Representatives of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students, together with the student nominees, paid a courtesy visit to Palawan State University (PalawanSU) President Dr. Venzon L. Limpiada on October 27, 2026, ahead of the DAISY Award Ceremony celebrating compassion, commitment, and excellence in nursing.
The delegation presented the student nominees for the international recognition program, which honors nursing students who demonstrate exceptional compassion, kindness, and dedication to patient care.
The nominees were Bealine Crispino, Gelilyn Ann Corono, Kryziah Nicole Fernandez, and Andrea Jade Rabuya, whose nominations recognize their passion for nursing and commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
The delegation included Ms. Connie Dela Cruz, Co-Founder and Chairman of Health Carousel Inc.; Ms. Nyra D. Colinares, DAISY Award Coordinator and Co-Founder of Health Carousel Inc.; and Prof. Jennifer Alcorano, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS).
The courtesy visit highlighted the university’s continuing commitment to recognizing student achievements and fostering a culture of compassion and excellence in healthcare education. It also provided an opportunity to present the nominees and acknowledge the importance of nurturing future nurses who combine clinical competence with empathy and genuine concern for others.
The visit was held in connection with the DAISY Award Ceremony at CNHS D on the same day, where the nominees were recognized, and Ms. Jenny Salazar was named the awardee.
Through this recognition, PalawanSU continues to celebrate the dedication of its nursing students and inspire future healthcare professionals to uphold the values of compassionate service, integrity, and excellence.
