UP SIBOL is the bioengineering research unit of the UP Manila – College of Medicine aimed at addressing the need for biomedical device innovation and biotechnology research to improve access to quality and affordable medical devices that will contribute to the delivery of healthcare in the Philippines.

The University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila) is one of the eight constituent universities of the University of the Philippines (UP) System. It is a public and secular institution of higher learning that offers academic and training programs, as well as extension services in the health sciences, health professions education, arts, and sciences.

Kalinga Health is a program of Data and Implementation Sciences for Health (formerly Innovations for Community Health). Kalinga Health pilots a hub-and-spoke social enterprise model wherein Kalinga Health acts as the “hub” where a network of private providers (“spokes”) refer patients through a variety of public-private mix (PPM) strategies. These patients would then be able to avail themselves of the services offered by Kalinga Health.

The Quezon City Kabahagi Center for Children with Disabilities promotes the rights of Children with Disabilities who are aged 17 years and below and residing in Quezon City with their families, to achieve their holistic and inclusive development through participation in projects that are responsive to their needs in the areas of education, health, livelihood, and social empowerment. Their mission is to help improve the quality of life of Children with Disabilities through the creation of equal access to health, education, livelihood, and social opportunities.

PsycServ is a special project under the Office of the Chancellor of UP Diliman first established late 2017 to provide programs and services geared toward fostering the mental health and wellbeing of the UP Diliman community.

Guided by the Ginhawa framework, PsycServ aims to address risks and vulnerabilities through mental health services, and at the same time, give importance to nurturing resilience and growth among students, faculty, and staff. Through our Psychosocial Support Specialists (PSSs), these are addressed through growth and enhancement services, as well as awareness raising programs.

The Healthcare Innovation Forum, Manila 2026, is a global learning and capacity-building initiative designed to advance innovative, inclusive, and systems-based approaches to complex care. This day will include presentations, speeches, and interactive sessions with global healthcare innovators at the Sheraton Manila Bay.

Join us for dynamic sessions about the impactful work being done globally. Hosted by Woods System of Care and the Mollie Woods Hare Global Center of Excellence, we welcome you to join us for an informative, collaborative day of learning.

The Cavite-MAGNAMARTE-UP Program is a Community-University Partnership Program where the various sectors and stakeholders co-design programs, projects and initiatives in order to address issues that are identified by the community members. The main partners are the four municipalities of Magallanes, Naic, Maragondon & Ternate and various academic programs from the University of the Philippines in Manila & Diliman.

If you choose this site-visit, you will be assigned to one of the communities and be able to visit that cvommunity in a small group.