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28/10/2026

💊 MEDICATION SAFETY WEEK LECTURE SERIES 2026

Advancing Medication Safety Through Collaboration and Change

Medication safety is everyone’s responsibility! ❤️‍🩹

📢 OPEN TO ALL! Whether you are a healthcare professional, pharmacy student, or anyone interested in promoting medication safety, you are welcome to join us!

📅 November 5-6, 2026
🕕 6:00-7:15 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

REGISTER NOW!
Secure your slot through the registration link below:
https://bit.ly/3W003lh
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🎓 FREE REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS!
Simply present your valid student ID or Form 5 as proof of enrollment.

💳 Registration Fee for Other Participants: ₱200 for the entire 2-day lecture series!

Join us as we bring together perspectives from academe, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, and regulation to explore practical strategies for preventing medication-related harm and building safer healthcare systems.

🤝 Let’s learn, collaborate, and turn medication safety principles into meaningful action.
Together, let’s advance medication safety through collaboration and change!

21/10/2026

Congratulations to the new !

The UP Manila College of Pharmacy proudly celebrates its 45 new pharmacists, who achieved a 100% passing rate in the October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination (PhLE)!

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 3,830 of 4,944 examinees (77.47%) passed the examination. We congratulate our 45 alumni who took the exam and are now among the new pharmacists.

The PhLE was held on October 15 and 16, 2026, and the results were released on October 21, 2026. The PRC Board of Pharmacy was led by Acting Chairperson Hon. Alicia P. Catabay, with members Hon. Mildred B. Oliveros and Hon. Anthony Aldrin C. Santiago.

Padayon, mga bagong Parmasyutiko ng Bayan!

21/10/2026

📣📣 There’s still time to join! 📣📣

Registration for Batch 5 of the Clinical Pharmacy Skills Enhancement Program (CPSEP) is extended until 14 November 2026!

The UP College of Pharmacy invites pharmacy practitioners to take part in CPSEP, a seven-month skills enhancement program designed to orient and expose participants to the issues, opportunities, and challenges relevant to clinical pharmacy services in the Philippine setting.

To learn more about the program objectives, requirements, and application process, scan the QR code in the announcement material to access the updated Program Guide.

An application for CPD units has been submitted for Batch 5, with approval pending. The previous two batches were each awarded 25 CPD units.

For inquiries, email us at [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming and working with our future CPSEP participants!

16/10/2026

Congratulations, Associate Professor Margarita M. Gutierrez!

The University of the Philippines Manila College of Pharmacy is proud of Associate Professor Margarita M. Gutierrez, RPh, MHPEd, PhD, on her appointment as the Director General of the Philippine Food and Drug Administration!

This milestone honors her dedication to better access to safe, effective, and quality medicines in the country, as well as her continuing commitment to pharmacy systems improvement.

Assoc. Prof. Gutierrez’s achievement is a testament to the excellence, dedication, and leadership that continue to inspire the UP Manila College of Pharmacy and the broader healthcare community.

Congratulations again, Assoc. Prof. Gutierrez! We are immensely proud of you and your remarkable achievement!

16/10/2026

The University of the Philippines Manila College of Pharmacy congratulates Frances Lois U. Ngo, RPh, MHSS; Camille Francesca T. Cadag; and Jan Redmond V. Ordoñez on the publication of their study:

Profiling Outpatient Medication Therapy Problems in a Tertiary Government Hospital: A Framework-based Analysis of a Patient Medication Counseling Program

The study evaluated the medication therapy problems (MTPs) identified during pharmacist-led patient medication counseling in the Department of Medicine OPD of the Philippine General Hospital. Findings revealed that a majority of counseled patients were practicing polypharmacy (76.03%), and each additional medication increased the odds of experiencing an MTP by 1.18 times. Overall, 71.07% of patients had at least one MTP, with adherence-related issues—particularly patients not understanding directions—being the most prevalent. The authors highlight the essential role of continuous, pharmacist-led counseling in detecting drug therapy risks and optimizing patient outcomes.

The article was published in Acta Medica Philippina, Volume 60, Issue 19 (2026).
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Read the full article: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/13511/7286

13/10/2026

FREE WEBINAR ALERT!

