Maria Victoria’s nursing leadership in the Armed Forces of the Philippines is marked by groundbreaking initiatives like spearheading the first aeromedical evacuation system. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she organised a mega swabbing centre and mobilised troops to conduct nearly 500,000 tests, significantly contributing to virus control. Her unwavering dedication to public service and disaster response makes her a leader among nurses, profoundly impacting healthcare delivery in her country.

Maria Victoria’s leadership in environmental nursing includes implementing vetiver grass technology to address soil erosion and water pollution at the Philippines Army Headquarters. Projects like the pontoon water billboard in Mandaue City and the Tanay Rizal river slope stabilisation benefited from this initiative. Her commitment to preventive medicine and health promotion distinguishes her as a visionary leader in the nursing community.