The SEAMEO - TropMed Regional Centre for Public Health, Hospital Administration, Environmental and Occupational Health College of Public Health UP Manila                625 Pedro Gil Street, Ermita Manila                                                                Tel. No. 63-2-5242703 Fax No. 63-2-5211394
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Academic Programs       Departments		CPH as SEAMEO CENTRE TROPMED/ Philippines is one of the Regional Centres of the  Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization whose specific function is  for Public Health, Hospital Administration and Environmental and Occupational Health.  It is hosted by the College of Public Health which is under the administration of the University of the Philippines Manila, an autonomous campus under the University of the Philippines System.    Dr. Nina G. Gloriani  the 13th Dean of the College of Public Health (CPH), assumed  the Deanship of the College on July 1, 2007.  Dean Gloriani, who succeeded Dr. Caridad A. Ancheta,  shall serve for a three-year term until  June 30, 2010.  As the new Dean, she also functions as the Director of SEAMEO TROPMED/ Philippines.                                                                                                              VISION   The College of Public Health, SEAMEO-TROPMED Philippines  is the leading regional institution in public health strategically responsive to national and global developments.   MISSION   The CPH exists to develop 1) human resources for health through quality education and training, 2) generate and utilize relevant research products and creative work, and 3) provide extension services to public and private institutions and communities for the improvement of public health.      CPH ACTION PROGRAMS               The CPH Mission/ Vision/ Goals (MVG) are in tandem with UP President’s Plan (2005-2011) and the Chancellor’s MVG for UP Manila.               To the extent that we could, and within the framework that our institution works, our responses to local and national health needs will be in support of the Philippines’ Department of Health Fourmula One, and the Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology’s Science and Technology (S & T) agenda, including the Unified National Health Research Agenda.  On a broader scale,  our responses will help realize the Milennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015.   Our degree programs, training courses, researches and extension works are now in support of the challenges of a “Global Public Health” with many of our faculty researches and extension work covering one or more of these MDGs.   Accomplishment Report KRA 1: Enhanced Programme Excellence and Relevance The College/ Centre offers masters and doctoral programs for leadership in practice and training in public health and its specialties.  At the same time it continues to play its lead role in research on public health problems of the Philippines and makes available the expertise  of the faculty to other organizations through consultative services.  These activities are carried out through the seven academic departments and one administrative department.   Academic Programmes   TROPMED/ Philippines continues to offer seven (7) graduates degree programs and one undergraduate degree program.  These are: Doctor of Public Health Master of Public Health Master of Hospital Administration Master of Science in Public Health Master of Science in Epidemiology (Public Health) Master of Arts in Health Policy Studies Master of Occupational Health Bachelor of Science in Public Health   In addition to these academic programs, the College/Centre also provides for the educational needs in public health of students of the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing of the University of the Philippines Manila.   For 1st semester, AY 2008-2009, there were fifteen  (15) doctoral, one hundred nine (109) masteral and ninety six (96) undergraduate student admissions.  The Centre graduated a total of  twenty three  (23) graduate and  fifty (50) undergraduate students.   Academic Program Enrolees (1st Semester 2007-2008) Enrolees ( 2nd Semester 2007-2008) Graduates (2007-2008) BSPH 252 245 49 MPH 40 33 16 MHA 45 43 - MOH 17 15 3 MSPH 53 51 3 MSEpi (PH) 22 19 - MAHPS 2 3 - DrPH 31 26 1 TOTAL 462 435 72 Training Courses Conducted  occupational dental health   health policy  health promotion and leadership  health communication  risk communication  monitoring and evaluation  health economics and policy analysis preventive dentistry occupational health and safety mycology parasitic diseases food safety human resource medical records Public Health Fora/Round Table Discussion RTD on Health Human Resource Development Public Health Forum on Local Tobacco Legislation Public Health Forum on Self Monitoring of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Public Health Forum on Men's Health Public Health Forum on All About Bird Flu Public Health Forum on Measles Elimination in the Philippines   KRA 2: Enhanced Quality and Efficiency of Management Four (4) faculty members are pursuing graduate studies, three (3)  leading to doctoral degrees while one (1) for masters degree.    One (1) Research Extension and Professional Staff (REPS) is currently enrolled in the masters program.    UPM Centennial Awards:             1 Faculty Grant -  Prof. Winnie U. De Leon             9 Professorial Chairs (A lifetime achievement award)                     1) Dean Nina G. Barzaga                       6) Dr. Irma L. Parajas                     2) Dr. Ruben N. Caragay                        7) Dr. Pilarita T. Rivera                     3) Dr. Lilian A. de las Llagas                  8) Dr. Ofelia P. Saniel                     4) Dr. Noel D. Lawas                             9) Dr. Eufemia M. Tobias                     5) Dr. Fely Marilyn E. Lorenzo   UPM 2008 Outstanding Research Extension and Professional Staff (REPS)             Ms. Elena A. Villacorte, MSc.   