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UP Manila prof named Outstanding Filipino by Metrobank Foundation

September 6, 2022

Dr. Leonila De La Fuente Dans, professor at the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and Department of Clinical Epidemiology, was one of the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos awardees who was recognized as a Pioneering Educator on Pediatric Rheumatology.

 

She is the first Filipina doctor to specialize in the care of children with rheumatologic or autoimmune diseases and became the very first chief of the Pediatric Rheumatology Section of the Department of Pediatrics, Philippine General Hospital.

 

“The path I have chosen is actually quite unique and rare, because at the start nobody was into this field,“ stated Dr. Dans as she was the one who designed her own pediatric rheumatology fellowship training program. She observed that there is still a need for more pediatricians who can take care of thousands of children suffering from these kinds of diseases.

 

Her other major achievement is in the field of clinical epidemiology, having led the implementation of Southeast Asia’s first Master of Science program in Clinical Epidemiology. She aims to train more doctors to specialize in pediatric rheumatology as well as in clinical epidemiology.

 



Dr. Dans is a Member Emeritus of the American College of Rheumatology, member of the International Clinical Epidemiology Network, and Advisory Editorial Board member of the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. She is a member of the WHO Expert Advisory Panel on Clinical Practice Guidelines and Research Methods and Ethics. She has authored several journal articles and book chapters, with special interest on issues of applicability and equity. Her most recent publication is the second edition of their user-friendly simplified book entitled “Painless Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)” targeted for EBM practitioners.

 

Over the past two years, she has been the sage voice of the Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC), a group of healthcare workers whose statements help shape the national response to the pandemic. She is the Project Co-leader in the development of the Philippine COVID-19 Living Clinical Practice Guidelines funded by the Department of Health through the Philippine Council for Health Research Development.

 

Dr. Dans was awarded the rank of UP Scientist III of the UP Scientific Productivity System 2017-2019.

The award conferment held on Sept. 5, 2022 marked the celebration of Metrobank’s diamond anniversary. Recognized were four teachers, three soldiers, and three police officers each of whom received a cash incentive, gold medallion, and “The Flame” trophy.

 

The awardees underwent an intensive selection process and were selected from hundreds of nominations. The awardees’ accomplishments include innovations in their respective institutions as well as advocacies that benefit several communities. This year’s teacher-awardees have proven that mentorship is crucial in a learner’s journey, especially during a crisis. Their breakthroughs and innovations are rooted in shaping the future generation. Watch the awarding ceremony here.

 

Charmaine Lingdas | With reports from Metrobank Foundation

 

Source: https://www.upm.edu.ph/node/3964

 

UP SLIS dominates 2021 librarian boards

September 15, 2021


All 10 examinees the UP Diliman School of Library and Information Studies (UPD SLIS) fielded in the September 2021 Librarian Licensure Examination passed, clinching the top spot in both school performance and individual rankings.


UP Diliman was the top performing school in the examinations with a 100-percent passing rate, with six out of the 10 examinees making it to the top 10.


Francisco Fillon Magpantay Jr. is the topnotcher with a 90.50-percent rating. Ranking 3rd is Ian Dominic Pasicolan Sipin (87.80%), followed by Ma Nicole Reduta Tacuboy (4th, 86.95%), Simon Philip Reyes Sacramento (5th, 86.70%), Nico Jose Monteveros Regalado (6th, 86.60%), and Mikhaella Dela Torre Javier (8th, 86.35%).


According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 113 out of the 237 examinees passed the examination given on Sept. 8 and 9 by the Board for Librarians in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban, and Tuguegarao.


Source: https://upd.edu.ph/up-slis-dominates-2021-librarian-boards/

Dr. Violeta S. Ignacio, 73

October 23, 2020

The UPDEPP community of faculty members, administrative staff members, students, and alumni mourn the loss of beloved colleague and history professor, Dr. Violeta S. Ignacio.

One of the pillars of UP in Pampanga, Dr. Ignacio began her service in 1976 at the then UP College in Clark Air Base, serving in various committees and teaching Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas (Kas 1), Ang Asya at ang Daigdig (Kas 2), and The Life & Works of Rizal (PI 100) throughout her four decades with the University. A tireless scholar, Dr. Ignacio was the recipient of numerous research and travel grants and scholarships, including the Fulbright Senior Research Scholar Award (2001-2002), the Fulbright-Hays Scholarship Grant for Doctoral Enrichment (1981-1982), and the Institute of International Education Cultural Enrichment Award, New York (1982). Her work was published in a long list of local and international peer-reviewed journals, and she was a sought-after speaker at countless conferences all over the world.

“Ma’am Violy” is fondly remembered by her colleagues as a brilliant yet down-to-earth academic who graced the halls of UPDEPP with her warm and kind presence. Of his former professor, Vladimir Guevarra writes, “She spoke softly and her manners were very demure and conservative, but her knowledge of Philippine history was profound, and her anti-imperialist and pro-working class stance was sharp and sincere.”

The UPDEPP community thanks you, Dr. Ignacio, for your service and your friendship.

Dr. Ignacio’s remains lie in state at Floresco, St. John Chapel (Gen. Luna St., Malabon) until Sunday, 25 October. Her ashes will be burried at the Eternal Gardens in Caloocan.

Source: UP Clark FB Page

Luis Elizaga Agbayani (1956-2020)

September 21, 2020

Luis “Louie” Elizaga Agbayani passed away last July 21, 2020 at the age of 64.

He was born on June 25, 1956 in Pangasinan. He graduated from the University of the Philippines with a degree of BS Business Administration and Master of Business Administration. A former instructor at the College of Business Administrator and Mayor of Sual, Pangasinan from 1995 to 2004.

For anyone who wants to reach out to Mr. Agbayani’s family, please contact his son Luigi Agbayani at 0917 1173332.

Photo courtesy of Agbayani Family

Kathlynne Anne C. Abat-Senen, MD. (1977-2020)

September 4, 2020

The UP Medical Students’ Society expresses its deepest condolences for the passing of its dear alumna Kathlynne Anne C. Abat-Senen, MD.

Dr. Karen graduated from the UP College of Medicine in 2004, and had specialized in Neonatology. She was a consultant in the Department of Pediatrics at the Philippine General Hospital where she was cherished and admired by her colleagues and students alike.

On August 23, 2020, she met her Creator after her long battle with COVID-19.

We extend our condolences to her family, and wish them healing and good health.

Source: Facebook Post