A morning along Session Road, Baguio City, became a scene of swift action after two nursing students from the University of the Cordilleras โ College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences assisted a man in distress, later receiving recognition from the local government for their prompt response.
On April 8, 2026, at around 9:30 AM, nursing student John Nielson G. Baling-oay and his classmate Maria Rose Chimicag encountered a man estimated to be 30 to 40 years old near the Post Office area along Session Road. The man was visibly weak, in pain, and struggling to breathe. He was unable to communicate and had no identification in his possession.
The students immediately applied their clinical training in the field. They ensured the man was properly positioned to facilitate easier breathing, maintained a calm environment despite the heavy pedestrian traffic, and attended to a complication involving his urine bag to prevent further discomfort.
They also promptly contacted emergency responders and remained with the man until assistance arrived. While waiting, they provided reassurance and guided the man through basic breathing techniques to help stabilize his condition.
The City Government of Baguio City later commended the two students for their compassion, courage, and commitment to public service, noting that their actions reflect the standards and responsibilities of the nursing profession beyond clinical and hospital settings.
