Mr. Joaquin Miguel L. Mendoza, a student of the UP College of Allied Medical Professions, represented the Philippines as a delegate to the ASEAN Youth Summit 2026, joining young people from across the region in discussions and activities centered on technology, digital transformation, media literacy, and regional cooperation. The gathering brought together youth from diverse backgrounds and nationalities to exchange perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly digital world. Beyond participating in the Summit’s discussions, Mr. Mendoza assisted the Philippine Delegation...

Two students from the Department of Occupational Therapy of UP CAMP joined OT students from around the world for the Summer Occupational Therapy Immersion (SOTI) Program at the University of Southern California (USC). Through weeks of learning, site visits, conversations, and cultural exchange, the experience offered them a broader view of the profession while strengthening their sense of purpose as future Filipino occupational therapists.  For Sophia Bautista, joining SOTI began with overcoming her personal self-doubt and questioning whether she deserved the opportunity. Looking back, she expressed...