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Doctor of Optometry Courtesy Visit at UP Manila

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on September 23, 2025. Posted in Kwentong CAMP.

Despite the inclement weather conditions on Monday, September 22, 2025, Professor George Woo, Professor Emeritus from the School of Optometry of Hongkong Polytechnic University and Dr. Cindy Tromans, President of the World Council of Optometry, met with UP Manila Chancellor, Dr. Michael L. Tee to discuss the envisioned UP Doctor of Optometry program. They discussed its contextual relevance, international benchmarks, models for capacity building including faculty, facilities, and resources, and potential future collaborations. Also present at the courtesy visit were CAMP Dean, Prof. Mia Rotor,...

Practice Placement Education Workshop Returns with Focus on Instructional Design and Assessment

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on September 17, 2025. Posted in Continuing Education.

Written by Michael C. Valdez, MRS-SP, RSLP The College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP), University of the Philippines Manila, welcomed back the Practice Placement Education Workshop on September 14, 2025, with its first session in this year’s series focusing on Instructional Design and Assessment Strategies. The one-day workshop was held at Rooms 504-505 of CAMP and drew the participation of 43 clinical supervisors and educators from occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology, and clinical audiology. Organized as part of CAMP’s commitment to improving the quality of practice...

Asst. Prof. Valdez: PRC’s 2025 Most Outstanding Professional in SLP

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on September 6, 2025. Posted in #ProudCAMPer, CAMP Alumni.

Written by: Adrianne Louise Dominguez; Edited by: Yves Palad MANILA CITY – The Professional Regulation Commission awarded CAMP’s Assistant Professor Michael C. Valdez as the 2025 PRC Outstanding Professional for Speech-Language Pathology on September 6, 2025, at The Manila Hotel. Asst. Prof. Valdez is recognized for his contributions to the profession through leadership, scholarship, and service. He played a key role in shaping the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) education in the country by leading the curricular revision of the College’s Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology (BSSP) program,...

UP CAMP Renews Seven-Year Partnership with Basco, Batanes Through Lakbay Agapay 2025

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on June 27, 2025. Posted in #ProudCAMPer, Kwentong CAMP, Public Service Activities.

BASCO, BATANES – The University of the Philippines Manila College of Allied Medical Professions Community-Based Rehabilitation Program (UP CAMP CBR) successfully completed the Lakbay Agapay mission to Basco, Batanes from June 8-15, 2025, marking the seventh year of a vital partnership that has transformed healthcare service delivery in the country’s northernmost province. The collaboration between UP CAMP and the Basco Batanes Local Government Unit began in 2016 and has weathered significant challenges, including a temporary suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuation of...

UP Manila, IPAO, and AOC Academy Forge Partnership for Development of Optometry Program at the College of Allied Medical Professions

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on June 11, 2025. Posted in Kwentong CAMP.

On June 10, 2025, the University of the Philippines Manila made official its partnership with the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists, Inc. (IPAO) and the Asia Optometric Congress (AOC) Academy to establish a pioneering Doctor of Optometry program. The ceremonial signing was held at the UP Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Board Room, marking a strategic move to strengthen eye health education and services in the country. Signatories were Dr. Michael L. Tee (Chancellor, UP Manila) and Dr. Charlie L. Ho (National President, IPAO and Chairman, AOC Academy), witnessed by Dr. Esmerita...