Department of Health Promotion and Education, UP Manila

21/08/2026

The Department of Health Promotion and Education of UP Manila College of Public Health invites you to the Post Graduate Course on Basic Health Promotion on 9-13 November 2026. This five-day online course will cover the essential concepts and strategies in health promotion and education.

For more info and early registration, go to https://bit.ly/PostGradNov2026

The Department of Health Promotion and Education of UP Manila College of Public Health invites you to the Postgraduate Course on Basic Health Promotion on 9-13 November 2026. This five-day online course will cover the essential concepts and strategies in health promotion and education.

For more info and early registration, kindly go to the link found in the comment section.

29/07/2026

Contributing to Shaping the Future of Health Promotion and Education!

The Department of Health Promotion and Education recently wrapped up its Strategic Planning session, mapping out key priorities to achieve its mission and vision.

On July 19–20, 2026, the Department of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE) of the UP College of Public Health (CPH) successfully conducted its Strategic Planning Workshop at Hotel Kimberly Manila.

Led by Department Chairperson Dr. Ernesto Gregorio, Jr. and facilitated by Dr. Carl Abelardo Antonio, the team gathered to review previous accomplishments, address operational bottlenecks, and align departmental targets with the updated CPH strategic framework. With its new roadmap, the DHPE is ready to align its efforts with CPH Strategic goals for Administration/Planning, Academics, Research, Extension, and Public Service.

Here’s to an empowered, innovative, and sustainable vision for public health promotion and education!

29/07/2026

Dr. Ernesto Gregorio, Jr. and Dr. Jonathan Guevarra took their oath as regular members of the Philippine Association of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (PATMeGH).

The induction ceremony took place during PATMeGH’s inaugural Scientific Conference on July 24, 2026, held at the Institute of Biology, UP Diliman. The conference theme was, "One Health, Climate Change and Resilience." Their membership reflects a shared commitment to tackling interconnected public health challenges through collaborative science and leadership.

21/07/2026

As conversations on school-based deworming continue, it is important to ensure that the information we share is grounded in scientific evidence. Misconceptions can spread quickly, but informed discussions begin with reliable facts.

These infographics address common myths surrounding albendazole and mebendazole, highlighting what decades of research and public health practice tell us about these essential medicines. By understanding the evidence, we can make informed decisions that protect both individual and community health.

Let us continue to promote health literacy by seeking information from credible sources and supporting evidence-based public health interventions.

21/07/2026

Position Statement of the College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila, on the Reported Death of a Fourth-Grade Learner in Trece Martires City, Cavite

20/07/2026

Advancing health promotion for a healthier Philippines!

The Department of Health Promotion and Education, UP Manila College of Public Health, was honored to provide technical assistance during the Capacity Building Program on Basic Health Promotion, organized by the Department of Health Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) Health Promotion Services (HPS). The five-day program was held from July 13 to 17, 2026, at The Bayleaf Cavite in General Trias, Cavite.

This short course, organized by DOH-MMCHD, aimed to strengthen the competencies of Health Promotion and Education Officers (HEPO) from DOH NCR Health Promotion Section, DOH-retained hospitals, and Local Government Units of Districts 1 to 4 of the National Capital Region.

Representing UP CPH as the invited technical training team were Dr. Ernesto R. Gregorio Jr. & Dr. Eleanor C. Castillo, and Charmaine Cañizares. With additional field support from a former faculty member, Dr. Stephanie Anne M. Sison, Mr. Mark Balunsat, Mr. Noel Macuja Pitallano Jr., and Ching Bagnes (office-based support). The team facilitated a comprehensive series of interactive lectures, activities, and workshops to support DOH NCR's vision for its HEPO’s.

This collaborative initiative was designed to equip HEPOs in the NCR with the competencies needed to be even more effective in carrying out their crucial duties on the ground. The training deepened participants' understanding of basic health promotion concepts, philosophies, strategies, and the diverse behavioral, environmental, and social determinants of health. The program concluded with the HEPOs co-drafting evidence-informed, theory-based, and community-centered Health Promotion Action Plans tailored to the current needs of their respective NCR localities.

Thank you, DOH MMCHD, for trusting UP CPH to facilitate this milestone initiative! Congratulations to all the participants and organizers for a successful training program!

Here’s to stronger competencies in making healthy behaviors the easier choice for everyone, every time, everywhere!

17/07/2026

The Department of Health Promotion and Education of UP Manila College of Public Health invites you to the Post Graduate Course on Basic Health Promotion on 27-31 July 2026. This five-day online course will cover the essential concepts and strategies in health promotion and education.

For more info and early registration, go to https://bit.ly/PostGradJuly2026

26/06/2026

Just a month to go before the Post Graduate Course on Basic Health Promotion. Have you registered yet?

For more info and early registration, go to https://bit.ly/PostGradJuly2026

25/05/2026

Making Healthy Behaviors the Easier Choice: DOH MMCHD Crafts Health Promotion Strategic Plan (2027–2030)

On May 19–22, 2026, the Department of Health Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH MMCHD) Health Promotion Service, alongside selected Local Government Units (LGUs) and the Department of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE), UP Manila College of Public Health (UP CPH) project team, gathered at Club Balai Isabel in Talisay, Batangas, for a strategic planning workshop. The primary goal is to develop the Draft Health Promotion Strategic Plan of DOH MMCHD (2027–2030).

The participants from DOH MMCHD Health Promotion Service and several LGUs in the National Capital Region (NCR) engaged in interactive and collaborative sessions, including visioning activity, stakeholder analysis, and comprehensive gap analysis. In one of the sessions, the group tapped into their personal "WHY" and recognized the need to anchor their public health goals in empathy, compassion, and shared values.

With action frameworks mapped out for healthy settings, health literacy, and health promotion governance, the DOH MMCHD Health Promotion Unit is ready to scale up sustainable health outcomes across NCR.

The strategic planning for the DOH MMCHD Health Promotion Unit was facilitated by the UP CPH Project Team led by Dr. Ernesto R. Gregorio, Jr., Department Chair. Dr. Eleanor C. Castillo and Dr. Napoleon Arevalo, former Director of the Disease Prevention and Control Bureau, and DOH CHD Region V also shared their expertise as Resource Persons. Other team members, Ms. Charmaine Cañizares, Mr. Mark Joseph Balunsat, and Mr. Lance Alvin Lurzano supported the facilitation of the planning activity.

14/05/2026

The Department of Health Promotion and Education of UP Manila College of Public Health invites you to the Post Graduate Course on Basic Health Promotion on 27-31 July 2026. This five-day online course will cover the essential concepts and strategies in health promotion and education.

For more info and early registration, go to https://bit.ly/PostGradJuly2026

The Department of Health Promotion and Education of UP Manila College of Public Health invites you to the Post Graduate Course on Basic Health Promotion on 27-31 July 2026. This five-day online course will cover the essential concepts and strategies in health promotion and education.

For more info and early registration, kindly visit the link in the comment section or scan the QR code.