𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐏𝐒𝐂𝐇–𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐒𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Partido State University (ParSU) proudly marks a milestone as the College of Public Safety and Community Health (CPSCH) – Lagonoy Campus holds its first-ever White Coat and Pinning Ceremony for nine (9) 4th year Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSND) students on January 19,2026 at the RDE Training Hall, Goa campus. 

Guest speaker Mr. Eric M. Arcangel, RND, Nutritionist-Dietitian IV and OIC of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department of Bicol Medical Center, inspired the students with lessons from his years of experience as a clinical dietitian, sharing real-life challenges that will shape their character and competence, helping them develop humility and the ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals. Moreso, he emphasized that the white coat and pin symbolize professionalism and a commitment to ethical practice as they begin their clinical journey. 

Above all, he highlighted that “beyond science and routine, the heart of the profession is compassionate, patient-centered care”, reminding them that they can make a lasting, meaningful difference in people’s lives.

This historic ceremony formally ushers BSND students from classroom learning into clinical practice, signaling their readiness to uphold professional standards in nutrition and dietetics. As they don their white coats and receive their pins, ParSU reaffirms its commitment to producing competent, service-oriented professionals dedicated to advancing public health, food security, and nutrition education. 

Present during the ceremony were University officials, faculty members, and proud families, reflecting the strong collective support shaping ParSU’s future professionals.