Institute Ignites Herons’ Supremacy as RT NatCon Champions

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Besting 18 participating Higher Education Institutions in the country, the University of Makati Institute of Imaging Health Sciences (IIHS) students were named Congrelympics champion of the Radiologic Technology (RT) National Congress (NatCon) 2024 with the theme “Leading through the Challenge of Education, Innovation, Integration, and Motivation in Radiologic Technology,” held from November 4 to 6, 2024, at the Crown Legacy Hotel in Baguio City.

The congress showcased a series of lectures relevant to the radiologic technology profession, along with engaging activities and competitions, including Mr. and Ms. NatCon, RT Amazing Challenge, RT Henyo, Radiology Feud, Talentadong RadTech, and Paligsahan sa Saliksikan.

The following students were named champions and semi-finalists in their respective competitions:

RT Amazing RACE – Champion

  1. Reymar Andes
  2. Marvin Anticosa
  3. Johnel Gabriel Bravo
  4. Jericho Paolo Buendia

 

Radiology Feud – Champion

  1. Xyra Aceveda
  2. Johnel Gabriel Bravo
  3. Jericho Paolo Buendia
  4. Michael Josh Tauto-An

 

Talentadong RadTech – Champion

  1. Jhemaima Melca Cocharo

 

RT Henyo – Semi-finalist

  1. Shine May Babas
  2. Jhaynne Khoggie Gregorio
  3. Shennah Rhose Nuique

 

Meanwhile, the following students presented their papers and posters in the Research Congress of the RT National Congress:

1. “From Deployment to Employment: A Narrative Study of Employed Radiologic Technology Alumni in the Selected Affiliated Hospital of the University of Makati”

Paper presenter and members:

Fatima Rizza Rahim

Reymar Andes

Mark Joseph Espinosa

Arianne Pearl Ordoñez

Aldrin Mendoza

 

2. “Nipah Virus Management and Protocol Awareness Among Radiologic Technologists in Metro-Manila”

Paper presenter and members:

Cyndie Boncolmo

Shine May Babas,

Charlize Gwyneth Latigay

Michaela Romjin Legaspi

Frances Angela Limpanog

 

3. “Pink Beyond Measure: A Preventive Measure for Breast Cancer Among Undergraduate Students of a Local University in Metro Manila”

Poster presenter and members

Geraldine Gorospe

Czarina Ysabela De Leon

Cherish Love Dela Cruz

Alexandra Junel Eustaquio

Elizabeth Magpantay

Aldrin Mendoza

 

4. “Stress and Coping Mechanisms Among BSRT Alumni During Board Examination Preparation”

Poster presenter and members:

Moiselle Rose Asuncion

Marvin Anticosa

Justine Kyle Baño

Ma Jabela Valdesotto

 

Supporting the RadTech students were IIHS Dean Asst. Prof. Gerome Abenilla, Institute Secretary Asst. Prof. Aldrin Mendoza, and Academic Director Asst. Prof. Meynard Castro, alongside Mr. Matthew Allain Cedric Rocabo.

The RT NatCon is an annual event organized and spearheaded by the Philippine Society of Government Radiologic Technologists Inc., Society of Private Employed Radiologic Technologists Inc., and the Radiologic Technology Student League of the Philippines – National.

 

Written by: Asst. Prof. Aldrin Mendoza