23/10/2026
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A five-year vision took a major step forward on October 14, 2026, as the BPSU College of Medicineโs pioneering Class of 2030, Masigasig Batch, successfully held its historic Doctors for Public Service Return Service Agreement Signing Ceremony at Crown Royal Hotel in Balanga City, bringing together the Universityโs first medical students, their proud parents, sponsoring local government units, and University officials to formalize the studentsโ commitment to serve the communities that helped make their medical education possible.
The BPSU College of Medicineโs pioneering batch, guided by a dedicated faculty of physicians led by Dean Dr. Red D. Mendoza, is composed of 24 enrollees. Of this number, nine students were granted scholarships under the Doktor Para sa Bayan Act (Republic Act No. 11509) through their respective local government unit sponsors.
Under the return service agreement, the scholars committed to serving their communities after completing their medical education, carrying with them the values of compassion, excellence, and public service. Their journey forms part of BPSUโs vision of producing 200 doctors for Bataan by 2040, helping address the provinceโs need for more healthcare professionals and expanding access to quality medical services.
โSama-sama po nating itaguyod ang adhikain ng Bataan Peninsula State University para sa mas mahusay na edukasyong medikal at mas malusog na Bataan,โ said University President Dr. Ruby B. Santos-Matibag in her welcome remarks to the government officials. She was joined by the BPSU vice presidents in expressing their support for the Universityโs medical education program.
The ceremony was highlighted by the signing of the Doctors for Public Service Return Service Agreements between the medical students and their local government unit sponsors. The signing was led by Bataan Provincial Governor Hon. Jose Enrique S. Garcia III, together with Mariveles Municipal Mayor Hon. AJ Concepcion, Balanga City Mayor Hon. Raquel Francis D. Garcia, Abucay Municipal Mayor Hon. Erik J. Martel, and the representative of Orion Municipal Mayor Hon. Antonio L. Raymundo Jr.
โAs we sign this agreement, we make a commitment that extends far beyond this day. We commit to learning with purpose, serving with compassion, and remembering the people and communities at the heart of this opportunity,โ said Ms. Jana Pauline Reyes Cruz in her message of acceptance on behalf of the scholars and medical students.
Through the Doctors for Public Service Return Service Agreement Signing Ceremony, BPSUโs College of Medicine reaffirmed its mission to develop competent, compassionate, and community-centered physicians, marking the beginning of the Class of 2030โs medical journey and a shared commitment to building a healthier and more resilient Bataan.