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January 28, 2025

UP Manila Engages in International Partnership Empowering PWDs

October 03, 2023

British Council PH holds 4th meeting on transnational education

October 11, 2023

Analyzing Occupational Health and Safety Problems

September 28, 2023

Research Integrity Education Caravan 6 highlights REPSA’s 26th anniversary celebration

September 28, 2023

UP Manila officials hold consultation and “kumustahan” meetings with UPM SHS Palo faculty, students, and staff

September 28, 2023

28 UPM-SHS Palo graduates receive sablay at 41st Recognition Rites

September 28, 2023

Roberto Romulo Fellowship for Public Health Leadership and Governance launched

September 28, 2023

NTTCHP 8th College Recognition Ceremony hails 13 graduates

September 28, 2023

Baybayin, ating buhayin!

September 28, 2023

3rd Health Care in Detention Course held

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UP Manila Engages in International Partnership Empowering PWDs

Text by Angelou C. Mendoza Photo by Raymart N. Sagpang Associate Professor Andrea Duncan of the University of Toronto (center) met with UP Manila officials to discuss research collaborations on community-based rehabilitation and UHC. Associate Professor Andrea Duncan from the Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine of…

January 28, 2025

British Council PH holds 4th meeting on transnational education

The British Council Philippines held its Fourth Access and Competitiveness through Internationalisation of Higher Education Transnational Education (ACT-IHE TNE) Development Knowledge Learning Session that was facilitated by the University of the Philippines Manila with the special cooperation of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. The forum was…

October 03, 2023

Analyzing Occupational Health and Safety Problems

The UP Manila Health and Safety Committee, in partnership with the UP Manila Healthy University Office, organized the Introductory Training Program on Occupational Health and Safety the second module, “Analyzing Occupational Health and Safety Problems” of which was conducted on Oct. 5, 2023 at the UP-PGH Social Hall…

October 11, 2023

Research Integrity Education Caravan 6 highlights REPSA’s 26th anniversary celebration

As part of the Research, Extension, and Professional Staff Association's (REPSA) 26th anniversary celebration, the UPM Office of Research Integrity (ORI) held the Research Integrity Education Caravan 6, a seminar dedicated to upholding research ethics and fostering integrity in academic pursuits. Held on Sept. 22, 2023 at the…

Francis Nicole Maga

September 28, 2023

UP Manila officials hold consultation and “kumustahan” meetings with UPM SHS Palo faculty, students, and staff

Realizing the need to continually empower the UP Manila family, Chancellor Carmencita D. Padilla conducted a face-to-face consultation and “kumustahan” with the faculty, students, and staff of the UP Manila School of Health Sciences (SHS) Palo, Leyte, on August 22 and 23, 2023. Accompanying the Chancellor were UP…

September 28, 2023

28 UPM-SHS Palo graduates receive sablay at 41st Recognition Rites

Twenty-eight (28) graduates of the University of the Philippines Manila - School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS) Palo, Leyte campus donned their sablay during the 41st Recognition Rites held on August 23, 2023 at Palo, Leyte. The 28 newly-graduated students received their diplomas in the presence of the guest…

September 28, 2023

Roberto Romulo Fellowship for Public Health Leadership and Governance launched

To advance healthcare leadership and governance in the Philippines, the UP Manila College of Public Health, Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), and UP Diliman National College of Public Administration and Governance have joined forces to create the Roberto R. Romulo Fellowship for Public Health Leadership and Governance. The Fellowship…

Francis Nicole Maga

September 28, 2023

NTTCHP 8th College Recognition Ceremony hails 13 graduates

Recognized as a center of excellence in health professions education in the Asia-Pacific Region, the National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions (NTTCHP) celebrated its 8th College Recognition Ceremony on August 5, 2023 at the Citystate Tower Hotel in Manila. Newly awarded degrees were given to six…

Francis Nicole Maga

September 28, 2023

Baybayin, ating buhayin!

Matagumpay na isinagawa ng UP Manila Sentro ng Wikang Filipino ang Baybayin Workshop na pinamagatang, “Ating Baybayin ang Baybayin” noong ika-5 ng Setyembre 2023 sa NTTCHP Auditorium na dinaluhan ng iba’t ibang mag-aaral ng UP Manila. Sa pandayan, muling binalikan at binigyang pagpapahalaga ang sinaunang sistema ng pagsulat…

Francis Nicole Maga

September 28, 2023

3rd Health Care in Detention Course held

Healthcare is for everyone, including persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). According to the Nelson Mandela Rules, detainees "should enjoy the same standards of health care that are available in the community." To improve understanding on the importance of detention health as a public health issue, the UP Manila…

Francis Nicole Maga

September 28, 2023

UPM conducts public hearing for ECC application

In connection with the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) review of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) needed for the issuance of the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) of UP Manila, a public hearing was held on August 30, 2023,…

Francis Nicole Maga

September 28, 2023

CHDP as an exemplar of both Community and Practice

Community and practice are two vital components that determine and influence the health of populations. Combine them and you get an important and strategic approach to ensuring the health and wellbeing not just of individuals but of people and communities. The Community of Practice (COP) is the latest…

Francis Nicole Maga

September 28, 2023

Dr. Carmencita Padilla conferred the Order of National Scientist for pioneering and exemplary work in clinical genetics and newborn screening

Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla, pediatrician and chancellor of UP Manila, was conferred the Order of National Scientist by Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for her pioneering work as a world-renowned clinical geneticist, for her contributions to newborn screening in the Philippines, and for the establishment of the Philippine…

Francis Nicole Maga

September 28, 2023

UP Manila holds Development Program for Junior Faculty

The University of the Philippines Manila conducted a three-day development program aimed at empowering junior faculty members, enhancing their teaching effectiveness, and fostering their leadership skills to enable them to manage the demands of their academic responsibilities. The event was held at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay…

January Kanindot

September 05, 2023

College of Public Health Celebrates its Graduates for 2023

The UP Manila College of Public Health (CPH) held its Recognition Ceremony for its graduates on August 3, 2023 at the Fleur-de-lis Theater, St. Paul University Manila. With the theme, "Empowering Minds and Strengthening Communities Toward a Culture of Public Health," CPH Dean Fernando B. Garcia Jr. stated…

January Kanindot

September 05, 2023

Class of 2023 Nursing Graduates Celebrate Success and Commitment to Serving the Nation

The recognition ceremony for the UP College of Nursing Graduating Class of 2023 was held on July 31, 2023. This was a celebration of their academic achievements and a symbolic step into the professional world as nurses and healthcare professionals. The theme of the event, "Yugto: Tungo sa…

January Kanindot

September 05, 2023

UP Manila’s Clinical Pharmacy Training Program Graduates Batch 2

The 29th of July 29, 2023 marked the culmination of the 6-month Clinical Pharmacy Training Program (CPTP) with the graduation ceremony held at the Emilio T. Yap Auditorium of the UP College of Pharmacy. The CPTP has been designed to orient and expose hospital pharmacy practitioners to the…

January Kanindot

September 05, 2023

Whole-of-society Approach in Achieving Disaster-resilient Communities Urged

The University of the Philippines Manila was a major partner in the conduct of the 2023 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health (DRRM-H) Learning and Development Summit held on Aug. 9 in Olongapo City, Zambales by the Dept of Health. In cooperation with other health sector partners…

January Kanindot

September 05, 2023

Training Program on Occupational Health and Safety held for UP Manila Employees

Employees are the assets of any institution for its future and continuous success. Thus, an institution or organization should make an effort to meet the needs of its employees and ensure their safety and well-being through a two-way transaction and in an inclusive way. The occupational health and…

January Kanindot

September 05, 2023

UP Education without Borders: Exploring Education Opportunities for Filipinos in Japan

Envisioning to provide quality and affordable education to our expat workers and their children in Japan, UP President Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez, UP Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leo D. Cubillan, UP Open University (UPOU) Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, and Atty. Edlyn B. Jimenez met…

January Kanindot

September 05, 2023

3 UPM Members Win in Research Competitions

Dr. Christopher G. Manalo, Medical Specialist II at the Philippine General Hospital was awarded with the "Best Paper by a Young Investigator" at the 22nd International Conference on Emergency Medicine 2023 presented at the 23rd International Federation for Emergency Medicine on June 13-16, 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. His…

January Kanindot

September 05, 2023

1,336 Graduates Don Sablay in 114th UPM Recognition Ceremony

A total of 1,366 graduates from the various colleges of UPM received their diplomas, a number of scholars and honor graduates were awarded with medals, and doctoral candidates were donned with their hoods during the 114th UPM Recognition Ceremony themed “Talino, Galing, at Puso Tungo sa Kalusugang Pangkalahatan”…

January Kanindot

September 05, 2023

UPM Chancellor Reflects on Life Lessons and Inspires Graduates, Attendees in 114th UP Manila Recognition Ceremony

"My dear graduates, what gives meaning to all my efforts...is the FULFILLMENT OF MY GRAND DESIGN—THAT IS, TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE NATION, and I thank UP for giving me the environment to grow and become a better leader." Thus conclusively declared Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla, professor…

January Kanindot

September 05, 2023

Palace confers the Order of National Scientist on Dr. Carmencita Padilla

BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conferred the Order of National Scientist on Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla, cited for her pioneering work as a world-renowned clinical geneticist, on newborn screening in the Philippines, and for the establishment of the Philippine Genome Center (PCG). The ceremony…

August 31, 2023

Three universities made benchmarking visit to UP Manila

The benchmarking visit to UP Manila of the Visayas State University, North Eastern Mindanao State University, and Universitas Mataram (Indonesia) was held on Aug. 10, 2023 at the Vicente Tiu Lim Hall of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall, College of Medicine. The special representatives from each university who…

Angelou Mendoza

August 23, 2023

Paglaom: The UP College of Medicine 114th Commencement Exercises and UP-PGH Internship Program closing ceremonies

Paglaom, a Cebuano term which means hope, a belief or desire for a possibility of positive change and success was the theme of the UP College of Medicine 114th Commencement Exercises and UP-PGH Internship Program Closing Ceremonies held at the University Theater in UP Diliman, Quezon City on…

Angelou Mendoza

August 23, 2023

Kolehiyo ng Parmasiya Araw ng Pagkilala 2023: “Husay at Sigasig Tungo sa Kalusugang Pangkalahatan”

Commencement exercises formally acknowledges the validity of one’s achievements in the academe – this marks a transition in a student’s life. As the Iskolar ng Bayan transitions from being a student into future professionals, Sablay is the cultural garment that symbolizes the end and recognition of ones academic…

Angelou Mendoza

August 23, 2023

Training program on Occupational Health and Safety held for UP Manila employees

Employees are the asset of any institution for its future and continuous success. Thus, an institution or organization should make an effort to meet the needs of its employees and ensure their safety and well-being through a two-way transaction and in an inclusive way. The occupational health and…

Angelou Mendoza

August 23, 2023

CHDP as an exemplar of both Community and Practice

Community and practice are two vital components that determine and influence the health of populations. Combine them and you get an important and strategic approach to ensuring the health and wellbeing not just of individuals but of people and communities. The Community of Practice (COP) is the latest…

Charmaine Lingdas

August 12, 2023

HIFU revolutionizes Parkinsonism treatment in PH

Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, a ray of hope shines brightly in the medical field with the introduction of the High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), also known as Magnetic Resonance guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), as a groundbreaking treatment for Parkinson's Disease in the Philippines. The HIFU, a therapeutic…

Celebrating the success of PH’s new midwife leaders

The UP College of Nursing (UPCN) held the completion ceremony of the second batch for the "Leadership Development Course for Midwives" (LDCM) on July 10, 2023 at the UPCN Auditorium. The four-week course filled with blended activities and modules graduated 49 midwife leaders. UPCN Dean Sheila R. Bonito,…

CAMP’s Speech Pathology Dept celebrates college’s 60th year with TheraFree missions in Naga City

In celebration of the 60th founding anniversary of the UP Manila College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP), the faculty of its Dept. of Speech Pathology (DSP) conducted a three-day Therafree mission in Naga City from March 30 to April 1, 2023. The TheraFree missions, first organized by the…

DOH CHD Ilocos, UP Manila CPHF sign agreement on conduct of leadership and governance program

The Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development (CHD) Ilocos Region and UP Manila College of Public Health Foundation, Inc. (UPCPHF) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on May 15, 2023 for the conduct of the Provincial Leadership Governance Program (PLGP). The partnership aims to strengthen the provincial…

FVP Robredo calls for inspirational leadership at 43rd Julita V. Sotejo Lecture Series

“Bilang lider, you have to inspire people. Ang tamang sukatan sa isang lider ay yung hindi na kailangan pang lumapit sa kaniya ng mga tao, sapagkat mayroon na siyang inihandang serbisyong tutugon sa kanilang pangangailangan.” These were the inspirational words of former Vice President and Angat Pinas, Inc.…

UPM celebrates legacies in history and public health, calls for environmental action at UP founding anniversary program

“Everyone in UP Manila has a vital role in advancing the health of the people and the environment. We must expand the Hippocratic oath to include our own planet and the environment. The entire university and all its colleges, in particular the social sciences, must be oriented to…

MD-MPH double program approved

A competent medical doctor and public health practitioner who can address the health problems and concerns of individuals and populations is what the Doctor of Medicine-Master of Public Health (MD-MPH) graduate is envisioned to be after completing the program. The MD-MPH program is the latest addition to UP…

Renowned UPCM doctor-researcher awarded UAE Health Foundation Prize for exclusive breastfeeding advocacy

