The Gawad Chancellor Awards recognize the exemplary accomplishments and contributions of the members of the UP Manila community to the university and country. There are ten categories, namely: Outstanding Teacher; Outstanding Researcher; Outstanding Faculty in Extension Service; Outstanding Research, Extension, and Professional Staff (REPS); Outstanding Administrative Employee (Level II); Outstanding Administrative Employee (Level I); Outstanding Student; Outstanding Student Organization; Outstanding Athlete; and Outstanding Artist.
The conferment of the awards was the highlight of the 41st foundation anniversary of the Health Sciences Center and 38th UP Manila Day celebrations.
Outstanding Teacher
Jervee M. Punzalan, RCh, MSc, College of Arts and Sciences
Asst. Prof. Jervee Punzalan has demonstrated exceptional teaching in chemistry and biochemistry courses and expertise in content and pedagogical knowledge through the development of courses and laboratory manuals; active engagements in teaching workshops; and publications of conference proceedings, book chapters, and peer-reviewed research articles in the past five years. She has received teaching grants, including the One UP Faculty Grant for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service and the iTURO Faculty Grant for Blended Learning.
Outstanding Researcher
Derick Erl P. Sumalapao, MD, MSc, DrPH, College of Public Health
Dr. Sumalapao is an excellent educator and a prolific researcher with expertise in biostatistics, medical microbiology, clinical pharmacology, and computational biology. From 2016-2019, he published 35 journal articles. He has studies on mathematical models of biological systems involving antimicrobial resistance, immunologic responses, disease surveillance, trauma and injury, including pharmacologic drug design primarily on antimicrobials. He was one of the outstanding medical interns and a recipient of the UPMASA-PEF Academic Scholarship and Santos Chiu Kim Shi Academic Scholarship.
Outstanding Faculty in Extension Service
Arnold B. Peralta, College of Nursing
Asst. Prof. Peralta actively participates in the conduct of programs and activities that strengthen competencies among nursing practitioners and professionals across the country. His most notable extension works were his involvement in crafting the monograph “Embedding and Spreading of the 2012 National Nursing Core Competency Standards,” providing technical support to key nursing educational institutions for the CHED’s project on the National Nursing Core Competency Standards, helping design and implement a new disaster training program for the Philippine Red Cross, and participating in the Cambodia Bridging Program of the College of Nursing.
Outstanding Research, Extension, and Professional Staff
Jorel A. Manalo, PTRP, MPH, Human Resource Department Office
Mr. Manalo has been actively championing the role of the Research, Extension and Professional Staff Association in UP Manila, being its current president. He is active in espousing the rights and privileges of UPM faculty and REPS as the current representative of the Central Administration to the All UP Academic Employees UP Manila Chapter and as secretary of the Research Personnel Fellowship Council and Research Welfare Council. He was a training course assistant in several CPH training programs commissioned by the Department of Health. He co-authored three published articles and contributed to several manuscripts and technical reports .
Outstanding Administrative Employee (Level 2)
Rizza D. Florentino, College of Allied Medical Professions
Ms. Florentino efficiently handles the dual role of acting Administrative Officer and Student Records Evaluator of CAMP. She contributed to developing the CAMPtinuation, the college’s roadmap in responding to the demands of the pandemic. Her organizational skills and innovative solutions have led to effective and efficient work arrangements for each administrative staff and in monitoring their health status and well-being. She initiated the online document tracking system of the College and is a member of different committees in the College and UP Manila.
Outstanding Administrative Employee (Level 1)
Wilito S. Lequin, College of Allied Medical Professions
Mr. Lequin is a valuable team player with an optimistic attitude when performing his tasks. He can troubleshoot urgent and minor repairs that benefit the College by minimizing expenses. Funds normally used for paying service providers, new materials, or buying equipment are saved. He is a member of different committees at CAMP and has received several recognitions and awards. He was recognized as the Outstanding Administrative Staff of CAMP in 2004, 2005, and 2010.
Outstanding Student
Samuel C. Madriaga, College of Allied Medical Professions
As a 3rd Year BS Occupational Therapy student, Mr. Madriaga has shown exemplary performance in academics, leadership, and community service. He has maintained his cum laude standing and currently holds positions in various organizations. He has a wide list of community service engagements and he advocates for an empowered community for the youth and Persons with Disabilities, along with an elevated campaign for health education. He is a sought-after speaker, trained peer educator for Adolescent and Sexual Reproductive Health with training from the Y-Peer Pilipinas, and one of the San Pablo’s Youth Frontliners.
Outstanding Student Organization
MU SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY, College of Medicine
Founded in 1933, the Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity has shown exemplary performance by instituting activities that sharpened the formation and engagement of its members and impacted the university and local communities. Its notable projects are the Project H2O that provides potable water sources to communities, Quisumbing-Escandor Film Festival, the “MUbility” which has supported amputee patients in different provinces, and numerous outreach and medical missions in the country. The organization and its members have received awards including the “Student Project for Health Award 2020” by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research.
Outstanding Artist
Juliet R. Bien, MA, College of Arts and Sciences
Prof. Bien is an ethnomusicologist which is rare in UP Manila. She responds to and supports the call for the promotion of ethnomusicology through her active engagement in Philippine ethnic music and culture. Through her performances, she contributes to the protection and promotion of our cultural heritage. She is recognized for contributing to the national and global promotion and preservation of our cultural heritage through indigenous music.
Outstanding Athlete
Chessa S. Pituk, MSHMS, College of Arts and Sciences
Asst. Prof. Pituk has been a life-long swimmer and has collected medals and achievements early on, most notably from the Palarong Pambansa, University Athletic Association of the Philippines, UP Varsity Swimming Team, CHED Tertiary Palarong Pambansa, National University Games, and ASEAN University Games. She trained as part of the Philippine Women’s National Water Polo National Pool. Presently, she handles PE classes in Arnis. In April 2019, she competed in the South East Asia Pacific Masters 1st Philippine Series alongside swimmers from Japan, Singapore, Hongkong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines where she won 2 gold medals.
Published in Healthscape Special COVID-19 Issue No. 19 (15 November 2020)
