The University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila) has successfully renewed its National Privacy Commission (NPC) Registration, receiving its official Seal of Registration for its designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) and registered Data Processing Systems.

As UP Manila’s health and research arm, the National Institutes of Health (UPM–NIH) affirms its alignment with this institutional compliance, reinforcing the University’s commitment to responsible data governance, ethical research practices, and the protection of personal data across all units.

The NPC Seal of Registration confirms UP Manila’s adherence to NPC Circular No. 2022-04 and its continued commitment to cultivating a privacy-aware environment across its academic, clinical, and research operations.

“This renewed registration highlights UP Manila’s sustained efforts to strengthen data protection mechanisms across all its units. The University remains committed to maintaining the trust of students, faculty, staff, researchers, patients, and partners by ensuring that personal data is handled with transparency and care"

UPM–NIH continues to uphold the privacy values set by UP Manila and integrates data protection principles into its operations, research projects, and public service programs.