NUS SSHSPH Philippines Partnership Programme Honors New Health Leaders in Manila Cocktail Reception

On September 17, 2026, the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) Philippines Partnership Programme hosted a cocktail reception at Discovery Suites Manila to honor the appointments of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Edwin Mercado and PhilHealth President and CEO Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho.

The Philippines Partnership Programme—launched in May 2026 as a collaborative initiative between NUS SSHSPH and the DOH, hosted by the Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau (HPDPB)—focuses on addressing critical public health challenges across the country through policy-directed research, capacity development, and expert convening.

The evening brought together key global and local public health figures for networking and strategic collaboration. Attendees included NUS SSHSPH Dean Prof. Yik Ying Teo, former DOH Secretary Dr. Manuel Dayrit, NUS Manila Chair Patricia Villar-Yambing, and Past Chair Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales.

The gathering highlighted the shared commitment between the National University of Singapore and Philippine public health institutions to advance policy-driven health outcomes and build long-term partnerships for a healthier Philippines.