The UP Manila College of Pharmacy invites you to an online lecture on the Role of Leadership in the Culture of Safety.

Picture this: a staff member spots a near miss that could have harmed a patient, but stays quiet for fear of being blamed. 🤔 When people don’t feel safe to speak up, patient safety is at risk. A strong culture of safety, where every concern is heard and acted on, starts with leadership.

In this lecture, you will learn:
✅ The roles leaders play in upholding a culture of safety
✅ The traits that make staff trust their leaders enough to report concerns
✅ What makes safety leadership different in the Philippine setting

📅 October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
🕕 6:00 - 7:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

Open to students and healthcare practitioners. Whether you lead a team or will lead one someday, this lecture is for you.

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster or register here: https://bit.ly/upcp_psleadership

See you there!

13/10/2026

📣 FINAL CALL

We are now on the LAST 2 DAYS of the extended registration period for ONLINE PARTICIPATION in the RISE PharmaCon.

Register now:
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📅 October 15–16, 2026
📍 GT Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, UP Diliman
✅ 12.5 CPD Units Granted!

06/10/2026

📊 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥!

The University of the Philippines College of Pharmacy is once again offering the 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 on the third and fourth week of November!

Designed for pharmacists, researchers, faculty members, students, and other health professionals involved in pharmacy and health-related research, this intensive short course will equip participants with practical knowledge and skills in applying statistical methods to pharmacy and health-related research. Course workbooks will be provided to all registered participants to support the lectures, hands-on exercises, and statistical applications throughout the program.

For this batch, our short course will be offered through a 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩, combining the convenience of online learning with hands-on onsite sessions at the UP College of Pharmacy.

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖–𝟐𝟎 — Online sessions via Zoom
𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏 & 𝟐𝟖 — Onsite sessions at UPCP

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗦
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫: PHP 17,000
𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐏 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: PHP 15,000
𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐏 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: PHP 8,000
𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐏 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: PHP 3,000

📌 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
https://tinyurl.com/PharmStat-Batch2
https://tinyurl.com/PharmStat-Batch2
https://tinyurl.com/PharmStat-Batch2

Whether you are beginning your research journey or looking to strengthen your statistical skills, this short course is designed to help you move from 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔, and from 𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆.

📅 Mark your calendars and secure your slot! We look forward to learning with you this November!

𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝘾𝙋𝘿 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙮.

02/10/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT
Great news, RISE Pharmacists! 🎉
RISE PharmaCon 2026 has been granted 𝟭𝟮.𝟱 𝗖𝗣𝗗 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 (up from the previously announced 7.5 units)! ✨
⏰ Register now and don't miss the chance to secure your slot.
🖥 Onsite:
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💻 Online:
tinyurl.com/RISE-ONLINERegistration
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Registration is open 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬 (𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆).
See you!
📅 October 15-16, 2026
📍 GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium

24/09/2026

The University of the Philippines Manila College of Pharmacy congratulates Charles Mandy G. Ayran, RPh, Pharm.D. (Melit.) and co-authors Phayom Sookaneknun Olson; Todd A. Lee; Jyotirmoy Sarker; Ratree Sawangjit; Bee Kim Tan; Wanarat Anusornsangiam; Christianus Heru Setiawan; Chanuttha Ploylearmsang; Nurolaini Kifli; Suntaree Watcharadamrongkun; Santiparp Sookaneknun; Hung Nguyen Van; Phoutsathaphone Sibounheuang; Pemmarin Potisarach; Lim Ai Fern; Thi Lien Ngo; Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk; Chalongchai Thundee; and Areerut Leelathanalerk on the publication of their study:

Hypertension prevalence in the Asia-Pacific region: a systematic analysis of population-based studies

The study synthesizes age-adjusted hypertension prevalence data across 19 countries in the Asia-Pacific region to project long-term disease burden through 2030. Its findings indicate that hypertension prevalence is rising across most of the region, with only three countries projected to achieve the World Health Organization's target of a 30% reduction by 2030. The authors emphasize the urgent need for policy makers to prioritize primary prevention, strengthen treatment systems, and implement consistent population-wide blood pressure monitoring.

The article was published in Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, Volume 19, Issue 1 (2026), Article 2727205.

Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1080/20523211.2026.2727205

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