Dr. Maria Asuncion Silvestre receives award from Hon. Chris Fearn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health of Malta and WHA76 President, with WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Asst. Undersec. for Public Health Sector, Ministry of Health and Prevention of…

CAS, Moro, and other peace groups hold forum on addressing the roots of armed conflicts in the Philippines

“Napakamakabuluhan nang mga itinatalakay natin dito, at kulang ang isang forum at isang umagang talakayan para dito. Ngunit magandang simula ang ating talakayan upang magbukas ng mas marami pang pagpapalitang-kuro; at sana, sa hinaharap, ay maisalin ito sa pagkakaisa at pagkilos para sa karapatang-pantao, sa tunay na kapayapaan…

UPCD, TMDU begin MOU activities through research mini symposium

To officially kick off the activities stipulated in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by both parties last November 2022, the University of the Philippines Manila, represented by the UP College of Dentistry (UPCD), and the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) held a Research Mini-Symposium on May…

Vaping not less harmful than cigarette smoking; can cause heart and lung diseases, says leading pulmonologist

Photo from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320733 As the number of electronic smokers increase, contrary to notions, evidence mounts that vaping is not less harmful than cigarette smoking. Studies show that vaping does not reduce harm but can cause more health problems such as cancer, ischemic heart disease, and stroke. Dr. Maricar Limpin,…

Dr. Cubillan appointed UP VP for Academic Affairs

Dr. Leo DP Cubillan, an ophthalmologist and University Researcher IV of the Philippine Eye Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health, was appointed UP Vice President for Academic Affairs by the UP Board of Regents on April 27, 2023. Dr. Cubillan is a leading advocate of eye…

UPM, UPLB students’ waste management project wins 3rd place at Leaders Conference in Thailand

Impressing a diverse panel of judges and competing against 54 teams and over 600 participants from various countries including Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, China, Myanmar, and Australia, a group of students from UP Manila and UP Los Banos secured an impressive third-place finish for their groundbreaking waste management project,…

1st PGH robotic surgery case sets off the hospital’s robotic surgery program

"The first robotic surgery patient of the Philippine General Hospital was a jeepney driver with prostate cancer; and this initial operation set the PGH Robotic Surgery (RS) program in the right direction," according to PGH Director Gerardo Legaspi. Steering the PGH to greater heights in healthcare delivery for seven…

UPM scores a perfect 100% passing rate in May 2023 PNLE

Time and again, the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) has proven itself as the premier school for nurses, and in its 75th year, its College of Nursing (CN) has just added another diamond to its crown. Eighty-eight (88) nursing graduates, forty-one (41) from the UPCN and forty-seven…

MD-PhD alumnus chosen Outstanding Young Scientist for contributions to women’s health

Dr. Ourlad Alzeus Tantengco, a postdoctoral research fellow of the UP College of Medicine (UPCM) Department of Physiology, was conferred the National Academy of Science and Technology’s (NAST) 2023 Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) Award together with other NAST awardees, during the second day of its Annual Scientific Meeting…

Next generation of UPM faculty trained

Prof. Michael Tan underscores the faculty members' ethical competence aside from technical competence. The junior faculty members of the University of the Philippines Manila participated in a three-day in-person training workshop designed to enhance their competencies as educators and as effective leaders of the academe. The event which…

Member States Consultation on the Draft Regional Innovation Strategy in the Western Pacific

The Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) participated in the Member States Consultation on the Draft Regional Innovation Strategy in the Western Pacific, organized by the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office (WHO-WPRO), held on 11 to 12 May 2023 through video conference. Dr. Meredith Del Pilar-Labarda, SIHI Philippines…

BS Biochemistry program of UP Manila benchmarks with 2 Malaysian universities

KUALA LUMPUR – Three faculty members of the BS Biochemistry program of the UP Manila College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics conducted benchmarking activities with two Malaysian universities namely, Universiti Malaya (UM) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) on May 14-19, 2023. Different aspects…

UP Manila CAD Sports Fest resumes with traditional Filipino games

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UP Manila Central Administration resumed the holding of the CAD Sports Fest on June 1, 2023, at the UP Manila Sports and Wellness Center with employees from the different units participating in different traditional Filipino parlor games. With the theme…

Nurturing a culture of health and safety through the Healthy University Framework

A Healthy University aspires to create a learning environment and organizational culture that enhances the health, well-being, and sustainability of its community, enabling individuals to achieve their full potential. UP Manila has taken a key step towards creating a healthier and more sustainable learning and working environment with…

UP Mindanao to benchmark UP Manila’s MD program

In preparation for the setting up of its own school of medicine, a team of officials from UP Mindanao visited the UP Manila College of Medicine (UPCM) on April 20, 2023 to know more about its medical programs’ curricula, faculty structure, and student recruitment processes. The event, held…

CAMP holds W.E.L.L Week

The College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP) Student Relations Office organized a “Wellness Endeavors for Lifestyle and Leisure” or W.E.L.L Week on March 20-24, 2023 to promote health and wellness among CAMP students, faculty, and administrative staff. This activity was conducted in collaboration with the CAMP Health and…

Issues affecting Filipino nurses’ migration discussed at internat’l conference

“We all have a role to play in contributing to the needs of our nurses and once these needs are established, we must be part of the solution,” asserted Miranda. He added that as we raise our hands, we must unite and embody the spirit of the Philippine…

UP Manila celebrates Women’s Month with webinars, workshops, and breast cancer screening

April 27, 2023 — The UP Manila Center for Gender and Women Studies (UPM-CGWS) celebrated Women's Month 2023 with the theme "WE (Women and Everyone) for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society" signifying the collective efforts of women and everyone in the pursuit of gender equality. It also represents women's empowerment…

HOPE Philippines hosts forum to present strides in HIV, AIDS prevention through PrEP

"You have to go where your audience is, to where your target population is, and you won't find that in auditoriums like this; it's where they live every day, and if the interest of your target population that you want to serve is in a beauty pageant, then…

PH public health nursing group holds 1st convention to empower nurses in UHC implementation

“Bilang public health nurses, kayo ay nangunguna sa pagbuo natin ng healthy settings and environment. You serve as the frontliners in the implementation of both individual and population-based health services, projects, and activities that the LGUs and DOH spearhead. For this, we are grateful for your support and steadfast…

UPM, AFP Ink Milestone Agreement on Dental Services Cooperation

"We always look to collaborate, to share our knowledge so that it would not remain within the walls of the university, but go beyond.” Picking up from where they left off nine years ago when the original agreement expired, the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) and the…

UPCN international conference tackles the future of nursing

April 27, 2023 — The UP Manila College of Nursing (UPCN), as part of its 75th founding anniversary celebration, held an International Scientific Conference in Nursing (ISCN) 2023 on April 12 to determine the future directions of nursing education, research, and public service. Attended by over 400 nursing practitioners and…

UPCM receives $100,000 donation from ZIP to support faculty, students

The desire to enhance healthcare delivery in the country is a goal that neurologist and UPCM alumna, Dr. Hazel Zuellig, and her husband shared from the beginning of their relationship. March 6, 2023 — The University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine received a $100,000 donation bestowed by the…

Expert tackles new abused drugs; recommends treatment and stricter borders

“Substance use disorder is a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms that should be treated like any other illness” April 27, 2023 — “Every country is trying to solve the drug problem and what we want is to cut down the supply. We don’t have to kill them…

New employees oriented on UP Manila

April 27, 2023 — The UP Manila Human Resource Development Office (UPM-HRDO) conducted a five-hour virtual orientation for the new employees of UP Manila on March 14, 2023 in collaboration with some employee organizations. The New Employee Orientation Program (NEOP) aimed to accustom the new employees to their…

WHO official calls for supporting nurses in fulfilling UHC goals

April 27, 2023 — Lluis Vinyals Torres, WHO Western Pacific Regional Office Coordinator of Health Policy and Service Design, delivered a keynote speech during the International Scientific Conference on Nursing (ISCN) 2023 held on April 12 that highlighted the important role of nurses in achieving universal health care, the current situation…

UPCN’s International Scientific Conference tackles the future of nursing

April 13, 2023 — The UP Manila College of Nursing (UPCN) capped off its 75th founding anniversary celebration by holding the International Scientific Conference in Nursing 2023 on April 12 to determine the future directions of nursing education, research, and public service. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_S3lYQf2E_s ISCN 2023 Same Day Edit Video Attended…

Batongbacal bats for strengthened implementation of Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea

“The Philippines must be the first to implement the [ICC Tribunal] judgment… Now that we know that the West Philippine Sea is legally ours, then we should act like we own it.” April 13, 2023 – This was the resolute answer of Professor Jay L. Batongbacal, director of the UP…

Vergeire lays out DOH plans for nurses in the next decade

“With our policies and initiatives underway, I invite all of you to realize our collective vision: a clear roadmap for nursing practice in the country…” April 13, 2023 — This was the call of Department of Health (DOH) Officer-In-Charge Maria Rosario S. Vergeire as she graced the closing of the International…

UPM-NIH builds interagency collaboration to rev up road safety in PH

Heads of agencies, experts, and stakeholders on road safety pledge their support in developing new and effective solutions to improve the safety and well-being of road users in the country. “People always count deaths. But we count even the injuries and disabilities which are a bigger burden because these are…

UP Manila employees undertake Safety and Emergency Response Training

Dr. Carlos Gundran giving an overview of disaster preparedness using the ICS #SDG3 #SDG4 #SDG13 March 31, 2023 — The Human Resource Development Office, in collaboration with the UP Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), conducted a three-hour safety and emergency response training for two batches of UP Manila…

Integrated care and treatment of hepatitis urged at the StITCH Project forum

March 31, 2023 — Known as the "silent killers," Hepatitis B and C affect around 10% and 0.6% of Filipinos respectively. Systemic and cultural challenges limit hepatitis diagnosis, care, and treatment at the primary healthcare level despite the best efforts of government and civil society organizations. The UP Manila National…

UP Manila receives IPOPHL highest recognition

March 30, 2023 — The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has once again given UP Manila the ITSO (Innovation and Technology Support Office) Platinum Award. This honor is given in recognition of the University's achievements in the promotion of intellectual property rights. The University's achievements are the following:…

UP Manila SHS Tarlac marks 2nd year; unveils its own Oblation

“To have our own UP oblation here in Tarlac is challenging because we all know what it stands for [symbolizing the hallmarks of a UP education—honor and excellence in service to the country], but we will continue to train doctors, nurses, and midwives who will reach the underserved…

UPM SILab capacitates e-medical records providers for greater interoperability

March 31, 2023 — Healthcare systems in the Philippines employ various methods to store and manage data and databases. Electronic Medical Record MR apps/softwares use different back-end languages with distinct ways of development and format. The UP Manila Standards and Interoperability Lab (SILab) observed this pressing problem of having health…

DOH confirms first “Kraken” case; what to know and how to stay safe

"Kraken" or XBB.1.5 is considered as the current most transmissible among COVID-19 variants worldwide (Yale Medicine, 2023). It was first discovered in October 2022 with its origin speculated to be coming from New York (BBC News, 2023). March 31, 2023 — The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on February 7 that…

UPCM hosts benchmarking visits by state universities

During one of the visits, Apollo patient simulator was presented to the SUCs. This wireless and tetherless talking manikin, worth eight million pesos, has high-fidelity realistic functions, can be customized for training to recreate difficult conditions, and responds to medical interventions. The mannequin can generate an answer after…

UPM CPH launches programs on health equity, health leadership and governance

The program’s objectives include providing training and certification to build the capacity of health leaders at all levels, engaging other units of UP and other academic partners in health leadership and governance training, organizing knowledge-sharing and public engagement, and providing technical support to guide policy directions. March 3,…

Vergeire on UHC Law: “We need to capitalize on our country’s position as the source of the best healthcare workers”

March 13, 2023 — Compared to other ASEAN countries that invest an average of US $20 per person on health, the Philippines invests only an average of US $6 or 4% of its GDP on health. With a deficit in the country’s primary care facilities and with the number of…

At its 25th anniv confab, NIH advocates for stronger research and collaboration

March 1, 2023 – The UP Manila National Institutes of Health (UPM-NIH) celebrated its 25th founding anniversary through a research conference held on Feb. 27-28 at the University of the Philippines – Bonifacio Global City (UP BGC). With the theme “Transforming Philippine Health Systems Towards Universal Health Care…

UP-PGH holds an Investor Conference for the Cancer Center Project

From left: Gilda Fridegotto (IFC PPP Transaction Advisory), Atty. Aris Gulapa (Gulapa Law), Kristina Diza (PPPC), Executive Director Ma. Cynthia Hernandez (PPPC), Dr. Jose Rafael Marfori (Special Assistant to the Director for Flagship Projects, UP-PGH), Dr. Gerardo Legaspi (PGH Director). UP-PGH held the Investors’ Conference for the Cancer Center, a build-transfer-operate (BTO) project to expand and enhance PGH-operated…

UP Manila, DOH sign MOU on health promotion, expanded national practice guidelines

February 28, 2023 — The University of the Philippines Manila National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health (DOH) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)—one, for the creation of the Institute of Health Promotion (IHP) and two, for the expansion of the National Practice Guidelines Program—during the…

UPCM prof emeritus and former dean conferred award for contributions to kidney care

"As a nephrologist, I continued to serve our society through the lens of a teacher, an internist. I set my eyes on the future of our profession as I watched students “get set” at their starting blocks. Looking back, I was fortunate to be with these junior nephrologists…

Advancing Better Health through Research

"Sa siyensya at teknolohiya, ang ating kalusugan ay gaganda at sisigla. Science, technology, and innovation will not only create and protect wealth but, more importantly, promote health and human well-being." Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), discussed the role of research…

