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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Ricardo C. Carrasco

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on October 30, 2026. Posted in #ProudCAMPer, CAMP Alumni.

This feature is part of UP CAMP’s Alumni Spotlight Series, highlighting the recipients of the CAMP Luminary Awards. Awarded during the College’s Foundation Month celebrations in November 2025, the CAMP Luminary Awards recognize alumni whose exceptional achievements and service have advanced their professions and created meaningful impact in society. Among the awardees is Dr. Ricardo C. Carrasco, recipient of the CAMP Luminary Award for Global Impact – North America, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to occupational therapy education, occupational science, and international...

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Catherine M. Capio

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on October 30, 2026. Posted in #ProudCAMPer, CAMP Alumni.

This feature marks the final installment of UP CAMP’s Alumni Spotlight Series highlighting the recipients of the CAMP Luminary Awards. Awarded during the College’s Foundation Month celebrations in November 2025, the CAMP Luminary Awards recognize alumni whose exceptional achievements and service have advanced their professions and created meaningful impact in society. Among the awardees is Dr. Catherine M. Capio, recipient of the CAMP Luminary Award for Global Impact – Asia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to research, education, and leadership in the fields of motor development,...

From New Faculty to Lifelong Educators: Reflections on the 2026 UP Manila NExT Conference

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on October 29, 2026. Posted in #ProudCAMPer.

The University of the Philippines Manila’s 2026 New Employee Orientation Program (UPM NExT Conference), held on September 28–29, 2026, brought together new faculty members to explore the University’s structures, teaching approaches, professional development opportunities, and broader responsibilities as educators and public servants. With the theme “Empowering the Next UPM Educators: Navigating University Structures, Expanding Teaching Methods, Thriving through Professional Development,” the conference provided a venue for participants to better understand their roles within the University and...

Prof. Jocelyn Christina B. Marzan Receives UPMAA Distinguished Alumni Award

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on October 27, 2026. Posted in #ProudCAMPer, CAMP Alumni.

The UP Manila College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP) proudly congratulates Professor Jocelyn Christina B. Marzan, recipient of the 2026 UP Manila Alumni Association (UPMAA) Distinguished Alumni Award, conferred on October 24, 2026, during the 33rd UPMAA General Assembly and Alumni Homecoming Gala at the UP Manila Museum of a History of Ideas. Dr. Marzan was recognized for her significant contributions to speech-language pathology education, research, professional development, and policy advocacy in the Philippines. With more than three decades of service in the academe, she has helped...

Learning to Serve Better: UP CAMP Personnel Reflect on the 2026 NTP Summit

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on October 2, 2026. Posted in #ProudCAMPer.

“Keep learning and accept feedback, to become a better public servant.” This phrase captures a central lesson from the 2026 UP Manila Non-Teaching Personnel (NTP) Summit, held on September 23–24, 2026, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Administrative personnel and Research, Extension, and Professional Staff (REPS) from the University of the Philippines College of Allied Medical Professions (UP CAMP) joined colleagues across UP Manila for two days of learning and dialogue. Discussions explored leadership, integrity, administrative processes, resilience, digital skills,...

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jerome B. Zayas

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on September 30, 2026. Posted in #ProudCAMPer, CAMP Alumni.

This feature is part of UP CAMP’s Alumni Spotlight Series, highlighting recipients of the CAMP Luminary Awards. Conferred during the College’s Foundation Month celebrations in November 2025, the CAMP Luminary Awards recognize alumni whose professional achievements and service have contributed to their fields and to society. Among the awardees is Dr. Jerome B. Zayas (BSPT 1996), recipient of the CAMP Luminary Award for Global Impact – Australia and Oceania, recognizing his contributions to disability-inclusive development, public health, disaster and climate resilience, and policy and systems...

🌏 UP CAMP Student Represents the Philippines at the ASEAN Youth Summit 2026

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on September 15, 2026. Posted in Student Activities (Co-Curricular Activities), #ProudCAMPer.

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...

UP CAMP OT students Reflect on Global Learning and Filipino Identity at the USC Summer Occupational Therapy Immersion Program.

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on September 15, 2026. Posted in Student Activities (Co-Curricular Activities), #ProudCAMPer.

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...

AXEL Virtual Care launches for testing as potential rehab for children with CP

Written by CAMP Information and Public Relations Committee on September 8, 2026. Posted in #ProudCAMPer, Publications.

by Adrianne Louise D. Dominguez This week, we’re featuring a study on new technology using immersive gamification that has been found ready for testing for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Published in Information by CAMP Professor, Dr. Maria Eliza R. Aguila, and her colleagues from the UP Augmented Experience eHealth Laboratory, this research report documents the response of healthy children to the immersive gamification technology system (ImGTS). The ImGTS features three interactive spaceship-themed mini-games called Mission to Planet Axel using virtual reality, and was designed...