Dr. Jacqueline Ciron Angeles ‘2003 – One of the Most Influential Filipino Women in the World
In the constellation of healthcare leadership, few stars shine as brightly as Dr. Jacqueline Ciron Angeles (FEU-NRMF Batch 2003). As the current Chief Operating Officer of Healthway FEU-NRMF Medical Center, Dr. Angeles embodies the spirit of our institution’s motto, Ad Astra Per Aspera—to the stars through difficulties. Her career is a masterclass in how unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and a commitment to excellence can transform the landscape of modern medicine.
A Year of Stellar Achievements
The year 2025 has been a momentous one for Dr. Angeles, marked by prestigious global and local recognitions that highlight her role as an “Architect of Change”:
- Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award (Global FWN 100): On October 30, 2025, in San Francisco, she was honored in the “Builder: Architect of Change” category by the Filipina Women’s This award recognizes global disruptors who redefine leadership and shape the Filipina image through impactful community advocacy.
- Asia’s Pinnacle Leader of Excellence in Medicine and Leadership: Awarded on November 21, 2025, in Manila, this recognition celebrates her prestigious standing as a leader in the Asian medical
- Most Outstanding Hospital Administrator (2025): The Philippine College of Hospital Administrators recognized her exceptional performance, creativity, and leadership in hospital
- Asia’s Best COOs 2025: TradeFlock featured her as one of the region’s premier operational leaders, noting her unique ability to translate complex healthcare challenges into scalable, streamlined
A Legacy of Adaptive Leadership
Dr. Angeles’s ascent to the “stars” has been paved with the “aspera” of systemic challenges, which she has met with grace and innovation. Her prior awards underscore a consistent trajectory of excellence:
- 2024: Asia’s Most Inspiring Executive: Recognized by the Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards (ACES) in Bangkok for her transformative leadership as Hospital Director of Camillus Medical Center (SCMC).
- 2023: Hospital CEO of the Year Excellence Award: Given by the Asian Hospital Management Awards in Kuala Lumpur for her groundbreaking “Green Projects” and operational
At a previous institution she led, she famously turned a non-profit operating at a loss into a financially stable institution while simultaneously reducing average patient stays from seven days to three. Her past leadership in a private hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic—achieving a morbidity and mortality rate of less than 2%—further solidified her reputation for precision and composure under pressure.
Beyond the Boardroom: A Heart for Advocacy
What truly distinguishes Dr. Angeles is her commitment to the “human” in healthcare. Her “Project Sulong: Women’s Hope, Community’s Strength” focuses on empowering victims of emotional abuse in impoverished communities in Quezon City. This personal advocacy is the heart of her Global Pitch Project, reflecting the FEU-NRMF’s core value of compassion.
From serving as Editor-in-Chief of “Caduceus” during her medical student days to her current role as Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Ciron Angeles remains a beacon for all FEU-NRMF physicians. She proves that while the road to the stars is indeed difficult, for those with the heart of a leader and the skill of a healer, the destination is limitless and the world is filled with infinite possibilities.