CAS holds forum on human rights

March 23, 2023 — With the reopening of the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s investigation on “crimes against humanity” in the Philippines, Atty. Neri Colmenares of the National Union of People’s Lawyers, spoke on the Duterte administration’s War on Drugs (Oplan Tokhang) in a forum held on March 22 at…

More challenges arise in caring for people with rare diseases in PH

March 7, 2023 — The Universal Health Care (UHC) law states that all Filipinos, including people dealing with rare diseases, are guaranteed equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare, goods, and services. However, the implementation of this law would face additional challenges since rare diseases often need specialized, expensive, and…

Health equity and leadership programs will help achieve goals of Universal Health Care – National Scientist Dr. Ernesto Domingo

Dr. Domingo envisions the program for Equity in Health to be the major venue for all previous secretaries of health, describing it "as an opportunity for leaders who have gone through the process to give us the wisdom to improve our system." March 7, 2023 — Dr. Ernesto Domingo, National…

Philippine Wellness Savings Account proposed to strengthen UHC financial schemes

IHPDS, in collaboration with other national stakeholders, conceptualized the PWSA to strengthen support for the working group. Distinct from existing government health financing provisions, the PWSA is envisioned to provide better health outcomes for larger Filipino populations. March 3, 2023 — Dr. Hilton Lam, director of the National Institutes of…

Managing older people’s complex health concerns through comprehensive geriatric assessment

From left, Dr. Melanie Liberty Alcausin, Institute of Human Genetics director; Dr. Leo Cubillanl, Philippine Eye Research Institute director; Dr Shelley dela Vega, Institute on Aging director and UPMWISE and FITforFrail Studies Project Director, and Dr. Erasmo Gonzalo Llanes, Philippine National Ear Institute director. March 3, 2023 — Dr. Shelley…

REPSA UP Manila marks 25th year

February 27, 2023 — On December 20, 2022, the Research, Extension, and Professional Staff Association of UP Manila (REPSA-UPM) commemorated its 25th anniversary with a lecture, election of new officers, and Christmas party via Zoom. Dr. Wilfredo II Francis Mina, OIC president of REPSA and former UPM representative to the…

February 27, 2023

CPH strategizes implementation of health leadership, governance, and equity programs

February 27, 2023 — The University of the Philippines Manila College of Public Health (CPH) conducted an Operational Planning Workshop on November 21-22 2022 to review the proposed plan for the establishment of the Dr. Stephen Zuellig Program for Health Leadership and Governance (DSZPHLG) and the Program for Health…

February 27, 2023

Webinar tackles interventions and therapies for endometriosis

February 27, 2023 — The Philippine General Hospital has been noting an increased number of women consulting for pelvic pain later diagnosed as endometriosis, a chronic disease where tissue similar to the uterus lining grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility. The Stop C.O.V.I.D. Deaths Webinar Series held on January…

February 27, 2023

Forum presents dengue research for better vaccine development

February 27, 2023 — Renowned experts discussed the immunologic and serologic issues related to dengue vaccination, the latest findings of the Institute for Child Health and Human Development’s (ICHHD) ongoing dengue studies, and the updates on the country’s dengue control programs amid the COVID-19 pandemic during a forum held…

February 27, 2023

CAS trains constituents on responsible conduct of research

February 27, 2023 — The UP Manila College of Arts and Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Public Service (CAS-OADRPS) conducted an online asynchronous course entitled “Responsible Conduct of Research” from January 23 to February 4. The course equipped CAS students, faculty, and staff in the…

February 27, 2023

UP College of Dentistry Center for Oral Health inaugurated

Cutting the ribbon from left, UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla, incoming UP President Angelo Jimenez, DOH Health Promotion Bureau Director Beverly Ho, UPCD Dean Michelle Segarra, Assistant Professor Dr. Arnon L. Rivera, and President of Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation, Inc. Reinaldo Bautista, Jr. February 27, 2023 — The University…

February 27, 2023

Tokyo Medical and Dental Univ official visits UPM for collaboration strengthening

(Left to Right) Dr. TJ Robinson Moncatar, Assistant to the Dean for Planning and Development, CPH; Assoc. Prof. Marian Fe C. Lomboy, Coordinator; Dr. Tammy Dela Rosa, Director, Office of International Linkages; Dr. Michelle Segarra, Dean, CD; Dr. Keiko Nakamura, Professor, Head of Global Health Entrepreneurship; Dr. Carmencita…

February 27, 2023

UP union members discuss current and emerging issues affecting UP employees

“We are not docile faculty members, researchers, and administrative staff. Tayo ay mga buhay at nag-iisip na empleyado ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas.” February 27, 2023 — The All UP Academic Employees Union (AUPAEU) held its 2023 General Assembly on Feb. 3, 2023 with the theme "Hiniusang Kusog: Tumindig para sa…

February 27, 2023

College of Holy Spirit Manila Class ‘73 turns over donation to PGH Silahis ng Kalusugan School for the Chronically-Ill

February 27, 2023 — The UP-PGH Department of Pediatrics and the UP-PGH Silahis ng Kalusugan School for the Chronically-Ill (SNKCI) received from the College of Holy Spirit Manila (CHSM) High School Class of 1973 its donation of cash and books under its Agapay sa Kalusugan at Pag-aaral (AKAP) legacy…

February 27, 2023

Faculty Regent-led systemwide consultation on democratic governance held

February 27, 2023 — The Office of Faculty Regent Carl Ramota called for his first systemwide faculty consultative meeting tagged “Tipunan: Konsultatibong Pagpupulong para sa Demokratikong Pamamahala sa Pamantasan” on February 2, 2023 at the UP Manila Board Room. The faculty members from different UP constituent units who attended onsite and online discussed…

February 27, 2023

Student-admin dialogue addresses pressing student concerns

February 27, 2023 — In a virtual town hall meeting conducted on January 17, 2023, the University Student Council (USC), together with the League of College Student Councils (LCSC) elevated to the UP Manila administration critical issues confronting the students. Chaired by Mark Angelo Del Rosario, the USC raised the…

February 27, 2023

UPMASA Auditorium to help advance Philippine medicine

UPMASA Auditorium launch with UPMASA President, Lourdes I. Publico, and some members February 27, 2023 — The University of the Philippines Alumni Society in America (UPMASA) held a celebratory program to commemorate the opening of the UPMASA Auditorium on the 4th floor of the Henry Sy, Sr. Building in…

February 27, 2023

UPM’s 1st Chemistry Licensure Exam topnotcher now PGH’s rising endocrinologist researcher

Dr. Chiu and his team's research intends to impact the management of thyroid cancer in the Philippines due to a high prevalence rate of thyroid cancer among Filipinos compared with other ethnicities. January 31, 2023 — Dr. Harold Henrison C. Chiu, UP Manila’s first Chemistry Licensure Exam topnotcher and…

February 01, 2023

Caring Across Genders

The screenings provided initial checks (physical assessment and ultrasound, as necessary) for breast cancer among women, educated them with health promotion strategies, and gave them guidance on how to deal with the diagnosis and its accompanying challenge/s. January 31, 2023 — The Gender and Development Committee of the University…

February 01, 2023

Fighting disinformation, handling communication crises tackled in seminar workshop

The workshop revolved around three parts: understanding social media landscape and the rise of fake news, developing key messages that are consistent with the values of UP Manila, and preparing talking points for UP Manila for effective communication with its constituents. January 31, 2023 — The University of the…

February 01, 2023

CAMP marks 60th year with webinars on technical and translational research

January 31, 2023 — Through an online research conference entitled “Transcend: CAMP Transcends to New Frontiers”, the College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP) celebrated its 60th anniversary on October 8, 2022 to November 27, 2022. Two series spread across the two said months tackled the technical and clinical aspects…

February 01, 2023

UP SIBOL’s new facility: a dream come true

The Lim Ka Thong Makerspace, located on the 9th floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Building in UP Manila, was inaugurated last December 5, 2022. The new space for the SIBOL was just in time for its 3rd anniversary since it was founded in December 2019. There are…

February 01, 2023

Final SCDW episode for 2022 promotes physical activity

Sitting for an inappropriate amount of time is already being hailed as the “new smoking” due to the gravity of its health risks and implications to human lives. January 31, 2023 — Entitled “Ngayong Pasko Maging Aktibo: Galaw, Sayaw, Hataw”, the 129th and last Stop COVID Deaths Webinar Series episode for the…

February 01, 2023

UP Manila celebrates Yuletide season

January 31, 2023 — UP Manila returned to its annual face-to-face Christmas celebrations in December 2022 after two years of online activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UP Manila staff, faculty, and students highly invigorated the spirit of Christmas through their participation in all the activities that marked…

January 31, 2023

Four UPCM alumni among the TOYM awardees for 2022

December 22, 2022 — Four medical alumni of the UP Manila College of Medicine were among the recipients of the The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award for 2022 for their noteworthy contributions to the growth of their community and professions. Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho, Dr. Ronnie Baticulon, and Dr. Ramon…

January 31, 2023

CAS launches new microbiology lab in honor of Dr. Balolong

December 22, 2022 — The UP Manila College of Arts and Sciences Department of Biology, through the Phil-DIAMOND Project-3, launched on Dec. 19 its newly renovated laboratory at the Gusaling Andres Bonifacio to aid in the development of a biofunctional food product which is anticipated to provide adjunct therapy…

January 19, 2023

UP Faculty Regent calls for impartial investigation on Cebu abduction, creation of UP committee on acad freedom

18 January 2023 — Faculty Regent Carl Marc Ramota joins the call of the UP community and human rights advocates for an impartial investigation and accountability on the abduction of UP Cebu (UPC) lecturer Armand Jake Dayoha, and alumna, April Dyan Gumanao on January 10, 2023 at the Cebu City port area.…

January 18, 2023

2022 SDG 11 ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE URBAN DEVELOPMENT

In the bustling heart of Manila, the University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila)stands as a beacon of responsible urban development, resolutely committed toadvancing Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) - Sustainable Cities andCommunities. Grounded in a steadfast dedication to public access, sustainability, andstudent well-being, UP Manila is…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 31, 2022

Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP)

LUDIP, or the Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan, holds a pivotal role in our commitment at UP Manila. As part of the distinguished state university and college (SUC) in the country, we emphasize the importance of developing and implementing a comprehensive plan that effectively allocates, utilizes, develops,…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 31, 2022

2022 SDG 5 Report: Promoting Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality at UP Manila

The University of the Philippines Manila has an unwavering commitment to promoting women's empowerment and advancing gender equality. The university employs a holistic approach, encompassing education, awareness, support, and advocacy, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all its members. 2022-UPM-SDG5-Progress-ReportDownload

Charmaine Lingdas

December 31, 2022

2022 SDG 4 Report: Championing Quality Education at UP Manila

In the vibrant heart of the Philippines, the University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila) stands as a beacon of enlightenment, resolutely committed to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) - Quality Education. Amidst the challenging Academic Year 2021-2022 (August 2021 - July 2022) and…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 31, 2022

2022 SDG 3 Report: UP Manila on Good Health and Well-being

The University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila), driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, proudly assumes a leading role in the global pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) - Good Health and Well-being. Starting from the Academic Year 2021-2022 (August 2021 - July 2022), UP…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 31, 2022

UP Manila is now ISO-certified

The University of the Philippines Manila earns an ISO 9001:2015 certification for its university-wide quality management system. This makes UP Manila the first campus in the UP System to obtain an international external accreditation. December 15, 2022 — The University of the Philippines Manila earned an International Organization for Standardization (ISO)…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 21, 2022

Mask wearing urged despite order for optional use

If both persons near each other wear masks, the risk decreases significantly. The risk is also reduced if the mask is of high quality and well-fitting; and will protect those who wear it. December 15, 2022 — The decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths has led President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 16, 2022

Experts shed light on rising Omicron subvariants, possible upsurge

https://youtu.be/Qh6hEQXJtq4 December 15, 2022 — As the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to circulate and infect communities, it evolves and becomes better at evading the immune defenses generated from vaccines and previous infections. In the third quarter of 2022, several new mutations of Omicron have emerged in many parts…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 16, 2022

Retention of healthcare workers: Challenges and interventions

December 15, 2022 — "The production of healthcare workers is being driven by global demand rather than local health care system needs." This is according to Dr. Kenneth G. Ronquillo, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary for Health Policy and Infrastructure Development, during a lecture on the situation, issues, and challenges of the…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 16, 2022

UP Manila celebrates Mental Health Month through a webinar series

Relying on loved ones, expressing emotions, finding joy in little things, focusing on the controllable, being thankful, practicing mindfulness and meditation, joining a support group, and reconnecting with life’s purpose are several ways a person can defeat an existential crisis. December 15, 2022 — To celebrate the 2022 Mental Health Month,…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 16, 2022

Public health expert strengthens call to achieve mental health for all

UP CPH celebrated the World Mental Health Day with Dr. Susan Mercado who gave a talk on “Mental Health for All” during the October 2022 virtual Flag Raising Ceremony of the college. Decemer 15, 2022 — In celebration of the World Mental Health Day and the National Mental Health Week,…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 16, 2022

Ramota elected new faculty regent of the UP BOR

December 15, 2022 — UP Manila College of Arts and Sciences Department Social Sciences Assistant Professor Carl Marc Ramota of political science has been elected new faculty regent of the Board of Regents, the highest governing body of the UP System. Succeeding Dr. Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo, Ramota is set to serve for two…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 16, 2022

