ZRMC Nursing Service Division

22/10/2026

ZRMC Receives Two Regional Awards for HIV Treatment Services

The Zamboanga Regional Medical Center (ZRMC) received two distinctions at the Department of Health Zamboanga Peninsula Center for Health Development’s (DOH ZPCHD) 1st Regional HIV Treatment Hub Conference: (1) Top Performing HIV Treatment Facility for Viral Load Testing and (2) recognition for a 100% client retention rate, the highest achievement reported across Region IX.

The awards were conferred during the conference held at the Grand Astoria Hotel from October 14 to 16, 2026, which brought together representatives from 18 HIV treatment facilities, partner agencies, and stakeholders to strengthen HIV care across the region.

Representing Medical Center Chief Dr. Hannah M. Rojas-Turco, is Medical Officer IV Dr. Sandy F. Macrohon and Nurse III Ms. Iris Grace P Salutillo received the plaques on behalf of ZRMC. On October 19, the awards were presented to hospital staff during the flag ceremony in recognition of the collective effort behind these achievements.

The two distinctions highlight the importance of treatment monitoring and continuity of care in HIV service delivery. Viral load testing helps assess treatment response, while client retention supports continued access to essential health services.

ZRMC accepts these distinctions with humility, mindful that recognition is not an end in itself, but a renewed call to duty. ZRMC remains resolute in its commitment to the standards of HIV care, assure the continuity of treatment, and protect the dignity and well-being of every patient. It shall continue to strengthen its services, honor the trust placed in the institution, and fulfill its mandate to deliver accessible, quality, and compassionate healthcare to the people of Region IX and beyond.

Enhorabuena!

16/10/2026

𝐙𝐑𝐌𝐂 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐒 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎

The Nursing Service proudly congratulates our Chief Nursing Officer, Carlo Regino H. Carabaña, MAN-NM, RN, RODC, FPSIS, on his election as Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Mindanao of the DOH Chief Nurses Association.

His election reflects the trust and confidence of his fellow nursing leaders and recognizes his commitment to advancing nursing leadership, professional collaboration, and excellence in healthcare service.

This achievement is a proud moment for the Zamboanga Regional Medical Center, as our Chief Nursing Officer takes on a broader role in representing Mindanao and contributing to the collective voice of nursing leaders across the country.

We also extend our warmest congratulations to the newly elected officers of the DOH Chief Nurses Association:

President: Harby O. Abellanosa
Cebu South Medical Center

Vice President: Nerissa Gerial
National Kidney and Transplant Institute

Secretary: Marybeth Marcial
Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital

Treasurer: Charity Mata
Southern Philippines Medical Center

Auditor: Joselito Datud
Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center

Public Information Officers:

* Luzon: Jhey-ar Mangati
Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center
* National Capital Region (NCR): Samuel Sumilang
Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium
* Visayas: Robin Buenbrazo
Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center
* Mindanao: Carlo Regino H. Carabaña
Zamboanga Regional Medical Center

As this new set of officers assumes its responsibilities, we look forward to their collective efforts in strengthening collaboration among nursing leaders, promoting professional development, and advancing the delivery of quality nursing services throughout the country.

Congratulations once again, Sir Carlo, and to all the newly elected officers! May your leadership continue to inspire meaningful progress and greater opportunities for the nursing profession.

Your Nursing Service and ZRMC family are proud of you!

13/10/2026

30/09/2026

REMEMBERING SIR OBET 🕊️

Today, the Nursing Service family remembers Mr. Robert “Sir Obet” Jacildo—a dedicated nurse, responder, instructor, mentor, colleague, and friend.

We invite everyone whose lives were touched by Sir Obet to share your stories, favorite memories, and photos with him in the comments.

Let us celebrate his life through the memories we shared with him.

Thank you for your service, Sir Obet. You will be deeply missed. 🕊️

30/09/2026

IN MEMORIAM
Robert “Sir Obet” C. Jacildo
September 15, 1969 – September 30, 2026

The Zamboanga Regional Medical Center family mourns the passing of Robert “Sir Obet” C. Jacildo, former HEMS Coordinator of the then Mindanao Central Sanitarium, who devoted almost 33 years of service to the institution and to the wider health emergency and disaster-response community.

