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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UP System Baguio Diliman Manila Mindanao Los Banos Open University The Visayas
About CPH
Academic Programs
Departments
Environmental & Occupational Health
Health Policy & Administration
Dean's Office/Admin Office/Office of the College Secretary
Department of Health Policy & Administration
1st row L-R: Dr. Irma Parajas, Dr. Noel Lawas, Dr. Caridad Ancheta,
Dr. Fely-Marilyn E. Lorenzo, Prof. Jennifer de la Rosa
2nd row L-R: Dr. Susan Mabunga, Prof Jason de la Pena, Dr. Ronald Maligat
Dr. Ruben Caragay, Dr. Nandy Sison
3rd row L--R: Ms. Engelene.L. Lacaba, Dr. Gerardo Medina,
Ms. Frances Rose T. Elgo, Ms. Ester Curry
FACULTY AND STAFF
Professors
Dr. Ruben N. Caragay
Dr. Noel D. Lawas
Dr. Fely Marilyn E. Lorenzo
Dr. Irma L. Parajas
Associate Professors
Dr. Fernando M. Sison
Dr. Eufemia M. Tobias
Assistant Professors
Prof. Jason de la Pena
Prof. Gerardo Medina
Dr. Susan T. Yanga-Mabunga
Dr. Ronald A. Maligat
Prof. Edgardo P. Recon
Professorial Lecturers
Arch. Cristopher Espina
Dr. Jonathan David A. Flavier
Arch. Prosperidad Luis
Dr. Remigio D. Mercado
Prof. Julita I. Yabes
Research Extension and Professional Staff
Ms. Frances Rose T. Elgo
Mr. Richard S. Javier
Ms. Engelenne L. Lacaba
Administrative Personnel
Ms. Ester J. Curry
Ms. Janet Y. Tolentino
OBJECTIVES:
The DHPA aims to:
(1) Strengthen the curriculum for more effective undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
(2) Assume a lead role in health policy and health systems management studies and development.
(3) Engage in technical collaboration with practitioners, managers and organizations of health systems seeking change and innovation.
(4) Promote and undertake health policy and health systems research.
(5) Facilitate development and support of faculty and staff towards productivity enhancement.
(6) Expand the reach of Department programs and services in the country locally and internationally.
PHILOSOPHY
The department believes in the capacity of individuals, groups, organizations and communities to assume responsibility for self-assessment and self-learning thru analytical and creative thinking for effective management and leadership in health and health development. To actualize its philosophy, it shall provide the conditions and experiences to infuse consciousness and commitment to the following values:
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social equity and concern
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nationalism
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morality, integrity and honesty
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collegiality
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critical / analytical thinking
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work ethics, accountability and constructive approach
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sincerity and courage
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empowerment
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excellence in all endeavors
VISION:
The Department of Health Policy and Administration is inspired by our five-pronged vision:
to be the management school of choice for the health sector,
to be the center for health policy studies and development,
to be the center for health systems research,
to be the source of a pool of experts in health policy and management
to be at the hub of inter-organizational linkages for health policy and management development
MISSION AND GOALS:
The Department of Health Policy and Administration (DHPA) seeks to renew its mission by being the premier resource for education, research, leadership and expertise in health systems management and policy studies. It shall provide the highest standard of advanced instruction, applied, participatory and action research; training, consulting and networking in health systems management, policy development and studies.