Health workers’ interests pushed at National Policy Dialogue

December 15, 2022 — To improve delivery of healthcare services in the country, UP Manila College of Nursing spearheaded the "Policy Dialogue on Supporting Frontline Health Workers’ Resilience and Retention Beyond the Pandemic" on Nov. 10–11, 2022 at Conrad Hotel, Pasay City, Philippines. "We all need to work together to…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 16, 2022

Dr. Villarante is 2022 PFCS Outstanding Achievement Awardee

December 15, 2022 — In the face of health problems due to the sudden appearance of new diseases including COVID-19, one professor rises to help alleviate the escalating problems on environmental pollution and energy. Born in Cogon, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Dr. Nelson Ramirez Villarante, a UP professor at the Department…

December 15, 2022

UP Manila opposes bill granting access to medical marijuana for compassionate medical treatment

New published literature, covering the years 2018-2021, also describe additional deleterious effects arising from use of cannabis and cannabis products such as increased risk for stroke, adverse neurocognitive effects among adolescents, intractable vomiting, psychosis, cardiovascular disease, and many more. December 15, 2022 — In a statement issued last December 7, 2022, the University…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 15, 2022

UP Manila’s long-running e-med record system licensee to capacitate more RHUs, other health facilities

November 7, 2022 — Pivotal Peak Digital Health Solutions Inc (PPDHSI), a spin-off company of the University of the Philippines Manila and exclusive licensee of its Community Health Information Tracking System (CHITS) was granted funds by the Department of Science and Technology for its deployment to more health facilities…

Charmaine Lingdas

December 12, 2022

Gawad Chancellor Awardees for 2022

November 29, 2022 — Eight individual members and a student organization were conferred the UP Manila Gawad Chancellor award on Oct. 28 for outstanding contributions to the university, health community, and country. The conferment was held as part of the celebration of the 40th UP Manila Day and 43rd Health…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 29, 2022

UPCD becomes first dental school in PH to use computer-based virtual reality

Aside from replicating the soft and hard tissues of the teeth, these virtual simulators bridge the gap between clinical and pre-clinical training by providing clinical diagnosis and realistic treatment environment that is not present in conventional phantom head simulators. November 29, 2022 — The University of the Philippines Manila College…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 29, 2022

Highlight on visual impairment among Filipino children

While genetics is mostly blamed for the staggering rate of myopia, recent studies are pointing to the lack of exposure to natural light as a risk factor. November 29, 2022 — If you are having difficulty viewing distant objects such as grocery markers or street signs, and these only…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 29, 2022

UP Manila joins the 4th Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

November 29, 2022 — The University of the Philippines Manila, which includes the Philippine General Hospital and its distant units School of Health Sciences (SHS) in Baler and Tarlac, participated in the 4th Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on Nov. 10. In SHS Tarlac, the Provincial Disaster Risk…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 29, 2022

UPM grad students’ researches on various health themes presented at the 5th GSC

November 29, 2022 — A total of 47 researches that tackled varied health topics and issues were presented at the 5th and first hybrid Graduate Students’ Colloquium conducted by the UP Manila National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences (NGOHS) with the Graduate Management Team (GMT) on Oct. 26-27. A panel of experts guided…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 29, 2022

UP Manila celebrates twin milestones; honors outstanding achievers and loyal employees

November 29, 2022 — At the commemoration of its twin milestones: the 40th UP Manila Day and 43rd year of its autonomy as the Health Sciences Center, UP Manila honored its nine Gawad Chancellor (GC) awardees, 92 service awardees, and 24 retirees, for their contributions and service to the university…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 29, 2022

Fatty liver not a cause of COVID-19 deaths but prevalent among Filipinos

November 29, 2022 — “While nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was associated with increased COVID-19 severity and ICU admission rates, it did not increase mortality in COVID-19 patients after adjustment of other confounding factors. However, it is alarming that at least 1 out of 3 can have fatty liver…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 29, 2022

Preventing and reducing motorcycle accidents in PH

Findings from these datasets revealed that children aged 5 to 7 years old and young adults aged 20 to 24 were the most vulnerable to road injuries or crashes. The motorcycle, the powered two-wheel (PTW) type, came out as the most common vehicle involved in road accidents. November…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 29, 2022

UP Manila-SHS Leyte midwife licensure exam topnotcher commits to serving unserved and underserved areas

November 29, 2022 — Five graduates from the University of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS) dominated the Top 10 of the November 2022 Midwife Licensure Examination (MLE). Snagging the top spot was Jonathan Calunsag Gatela, Jr. with a rating of 90.10 percent. Born in Tacloban City, Gatela answered the call of…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 29, 2022

DOH, UP Manila jointly address gaps in HRH training for growing PH population

November 17, 2022 — The Department of Health and UP Manila officials jointly reviewed current strategies and mapped stronger ones on human resource for health (HRH) education and training during the 2nd Curriculum Mapping of Public Health Competencies in the Health Sciences workshop on Nov. 11 and 12 at the Novotel…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 18, 2022

Speeding up SDGs attainment through reforms in higher education

31 October 2022 — The UP Manila College of Public Health hosted the 53rd Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Annual international Conference which was held in the Philippines on 22-23 Sept. 2022. The conference aimed to develop a concrete plan of action that would help higher education…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 08, 2022

CAS holds lecture on fighting disinformation

31 October 2022 — The UP Manila College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) BA Social Sciences – Area Studies Program held the 12th Dr. Grace Estela C. Mateo Commemorative Lecture entitled “Disinformation and the Nation” on September 28, 2022. Dr. Grace Estela Mateo is CAS’ former associate dean for…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 08, 2022

CD dean to address low grad rate, increase faculty research productivity

31 October 2022 — Dr. Michelle Sunico-Segarra, an alumna and professor at the UP Manila College of Dentistry (CD) and holder of a PhD in Dental Sciences from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), was invested as the new dean on Sept. 30, 2022. The new dean seeks…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 08, 2022

Patients with immunity defects need urgent treatment, strong support system

31 October 2022 — Our immune systems serve as our natural defense mechanism that helps us fight infections. But some individuals are born with problems in their immune system with more than 400 types of immunodeficiencies or Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) that have been identified. Some IEIs cause problems at…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 08, 2022

UP Manila to bring health simulation-based education to the Philippines

31 October 2022 — Thirty-one representatives from the University of the Philippines Manila, West Visayas State University, and Mindanao State University attended a five-day workshop at the Adelaide Health Simulation of the University of Adelaide Australia as part of the project Optimizing Simulation-Based Education (SBE) Training, Collaboration, and Research being…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 08, 2022

Dr. Berba is Filipino Women’s Network 2022 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World

Dr. Regina Pascua Berba, head of the PGH Hospital Infection Control Unit (HICU), is one of the Filipino Women’s Network (FWN) 2022 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World in the Innovators and Thought Leaders Category. Dr. Berba is an infectious disease specialist, researcher, and professor at the…

Charmaine Lingdas

November 03, 2022

Herbal drugs, medical devices presented at the latest UP Manila TeknoLusugan event

October 11, 2022 — Several technologies on herbal drugs and formulations and medical devices and technologies that respond to the urgent needs of Filipino patients were showcased at the recent Teknolusugan event and pitched to industry partners for potential scaling up and commercialization. This event was organized by the…

Charmaine Lingdas

October 11, 2022

UPCD Vax Drive 2022

February 17, 2022 — The UP College of Dentistry Vaccine Drive 2022 jabbed 273 persons with COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and first doses last February 5, 2022. The University of the Philippines Dentistry Student Council (DSC) organized the vaccination drive in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross - Manila Chapter, as…

October 10, 2022

UP Manila Holds Soft Opening of Henry Sy Sr Hall: “Excellence needs good surroundings”

August 9, 2022 — “If we say excellent, we need the good surroundings. And I’m very happy that we have this new building so that we can build the future – not necessarily for UP, but for the rest of the country,” said UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita D. Padilla at…

Angelou Mendoza

October 01, 2022

US-based expert explains monkeypox origins, transmission, and clinical presentation

US-based expert Dr. Franco A. Felizarta discussed the latest information on monkeypox including: the mode of transmission, origins, symptomatology, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; in the Stop COVID Deaths Webinar #111 “MONKEYPOX, NANDITO NA: Are We Ready?,” held on Aug. 5, 2022. The webinar was organized by the University of the Philippines…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

UPM’s first summa cum laude in BS Applied Physics plans to pursue Medical Physics

Tanya Corinne S. David, top graduate of the University of the Philippines Manila for 2022, first summa cum laude in BS Applied Physics, and scholar of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), plans to serve the nation professionally and pursue further studies in the young field of Medical Physics for…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

1st PH book on diagnosis and management of strabismus out

The UP College of Medicine-Philippine General Hospital Dept. of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) launched on Aug. 31, 2022 its specialty book entitled “Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Management.” The book contains all the basic and must-know information in the field of pediatric ophthalmology and…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

UP Manila commemorates the 150th year of GOMBURZA martyrdom

In light of the UP Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the GomBurZa martyrdom, the University of the Philippines Manila organized a four-part webinar series held on Aug. 19 and 26, and Sept 2 and 9, 2022. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Cavite mutiny and martyrdom of priests Mariano…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

Eight new MD-PhD scholars welcomed

Eight new scholars of the MD-PhD Molecular Medicine Program of the University of the Philippines Manila signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Science and Technology at the UP Manila Student Dormitory last August 23, 2022. The 13th batch of MD-PhD scholars are Jirov A. Advincula,…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

First leadership development course for midwives held

The UP College of Nursing (UPCN), in partnership with the Health Human Resources Development Bureau of the Department of Health, held the first Leadership Development Course (LDC) for midwives on July 18 to August 12. Designed to enhance the competencies of midwives as key players in the achievement…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

UP Manila Strengthens Student Support with Philippine Red Cross Grant to Medical Students

Front, from left to right: Paulyn Jean Roselle-Ubial, MD, MPH, Head, Molecular Laboratory; Ma. Liza Antoinette M. Gonzales, MD, MSc, Associate Dean for Faculty and Students, UPCM; Charlotte M. Chiong, MD, PhD, Dean, UPCM; Carmencita D. Padilla, MD, MAHPS, Chancellor, UP Manila; Richard J. Gordon, Chairman and CEO,…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

UP-PGH 115th founding anniversary celebration highlights

The Philippine General Hospital celebrated its 115th founding anniversary with a series of activities to commemorate the hospital’s history and reflect on its trials and victories. Anchored on the theme Sulong PGH: Pag-usad. Pag-unlad. Pagpupunyagi, week-long festivities from August 15-19, 2022 were prepared by the organizing committee for the UPM-PGH community to…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

“UP will teach you to align knowledge with society’s needs” – Bersola to UP Manila’s new students

Dr. Katherine Adrielle Bersola, UP College of Medicine cum laude graduate and former UP Fighting Maroons volleyball player addressed the 846 first-years of UP Manila during the welcome ceremony held at Ang Bahay ng Alumni in Diliman last August 30. Bersola is the youngest inspirational speaker in UP Manila history and the…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

Infectious disease expert shares tips in responding to monkeypox

Dr. Regina P. Berba, chair of the PGH Infection Control Unit, shared how PGH is preparing for monkeypox cases and provided some insights into how it can be controlled within hospitals during the Stop COVID Deaths Webinar #111 “MONKEYPOX, NANDITO NA: Are We Ready?” held on August 5, 2022. Organized by…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

UP-PGH rating record-high, says Director Gap

September 7, 2022 — The Philippine General Hospital scored its highest patient satisfaction rating of 99.5% according to its Director Dr. Gerardo ‘Gap’ Legaspi when he presented the hospital’s accomplishments for 2021 during his seventh State of PGH Address (SOPAs) on August 19. “Ang pinakamalaking parangal po para sa ating ginagawa ay…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

Dr. Madrid says her RM Award amplifies and urges more work on child protection

Dr. Bernadette J. Madrid, director of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Child Protection Unit (CPU), Clinical Associate Professor at the UP PGH Dept of Pediatrics, and Fellow of the Philippine Pediatrics Society, is one of the recipients of what is considered Asia’s Nobel Prize, the 64th Ramon Magsaysay Awards. …

Charmaine Lingdas

September 30, 2022

5 return-to-school tips for educators

Educators have been in the front and center of online teaching since the beginning of lockdown, finding the balance between guiding students through the sudden transitions and facing what everyone else was facing — the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. To safeguard and promote the mental health of…

Angelou Mendoza

September 20, 2022

How to nurture mental well-being according to a clinical psychologist

Our classrooms and workplaces are waiting for us. Ready or not, we have to go back into the world. But some of us are understandably hesitant to leave our safe spaces, so how do we do it? “The challenge of the new normal in the mental health arena…

Angelou Mendoza

September 20, 2022

Supporting and sustaining breastfeeding during the pandemic

August 9, 2022 — With so many pregnant and lactating women exposed to COVID-19, information about the best way to stay safe and protect both mothers and babies is needed. Drs. Stella Marie L. Jose, Chair, PGH Breastfeeding Committee and PGH Deputy Director for Health Operations, and Aurora Gloria I.…

Angelou Mendoza

September 15, 2022

College of Nursing hosts training on higher education management for deans

August 9, 2022 — The UP Manila College of Nursing hosted the Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies (DIES) International Deans’ Course (IDC) under the National Multiplication Training (NMT)-Philippines 2021-2022, last June 8, 2022. The course is a training in higher education management in an international context and is…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 15, 2022

New public health, pharmacy deans appointed

August 9, 2022 — Associate Professor Francis R. Capule and Professor Fernando B. Garcia, Jr. were appointed deans of the College of Pharmacy and College of Public Health, respectively, by the UP Board of Regents during its 1371st meeting held on June 9, 2022. Their term of office is three years from July…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 15, 2022

Dr. Nelia Maramba conferred the Scientific Inventions, Discoveries & Innovations Award

August 9, 2022 — Dr. Nelia Cortes-Maramba, Professor Emeritus of the UP College of Medicine and founding member of the National Integrated Research Program on Medicinal Plants (NIRPROMP) was conferred the Scientific Inventions, Discoveries & Innovations (SIDI) Awards’ Scientific Inventions Category on June 21. The SIDI Awards is a joint…

Angelou Mendoza

September 15, 2022

UP Manila study on e-learning modules shows promise in addressing PH’s alarming birth defects

August 9, 2022 — “The health of the baby depends on healthy parents and a healthy pregnancy,” said UP Manila Chancellor and NAST Academician Carmencita D. Padilla during her paper presentation at the National Academy of Science and Technology 44th Annual Meeting, July 14, 2022. According to Dr. Padilla, majority of survivors…

Angelou Mendoza

September 15, 2022

UP Manila renews lessons from the past at 114th founding anniversary celeb

August 9, 2022 — “Ang pagkakaisa ay para sa pagtatanggol ng values bilang isang unibersidad. Ang katapatan ay katapatan sa bisyon-misyon ng unibersidad, [at] hindi katapatan na humahantong sa bulag na pagsunod sa mga awtoridad,” sixth chancellor of UP Manila Dr. Marita V. Tolentino-Reyes stated during the university’s 114th founding anniversary celebration of the University of…

Angelou Mendoza

September 15, 2022

“Not the Time to Be Silent” for Social Scientists during Pandemic

August 9, 2022 — Dr. Nina T. Castillo-Carandang, Health Sociologist, Professor, and Vice Chair for Administration, UP College of Medicine Department of Clinical Epidemiology spoke in a virtual roundtable discussion (RTD) that sought to clarify the future directions of Social Sciences in Global Health alongside exploring priority areas where social…

Charmaine Lingdas

September 15, 2022

UPM Graduates on the Side – What Stayed and What Changed?

