Selected speakers from the International Nursing Symposium 2026, held in Dumaguete City, made a courtesy call to Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) President Dr. Noel Marjon E. Yasi at the University Board Room today, January 19, 2026.

The visit serves as a valuable opportunity for the NORSU nursing faculty to explore potential collaborations in teaching and research with the following international and national experts:

•Dr. Lorraine Evangelista, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Irvine
•Dr. Jennifer Kawi, Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
•Dr. Andrew Reyes, Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
•Dr. Erlinda Palaganas, Editor-in-Chief, Philippine Journal of Nursing
•Dr. Joshua Jaime Nario, Senior Program Manager, Center for Nursing Education, Research, and Development, Makati Medical Center

Also present during the engagement were Dr. Edwin F. Romano, Jr., Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension; Dr. Libertine C. De Guzman, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Christine Y. De La Peña, CNPAHS Dean; Dr. Marie Sue Cual, Clinical Coordinator; Dr. Girlie Odonel, Extension Coordinator; Dr. Novalisa Leon, Program Chair; Mr. John Vincent Lacuesta, Research Coordinator; Dr. Erwin William Leyva, CNPAHS Faculty; Ms. Dove Christian Sumagang, CNPAHS Faculty; and Mr. Carlo Locsin, CNPAHS Faculty from Foundation University.