UP Speech Pathology

We are pleased to invite you to “𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐋𝐏 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬", happening on December 4, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM via Zoom.

Swipe through to meet our distinguished panelists! Our panel brings together leaders and practitioners who have shaped, influenced, and advanced speech-language pathology and inclusive service delivery in the Philippines. Each panelist offers expertise drawn from clinical practice, policy development, education, advocacy, and community work—providing a comprehensive and thoughtful discussion on strengthening SLP services nationwide.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our generous partners whose commitment to high-quality rehabilitation and allied health services helps make this event possible:
✨Bricks Developmental Learning Center
✨Early Start Therapy Center
✨Sensisense Learning and Development Center
✨Still Waters-Educamp Academy, Inc.
✨TLC SpEd and Therapy Center-Caloocan
✨TLC SpEd and Therapy Center-Novaliches
✨Wordabilities Development Center

Join us as we explore pathways from policy to practice, highlight key insights, and reinforce our collective responsibility in advancing SLP service delivery.

📲 Secure your slot by registering through the link below:
https://forms.gle/Ph6uTBVnC8AHjrEm6

📣 Join the Master of Speech-Language Pathology SP 201 graduate students for 𝙵𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝙿𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝙿𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚎: 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚂𝙻𝙿 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝙳𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝙵𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚘𝚜 on December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM via Zoom!

Hear from their esteemed panel of experts:

✨ 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧, 𝐑𝐒𝐋𝐏 – Champion of inclusive education policies
✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐜, 𝐌𝐃, 𝐅𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐌 – Advocate for integrating SLP services in healthcare
✨ 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐚, 𝐑𝐒𝐋𝐏 – Veteran speech-language pathologist and educator
✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐬, 𝐎𝐓𝐑𝐏, 𝐌𝐂𝐃 – Occupational therapy leader bridging policy and practice
✨ 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬-𝐙𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐚 – Disability rights advocate shaping national strategies
✨ 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚, 𝐏𝐡𝐃 – Researcher advancing evidence-based inclusive practices

They will discuss key policies shaping speech-language pathology and inclusive services in the Philippines, including:

⚖️ RA 7277 – Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
⚖️ RA 11223 – Universal Health Care Act
⚖️ RA 11249 – Speech-Language Pathology Act
⚖️ RA 11650 – Inclusive Education Act

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and help translate policy into impactful practice.

Register now: https://forms.gle/Ph6uTBVnC8AHjrEm6

📣 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝!

Join the Master of Speech-Language Pathology SP 201 graduate students for an insightful panel discussion titled “𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗟𝗣 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀.”

The class is bringing together experts to unpack key policies that shape Speech-Language Pathology practice in the Philippines, and what the future holds for our profession.

Gain a deeper understanding of how these laws affect SLPs, service delivery, and the communities we serve. Whether you’re a student, clinician, policymaker, or advocate, this conversation is for you.

🗓 Date: December 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Online via Zoom

Let’s work together toward a future where communication services are accessible, equitable, and empowered by strong policy foundations.

See you there!

GRABENG PANGGULAT. Same-day results talaga? ❤️ 💚

The Department of Speech Pathology is looking for full time applicants. Send your CV and Letter of intent to the [email protected] by October 6, 2025.

Gamitin natin ang ating boses at kaalaman nang may pananagutan—hindi para patahimikin, kundi para palakasin ang panawagan para sa katarungan, responsibilidad, at mabuting pamamahala.

𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧, 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠-𝐚𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧.

Nawa'y ang ating mga tinig ay patuloy na magsisilbing daluyan ng panawagan para sa totoong pagbabago.

We are mighty proud to see your dedication and vision recognized in this way. Your leadership has always inspired us to reach further and dream bigger. This award is such a well-deserved tribute to the impact you’ve made. 🏆

Congratulations to Asst. Prof. Mike Valdez of UP CAMP for being named the 2025 PRC Outstanding Professional for Speech-Language Pathology! 🏆🗣️

Through his contributions in shaping SLP education, including leading trailblazing revisions to the UP undergraduate and master’s degree programs in SLP, he has opened new pathways for Filipino SLPs to specialize and advance their practice. 📚 🎓

Beyond the classroom, he champions public service through initiatives like “Usap Tayo!”, a free online speech and language screening platform born during the pandemic, now integrated into student training. His work strengthens both community access to care and the next generation of SLPs. 🇵🇭💡

With his contributions in education, service, research, and policy, Asst. Prof. Valdez continues to elevate the profession and expand opportunities for Filipinos with communication needs. ✨👏

🔗 Read more at: https://camp.upm.edu.ph/archives/6262
UP Speech Pathology

🎙️ The UP Department of Speech Pathology stands in solidarity with the Philippine Association of Speech-Language Pathologists (PASP) as they hold the 2025 National Convention: “RSLP, Sino Tayo? Saan Tayo Patungo? Towards Contextualized and Transformative Practices” from July 11–14 at The Bellevue Manila.

We celebrate this opportunity to reflect, connect, and move forward together as a profession grounded in Filipino realities and responsive to our communities. 🇵🇭🧠💬

🎤 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🎶

This year’s theme — “𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆!” — calls everyone to celebrate the power of your voice and recognize just how vital vocal health is to our everyday lives! Whether you're teaching, presenting, performing, or just chatting with friends and family, your voice matters!

🗣️ 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨:
A healthy voice lets you communicate with friends and family efficiently and clearly, avoid long-term damage, and express yourself with confidence.

📘 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚?
Learn practical voice care tips, spot early signs of vocal misuse, and discover ways to help protect your voice.

📍 If you're experiencing any problems with your voice, visit us at UP CAMP Clinic for Therapy Services for a consultation with a speech-language pathologist. Details are in the pictures attached.

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫! 💬💪

Thank you very much for your interest in the course!

Due to the overwhelming number of applications we received, we had to end the application period much earlier than expected. If you are interested in being waitlisted for the future run(s), please email [email protected] instead.

𝑾𝒆'𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 – 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆!

We're now accepting applications for the 11th batch of the AAC Certificate Course – our first offering in this exciting new decade of training!

Are you a committed Filipino RSLP dedicated to ensuring that no Filipino is left voiceless? Then this is your chance to become a specialist in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) through an intensive, one-year training program.

👉 Think you've got what it takes?
Apply now: https://upsystemdiliman.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bm8bycG4qyYCKVw
(𝘖𝘰𝘱𝘴—𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘸. 𝘎𝘰, 𝘨𝘰, 𝘨𝘰!)

📩 Got questions?
Email us at [email protected]

It’s not just about giving a voice—it’s about creating ripples that will bring forth change. Ready to make waves? 🌊🗣️🧑‍🦽📱✨

📢 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐀𝐂 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬! 🇵🇭🗣️💬

Are you a registered Filipino Speech-Language Pathologist with 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒓 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)? We want to hear from you!

We're conducting a short 10–15 minute survey that aims to support policy development, advocacy efforts, and improved AAC access across the country.

🗓️ Deadline: March 31, 2025 (Monday)
🔗 Survey link: bit.ly/aactinigpolicy
📱 Or scan the QR code in the post!

💡 Your insights are crucial to building a more inclusive future for AAC users in the Philippines. Kindly share this with fellow Filipino RSLPs so we can reach more voices and create greater impact. Thank you for your time and support!