September 9, 2022 — For UP Manila’s 113th Commencement Exercises, things were special because it’s the first time everyone is doing it traditionally since COVID-19 struck. From the good mood to the solemn in-betweens, one word describes the celebration – relaxed. Wondering what’s the same and what’s different? Three Things…

Angelou Mendoza

September 15, 2022

UP Manila’s in-person graduation returns with 987 graduates

September 9, 2022 — Since two years of virtual graduations passed, this year marked UP Manila’s return to its traditional commencement ceremony for its 987 graduates that was held at the Philippine International Convention Center last August 2, 2022. With the theme “Iskolar ng Bayan: Naninindigan para sa Katotohanan at Karapatan…

Angelou Mendoza

September 15, 2022

“Choose a life that reflects truth and justice” Atty. Chel Diokno tells UP Manila CAS grads

September 9, 2022 — “Kung para sa’yo ang buhay ay para lang magpakasaya, magkaroon ng pera, kasikatan, kapangyahiran, seguridad, hindi mo na kailangan ng prinsipyo, kailangan mo lang ng mga pamamaraan. Sa katunayan, mabuti na lang na wala kang prinsipyo kung ganun, magiging sagabal lang 'yan. Sa kabilang banda, kung…

Angelou Mendoza

September 15, 2022

Balik Scientist Steps Up Biomedical Research to Advance Healthcare

September 9, 2022 — "The future of biomedical research in the Philippines is bright!” exclaimed Dr. Heidi Frisco-Cabanos, a Balik Scientist Program (BSP) Awardee for 2021. Dr. Cabanos explained that translational research transforms ideas into action in the form of a new treatment, tests, and advances in cutting-edge developments from the…

Angelou Mendoza

September 15, 2022

UP Manila Chancellor calls for a more inclusive Rare Disease Act

September 9, 2022 — “The path towards achieving the overall mission of the Rare Disease Law is not just a societal commitment. It is a commitment of the world to make sure that it is inclusive; that all patients around the world – 300 million patients with rare diseases –…

Angelou Mendoza

September 15, 2022

PGH holds closing rites for 126 postgrad interns

September 9, 2022 — The Philippine General Hospital finally held a face-to-face commencement rites for 126 graduating clinical interns on July 8, 2022 at the Girl Scouts Philippines Auditorium, after having online graduations in the previous two years due to COVID. Themed “Sibol,” the Postgraduate Internship Closing Ceremony had renowned pediatric surgeon and…

Angelou Mendoza

September 15, 2022

Tayag debunks monkeypox misconceptions

https://www.youtube.com/embed/d3yCMYYwAzc Dr. Enrique Tayag, director of the Department of Health’s Knowledge Management and Information Technology Service, clarified the common misconceptions on monkeypox, a re-emerging viral disease during the Stop COVID Deaths’ 102nd webinar held on June 3. Monkeypox, as the infectious disease expert explained, is a condition transmitted from animals…

Angelou Mendoza

August 25, 2022

Health Policy Devt Hub team prepares PH Pandemic Response Playbook

The UP Manila Health Policy Development Hub (HPDH) Team of the National Institutes of Health has started developing the Pandemic Response Playbook during the first Focus Group Discussion held on June 10 at the UP Manila Board Room. National Economic and Development Authority Undersecretary Rosemarie G. Edillon, during…

Angelou Mendoza

August 09, 2022

UP Manila College of Public Health – SEMEO TROPMED Regional Centre for Public Health, Hospital Administration, Environmental and Occupational Health – Centre Director’s Annual Report 2022

This year’s Centre Director’s Report showcases the accomplishments of the College/Regional Centre in line with the Dean and Centre Director’s Five Point Agenda for 2019-2022. Over the past year, we engaged in activities to revitalize our undergraduate and graduate programs to meet national and international capacity requirements through…

Charmaine Lingdas

Ma. Luisa Camagay honored during webinar on history of Manila and women studies

The College of Arts and Sciences Office of the Gender Program and Manila Studies Program organized a webinar on May 26 and 27 entitled “Kasaysayan, Kamaynilaan, Kababaihan: Mga Pananaliksik Bilang Pagpupugay kay Dr. Ma. Luisa T. Camagay” to honor her on her 72nd birthday. The first day of the webinar focused…

Angelou Mendoza

UP Manila shares best practices with WVSU

26 May 2022 — The University of the Philippines Manila welcomed delegates from the West Visayas State University (WVSU) during a benchmarking visit to guide WVSU in advancing its health-related programs. Benchmarking is a strategy for higher education institutions (HEIs) to learn from the standards, best practices, and…

Angelou Mendoza

Paano tumugon sa stress, anxiety, at depression

Na-diagnose ng major depressive disorder si Faith noong 2016. Habang ginagamot siya sa neuropsychiatric ward noong 2020, kinailangan siyang i-discharge para makapaghanda ang ospital sa COVID-19 pandemic. “Inisip ko na wala namang magbabago kasi nasanay na ako sa pag-iisa sa loob ng ward. Pero ‘yun ang akala ko... Nagsimula kong…

UP Manila honors its scholars in online convocation

Dr. Jomel Garcia Lapides, a consistent scholar from elementary to high school and on to college at UP Manila, shared his heartwarming and moving story and gave life tips and lessons to the UP Manila University and College Scholars (US and CS) during a virtual convocation held on…

Strategies to counter stress, anxiety, depression

Faith, a paralegal, was diagnosed with major depressive disorder in 2016. While being treated in a neuropsychiatric ward in 2020, Faith had to be discharged to prepare the hospital for the COVID-19 pandemic. “Nothing really changed because I was prepared inside the ward for a life in isolation.…

UPCPH / SEAMEO TROPMED Philippines donates to typhoon-hit communities

The UPCPH facade at Lara Hall was all lit with the lanterns corresponding to cash donations from the UPCPH community. The UP College of Public Health community, through the Handog Liwanag sa Kapaskuhan Parol fund drive, generated funds for the benefit of communities affected by Typhoons Ulysses and Odette that…

“We have overcome fear of the unknown with knowledge” – UP Manila Chan. Padilla on the Stop COVID Deaths Webinars

May 31, 2022 — Bringing together four leaders representing different perspectives, the STOP COVID DEATHS Webinar #96 Second Anniversary Special featured the lessons learned from COVID-19 and Universal Health Care (UHC) as it applied to the pandemic. They laid their personal insights as they led the health sector system…

Charmaine Lingdas

CAS holds Faculty Conference on Blended Learning under the New Normal

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) held a faculty conference entitled “BLEND OF THE ROAD: CAS Faculty Stepping UP to the New Normal” on April 27, 2022, via Zoom. This activity aimed to equip the CAS faculty with the knowledge to help them develop plans for the…

Charmaine Lingdas

UP innovation fellows present health technologies in Health Demo Day

May 31, 2022 — Innovation fellows from UP Manila, UP Diliman, and UP Visayas showcased several health-based technologies during the recent University Innovation Fellows Health Demo Day that formed part of the Dept of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development anniversary celebration. The event was…

Vaccine and health promotion experts tackle COVID-19 updates

The University of the Philippines College of Public Health (UPCPH), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) Healthy Pilipinas, held a forum on COVID-19 updates titled, “COVID-19: Ano ang latest at ano ang next?” on 30 March 2022 via Zoom and Facebook Live. TIPH is a worldwide brand started by the Association…

Charmaine Lingdas

Omicron: What we should know and do

For three consecutive days, the fast-spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19 set the highest record of more than 30,000 new cases a day since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, with the most at 38,867 last January 15, 2022. With 56 million Filipinos vaccinated, with some already boosted, many…

Charmaine Lingdas

Vaccine confidence build-up and more staff needed to reach target

More than 300 participants from government agencies, health facilities, and educational institutions across Southeast Asia and the United Kingdom attended the webinar, “Ensuring Action on Vaccine Preventable Diseases in the Now Normal” held on 24 March. This was the fourth webinar under the Public Health in the Time of COVID-19 and…

PH Acad Consortium for Public Health launched at CPH anniversary

With the theme “Leadership in Higher Education in Public Health in the Now Normal for Sustainable Development,” the College of Public Health celebrated its 95th founding anniversary and its 57th year as the SEAMEO Regional Centre for Public Health, Hospital Administration, Environmental and Occupational Health on March 9-10,…

Climate change and parasitic and vector-borne diseases

The impact of climate change on major parasitic diseases and how to move forward with mitigation efforts in the new normal were the topics tackled by College of Public Health Dean and UPCPH/TROPMED Philippines Centre Director Dr. Vicente Belizario Jr. during the webinar, “Mitigating Climate Change Impacts in the…

NurseLEAD holds summit, targets SDG goals

The University of the Philippines Manila College of Nursing (UPCN), in partnership with the Johnson & Johnson Foundation Global Community Impact, held a three-day NurseLEAD Public Health Nurses Leadership Summit on April 5-7, 2022 at Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort Clark Pampanga. The summit aimed to help in the achievement…

UP Manila Scholars’ Convocation 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Ox7chCCxE 840 views May 26, 2022 19 May 2022 / 9:00 am - 12:00 nn / via Zoom, UPM Livestream, and UPM Facebook page Organizer: UPM Office of Student Affairs

STOP COVID DEATHS Webinars bag 2022 internationally-acclaimed IABC Gold Quill Awards

The Stop COVID Deaths: Clinical Management Updates Webinar Series of the UP System’s TVUP, in partnership with the UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center, won the prestigious 2022 Gold Quill Award of Merit by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The webinar series, now into its third year, won the Award…

UP’s STOP COVID DEATHS Second Anniversary Special Webisode Honors COVID-19 Heroes

The STOP COVID DEATHS Webinar #96, on the occasion of its second year anniversary, honored 121 frontliners in a solemn memorial tribute for their selfless contributions in the fight against COVID-19. “We dedicate this webinar to you, our frontliners, because overcoming that fear has been our key to success,” Dr.…

CPH holds webinar on non-communicable diseases

The webinar entitled “From Minds to Hearts: Strategies for Addressing Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases in the Now Normal” held last 17 February 2022 was a collaboration between the UP College of Public Health and the British Embassy Manila with key speakers and reactors from the World Health Organization,…

Public health students hold second research colloquium

January 30, 2022 — With the theme “Advancing Public Health Research in the Now Normal,” the College of Public Health (CPH) hosted its second research colloquium for BS Public Health students as part of its 95th Foundation Day and 57th year celebration as a SEAMEO Center. The colloquium had breakout sessions…

CPH pushes for face-to-face classes for Academic Year 2021-2022

The University of the Philippines College of Public Health held an online orientation for students and parents on the conduct of limited face-to-face classes on February 21, 2022, via Zoom. March 31, 2022 — The UP Manila College of Public Health (CPH) has reiterated its commitment to provide a…

Angelou Mendoza

UPCM prof urges community partnerships, health professionals to be platforms of correct and relevant information

February 27, 2022 — UP College of Medicine Professor Dr. Gene Nisperos stated that in our healthcare system, it is at the level of the community where it is weakest, because communities have low resources. “Ang focus ng ating healthcare system madalas ay sa malalaking ospital, and the resources are centered in big urban areas. ‘Yung maliliit…

HRDO holds CSC Expanded Maternity Leave Benefits webinar

March 18, 2022 - The Human Resource Development Office of UP Manila commemorated the celebration of Women's Month by holding a webinar on the Amendment to Omnibus Rules on Leave (CSC MC No. 31 series of 1998) and its alignment with Republic Act No. 11210, popularly known as the "105-Day…

Charmaine Lingdas

UPM student’s proposed automated system for dangerous drugs prescribing wins in internatl fest

