7/29/2019 AYNLA Official Statement - Cynthia Villar's Response
on GMA 7's Pagsubok ng Mga Kandidato.
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Official Statement of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders and
Advocates International, Inc.
(AYNLA) on Cynthia Villars Response on GMA 7s Pagsubok ng Mga
Kandidato
The Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders and Advocates, Inc., an
organization that has continuously fought to
uplift the status of Nursing as a profession and the working
conditions and the morale of Filipino nurses,
condemns the response of Former Congresswoman Cynthia Villar on
GMA 7s Pagsubok ng MgaKandidato on the 23rd of February. The
Alliance believes that such response was calloused, derogatory
and is a manifestation of the dwindling respect for Filipino
nurses and the profession of Nursing.
The Alliance believes that nurses are essential part of health
human resource not only in areas of clinica
expertise but also in community development, policy-making and
nation building. It is evident, though,
that regardless of the setting, nurses will always work with
peoples lives. This is why the Alliance
believes that, contrary to Mrs. Villars statement, nurses do
need to be competent, safe, and efficient in
their practice. Mediocrity in the nursing profession must not be
condoned. The statement the
congresswoman made seems to be a blatant disregard to the need
of proper education and emphasis on
competency. This has offended the nursing community gravely.
In the spirit of proper communication and despite AYNLAs
disapproval of Mrs. Villars answer, the
Alliance is open to dialogue with the former congresswoman in
order to give her opportunity to clarify
her statements, which she had been unable to do during the
television program. The Alliance believes
that proper communication is the solution to settle
conflicts.
However, despite the Alliances openness to a dialogue, it
remains to be a non-partisan organization. The
Alliance, thus, would neither endorse nor campaign against Mrs.
Villar in the May 2013 elections. The
Alliance shall show support to those who will further the issues
of nurses and strengthen the professions
social force.
The Alliance leaves the decision of the vote to the Filipino
nurses, believing in their capability to vote
wisely electoral candidates who shall further uplift the
profession of Nursing.
The Alliance Board of Trustees | AYNLA FISCAL YEAR
2012-2015Chairperson Nr. Alvin Cloyd Dakis
Vice-Chairperson Nr. Reigner Jireh Antiquera Corporate Secretary
Nr. Jonathan MonisCorporate TreasurerNr. Janina Gillian Santos
Corporate Auditor Nr. Ma. Kristina Siuagan
Trustees-At-Large Nr.Norman Solamo Nr. Luigi Guzman Nr. Mary
Junnillee Arano Nr. John Paul Patriarca
