UEP - Veterinary Gazette (2025)

30/10/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 || 𝙁𝘼𝘾𝙀𝙎 𝙐𝙉𝙑𝙀𝙄𝙇𝙀𝘿, 𝘽𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎 𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙎𝙀𝘿: 𝙐𝙀𝙋 – 𝘾𝙑𝙈’𝙨 31 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙑𝙀𝙏𝙎

For the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Eastern Philippines, October 2025 marked more than just another licensure season, it became a chapter of pride, resilience, and firsts.

In the Philippines’ first-ever computer-based Veterinarian Licensure Examination (VLE), 31 proud graduates from UEP-CVM emerged victorious, stepping into the world as newly licensed veterinarians. Behind every name on the list lies years of sleepless nights, muddy, scorching farm duties, endless lectures, and the unyielding dream to heal and serve all creatures great or small.

This year’s success unmasked not just the faces of new doctors, but the unwavering spirit of a college that continues to soar with its gold and blue banner held high. Their triumph echoes a collective victory - one that belongs to mentors who guided, classmates who cheered, and a community that always believed.

As these 31 new veterinarians don their titles with pride, they carry with them not only their individual stories, but the enduring legacy of UEP-CVM. Compassion in service, excellence in practice, and the heart to keep the banner flying higher than ever.

Congratulations, Doctors!

Via || 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔯𝔶 𝔊𝔞𝔷𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢
words || Keyna Rapsing
layout || Dalia Al Mahmood

30/10/2025

𝐕𝐋𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 || 𝟑𝟏 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐄𝐏-𝐂𝐕𝐌

The University of Eastern Philippines – College of Veterinary Medicine (UEP-CVM) recognizes 31 of its graduates who successfully passed the first-ever computer-based Veterinary Licensure Examination (VLE) held on October 27–29, 2025.

According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 1,108 out of 1,433 examinees nationwide passed the 2025 VLE, registering a 77.32% national passing rate.
This year’s examination marked a breakthrough for the veterinary profession, being the first to be administered entirely through a computer-based testing format.
The PRC released the results in record time approximately less than 24 hours after the examination—on October 30, 2025, 6:00 a.m. This rapid release demonstrated the efficiency and reliability of the new examination system.

The university community extends its congratulations to the 31 newly licensed veterinarians for this accomplishment that brings honor to UEP-CVM and the entire University of Eastern Philippines.

Via || 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔯𝔶 𝔊𝔞𝔷𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢
words || Victoria Glee Pondemira
layout || Dalia Al Mahmood & Mary Nhidanelle Aboganda

30/10/2025

𝐕𝐋𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || 𝐔𝐄𝐏-𝐂𝐕𝐌 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟒𝟑.𝟎𝟔% 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐋𝐄

The Veterinary Medicine Licensure Examination (VLE) held on October 27–30, 2025, marked a historic milestone as the first-ever computer-based VLE.

Nationwide, 1,108 out of 1,433 examinees passed, posing a 77.32% passing rate according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
From the University of Eastern Philippines - College of Veterinary Medicine (UEP-CVM), 31 out of 72 takers made it to the list of new veterinarians - achieving a 43.06% passing rate, a significant leap from last year’s 8 passers.

The increase in passers highlights the commitment to producing competent and service-oriented veterinarians.

This year’s results mirror UEP-CVM’s renewed drive for academic excellence and practical readiness. From eight to thirty-one, the numbers speak - but the passion behind them roars louder.

Via || 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔯𝔶 𝔊𝔞𝔷𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢
words || Keyna Rapsing
layout || Dalia Al Mahmood

28/10/2025

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂, 𝓓𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓪!

Someone who blends youthful energy with artistic brilliance, and of course, that iconic facecard! Your creativity breathes life into every page, and your artistry continues to inspire the whole team.
May your year be filled with colors and moments as artful as the stories you help design.

𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮, 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓖𝓪𝔃𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓮 𝓯𝓪𝓶𝓲𝓵𝔂! 🤍💛

27/10/2025

𝐕𝐋𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 || 𝐔𝐄𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐕𝐌 𝐕𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

As the 2025 Veterinary Licensure Examination officially began, University of Eastern Philippines President Cherry I. Ultra shares a heartfelt message of encouragement for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s board takers.

Recognizing the unwavering commitment, discipline, and compassion that each examinee has poured into their years of study and preparation.
Carry with you the values of excellence and service that UEP has instilled, and may your dedication lead you toward success.
The entire UEP community stands with you, cheering. Continue to serve with heart, heal with purpose, and make the gold and blue shine brighter than ever.

Via || 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔯𝔶 𝔊𝔞𝔷𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢

27/10/2025

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂, 𝓗𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓪𝓱!

Your lens always finds beauty in every angle — and your creative spirit makes every shot come alive! Beyond your talent, we appreciate how kind and game you are in every task.
Wishing you frames of joy, color, and inspiration ahead. Keep capturing stories and moments that speak louder than words! 💫

𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮, 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓖𝓪𝔃𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓮 𝓯𝓪𝓶𝓲𝓵𝔂! 🤍💛

25/10/2025

𝐕𝐋𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 || 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒌, 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏-𝒕𝒐-𝒃𝒆 𝑫𝑽𝑴𝒔!

After years of lectures, fieldwork, late-night reviews, and countless practicals, the big moment has finally arrived.

As you enter the halls of the Veterinary Licensure Examination this October 27–29, may your minds be as sharp as your scalpels, your hearts steady as a surgeon’s hand, and your spirits tougher than a ruminant’s stomach. Let every question remind you of the lives you’re meant to heal, the animals you’re sworn to protect, and the oath you’re ready to uphold.

So here’s to all the VLE takers! The world awaits the touch of your compassion and the science in your soul.

The whole UEP College of Veterinary Medicine stands proudly behind you. Go ace that exam and claim the title you’ve long worked for — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

May the odds be ever in your favor! ✨

Via || 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔯𝔶 𝔊𝔞𝔷𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢
words || Keyna Rapsing
layout || Dalia Al Mahmood

24/10/2025

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 || 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Finally, you’re now only one step away from meat-ing your dreams, our future Meat Inspectors! 🍀
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‎As the Meat Inspection and Safety Examination (MISE) takes place this 26th of October, we, the entire University of Eastern Philippines – College of Veterinary Medicine, send our warmest good luck to all the takers.
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‎All the struggles, countless reviews, and sleepless nights will soon pay off. Enter the examination room with confidence — we will be right behind you, cheering you on every step of the way!
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‎“May the odds be ever in your favor!”
‎— Effie Trinket, The Hunger Games

Via || 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔯𝔶 𝔊𝔞𝔷𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢
Words and Layout || Mary Nhidanelle Aboganda

20/10/2025

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 || 𝐔𝐄𝐏-𝐂𝐕𝐌 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The University of Eastern Philippines College of Veterinary Medicine (UEP-CVM) took a meaningful pause from its academic routines as its faculty and staff gathered for a two-day Team Building Activity held on October 17–18, 2025, at Edmyr’s Resort, Palapag, Northern Samar.

Set against the refreshing seaside view, the event became more than just a retreat but a moment of reflection and shared purpose. Themed around institutional growth and unity, the activity aimed to align the college’s collective goals with its enduring mission in veterinary education, research, and extension.

The program opened with the CVM Strategic Planning Workshop led by the college dean, Dr. Mila Gracia E. Villanueva, who underscored the importance of synergy and innovation in strengthening academic and administrative performance. Following this, Dr. Gerry Amor Camer conducted an NRCP Research Mentoring Session, guiding faculty members toward research productivity, ethical scholarship, and responsible innovation.

Highlighting the college’s research direction, Dr. Kat Roque, CVM Research Coordinator, presented the CVM 2025–2030 Research and Development Agenda, setting a clear course for future scholarly pursuits. Meanwhile, Dr. Rey Anthony Galo, CVM Extension Coordinator, led the Extension Planning Session, mapping out upcoming community engagement efforts and outreach programs designed to extend veterinary services beyond campus walls.

