MOA Signing with BSH ‘68 Alumni
A follow-up meeting and holiday fellowship celebration between the UP College of Public Health (UP CPH) officials and members of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) was held on 20 December 2023 in Taguig City. In the meeting, the current CPH Officials were able to meet with the members of the BS Hygiene Class of 1968 and the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA).
The gathering kicked off with lively introductions from both the CPH officials and the alumni. On the meeting agenda were updates on alumni matters, including discussions on the proposed alumni forum series featuring CPH alumni, and potential collaborations between the Alumni Association and the College of Public Health. Dr. Luceli Cuasay then surprised the party by announcing her sponsorship of an additional scholarship, complementing the existing scholarships offered by UPAAA. The occasion also witnessed the continuation of these scholarships through a Memorandum of Agreement signing.
UP CPH Dean and Centre Director Dr. Fernando B. Garcia, Jr., Former Dean and Centre Director, Dr. Vicente Y. Belizario; Assistant to the Dean for Planning and Development, Dr. TJ Robinson Moncatar; Associate Dean for Research, Dr. Sharon Yvette Angelina Villanueva; College Secretary, Dr. Evalyn Roxas; Student Relations Officer, Dr. Maria Margarita Lota; and Alumni Relations Officer, Prof. Rose Abigail Duarte met with Ms. Niña Lojo and Ms. Rosalita Tan of the UPAAA, and Mr. John Paul delos Trinos during the get-together. Mr. Adriel Andonaque provided support to the event as the AR technical assistant.
Moving forward, the UP College of Public Health hopes to involve its alumni in more meaningful endeavors and initiatives, fostering strong relations between the institution and its graduates.
Source: UP Manila College of Public Health Facebook
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Highlights of UP Padayon’s Report on UP Alumni Activities from October to December 2023
The UP Padayon Public Service Office recently released their October-December 2023 reports showing the various public service activities of UP Constituent Universities (UP CUs). These are highlights from the different alumni groups of each UP CU.
UP BAGUIO
UP alumni organizations such as UP Baguio Alumni Volunteers and Friends (UPAVF) offered legal assistance to the general public.
UP Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA) arranged Neurographica Art Therapy to promote mental health.
UP Alumni Association in British Columbia (UPAABC) initiated a scholarship program.
UP Baguio University Student Council in collaboration with Sigma Delta Pi Sorority (EDT) and Sigma Kappa Pi Fraternity (EKT) Alumni Association – UP Baguio Chapter held a “Kapihan” event for students.
UP LOS BAÑOS
The Office of Alumni Relations, the UPLB Alumni Association (UPLBAA), and the UP College of Agriculture Class of 1960 initiated the Pili Drive Legacy Project, a project that aims to adorn the iconic Pili Drive with more pili trees.
Read more about the project on the UPLB website
UP MANILA
The UP Manila College of Medicine ’98, UP Medical Alumni Association, and UP Manila College of Medicine Postgraduate Institute of Medicine partnering in the last quarter of 2023 to provide the public with several educational webinars covering various medical updates and themes.
Read More about the UP Med Webinar
Visit the UP Med Webinars Facebook page
Read the other CUs’ Report
UP Cebu
UP Diliman
UP Mindanao
UP Visayas
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UP Padayon Public Service Office relies heavily on each CU’s social media and website for their report. If there are initiatives that are not posted but would like to be included in their report, please get in touch with them at [email protected].
November 2023 Dentist Licensure Examination UP Topnotchers
The University of the Philippines Manila warmly congratulates the topnotchers and passers of the November 2023 Dentist Licensure Examination from the UPCD UP Manila College of Dentistry!
The topnotchers are:
Aljin Capusi Prado – Rank 2, 82.54 percent
Ma. Evan Ezra Reyes Cadag – Rank 3, 82.10 percent
Christine Jennifer Dalida Padilla – Rank 5, 82.04 percent
Zen Alfred Bantolinao Nemenzo – Rank 6, 82.03 percent
Ana Marie Obtiar Orbase – Rank 7, 81.77 percent
Paul Benzo Inserto Sia – Rank 9, 81.40 percent
#UPM garners a 100% PASSING RATE in the said licensure exam.
Kudos to all newly licensed dentists!
Source: University of the Philippines Manila Facebook
May 2022 Dentist Licensure Exam UP topnotchers
The UP College of Dentistry posted a 100% in the May 2022 Dentist Licensure Exam, with two landing in the Top 10. #UPCD
Source: https://www.prc.gov.ph/article/may-2022-dentist-licensure-examination
University of the Philippines Manila Facebook post
UP NTHC | [Job Announcement] Sr Mobile Developer, Sr Data Scientist, Jr Front-End Developer, Jr Back-End Developer
Join our team at the University of the Philippines Manila National Telehealth Center! We are looking for a Senior Mobile Developer, Senior Data Scientist, Junior Front-end Developer, and Junior Back-end Developer.
General Qualifications (applicable to all posts):
1. Educational Background in Computer Science or equivalent
2. Self-motivated, team player, action-and-results oriented
3. Well organized, good communication and reporting skills
4. Ability to successfully work under tight deadlines
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Specific Qualifications/Requirements:
Senior Mobile Developer
1. Must have at least 3 years of experience in Ionic Framework
Senior Data Scientist
1. Must have at least 2 years of experience in Machine Learning and NLP
Junior Front-end Developer
1. Must have at least 1 year of experience in React/Angular
Junior Back-end Developer
1. Must have at least 1 year of experience in Python (Django/Flask)
Knowledge in Machine Learning/NLP is a plus
Interested applicants must submit their letter of intent and curriculum vitae to [email protected].
Source: University of the Philippines Manila Facebook post