January 30, 2022 — Rosalina Areola, a 4th year BS Pharmaceutical Sciences student won 2nd place in the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation Innov8, an online competition on ideas/suggestions about the Application of Blockchain Technology in Community Pharmacy Services. Her winning entry is entitled, “Optimization of Dangerous Drugs Prescription and Dispensing…

Charmaine Lingdas

SALINLOHIYA forum tackles technology transfer as a catalyst in research and innovation

January 30, 2022 — As part of UP Manila's celebration of Science and Technology Week 2021, the Technology Transfer and Business Development Office held the Salinlohiya forum with the theme, “Technology Transfer as a Catalyst in Advancing Research and Innovation”. The forum tackled the journeys of the researchers and recognized their…

Charmaine Lingdas

VP Robredo urges ob-gyn graduates to stay the course, serve where it matters most

February 27, 2022 — Twenty-two residents, trainees, and fellows of the UP College of Medicine - Philippine General Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology marked the end of their years of rigorous clinical and academic training at the country’s biggest government hospital in an online closing ceremony held last February…

Pahinungod conducts relief ops in typhoon-hit Limasawa Island

February 28, 2022 — The UP Manila Ugnayan ng Pahinungod conducted a relief mission in Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte on December 27-30, 2021. Limasawa is one of the municipalities in the central-southern part of the country that sustained severe damage wrought about by Super-typhoon Odette (Rai). The relief mission was…

Statement on the Arrest and Detention of Dr. Natividad Castro

February 20, 2022 ⁠— Dr. Maria Natividad Marian Silva Castro, an alumna of the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine Class 1995, was arrested on February 18, 2022 in San Juan City, Metro Manila. Dr. Naty has dedicated her medical career to providing health services to the poor…

Carrillo appointed new CAS Dean

The College of Arts and Sciences welcomed the year with the appointment of Prof. Maria Constancia Carrillo from the Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics (DPSM) as its new dean after the UP Board of Regents’ 1367th meeting held on January 27. She succeeds Dean Leonardo Estacio, Jr. whose second…

College of Arts and Sciences celebrates our exemplary women

SHARING... Greetings! In celebration of women’s history month, the College of Arts and Sciences celebrates our exemplary women. Today we feature Dr. Honey Libertine Achanzar-Labor, our University Artist I #HERstory #ExemplaryWomenOfCAS #womensmonth2022 #SDG5

UP Manila to conduct a study on wellness initiatives for its seniors and elders

March 31, 2022 — The Institute on Aging (IA) and Institute of Clinical Epidemiology (ICE) of the UP Manila National Institutes of Health are set to conduct a study dubbed Wellness Initiatives for Seniors and Elders (WISE), that will create a framework for use in developing health policies and programs for this sector. Dr.…

Angelou Mendoza

UP Manila students and mental health: A guide to programs

This article is based on the lecture of Dr. Blesile Suzette S. Mantaring, Director of the UP Manila Office of Student Affairs, in TVUP’s Stop COVID Deaths Webinar 91. Watch the webinar in full. March 23, 2022 — It has become apparent that the sudden transition from in-class to virtual classes…

Angelou Mendoza

Updates on medications for COVID-19

February 24, 2022 — The Stop COVID Deaths Webinar No. 87 featured the latest updates on the medicines for COVID-19. With the COVID-19 vaccines and various medicines now widely available in the Philippines, knowing how to properly utilize these medicines is important, taking into consideration their effectiveness and accessibility. The main speaker was Dr.…

Angelou Mendoza

UP Manila demands justice for arrested red-tagged doctor

MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) on Sunday expressed concern for the safety of its alumna, Dr. Ma. Natividad “Naty” Castro, who was arrested after being accused of kidnapping a member of the Civilian Armed Force Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary. “We are all concerned…

February 20, 2022

UP Manila Visits MCC for Research and Community Extension Project

University of the Philippines (Manila) Professor and Manila Studies Program Convenor Dr. Ma. Teresa G. De Guzman together with Mr. Norman King, the first Aeta graduate of the University of the Philippines, and Mr. Jad De Guzman, a Behavioral Sciences graduate, visited Mabalacat City College (MCC) on February…

February 17, 2022

Virtual UP Manila Flag-raising Ceremony

Virtual UP Manila Flag-raising Ceremony Feb. 21 / 8:00 am via Zoom Please register early in advance: https://up-edu.zoom.us/.../regi.../WN_8LoRzTf1SiKq5UnhP37drw Reference: https://www.facebook.com/UPManilaOfficial/posts/pfbid02cEJosbNjM1JRpXtw2xfTngUS7b4EohQfSoddXo8umKznEnFC2xG3sdfTSn6zaAphl

February 16, 2022

Dr. Salvana of IMBB on COVID medicine

Doctors have said that self-medication is dangerous, especially in these times that the pandemic is still in our midst. Just because someone recommended a certain type of medication does not mean it’s effective and safe, not unless they are doctors. Dr. Edsel Maurice Salvaña, Adult Infectious Disease Specialist,…

February 16, 2022

FGD participants for “Rapid Review of COVID-19 Mobile Health Technologies in the Workplace”

Open to the Public. Interested participants can still join from FEB. 16-21. FGD participants for "Rapid Review of COVID-19 Mobile Health Technologies in the Workplace" Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mHealthenduser #SDG#GlobalGoals#SDG3#SDG3GoodHealthandWellbeing#SDG4#SDG4QualityEducation#SDG17#SDG17PartnershipfortheGoals#2022UPMSDG4#2022UPMSDG3#2022UPMSDG Reference: https://www.facebook.com/UPManilaOfficial/posts/pfbid02TQZyZbQcTYPGwkzVxYxYibnDucuANmd1UXLseop6qPFegggu5KMwFH8qd1jKVHil

February 15, 2022

UPCM: Special Tribute of Love & Friendship for DR. NOEL JUBAN

UPCM: Special Tribute of Love & Friendship for DR. NOEL JUBAN (Feb 15, 2022 / 9 am) Join via Zoom: https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/83650871038Meeting ID: 836 5087 1038Passcode: CliEpi2022 Reference: https://www.facebook.com/UPManilaOfficial/posts/pfbid024o3Zx45LDL5s6ujemXVa4CYY84kumtRigxikrZbh1s8eN6bZ4fse1WY259p66ntRl

February 14, 2022

COVID-19 Medications: Epektibo Ba?

This event is FREE and open to the public. Register at The Omicron variant is now the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant in the Philippines. Along with the rise of these variants of concern, other COVID-19 medications have sprung up such as molnupiravir, paxlovid, newer monoclonal antibodies, etc. How are…

February 10, 2022

A gray tsunami is brewing and the Philippines has to prepare for it

“If you ask me, we are not yet ready for this tsunami,” said Lydia T. Manahan, a registered nurse, professorial lecturer at the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila’s College of Nursing, and founder of the Gerontology Nurses Association of the Philippines (GNAP). #SDG#GlobalGoals#SDG3#SDG3GoodHealthandWellbeing#SDG4#SDG4QualityEducation#SDG17#SDG17PartnershipfortheGoals#2022UPMSDG4#2022UPMSDG3#2022UPMSDG17 Reference: https://www.facebook.com/UPManilaOfficial/posts/pfbid02MAxKarm3B3UwFLDtf5HiGa8wJTueNxL31nykHoXBngRoX4PvPE2zyNUpabpxppKxl

February 09, 2022

DOST, UP, Toronto experts developing new Covid-19 test kits

From the article: "DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the new kit will be a cell-based immunoassay for serologic testing... The DOST-PCHRD-funded project, “Development of a Cell-Based Immunoassay for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Serologic Testing”, is led by Dr. Fresthel Monica Climacosa of the University of the…

February 08, 2022

An invitation to the UPM community from the College of Public Health (CPH): Virtual Flag Raising Ceremony

An invitation to the UPM community from the College of Public Health (CPH) To launch CPH@95 and TROPMEDPH@57, the UP College of Public Health/ TROPMED Philippines is inviting to you the Virtual Flag Raising Ceremony on 14 February 2022, Monday, (8:00-9:00 a.m.) with the theme, “Tracking the Philippine…

February 07, 2022

“Is Your Snoring Benign?” UPCD Class of 1997 Webinar

In celebration of the 107th Foundation of the UP College of Dentistry, the UPCD Silver Jubilarian Class of 1997 invites you to a special continuing education event, "Is Your Snoring Benign?" on February 11, 2022 Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM This webinar is OPEN to everyone.…

February 07, 2022

Champions in RSP Grand Prix Hack Sprint 2022

Congratulations to the #UPManila team for winning the Grand Championship in the recent PRSP Grand Prix Hack Sprint Edition. Read more here: https://www.facebook.com/520301634765137/posts/4535139389947988/?d=n #SDG#GlobalGoals#SDG4#SDG4QualityEducation#SDG17#SDG17PartnershipfortheGoals#2022UPMSDG4#2022UPMSDG17 Reference: https://www.facebook.com/UPManilaOfficial/posts/pfbid025DqRr4QAxLN21Bokfd9hRjXRtjX98FaobMVjxDrY6HKECA1gCozpomJD4PS6r8g8l

February 05, 2022

OVCAA | Extension of Deadline for Enrollment and Payment of Fees for the Second Semester, AY 2021-2022

OVCAA | Extension of Deadline for Enrollment and Payment of Fees for the Second Semester, AY 2021-2022 #SDG#GlobalGoals#SDG4#SDG4QualityEducation#SDG17#SDG17PartnershipfortheGoals#2022UPMSDG4#2022UPMSDG17

February 05, 2022

The current issue of Acta Medica Philippina (Vol. 56 No.1 2022) is now available online.

The current issue of Acta Medica Philippina (Vol. 56 No.1 2022) is now available online. Link: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta #SDG#GlobalGoals#SDG3#SDG3GoodHealthandWellbeing#SDG4#SDG4QualityEducation#SDG17#SDG17PartnershipfortheGoals#2022UPMSDG4#2022UPMSDG3#2022UPMSDG17

February 05, 2022

LevelUP: Dentists as Partners of the Community in the Pandemic (Webinar)

In celebration of the 107th Anniversary of the UP College of Dentistry, the UPDAA and UPCD Department of Community Dentistry present this webinar, entitled, "LevelUP: Dentists as Partners of the Community in the Pandemic" on Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022 10 am-12 noon. This special offering is FREE and…

February 03, 2022

SHS Tarlac launches 6-year Strategic Plans

The UP Manila School of Health Sciences-Tarlac (UPM SHS-Tarlac) recently held a two-day strategic planning for its 6-year action plans through a virtual platform and face-to-face modes. In partnership and cooperation with the Provincial Government of Tarlac, the program aimed to formulate the strategic directions of the campus as it opens…

Charmaine Lingdas

February 02, 2022

5 UPM graduates top Pharmacy board exams

Bucking fears and constraints of taking review classes and the licensure examination during the COVID-19 pandemic, five graduates of UP Manila topped the November 2021 pharmacy licensure exams. Nicola Christine Aquino Rivera bagged the Top 1 spot with a grade of 93.90, followed closely by Kristine See Ang who placed 2nd with…

Charmaine Lingdas

February 02, 2022

Eight UP Manila CAS Faculty members listed Top World Scientists in the AD Scientific Index 2022!

CONGRATULATIONS!! Eight UP Manila CAS Faculty members listed Top World Scientists in the AD Scientific Index 2022! *"The AD Scientific Index (Alper-Doger Scientific Index), unlike other systems that provide evaluations of journals and universities, is a ranking and analysis system based on the scientific performance and the added…

February 02, 2022

COVID-19 Na, May Bagyo Pa? Paano Na?

