As part of the 99th Founding Anniversary Week of Mapua University, the School of Health Sciences in the Makati Campus held a Social Bingo activity in the afternoon of Jan. 24, 2024. Thirty four (34) students of the Health Science programs joined this activity in pairs, and raced against time to have people sign their Bingo cards. The signatories could be found anywhere in the building, from the cafeteria to the classrooms and faculty rooms, and included professionals such as a Nurse, Psychologist, and Doctor-to the-Barrio, among others. The pairs who collected the most signatures won the game.
A short nutrition lecture on “Eating Well for Mental Health” followed the game. This timely topic highlighted the importance of starting early with a healthy diet for both physical and mental health. It also focused on the impact of the Mediterranean Diet Food Pyramid and some proven nutrients on mental health and well-being. Prizes awaited the attentive students who could answer some questions based on the lecture, and this was then followed by the announcement of the Social Bingo winners.
Jen Krizia Mae Agripa and Christian Jared Cruz, second years from the Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Psychology program, won first place and a P3,000 cash prize. Lance Robert Cablar and Marc Luis Angeles, second years from the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, won second place with P2,000. And Nica Aleah Monsanto and Arne Jeanine Lagazo, first years from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, went home with P1,000 for third place.
To wrap up the activity, closing remarks were given by Niño Daryl Atienza, Internal Vice President of the Alpas: SoHS Student Council, and Dr. Malaya Santos, Dean of the School of Health Sciences. It was truly a productive and socially engaging afternoon for all the students and faculty members.