Yesterday, CAMP opened the month of November by hosting the UP Manila Flag Ceremony in celebration of CAMP’s 63rd Foundation Anniversary and the 60th Anniversary of the College of Allied Medical Professions Alumni Association.
The ceremony began with opening remarks from CAMP Dean, Prof. Mia Rotor, who shared how regularly attending flag ceremonies energizes her and gives her hope for the week ahead. Afterwards, Chancellor Dr. Michael L. Tee challenged the CAMP community to reflect on how we can make an impact on national policy in our capacity as advocates for persons with disabilities.
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For the second installment for this years’ Practice Placement Workshop series, CAMP welcomed 33 educators and clinical supervisors from occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology, and clinical audiology on October 12, 2025. ✨
The workshop on Facilitating Reflective Practice featured sessions by CAMP Dean, Prof. Mia Rotor, and Assoc. Prof. Aila Bandong on clinical reasoning, theories and models of reflective practice, and strategies and techniques to facilitate reflective practice. Participants engaged in interactive lectures and group activities facilitated by CAMP faculty.
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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,...
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...
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...
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...