The University of Northern Philippines College of Nursing held the 31st Clinical Graduation Ceremonies on May 27, 2025, at the UNP Gymnasium. The event honored the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduating class, Batch TAGNAWA 2025, as they transitioned from student life to professional nursing practice.
With the theme centered on compassion, competence, and commitment, the ceremony celebrated the students’ successful completion of their rigorous clinical training across various healthcare settings. The highlight of the event was the keynote address delivered by Mr. Mark Anthony Ragasa, RN, RM, UKRN, a proud alumnus of BSN Class of 2007 and currently a Lead Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies & Hematology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom. Ragasa inspired the graduates with his international journey in nursing, encouraging them to lead with integrity and continue learning beyond the classroom.
The ceremony reaffirmed the college’s commitment to produce globally competent and ethically grounded nursing professionals. As the new graduates’ step into the frontlines of healthcare, they carry with them the values, skills, and resilience nurtured through years of clinical education ready to serve and transform lives.
Article by Rizza Abinsay, Photo by Joel Tipon.
