao, we aim to nurture not only the professional growth of our students but also their ability to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.โ€

๐Œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐
With the PRCโ€™s insights, LPU Davao is poised to elevate its Pharmacy Program even further, ensuring students continue to benefit from an education that is innovative, forward-thinking, and deeply rooted in excellence.

The LPU team was headed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Kenny James P. Merin, and key contributors, Mr. Neil Adryan D. Dacudao, RMT, MSMT, Dean of the College of Health Sciences; Ms. Darlene Joy G. Lago, RPh, MSP, OIC Program Chair; pharmacy faculty members; and students.


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