Dubai: A total of 129 Filipino healthcare professionals reaped recognitions in the Top Healthcare Professionals in the Middle East Awards 2024 here, organized by New Perspective Media (NPM) Group, publisher of The Filipino Times. Of the 605 nominations, 129 went to Filipinos for their significant contributions to sustainable progress in the region's healthcare sector and their roles in enhancing the Philippines' reputation in the Arab world. The Filipino winners during the Sept. 20 awards night at Raddison Blu Dubai Deira Creek were comprised of 90 healthcare professionals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 22 from Saudi Arabia, 13 from Qatar, and two each from Bahrain and Kuwait. The awardees were from various fields, including nursing, medicine, dentistry, biotechnology, radiology, pharmacy and healthcare policy. 'I wish to congratulate this year's recipients of The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Healthcare Professionals in the Middle East awards, in continuing to inspire your peers, co-workers, as wel l as other Filipinos and nationalities with your hard work, dedication, professionalism, and excellence characteristic of the global Filipino brand,' Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ferdinand Ver, said. "Your efforts to advance medical care have made a profound impact on the well-being of countless individuals, and elevate the standards of healthcare and your respective professions.' Marford Angeles, Consul General of Dubai and Northern Emirates thanked The Filipino Times for recognizing the outstanding achievements of Filipino healthcare professionals. 'Your initiative underscores our community's impact and promotes Filipinos' positive image abroad,' Angeles said. Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Anne Jalando-on Louis said Filipinos' selfless service, commitment, and tireless effort as frontline workers in the health sector help individuals, families or communities traverse difficult journeys through health challenges. 'They bring pride to our nation and people,' Louis said. The full list of awardees arranged alphabetically by their surnames: Muhaima D. Abdulgani Dr. Abner R. Abejo Jacquelyn M. Adormeo Arthur R. Agero Jr. Mark Joseph V. Alforque Aldrin Ian O. Alpe Arce V. Amparo Verna A. Andaya Esperanza R. Andoloy Ma. Abigail C. Trinidad Divina I. Asug Olivia O. Fernandez Rosanna M. Barrera Adahlia T. Basco Peter Jay A. Batoon Nelson A. Bautista Angelo Dino M. Bernardo Dr. Dianne Kristine Joy C. Bonsol Noriel Paul O. Bracamonte Angelita Cortel- Braceros Carlo Jay C. Buenaventura Sherwin B. Cabillo John John G. Cabrillos Dr. Jane Cecille Quijano- Cadag Michelle M. Calapano Fitz Gerald D. Camacho Red Capuyan Cirio B. Caras Jonathan M. Carretas Ramel C. Cenil Antonieta D. Conarco Doris Matilde L. Daabay Dr. Dan Lester Dabon Cherry Dalmacio- Liwanag Dr. Ariel M. De Roxas Axzelle Mae F. De Torres Merlito L. De Torres Dennis C. Del Rosario Dr. Christian Marvin A. Dela Cruz Maria Jesusa 'Susie' Delgado Mark King C. Dimasisil Adonis C. Dungca Mark Oliver H. Duque Queenie G. Durano Gemma V. Eroles Dr. Grace B. Estacio Amelita B. Estrada Dr. Antonio Ronaldo G. Fabian Rommel A. Facturan Jr. Dr. Marvin A. Felix Marebel P. Ferrer Lemuel Ian U. Ferreria Jerome G. Flores Mariezl L. Fonbuena Thesalyn O. Foronda Anwar T. Gadia Dan Louie I. Galang Ronald Gamiao Daryll A. Garcia Dianne Jeffrey B. Gavarra Vivian C. Gerardo Czarina Gerard S. Gomez Dr. Vea Romelle S. Guinoo Krisnan E. Gundaya Marilyn L. Hamsirani Maricris B. Ignacio Julius Ray P. Inso Jefferson I. Lacson Ruhaina S. Ladja Janice A. Lanaria Rachell Ann S. Lantayona Dr. Pauline Bernadette P. Lorenzo Voltaire John F. Malaluan Rainier Co Maquilan Jennifer D. Maralit Lauriano R. Marcos Kathleen F. Mariano Maricar P. Mariano Dulce Elaine Q. Mendoza Jericson De Leon Mercado Billy Joe Mercurio Amy M. Miranda Al Sharif A. Mortiga Marsan N. Domingo Normie Paranga-Natividad Dr. Jose Rex N. Navarrosa Maria Victoria H. Nocillado Ana B. Olimba Mary Grace C. Pabiona Ka rla Monique L. Padrelanan Primo P. Pagdato Liezl D. Pangilinan Elenita C. Paraiso Dir. Marcelino R. Pardo II Arius P. Pimentel Jan Martin Phius A. Quibilan Elizabeth R. Racca Vincent T. Ranario Ciara M. Relator Dr. Ciarra Jansen V. Rodriguez Samuel Bidjee F. Rodriguez Ben Joseph R. Sabilala Richard B. Sagasag Veronica F. Saha Julieto S. Saja Gilbert T. Salacup Dr. Arnel B. Salgado Wannur A. Salih Jim Paulo B. Salvador Jordan T. Salvador Marie Pie C. Santos Leah B. Sarsonas Wilma L. Schuck Emily A. Semira Juvy S. Somcio Malony L. Soriano John Christian J. Tadique Zenaida G. Tarcena Myra M. Teano Carmina P. Terrado Renel B. Tique Gideon L. Valledor Dr. Aileen Villanueva Dr. Jose Puno Villanueva Rowena A. Vargas Charmaine Lynden P. Vergel Jasper Kim A. Wagan Dr. Annaleah D. Yim Dr. Eligin Jumel H. Sayson "It was a great honor to join my fellow Filipino colleagues. Thank you to The Filipino Times Watchlist, New Perspective Media Group and the entire team for organizing this event and recognizing the contributions of Filipino healthcare professionals across the Middle East," Alpe, Emergeny Nurse Manager at HMS Mirdif Hospital Dubai, posted on Facebook. The Philippine News Agency is a media partner of The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Healthcare Professionals in the Middle East Awards and Summit 2024. 'Through engaging discussions and expert advice, we aim to equip attendees to be at the forefront of advancing healthcare standards and achieving continuous progress,' NPM Group chief operating officer Vince Ang said. Source: Philippines News Agency