The University of the Philippines ManilaWebsite: http://www.upm.edu.ph![]() UP Manila is located in historic Ermita, Manila east of Manila Bay which was UP's birthplace in 1908. As
the Philippines' health science center, UP Manila fulfills its role of
improving the health of Filipinos by constantly ensuring the relevance
and excellence of its academic programs, generating significant
knowledge and technologies through its researches, and rendering varied
forms of health, training and extension services to Filipino
communities. The programs and services address the priority health
concerns of Filipinos and are being undertaken through close
partnership and collaboration with the government, policy makers, other
health institutions and professional health groups. OfficialsRAMON L. ARCADIO, MD, MHPEdChancellor JOSEFINA G. TAYAG, DPA Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs LULU C. BRAVO, MD Vice Chancellor for Research Director, UP National Institutes of Health ZORAYDA E. LEOPANDO, MD, MPH Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development ORLINO O. TALENS, MD, MHPEd Vice Chancellor for Administration Special Assistants to the Chancellor: ISIDRO SIA, MD, MSc, PhD Director, National Graduate Office for the Health Professions CLARITA C. MAAÑO, MD Director, Office of Alumni Affairs TERESITA C. MENDOZA, MEd, OTRP Director, Information, Publications and Public Affairs Office | The College of Arts and SciencesWebsite: http://cas.upm.edu.phThe College of Arts and Sciences is the liberal arts college in the Health Sciences Center of the UP System. The College, besides granting degrees of its own in natural, social and behavioral sciences, provides General Education courses to the students of the professional health colleges. The current dean is Reynaldo H Imperial, PhD, a professor of political science. He is assisted by Prof Gina S Salazar, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and professor of linguistics; Dr Jocelyn C del Mundo, Associate Dean for Planning and Development and professor of behavioral sciences; Prof Josefina J de los Reyes, College Secretary and professor of biology. VisionThe College of Arts and Sciences is an academic leader committed to intellectual excellence in response to international and global strategic challenges.MissionThe College of Arts and Sciences, an accountable and responsible constituent of the University of the Philippines Manila, should continuously engage with relevant stakeholders in the production and deployment of cutting edge knowledge towards increased human capability and agency in teaching, research, community partnerships and advocacy.OrganizationCAS has the following major staff offices assisting the Office of the Dean:
Degree ProgramsCAS offers the following undergraduate degrees (The acronym that follows each entry pertain to the department handling
that program):
LocationCAS has a total of three buildings. The main building, Rizal Hall (RH), is on Padre Faura Street, flanked by the Supreme Court buildings. Gusaling Andres Bonifacio (GAB), the annex and houses the biology and biochemistry laboratories, is found inside the RH compound.The Sports Science and Wellness Center (SSWC), the area of the PE subjects are held, is located on Pedro Gil Street, beside the College of Nursing. Research and Extension: International Conferences, Short Courses on Applied Health Research and AIDSAs
a liberal arts and social science unit, the College boasts a various accomplishments in the areas of teaching, research and
extension. Just last year, the College has hosted two international
conferences, the 7th Asia Pacific Social Science and Medicine Conference and the 1st International Conference on Myths and Symbols.This year, aside from other activities, the College has organized two short courses on applied health research, one course on principles of AIDS and STI (with grant from Fogarty International), and will hold another course on research for LGUs, NGOs and health workers. Related Websites |
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to the University of the Philippines Manila, one of seven constituent
universities of the UP System and the Philippines' leading university
in the health sciences.