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 hel…
“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, digi…
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 s…
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 Deleg…
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, s…
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 desi…
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. Lenin C. Grajo, recipient of the CAMP Luminary Award for Global Impact – North America, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to occupational therapy education, scholarship, and leadership.
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The College of Allied Medical Professions (UP Manila) is formally opening nominations to name the 5-story CAMP building honorifically in recognition of extraordinary service, distinguished achievement, and exemplary character.
Help us recognize an icon whose legacy has shaped the University, the allied health professions, and the Filipino nation!
The naming of University buildings, structures, and facilities after distinguished individuals is a long-standing UP practice, traditionally reserved for outstanding alumni, benefactors, and individuals of exceptional achievement …
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. Rowena Garcia, recipient of the CAMP Luminary Award for Global Impact – Europe, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to language development research, speech-language pathology, and international academic …