This event is FREE and open to the public. Register at At the beginning of the Omicron surge, on December 16-17 - the strongest typhoon of 2021 hit the Philippines causing the displacement of more than 9 million people and raising concerns about increased exposure to the virus…

February 02, 2022

[Updated] “First Sexual Health Clinic in the Philippines launched”

To contact the Clinic: Dr Sherri Ann L. Suplido (09178841974) Read more here: https://test.upm.nbtechbeta.com/node/3427 #SGD5 #SDG5GenderEquality #2022UPMSDG5 #SDG #GlobalGoals #SDG3 #SDG3GoodHealthandWellbeing #SDG4 #SDG4QualityEducation #SDG17 #SDG17PartnershipfortheGoals #2022UPMSDG4 #2022UPMSDG3 #2022UPMSDG17 Reference: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1549103762137601

February 02, 2022

UP Manila leads PH participation in global solidarity trials for COVID-19 vaccines, drugs

UP Manila is lead implementer of the Solidarity Trials Vaccine (STV) project, an international randomized trial to determine the efficacy and safety of candidate vaccines against COVID-19. The STV aims to uncover second-generation vaccines with greater efficacy, greater protection against variants of concern, offering longer duration of protection,…

January 20, 2022

Promoting healthy workplaces tackled during the 5th EOH Forum

December 15, 2022 — Dr. Hiromasa Okayasu, director of WHO Western Pacific Region Division of Health and Environments and Populations pointed out during the Environmental and Occupational Health Forum that around the world the disease burden is shifting from communicable diseases (CD) to non-communicable diseases (NCD). The direct cost of…

Charmaine Lingdas

January 13, 2022

Forum tackles effect of misinformation on Research Integrity

December 30, 2021 —The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the problem of misinformation affecting the integrity of research. To spread awareness on this issue, the UP Manila Committee on Research Integrity (CRI) conducted a webinar, entitled, “Research Integrity and Misinformation” on December 3 as part of the UP Manila…

December 13, 2021

Ending abuse towards children

December 30, 2021 — Recognizing the different forms of abuse and knowing where and how to seek help and support is crucial in keeping children safe. The UP Manila Center for Gender and Women Studies (CGWS) and Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Manila, in collaboration with the Kaibigan Ermita Outreach Foundation, Inc. conducted a forum…

December 13, 2021

Zuellig Family donates $4.8 M for a new UP Manila building

Seated (L-R): Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla, President Danilo L. Concepcion, Mr. David Zuellig, Dr. Hazel P. Zuellig. Standing (L-R): Dr. Emerito Jose A. Faraon, Dean Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr., Vice Chancellor Michael L. Tee, Mr. Ernesto D. Garilao, Mr. Austere A. Panadero, Dr. Fernando B. Garcia, Jr. “On…

December 13, 2021

First Sexual Health Clinic in the Philippines launched

Former title of article: "PH’s 1st Division of Sexual Health launched in PGH" November 29, 2021 — The PGH Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology launched its new unit, the first of its kind in the country, the Division of Sexual Health (DSH) on November 29 to promote wellness and address pathologic…

December 13, 2021

Topping off ceremony marks completion of NIH 19th level

NIH Deputy Director for Research Operations Dr. Carmela Lapitan, VC Michael Tee, NIH PERI Director and NIH Building Committee Chair Leo Cubillan, BF Corporation Chairman Maria Lourdes Fernando, Chancellor Padilla, NIH Exec Director Eva Cutiongco Dela Paz, NIH Deputy Director for Admin and Finance Dr. Jose Tecson at…

December 13, 2021

Funds raised for PGH Silahis ng Kalusugan School for the Chronically-ill

November 24, 2021 — The Philippine General Hospital Silahis ng Kalusugan School for the Chronically Ill (SNK) received a P100,000 pledge from a group of alumni from the College of the Holy Spirit Manila. This donation will assist children living with chronic conditions, allowing them to continue prioritizing their health while also…

December 13, 2021

PGH director, spokesperson win CSC Outstanding Govt Workers awards

November 30, 2021 —PGH Director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi and Public Affairs Coordinator and spokesperson Dr. Jose Jonas Del Rosario were among the public servants conferred the 2021 Outstanding Government Workers Award by the Civil Service Commission in virtual ceremonies held on Nov. 15. Dr. Legaspi was one of the seven individual…

December 13, 2021

Engineering the Future of Medicine: From Blueprint to Bedside Nationwide

Without a sliver of doubt, the 21st century has been transformed by an inexorable march of innovation. We live in a world where advanced tech is ubiquitous—it is on a level that would exist solely in the realm of science fiction to laymen just a few decades ago.…

December 07, 2021

PGH: HICU Recommendations for End of Year Events in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published in UP Manila Healthscape (Special COVID-19 Issue No. 33, November 2021) PGH HICU Recommendations for End-of-Year Events (2021).pdf

November 01, 2021

UP Honor Society of Nursing chartered into the Sigma Alpha Alpha Phi Chapter

October 16, 2021 —The UP College of Nursing (UPCN) held the chartering ceremony and induction of new members of the UP Honor Society for Nursing into the Sigma organization as its 595th chapter on 16 October. The UPCN Sigma Chapter will be called the Alpha Alpha Phi, the…

November 01, 2021

UP lands at THE World Univ Rankings top 500 due to high citations in clinical, pre-clinical, and health

The University of the Philippines landed at the 401 to 500 bracket of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021 edition. Aside from the overall rankings, THE also provides rankings by subject. In the clinical, pre-clinical, and health rankings for 2020, UP surprisingly outranked Ivy League…

November 01, 2021

UPM honors awardees and retirees, highlights pandemic mental health

November 1, 2021 —The virtual celebration of UP Manila’s 42nd year as Health Sciences Center and 39th year as the present-day UP Manila showcased its role and contributions to health through the achievements of its 10 Gawad Chancellor awardees, 240 service awardees, and 32 retirees, who were conferred their honors on Oct. 29. …

November 01, 2021

The 2021 Gawad Chancellor Awardees honored during the foundation celebration

The Gawad Chancellor Award recognizes the exemplary accomplishments and contributions of the members of the UP Manila community to the University and the country in their respective fields. The 10 awardees were conferred this recognition on Oct. 29 as part of the celebration of the 39th anniversary of the Health…

November 01, 2021

Ending child abuse through barangay TeleCPU

The inauguration of the TeleCPUs in the Barangay held at the PGH-CPU patient service area, 19 November 2021. November 20, 2021 — Abused children being trapped inside their homes are among the most tragic impacts of the pandemic. Apart from the abuse, children also experience the physical and psychosocial…

November 01, 2021

Training course boosts nurses’ public health leadership skills

The UP College of Nursing and Johnson & Johnson Global Community Impact has completed the Leadership Course for Advanced Practice in Public Health Nursing (NurseLEAD) on October 25, 2021 with its first batch of 50 nurse graduates from different health facilities nationwide. The 148-hour online course aimed to…

October 30, 2021

CAS holds recognition program for Batch 2021

The College of Arts and Sciences held a virtual recognition ceremony for 114 graduates from its nine undergraduate degree programs and 21 from its four graduate programs on Aug. 20, 2021. UP President Danilo L. Concepcion, in his message, hoped for the translation of the students’ pandemic experiences…

October 30, 2021

Vergeire to CAMP grads: Give back and pay forward, stick to truth, collaborate

October 31, 2021 — “Regularly reflect on your actions, give back and pay forward what you’ve been afforded by maximizing your God-given talents and [allow] more people to benefit from it.” Department of Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire shared this advice during the College of Allied Medical Professions’ virtual recognition…

October 30, 2021

Experts tackle priority issues on COVID-19 vaccination for children

October 31, 2021 — The Stop COVID Deaths Webinar #72 tackled the topic of COVID-19 vaccination in children. This was in the wake of President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent directive to vaccinate immunocompromised children aged 12-17. The UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center, Philippine General Hospital, and Philippine Pediatric Society…

October 30, 2021

UP CPH Collaborates with Vaccine Solidarity Movement to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy

Ms. Amor Maclang (center), co-founder of the Vaccine Solidarity Movement, facilitates the discussion on vaccine hesitancy with key figures from the medical community including UP CPH/TROPMED Philippines Dean/Centre Director Vicente Y. Belizario Jr. (top right). As the country aims for adequate vaccine coverage for the Philippine population, it…

October 30, 2021

Research integrity committee formulates code of conduct

October 30, 2021 — The University of the Philippines Manila created the ad hoc Committee on Research Integrity (CRI) on October 17, 2019 to oversee continuing education on the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). Its five core members are Dr. Edward Wang, Dr. Katherine V. Reyes, Prof. Marilen P.…

October 30, 2021

Newborn Screening Convention on a Smart Expanded Program caps NBS Week

October 30, 2021 — The Newborn Screening Society of the Philippines, Inc. (NSSPI) and the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila, through the Newborn Screening Reference Center (NSRC), kicked off the virtual 19th National Newborn Screening Convention on Oct. 5 with the theme: “Towards a Smart Expanded Newborn Screening Program.” The…

October 30, 2021

Buguias, Benguet gets relief aid from Pahinungod team

October 31, 2021 — A team composed of Ugnayan ng Pahinungod (UNP) Director Dr. Eric Talens, UNP Systems Director Dr. Marie Therese Bustos, UP-PGH Dept of Emergency (DEM) Medicine Chief Dr. April Llaneta, DEM Resident Dr. Simonette Geston, DEM staff Jeffrey Violago, and Pahinungod Staff Dr. Lunalinda Luz turned…

October 02, 2021

NTTCHP honors 2021 grads in recognition ceremony

September 13, 2021 — Held virtually for the second time due to the continuing pandemic, the National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions (NTTCHP) commemorated a pivotal milestone for its 2021 graduates in a virtual recognition ceremony on September 10. Members of Class 2021 consisted of 22 graduates;…

September 30, 2021

UP Manila, DOST-PCHRD, and FIF agree to fight liver diseases in PH

September 30, 2021 — A brighter future for liver disease management is set in the Philippines as the alliance between Italy and the Philippines grows stronger. On August 18, UP Manila and the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) signed a Memorandum of…

September 30, 2021

More MD-PhD scholars and future physician-scientists eyed in upcoming virology research institute

September 30, 2021 — The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and UP Manila welcomed the 12th batch of the MD-PhD students during the virtual signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Aug. 31, 2021. “As we work towards the opening of the Philippine Virology…

September 30, 2021

2nd AP virtual meeting on fracture management held

September 30, 2021 — In celebration of its 50th founding year, the UP-PGH Department of Orthopedics, together with the Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) Regionalization Committee and FFN Hip Fracture Audit Special Interest Group, recently hosted the 2nd Asia-Pacific Virtual Pocket Meeting with the theme, “Developing Workforce in the Asia-Pacific…

September 30, 2021

NAST 2021: Fauci weighs in on value of research and collaboration in PH

August 30, 2021 — “I want to emphasize the importance of sustained local support for scientists and scientific institutions in the Philippines, and elsewhere. This support is the necessary foundation to attract funding from outside the country. It is also an essential element for economic vitality and growth” Thus…

September 30, 2021

UP Manila grads urged to be strong leaders, develop creative solutions to the country’s woes

August 30, 2021 — In this era of uncertainty caused by the pandemic, disasters, and a disturbing leadership, Dr. Eddie G. Dorotan emphasized the power of a ‘caring environment’ to unite a community during his keynote speech at UP Manila’s 112th commencement rites held virtually on Aug. 29. “Saludo…

September 30, 2021

CPH spearheads gathering of Higher Education Institutions in Public Health

UP Manila Chancellor Dr. Carmencita Padilla, CHED-NCR Regional Director Dr. Virginia Akiate, UP CPH Dean and TROPMED Philippines Centre Director Dr. Vicente Belizario Jr., Deans, Department Heads, and representatives of HEI in PH in the second meeting held last 05 August 2021. The UP College of Public Health…

September 30, 2021

Neurosciences building to rise in PGH

PGH Director, Neurosurgery Chief Dr. Gap Legaspi (black) with (L-R) UPCM Dean Charlotte Chiong, UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla, UP President Danilo Concepcion at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Felicidad Sy Hall (Neuroscience/Multispecialty Building). Photo taken from the UP-PGH Neurosurgery Twitter account (@pghneurosurgery) September 30, 2021 — A pandemic-ready neurosciences facility…

September 30, 2021

UP Manila pays tribute to UP Regent Nelia T. Gonzales

July 5, 2021 — The UP Manila community offered a heartfelt send-off to a longtime ally and UP Board of Regents member Dr. Nelia Teodoro-Gonzalez who served the university and country in various capacities for more than 70 years. Regent Gonzalez led a multifaceted life pioneering in agribusiness and social entrepreneurship, engaging…

August 31, 2021

UP Manila – St. Paul Community Pantry serves 3,500 beneficiaries

August 31, 2021 — For the past 10 weeks every Thursday, people fell in line along Pedro Gil Street as early as 3 am to be sure to bring home food items and other goods from the community pantry inside the St. Paul University Manila (SPUM) compound. While in…

August 31, 2021

Bridging the Distance: UP Manila Central Administration’s holds 1st virtual teambuilding

In an effort to “bring the community together” this pandemic, the UP Manila Central Administration (CAD) held its first online teambuilding program through varied activities on July 22-23, 28 and 30, 2021.With the theme “UP: Rising to the Challenge” the activities aimed to strengthen the intra- and interrelationship…

August 31, 2021

PGH Ear Unit’s services to hearing-impaired fully restored

Left to right: The Ear Unit with the waiting area observing social distancing along the open-air hallway. Services are strictly by appointment and transactions through the window; Receiving area of The Ear Unit with staff observing strict protocols on wearing mask, face shield, hand hygiene and social distancing; Engineering controls…

August 31, 2021

Delta variant-driven vaccination and other policy updates presented in town hall meeting

Wearing preferably surgical masks even for non-healthcare workers in high-risk settings and vaccination for the companion of senior citizens (A2 + 1) and pregnant and lactating women were among the policy updates and recommendations presented during an Aug. 18 Department of Health townhall meeting. The presenters were DOH Undersecretary…

August 31, 2021

Study shows high levels of inhalable ash from 2018 Mt. Mayon eruption

August 31, 2021 — The health dangers of volcanic eruptions form part of the research thrust of UP Manila College of Arts and Sciences Committee on Planetary Health. The thrust seeks to assess the cost of disasters to humans whether from forced movement of people or the harmful effects…

August 31, 2021

UP Manila medical experts received Presidential Merit award for pandemic response contributions

June 30, 2022 — Four UP Manila health experts were conferred one of the highest award given by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in recognition of their significant contributions to the national COVID-19 pandemic response. They were Dr. Marissa Alejandria, Dr. Anna Lisa Ong-Lim, Dr. Eva Maria Cutiongco-Dela Paz, and Dr. Edsel Maurice T.…

August 01, 2021

Funding agencies, govt and industry partners recognized for advancing health research and translation

July 31, 2021 — The online celebrations of the 2020 Science and Technology Week from Nov. 24 to Dec. 4, 2020 were opportunities to showcase UP Manila’s health technologies and innovations and compliment its funding agencies and partners. In turn, representatives of partner entities reaffirmed support for the UPM…

UP’s evolving role tackled at celebration of its 113th founding year

July 30, 2021 — As dusk descended, multi-colored lights bathed the Oblation in front of PGH, the UP’s iconic symbol of offering to the nation. The lighting happened on June 21, 2021 and was repeated a few days thereafter. UP Manila’s celebration of the 113th founding year of its…

