FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) 

1. How much is the registration fee?

   • The registration fees are as follows:

29th Course on Food Safety

The registration fees are as follows:

Local : Php 10,000.00

Foreign: USD 350 

*You may pre-register on or before June 25, 2025, by paying the pre-registration fee of Php 2,500.00 (non-refundable).

4th Online Basic Course on Nutritional Epidemiology

Regular: Php 4,000.00

Student: Php 3,500.00

Foreign: USD 140

*You may pre-register on or before September 16, 2025, by paying the pre-registration fee of Php1,000.00 (non-refundable).

Short Course on the OMICs of Precision Nutrition

The registration fees are as follows:

Regular : TBA

Student : TBA

2. Where can we pay for the short courses?

   • Payments should be deposited at:

UP-CPH FOUNDATION, INC.

BPI - Taft Avenue

Account # 3061-0738-67

TIN # 002684075-000

2. • If you have a Gmail account, please upload your deposit slip/proof of bank transfer through this link.

   • If you are using Yahoo or other email accounts, please send your deposit slip/proof of bank transfer to Ms. Annetonethe Angeles at nutrition.cph.upm@up.edu.ph and copy furnish (cc) the Course Coordinator.

     • • Course on Food Safety (CFS): Asst. Prof. Raycha Rama rmrama@up.edu.ph 

       • Online Basic Course on Nutritional Epidemiology (OBCNE): Dr. Kim Leonard G. dela Luna (kgdelaluna@up.edu.ph)

       • Short Course on the OMICs of Precision Nutrition (OMICs): Dr. Vanessa Joy A. Timoteo-Garcia (vatimoteo@up.edu.ph)

3. When is the deadline for registration and payment?

   • 1. • Course on Food Safety (CFS):  June 25, 2025

        • Online Basic Course on Nutritional Epidemiology (OBCNE): September 16, 2025

        • Short Course on the OMICs of Precision Nutrition (OMICs): TBA

4. Is my slot confirmed after accomplishing the Google form?

   • Slots will only be confirmed once the participant’s proof of payment (pre-registration fee, full payment) has been received.

5. How many days will each course last?

   • Course on Food Safety (CFS):  4-Day Face-to-face Training course

   • Online Basic Course on Nutritional Epidemiology (OBCNE): 3-Day Online Course

   • Short Course on the OMICs of Precision Nutrition (OMICs): 3-Day Online Course

6. Will I receive a certificate?

   • Yes, a Certificate of Training will be given to participants who will successfully complete the course. If the course will run in online mode, the certificate will be sent to the participant’s email address after the course and the course evaluation form (to be given at a later date). You will get the physical copy 

7. Are there CPD units?

   • We are applying for CPD units for the Nutritionist-Dietitians, Medical Technologists and Chemists profession.

   • Updates on approved CPD units will be posted through our official Facebook Page. You may visit our Facebook page through this link.

   • If your profession is not included above, you may coordinate with  PRC or your Professional Regulatory Board regarding Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning Modality of obtaining CPD units.

8. When will you issue an official receipt?

   • We can now issue official receipts (OR); however, please expect some delay. In the meantime, acknowledgement receipts (AR) can be provided at the request of the participant. Please note that we can only send scanned or photographed ARs. OR can be picked up in Lara Hall, 625 Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila.

9. What online platforms or apps will be used? 

   • Canvas will be used for materials, assignments, and quizzes.

   • For online training, Zoom for the lectures and workshops.
     Announcements and other communications will be sent directly to your email address. 

10. What devices and/or materials will the participants need for the course/s?

    • Participants are expected to have a working laptop or computer, and a reliable internet connection.

11. I am not familiar with Canvas and Zoom, do you offer technical support?

    • All confirmed participants will be invited via email to a Canvas and Zoom tutorial session a few days before that start of the course.

    • For the meantime, we hope these videos help you familiarize:

      • Canvas Overview for Students

      • How to Attend a Zoom Meeting

      • How To Use Zoom Meeting Controls