AC Health, UP Manila Partner for Greater Impact in Healthcare

UP Manila Chancellor Dr. Michael L. Tee and AC Health President and CEO Paolo Borromeo shake hands after signing the partnership agreement on May 10, together with (from left) UP Manila College of Public Health Associate Dean for Research Dr. Sharon Yvette Angelina M. Villanueva, College of Pharmacy Dean Dr. Francis R. Capule, College of Allied and Medical Professions Dean Dr. Maria Eliza R. Aguila, Healthway Medical Network President and CEO Jaime E. Ysmael, and AC Health CFO Ruby Chiong

We understand that the cornerstone of any successful healthcare facility lies in the expertise and dedication of its medical professionals. [...] We believe that investing in continuous learning is essential to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients.

PAOLO BORROMEO
AC Health President and CEO

AC Health and University of the Philippines Manila have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at driving innovation and excellence in healthcare and education. This agreement signifies a commitment to joint efforts across various domains, including faculty development, student training, and research.

"At AC Health, we believe in the transformative power of aligning with like-minded groups who share our vision of improving healthcare for all. Through this partnership with UP Manila, we can leverage our combined expertise and resources to address the evolving needs of the healthcare sector and nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals," said AC Health President and CEO Paolo Borromeo.

Drawing on AC Health's innovative approach to healthcare delivery and UP Manila's academic excellence and research prowess, the partnership is envisioned to create powerful synergies that will empower students, benefit communities, and improve the entire healthcare system. "I look forward to the fruitful outcomes of this partnership and the positive impact it will have on the lives of Filipinos nationwide," said Borromeo.

The Ayala group and the University of the Philippines share a history of industry-academe partnerships including the UP-Ayala Land Technohub in Quezon City, the Ayala-UP School of Economics (UPSE) Economic Forum, and AC Health’s collaboration with the UPM PGH Faculty Medical Arts Building.