UPM Centennial Service Awardees:         1) Ms. Betty F. Gamurot (43 yrs.)         7) Ms. Evelyn U. Montealegre (35 yrs.)         2) Dr. Lucila B. Rabuco (35 yrs.)           8) Ms. Valeriana C. Saludez (35 yrs.)         3) Dr. Ruben N. Caragay (35 yrs.)         9)  Dr. Lilian A. delas Llagas (30 yrs.)         4) Prof. Winie U. de Leon (35 yrs.)       10) Dr. Lydia R. Leonardo (30 yrs.)         5) Mr. Nestor E. Encarnacion (35 yrs.)  11) Mr. Freddie G. Waje (25 yrs.)         6) Mr. Gregorio N. Leaño       Recognition   SEAMEO 2008 Service Award –  Freddie G. Waje   Special CPH 80th Foundation Awards     *  Model Employee:  Hermie Posadas     *  Congeniality:  Rowel Malimban     *  Loyalty Award:  Ester Curry   KRA 3: Ensured Financial Viability The College of Public Health received a total  allocation  of PhP4,484,878.00  from the University of the Philippines Manila.  Of this  amount, PhP4,184,878.00 was allocated  for the  maintenance and operating expenses specifically for the payment of utilities and for contractual services  and PhP300,000.00 for the acquisition of equipment.  All other expenses for teaching  were sourced from the College’s income from  graduate tuition fees (GTF) with a revenue of   PhP1,143,266.00, from  educational development fund (EDF) with a collection of  PhP44,237.00,  and  from  laboratory fees (LF) in the amount of  PhP216,600.00.  Total collection from students’ fees amounted to  PhP1,404,103.00.  For the period in review,  the College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila generated a total amount of PhP5,888,981.00. Acquisitions:   A. Equipment Procurement            2 units             Computer set          3 unit               Computer printer          2 units             Refrigerator          1 unit               Room air conditioner          1 unit               Photocopier (Risograph)          1 unit               Steel  cabinet, lateral          2 units             Binocular microscopes   B. Others         CPH Mural   C. Construction and improvement of facilities         Complete reroofing of the  Lara Hall building         Construction of the Students’ Lounge   KRA 4: Increased Access to Market The College/ Centre continued to market its programmes, projects and facilities.  As in past years,  its current linkages with international and national agencies have helped a lot in promoting and enhancing the College/Centre's profile and visibility.  The availability and expertise of our faculty in various areas of public health and the college/ centre’s commitment to share such expertise and resources for health development are reflected in variety and number of courses, seminars and workshops they were invited to and  the number of consultancies, technical assistance and other form of  services. The updated CPH Catalogue for 2007-2010 and the CPH website in the internet were also   effective in disseminating additional and relevant information about the College/ Centre.   Other strategies to publicize our programmes include continuous distribution of flyers/brochures on academic programs and training courses;  conducting marketing workshop, offering of academic program off campus and after office hours, including Saturdays, and through faculty publications.   KRA 5: Increased Linkages TROPMED Philippines continues to maintain its network and linkages at the national, regional and international levels.  Collaborations were on academic and training programs, research and extension services.    Examples of these linkages and partnerships during the year are:   Local/ Internal Linkages Biomedical Research Methodology, Seminar-Workshop; April 1-4, 2008; V. Luna Medical Center, Quezon City; Profs. ME Crisostomo, AB Magallanes, and Dr. MP Borja; Resource Persons Statistical Data Analysis on Biomedical Research, Seminar-Workshop; PCHRD-DOST; April 21-23, 2008; La Union; Dr. MP Borja & Prof. AB Magallanes; Resource Persons  Seminar-Workshop on Research Methods for Herbal Medicine, Seminar-Workshop; PCHRD-DOST; April 22-24, 2008; Tuguegarao City; Dr. CC Tolabing and Ms. MAL Dalida; Resource Persons PNRC, PHC Camarines Sur Project Review and Phase-Out Workshop; Feb. 20-21, 2008; Mabini, Batangas; Dr. OP Saniel; Consultant/Facilitator Global Fund Round 5 Operations Research; Dr. OP Saniel; Consultant Data Analysis Using Microcomputer and Statistical Software for UP Visayas Faculty and State College Faculty; Jan. 25-26, 2008; Prof. ME Crisostomo; Resource Person Basic Research Methods Course in Heart Inst. Of St. Lukes Medical Center; Jan. 12 to March 29, 2008 – every Saturday; Prof. ME Crisostomo; Resource Person St. Lukes Medical Center, Heart Institute; Prof. ME Crisostomo; Research and Statistical Consultancy DOST-PCHRD Statistical Analysis of WHO Survey; Ongoing; Prof. ME Crisostomo; Consultancy Primex/DOH/ADB Project: Strengthening HIV Prevention Program; Ongoing; Dr. OP Saniel; Consultancy Basic Research Methods Training; Zamboanga City (ARMM); Dec. 17-20, 2007; Profs. ME Crisostomo & AB Magallanes Evaluation of the Community Health and Disaster and Reduction Management Program for Camarines Sur – Baseline Study; Ongoing; PNRC and Spanish Red Cross; Dr. OP Saniel; Research UN General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) National Composite Policy Index Consultative Workshop; Bay View Hotel; Oct. 25, 2007; Dr. OP Saniel; Consultant/ Facilitator Basic Research Methods Training; Oct. 23-26, 2007; ARMM Reg. (MSU-Marawi City); Profs. ME Crisostomo & AB Magallanes; Resource Persons The Department of Medical Microbiology has  an ongoing research collaboration with the Department of Pharmacology, UP College of Medicine on the investigation of anti-microbial properties of  some herbal plants. Foreign/ External Linkages Kyushu University, Japan Nagoya City Medical School, Japan University of Rostock, Germany World Health Organization - WPRO Asia Pacific Academic Consortium (APACPH)		80th Foundation Anniversary   1st Minda Luz M .Quesada Memorial Lecture