Alumni

2024 UP Alumni Newsletter

Greetings!

The latest edition of the UP Alumni Newsletter for the month of February 2024. This newsletter is an insightful compilation of news, events, and updates from the University of the Philippines alumni community, showcasing the achievements and contributions of our esteemed alumni.

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Mario Festin, MD, MHPEd (1999)

Dr. Mario Philip R. Festin is a Medical Officer at the Human Reproduction team at the Department of Reproductive Health and Research at WHO Headquarters. He is an obstetrician gynaecologist, with graduate degrees in health professions education and clinical epidemiology. His main area of work is on research and guidelines on family planning /contraception. 

Armando C. Crisostomo, MD, MHPEd (1997) 

Congratulations to Dr.Armand Crisostomo! Armand is the Vice-Chancellor for Research of UP Manila and recipient of 2021 Legend of the Knife Award granted by the Philippine College of Surgeons. He is also NTTCHP's 2021 Commencement Speaker and 2006 Outstanding Alumnus.

Ramon L. Arcadio, MD, MHPEd (1990), DrHum

Dr.Ramon . Arcadio is NTTCHP MHPEd, 1990. He is Emeritus Fellow of the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS), Honorary Fellow of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians. He served as Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) and Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Manila.

Dr. Arcadio pioneered the UPCM's Organ System Integrated Curriculumn, the UP Manila Schools of Health Sciences in Koronadal City and Baler, Aurora, voluntary accreditation of medical school in the Philippines, and the two-track residency and fellowship programs. He is Professor Emeritus of the UPCM and Executive Director of the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges.

Remedios A. Magkasi, MD, MHPEd (1987)

Congratulations to Dr.Remy Magkasi! She won thrid place as "Best Video on How I cope during the Pandemic" during the Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Pathologist last April 2021. Dr.Magkasi is Professor Emeritus of Pathology in the Institute of Medicine of Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Inc. and Our Lady of Fatima University. Dr.Magkasi is a retired NTTCHP Affiliate faculty and 2019 Outstanding Alumna.

Liberato C. Dela Rosa, MD, MHPEd (1987)

Dr.Dela Rosa is NTTCHP MHPEd, 1987. He is also an active Fellow and former Board Examiner of the Philippine Society of Pathologists and the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Dr.Dela Rosa has been teaching full-time at the Far Eastern University - Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (FEU-NRMF) since his graduation from its medical school in 1975. He currently chairs the FEU-NRMF Departmernt of Microbiology and Parasitology. He is also a member of the Accreditation Board of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities. In June 2018, FEU-NRMF awarded Dr. Dela Rosa the most prestigous title of Professor Emeritus of Medicine.

The NTTCHP Alumni Association

After graduation, the alumni shall be asked to fill out the alumni information sheet, which shall be included in the NTTCHP alumni data base. He/She will also be asked to apply for the UPM Alumni identification card by filling out the UPM Alumni form available from the Alumni Office at the 8th floor of the PGH Complex. A 1x1 picture and payment of ID fee is needed to claim the identification  card. This card may be used when entering UPM and when availing of library services in any of the libraries in the University.

 

Officers of the NTTC-HP Alumni Association (2020-2021)

President:              Bhabita V. Murjani, DDM, MHPEd

Vice President:    Jindra H. Tetangco, MD, MHPEd

Secretary:              Margarita D.R. Guerrero, MD, MHPEd

Treasurer:              Jindra H. Tetangco, MD, MHPEd

Bond Members:    Joselita M. Bongcaron, RN, MHPEd

NTTCHP Alumni Map (1986-2020)