Meet Cordillera's First Doctor-Lawyer: A Story of Resilience and Determination
Dr. Maria Linda Gabit-Gavino, a native of Tabuk City and Mangali, Tanudan, Kalinga, made history as the first doctor-lawyer in the Cordillera region.
Despite facing false accusations, being dropped from the roll, and failing the bar exam in 2015, Dr. Gabit-Gavino never gave up on her dreams. She persevered and eventually achieved her goal of becoming a doctor and a lawyer. Her story is an inspiration to anyone who has faced challenges in their life.
Her journey to becoming a doctor and a lawyer was challenging. In 2011, she was falsely accused of malversation of public funds, violation of Presidential Decree 1445, and administrative charges for being AWOL filed by the Civil Service Commission. These charges stemmed from her time as the Municipal Health Officer of Tanudan.
After being accused of these charges, Dr. Gabit-Gavino decided to go to law school to defend herself. She enrolled at Kalinga State University (KSU) College of Law in 2011.
In addition to the challenges she faced, Dr. Gabit-Gavino also had to balance her law school studies with her work as a resident doctor at the Holy Trinity Medical Clinic and a professor at the International School of Asia and the Pacific. She would often have to study late into the night and on weekends in order to keep up with her studies.
However, her journey was not without its setbacks. Dr. Gabit-Gavino failed the bar exam in 2015, but she didn't let that stop her. She studied harder and retook the exam the following year.
Despite the challenges, Dr. Gabit-Gavino never gave up. She knew that she wanted to become a doctor and a lawyer, and she was determined to achieve her goal. Her hard work and determination paid off, and she was able to pass the bar exam in 2016.
Her oathtaking was delayed by the pending administrative charges, but in February 2022, she was finally cleared of all charges and was able to take the oath of office as a lawyer.
Dr. Gabit-Gavino's story is an inspiration to anyone who has faced challenges in their life. She shows that it is possible to overcome any obstacle if you set your mind to it.
Dr. Gabit-Gavino's story is an inspiration to anyone who has faced challenges in their life. She shows that it is possible to overcome any obstacle if you set your mind to it. Her hard work and determination paid off, and she is now a doctor and a lawyer.
Here are some of the lessons that Dr. Gabit-Gavino has learned on her journey:
- Don't give up on your dreams. No matter how difficult things may seem, don't give up on your dreams. Dr. Gabit-Gavino faced many challenges on her journey to becoming a doctor and a lawyer, but she never gave up. She knew that she wanted to become a doctor and a lawyer, and she never stopped working towards her goal.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help. It's okay to ask for help when you need it. Dr. Gabit-Gavino had the support of her family, friends, and colleagues throughout her journey. She knows that she would not have been able to achieve her dreams without their help.
- Never stop learning. The world is constantly changing, and it's important to never stop learning. Dr. Gabit-Gavino is a lifelong learner, and she believes that this is one of the keys to success.
Dr. Gabit-Gavino is an inspiration to us all. She shows us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it. If you are facing challenges in your life, don't give up. Remember Dr. Gabit-Gavino's advice and never stop believing in yourself.
Here are some additional details about Dr. Gabit-Gavino's story:
- She is the first doctor-lawyer in the Cordillera region.
- She is a resident doctor at the Holy Trinity Medical Clinic.
- She is a professor at the International School of Asia and the Pacific.
- She is the Dean of Allied Sciences at ISAP - Tabuk City.
- She is a Board of Director at Red Cross - Kalinga.
- She is a Board of Regent at Kalinga State University.
- She is the former president of the Rotary Club of Tabuk.
- She is the University Physician at Kalinga State University.
- She is a lifelong learner and believes that education is the key to success.
Dr. Gabit-Gavino's story is a reminder that anything is possible if we set our minds to it. She is an inspiration to us all and shows us that we can overcome any obstacle if we never give up.
