BalikCAMP: A Homecoming Gala

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on November 19, 2025. Posted in #ProudCAMPer, CAMP Alumni, Kwentong CAMP.

Written by Gabriella Isabel R. Tablante-Santos
Edited by Yves Y. Palad
Photos by Fernando Alejandro C. Ligot and Gabriella Isabel R. Tablante-Santos

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the UP College of Allied Medical Professions hosted BalikCAMP 2025, a homecoming gala celebrating CAMP’s 63rd Foundation Anniversary and the CAMP Alumni Association’s 60th Foundation Anniversary.

The evening began with a warm welcome from CAMP Alumni Relations Officer, Asst. Prof. Missy Bentulan, followed by a special message from UP Manila Alumni Association President, Benita Cadite Tanyag.

A Tatak UP CAMP video was presented to the audience, featuring messages and greetings from CAMPers around the world, including a member of CAMP’s very first graduating batch, Mrs. Corazon Tablan-Santos. The video highlighted what Tatak UP CAMP means to CAMPers: leadership and excellence; boundless support for future healthcare professionals; thoughtful, patient-centered care; compassion for students and clients; hard work and dedication; and service grounded in joy and love for our professions. You can watch the AVP here: https://youtu.be/HUx-fGpK3zE

The Jubilarians from CAMP Batch 1975, Batch 2000, and Batch 2015 were recognized and gifted tokens to commemorate their 50th, 25th, and 10th years as alumni, respectively. A ceremonial turnover of donations from these cohorts for the new CAMP Student Lounge also took place during the celebration.

Exceptional alumni were also honored with the CAMP Luminary Awards and CAMP Luminary Awards for Global Impact, the highest award given to an alumnus of CAMP who has brought distinction to the College through exemplary achievements, leadership, and service in advancing the allied health professions. The CAMP Luminary Awardees included Thea Sheila Ocheda Alonto (Philippines) and Maria Elizabeth M. Grageda (Philippines). The recipients of the CAMP Luminary Awards for Global Impact include Ricardo C. Carrasco, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA (North America), Lenin C. Grajo, PhD, OTR/L, CLA (North America), Dr. Rowena S. Garcia (Europe), Jerome B. Zayas (Australia and Oceania), and Catherine M. Capio (Asia). The Luminaries shared brief messages, expressing gratitude to those who supported them and shaped them into the service-oriented professionals they are today.

Aside from the alumni, CAMP faculty and partner educators were also recognized through the CAMP Foundation Awards for their exceptional performance. The award was proudly conferred to the following CAMPers:

Outstanding Teachers: Mr. Joseph Manansala and Asst. Prof. Carlos Olegario
Outstanding Clinical Educator: Anna-Liza Tan-Pascual (CTS-AA) and Eleonor Lopez (ALRES Philippines)
Outstanding Researchers: Mrs. Gabriella Tablante-Santos (Novice) and Asst. Prof. Mary-Grace Kang (Advanced)

The program concluded with a closing message from CAMP Alumni Association President, Mr. Joshua Joel Manoharan.

The event was organized by the CAMP Alumni Relations Office, headed by Asst. Prof. Missy Bentulan, and the CAMP Social Special Events Committee, headed by Asst. Prof. Carlos Olegario. The event was streamed live globally via CAMP’s Facebook page by the CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee. You can still watch the live event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17XndKJMuq/