In between the strategic discussions, the participants engaged in team-building games and bonding activities that infused laughter and camaraderie into the professional atmosphere. By the event’s close, the spirit of teamwork resonated as strongly as the college’s vision for the years ahead.

The CVM faculty and staff team building 2025 concluded not just with renewed plans, but with rekindled passion, proof that when collaboration thrives, so does purpose.

Via || 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔯𝔶 𝔊𝔞𝔷𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢
Words: Keyna Berenice Rapsing
Photo credits to CVM faculty and staff

09/10/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝑽𝑴 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑨𝑹𝑽 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒔, 𝑫𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑽𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒔

A parade of wagging tails and happy paws filled the College of Veterinary Medicine grounds as fur parents brought their pets for a day of care and protection. From free anti-rabies vaccination and deworming to vitamin shots, the event was all about keeping our furry friends healthy and rabies-free.
Watch out for your fur babies’ snapshots, they might just steal the spotlight!

Via || 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔯𝔶 𝔊𝔞𝔷𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢
Photos by: Dalia Al Mahmood, Jovan Potot, & Keyna Rapsing
Layout by: Jocelle Escarpe

09/10/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒|| 𝐔𝐄𝐏 𝐂𝐕𝐌'𝐬 𝐕𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

In celebration of World Rabies Day, clinicians from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) conducted a free rabies vaccination and deworming drive on October 3, 2025. The event aimed to promote responsible pet ownership and contribute to a rabies-free community.

Led by Dr. Rey Anthony Galo and Dr. Nieta Colinares-Amit, both senior and junior clinicians played key roles in providing veterinary services and educating pet owners on disease prevention.
The activity also served as a valuable hands-on experience for junior clinicians, reinforcing their role in public and animal health.

Through initiatives like this, VTH supports the global “Zero by 30” campaign to eliminate dog-mediated human rabies by 2030. The hospital extends its gratitude to all clinicians and volunteers for their dedication and service.

Via || 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔯𝔶 𝔊𝔞𝔷𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢
Words by Victoria Glee Pondemira
Photos by Dalia Al Mahmood, Jovan Potot, & Keyna Rapsing
Layout by Jocelle Escarpe

08/10/2025

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 || 𝐔𝐄𝐏-𝐂𝐕𝐌 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞

In observance of World Rabies Day, the University of Eastern Philippines – College of Veterinary Medicine (UEP-CVM), through the College Extension Office, successfully conducted a Free Rabies Vaccination and Deworming Program at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital on October 3, 2025, Although traditionally held on September 28, the activity was moved to a later date due to unforeseen circumstances.

Under the supervision of Dr. Nieta C. Amit, DVM Program Chair, and Dr. Rey Anthony Galo, College Extension Coordinator, the activity was carried out with the support of junior and senior veterinary clinicians. The one-day event, held from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, catered to pet owners within the university and nearby municipalities on a first-come, first-served basis.
The event offered a range of veterinary services including free anti-rabies vaccination, deworming, and vitamin supplementation, alongside a film showing highlighting the dangers of rabies, its pathogenesis, and its impact on public health and society.

A total of 121 doses of anti-rabies vaccine were administered, along with vitamin supplements and deworming for pets. The simultaneous film showing served as an educational tool, reinforcing the importance of responsible pet ownership and rabies prevention.

Furthermore, the event fostered collaboration with PetServ Veterinary clinic, Provincial Veterinary Office of Tarlac, Knights of Columbus UEP Council 5744 who also sponsored vaccines, snacks and lunch of the student clinicians and clinical instructors.

Concluding the celebration, UEP-CVM reaffirmed its commitment to advancing community awareness and public health through its continuing advocacy for a Rabies-Free Philippines.

Via || 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔯𝔶 𝔊𝔞𝔷𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢
Words by: Keyna Rapsing
Photos by: Dalia Al Mahmood, Jovan Potot, & Keyna Rapsing
Layout by: Jocelle Escarpe

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