Planting the Seeds of Collaboration for One Health

Dr. Vipat Kuruchittham, SEAOHUN Executive Director; Dr. Vicente Y. Belizario Jr., UP CPH / TROPMED Philippines Dean and Centre Director; Dr. Michael L. Tee, PhilOHUN Chair; and Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla, UP Manila Chancellor giving their closing messages for the participants of “Introduction to One Health”. July 30,…

UPCP COVID-19 Pandemic Telepharmacy Service marks 1st year

July 30, 2021 — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the people have had even more difficulty accessing quality medicines and medicine information. In an effort to address this, the UP College of Pharmacy launched its Telepharmacy Service on July 19, 2020. The initiative aims to provide drug…

Public Health Higher Education Forum Caps Webinar Series

May 28, 2021 — The UP College of Public Health (CPH) and British Embassy Manila COVID-19 Learning Webinar series, launched in September 2020 that engaged over 10,000 attendees and live stream views, ended on the 16th episode with high-level representatives discussing how higher education institutions (HEIs) can develop strategies…

Stop COVID Deaths Webinars mark 1st year with updates from frontliners

July 30, 2021 — TVUP marked the first anniversary of its Stop COVID Deaths Webinars by holding a special episode entitled “COVID-19 Frontliners: Kamusta Na Kayo?” on April 23, 2021 . The forum’s main speakers were Dr. Anselmo Tronco, Chair, PGH Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, PGH Spokesperson Dr. Jonas Del Rosario, and singer-composer Ardie…

Retirees grateful to UP, urged to dream for selves and country in charting new path

July 30, 2021 — Retirement is a vital milestone in a person’s professional life and it is, as often stated, a reflection of one’s journey, legacy, and mortality. Cognizant of the meaning and significance of retirement, UP Manila held a memorable and poignant virtual recognition program for its 102…

2,000 UP Manila scholars honored in virtual convocation

UP Manila recognized and honored its more than 2,000 University and College Scholars for Academic Year 2020-2021 through a virtual program held on May 6, 2021. In her message, UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla told the scholars that the goal of the university is to prepare them for current and future challenges.…

Dr. Yolanda Robles to lead FAPA as its 2021-2026 president

June 30, 2021 — Dr. Yolanda Robles, the Federation of Asian Pharmaceuticals Association (FAPA) President-Elect for 2019-2022, assumes the position of President by default, two years ahead of her official term, following the demise of its president, Mr. Mohamad Dani Pratomo. The FAPA Bureau in its special meeting on…

Public health nursing leadership: directions and challenges

June 30, 2021 — In celebration of the International Nurses Day (IND) with the theme, “Nurses: A Voice to Lead - A Vision for Future Healthcare”, the UP College of Nursing (UPCN) held a webinar and launched the Leadership Course for Advanced Practice in Public Health Nursing (NurseLEAD) in…

TB Academy National Online Course co-organized by UP CPH/TROPMED Philippines concludes pilot run

June 30, 2021 — A national online training series for physicians on the management of Rifampicin Resistant/Multidrug Resistant Tu-berculosis (RR[MDR]TB) was organized by the Department of Medical Microbiology of the UP Manila College of Public Health, also designated as SEAMEO TROPMED Regional Centre for Public Health, Hospital Administration, Environmental…

The PGH fire and the many faces of heroism

The ten recipients of the Order of Lapu-Lapu (Kamagi Rank) with PGH Director Gerardo Legaspi: [L-R] Ms. Katrina Macababad, Ms. Phoebe Malabanan, Ms. Esmeralda Ninto, Dr. Alexandra Lim, Dr. Earle Abrenica, Dr. Gerardo Legaspi, Mr. Romel Rano, Dr. Rodney Dofitas, Mr. Joel Santiago, Mr. Quintin Bagay, and Mr.…

UP CPH joins 1st global cohort to address vaccine hesitancy

May 28, 2021 — The UP College of Public Health (UP CPH), also designated as SEAMEO TROPMED Regional Centre for Public Health, received the 2021 This Is Public Health Global Grant Program (TIPH Global) sponsored by the Global Network for Academic Public Health. TIPH Global is a one-year grant…

UPCN webinar revisits Philippine nursing towards responsive health systems

May 28, 2021 — To celebrate its 73rd foundation anniversary, the UP College of Nursing (UPCN) conducted a webinar entitled “Re-envisioning Philippine Nursing Towards Responsive Health Systems” on April 8, 2021. The webinar aimed to mount more effective responses to stem the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic. UPCN Dean…

JUANAs during the pandemic: Yes, we can!

May 28, 2021 — JUANAs are trying to adapt their way during this pandemic. Adaptation is by no means perfect, but when lives are upended by a catastrophe, survival is a must for self, family, and country. The theme of Women’s Month 2021 reflects this drive. “Juana Laban Sa Pandemya:…

Health systems capacity strengthening urged for stronger response to COVID-19

May 28, 2021 — The Philippines could have saved up to 3.6 percentage points in lost Gross Domestic Product forecasted in 2020 equivalent to about P700 billion if we had listened to our own experts, that we had to be better prepared for emerging outbreaks. This was the assertion…

UP Manila SHS Tarlac to open Aug 2021

May 28, 2021 — The UP Manila School of Health Sciences (SHS) Extension Campus in Tarlac will officially open its doors to its inaugural intake of midwifery students this August 2021, following the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between UP and the Provincial Government of Tarlac last…

UPM quincentennial commemoration opens with webinar on Filipino concept of healing

The commemoration of the 500th year of the first circumnavigation of the world and the victory of Lapu-Lapu and his troops in the Battle of Mactan was launched through the first of a five-part webinar series organized by UP Manila on the theme “The Filipino Concept of Healing” held on…

Vergeire shares lessons, from pandemic to new normal

April 15, 2021 — As we pivot to outlive this virus, we learn critical lessons every day in order to adapt to the immense challenges bought by the pandemic. During the second day of the virtual celebration of the National Institutes of Health’s 23rd Anniversary Forum, Department of Health…

Health Policy and Systems Research training grads urged to bolster UHC implementation

April 15, 2021 — A virtual graduation ceremony was held on March 31, 2021 for 74 graduates representing different Universal Health Care (UHC) Integration Sites of the Department of Health and the Philippines’ 13 geographic regions who completed a four-month Online Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) training course.…

National Telehealth Center director and NIH research prof among 7 TOYM awardees

April 15, 2021 — Dr. Raymond Francis Sarmiento, Director and Research Assistant Professor of the UP Manila National Institutes of Health’s National Telehealth Center, is among the seven The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) awardees for 2021. A world-class doctor and multi-awarded scientist, he became the first and only Filipino…

“Outliving the COVID-19 pandemic: Beyond resiliency”

April 15, 2021 — With the Philippines’ response to COVID-19 viewed as inadequate and amid a new surge in cases, the 23rd Anniversary Forum of the UP Manila National Institutes of Health held on March 2 presented a different view of the crisis. The theme focused on the far-reaching,…

What is planetary health? And why should we care?

April 15, 2021 — The symptoms are all too obvious to anyone who is paying attention: unbreathable air, rising health problems, barely affordable food, and crazy weather. Clearly, the planet is sick. If it dies, so does the human species. The health of the planet is the health of…

Spirituality and Healing: The medical benefits of prayer

March 15, 2021 — Spirituality, in general, is part of holistic care and part of what would complement all medical perspectives. As we care for ourselves holistically, our care for patients should also be holistic, meaning not only medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, or psychological, but also spiritual. This was the…

DDB donates funds for research on substance abuse

March 15, 2021 — On March 10, 2021, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) awarded funds for research on substance abuse to the University of the Philippines Manila in virtual turn over ceremonies. UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita D. Padilla received the check from Usec. Earl Saavedra and Usec. Benjamin Reyes,…

UPM joins worldwide initiatives for birth defects and rare diseases

March 15, 2021 — In celebration of the 5th World Birth Defects Day, the March of Dimes (MOD) together with World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) organized a webinar entitled: “Saving Lives of Babies with Birth Defects and Improving their…

PGH’s Next Five Lessons from COVID-19

On the occasion of our 10th month-sary as a COVID Referral Center, we share our most important lessons and best practices (#6-10) on coping with COVID-19. This is a continuation of Lessons #1-5 which we released last August 2020. Lesson 6: It is possible to get the numbers of infected persons…

CPH and British Embassy Manila launch webinar series on vaccine deployment

March 15, 2021 — As the country gears up for the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines, the British Embassy Manila and UP College of Public Health (UP CPH) launched the United Kingdom (UK)-Philippines Vaccine Deployment Clinic, a four-part webinar series which focuses on topics related to the vaccine roll-out in the…

COVID-19 vaccine roll out kicks off at PGH

March 15, 2021 — March 1, 2021 was a historic day for the Philippine General Hospital as it became the first hospital and its director, Dr. Gerardo Legaspi, the first Filipino officially vaccinated for the government’s COVID-19 vaccine roll out. The launch happened a day after the Philippines received…

“COVID-19 vaccine confidence build-up needs help of health social scientists”

February 28, 2021 — Thus, declared health social scientist and UP College of Medicine professor Nina Castillo-Carandang as she discussed building up vaccine confidence among healthcare workers and the general public in some TV programs and virtual forums ahead of the vaccine roll out. At a Department of Health town…

February 28, 2021

UP Manila study leads to approval of Philippine Red Cross saliva test for COVID-19

Above left to below right: Elizabeth Zavalla, PRC Executive Director, Dean Charlotte Chiong, Vice Chancellor Michael L. Tee, Chancellor Carmencita D. Padilla,PRC Molecular Laboratory Director Paulyn Jean Ubial, PRC Chair and Senator Richard J. Gordon, UP President Danilo Concepcion, Associate Professor Cherica A. Tee February 28, 2021 — A…

February 28, 2021

Government and Academe Focus on Rare Diseases

February 28, 2021 — In observance of the 12th National Rare Disease Week, the Institute of Human Genetics together with the Philippine Society of Orphan Disorders and the Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health – Philippines (VYLH) launched their first webinar on rare diseases entitled “Puhon: Progress and Perspectives in…

February 28, 2021

PGH Vaccine Deployment Program for 6k HCWs, senior faculty, and retirees

February 28, 2021 — Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Director Gerardo Legaspi presented the preparations being done for the COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment for the hospital’s healthcare workers, employees, and other priority groups during the 40th Stop COVID Deaths Webinar entitled “How Will Health Workers Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19?” held on…

February 28, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccines and Face-to-Face Classes

February 28, 2021 — “We are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel with the coming of safe and effective vaccines and therapeutics after nearly a year of community quarantine and remote online learning,” said President Marco Alfredo M. Benitez, President of the Philippine Women’s…

February 28, 2021

UP Manila signs MOU to promote scientific cooperation between PH and UK

February 15, 2021 — The scientific and technological cooperation in health between the Philippines and United Kingdom will be promoted and strengthened with UP Manila’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) and London…

February 15, 2021

Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Manila mounts relief initiatives for typhoon-hit municipalities

February 15, 2021 — Despite the threat of COVID-19, the official volunteer service arm of UP Manila provided relief to the communities that were flooded and destroyed by the series of powerful typhoons that struck the country in 2020. Led by its director, Dr. Eric Talens, the Ugnayan ng…

February 15, 2021

UPCN holds completion ceremony on leadership development for public health nurses

February 15, 2021 — The Leadership Development Course for Public Health Nurses 2020 with the theme, “Strengthening Capacities for Universal Health Care,” held its closing ceremony on Jan. 25, 2021 for 57 public health nurses from the Department of Health and UP College of Nursing (UPCN). First offered in…

February 15, 2021

“Are We Ready for COVID-19 Vaccines?”

February 15, 2021 — Food and Drug Administration Director-General Dr. Rolando Enrique Domingo announced the government’s plan to vaccinate 70 million Filipinos within 2021 with vaccinations to start possibly as early as February or early March. He made this announcement during the Stop COVID Deaths Webinar Series entitled, “Are…

February 15, 2021

BHWs share stories as COVID-19 frontliners

January 31, 2021 — Most vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 are public health workers including barangay health workers (BHWs), who are at the frontlines of the battle against the pandemic. At the onset of the community quarantine, BHWs were among the first to be mobilized by the government. Following are…

January 31, 2021

New COVID-19 variant more transmissible but no impact on disease severity or vaccine efficacy

January 31, 2021 — Preliminary epidemiologic indicators cited by Dr. Marissa Alejandria, president of the Philippine Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, suggest that the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 detected by the Philippine Genome Center from a returning Filipino from the United Arab Emirates is associated with increased transmissibility. Currently, there…

January 31, 2021

UP SIBOL COVID-19 technologies highlighted in S & T Week

January 31, 2021 — The celebration of UP Manila’s Science and Technology Week 2020 featured the technologies developed by the UP Surgical Innovation and Biotechnology Laboratory (SIBOL) in a forum held on December 7, 2020. SIBOL is a collaboration of not only multidisciplinary fields but of different UP campuses…

January 31, 2021

Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on COVID-19 Vaccines

(As of January 25, 2021. More FAQs to follow with new developments) Why should I get vaccinated against the SARS CoV2 (the COVID-19 virus)?Answer: In a pandemic situation, the vaccines which have been shown to be efficacious and safe through Phase III clinical trials can help bring the pandemic under…

January 25, 2021

VCO CLINICAL STUDIES BY DOST, UP-PGH, AND PCA

This research of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on virgin coconut oil (VCO) is planned to have two arms: one hospital-based and one community-based. For the hospital based, the study entitled, “Virgin Coconut Oil and Omega-3a Adjunctive Therapy for Hospitalized Patients with COVID 19” will be…

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