Sir Obet served with dedication as an emergency responder, EMT-B and BLS instructor, mentor, and volunteer. His service brought him to humanitarian and disaster-response missions in the Philippines and abroad, including responses to Typhoon Ondoy, Typhoon Odette, and an earthquake in Vietnam, as well as emergency medical support during a Papal Visit to the Philippines. Through the years, he became a respected and familiar presence within the DOH HEMS community nationwide, known not only for his experience, but also for the knowledge and guidance he generously shared with others.

Yet beyond his professional accomplishments, many of us will remember Sir Obet most for the kind of person he was. He was caring, approachable, selfless, and deeply family-oriented. For many in the Nursing Service Division, he was more than a colleague or mentor—he was like a father to us. The same care and devotion he showed to his family at home, he extended to those he worked with, making people feel looked after, supported, and valued.

We remember Sir Obet with gratitude—for the lives he helped protect, the responders he helped train, the colleagues he mentored, and the many years he gave in service to others.

Thank you for your service, Sir Obet. Your legacy of preparedness, volunteerism, mentorship, compassion, and genuine care for people will remain with us.

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with his family, loved ones, friends, and colleagues.

Rest in peace, Sir Obet.

24/09/2026

𝐙𝐑𝐌𝐂 𝐈𝐒 𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐔𝐏 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟏𝟐𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄 𝐎𝐋𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Congratulations to the Zamboanga Regional Medical Center team for emerging as 1st Runner-Up in the Hospital Division of the 12th Regional Rescue Olympics 2026!

Representing different areas of the hospital, our team came together with one goal—to put their knowledge, skills, teamwork, and readiness to the test in situations that reflect the demands of emergency and disaster response.

More than the recognition, this achievement highlights the importance of working as one team when every second counts. Effective emergency response depends not only on individual skill, but on communication, coordination, sound decision-making, and the ability to perform under pressure.

We congratulate everyone who represented ZRMC and contributed to this achievement. Your performance reflects our shared commitment to preparedness and to being ready to respond when our patients and our community need us most.

Congratulations, Team ZRMC!

18/09/2026

𝐙𝐑𝐌𝐂 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐏 𝟓𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

The Nursing Service proudly recognizes our Chief Nursing Officer, Carlo Regino Hermosisima Carabaña, MAN-NM, RN, RODC, FPSIS, who served as a panelist during the ANSAP 59th Midyear Convention and Scientific Research Conference held in Zamboanga City.

He joined the panel discussion “Code Earth Shake: From Tremors to Triumph: Collaborative Leadership in Crisis Preparedness,” which explored the critical role of leadership, coordination, and decisive action in responding to the immediate aftermath of a major earthquake.

Through questions posed by the moderator—including the crucial command decisions that must be made within the first 60 seconds after impact—the discussion brought forward practical perspectives on establishing command and control, setting priorities, mobilizing available resources, coordinating teams, and maintaining continuity of essential healthcare services amid a rapidly evolving crisis.

Mr. Carabaña’s participation provided an opportunity to share nursing leadership perspectives in disaster preparedness and response, while underscoring an important reality: when disaster strikes, nurses are not only at the frontlines of patient care—they are also integral to coordination, decision-making, and the resilience of the healthcare system.

The Nursing Service is proud to see ZRMC represented in meaningful professional discussions that advance preparedness, collaboration, and responsive leadership in times of crisis.

18/09/2026

𝐙𝐑𝐌𝐂 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐏’𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐈 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋

Beyond the bedside, our nurses certainly know how to take the stage!

The Nursing Service proudly recognizes our talented nurses who delivered the opening salvo during the Gabi ng Parangal of the ANSAP 59th Midyear Convention and Scientific Research Conference, held in Zamboanga City.

They opened their two-song performance with “Chavacano,” warmly welcoming delegates through the beautiful and distinctive language of Zamboanga City and offering a glimpse of the culture and identity of our beloved city.

They followed it up with the lively “Bongga Ka ’Day,” closing their number on a fun and energetic note and setting the celebratory mood for the evening ahead.

To our nurses who traded the clinical floor for the stage, thank you for sharing your talents and for representing the Zamboanga Regional Medical Center with energy, confidence, and Zamboangueño pride.

From caring for patients to owning the stage—kayo ang Bida ng ZRMC!

10/09/2026