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The University of the Philippines (UP) Board of Regents approved the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology in the UP Manila College of Allied Medical Professions during its 1408th meeting on April 30, 2026.

This decision addresses the national healthcare shortage while creating immediate openings for students through the 2026 Degree Program with Available Slots. By integrating the program into this year’s enrollment cycle, UP Manila provides a pathway for UPCAT qualifiers who met admission standards but were limited by quota restrictions in other health sciences. In a statement, UP President Angelo Jimenez said, “This new program allows the university to offer students a direct route into a high-demand health profession.”

Chancellor Michael Tee stated that this move reflects a comprehensive approach to health sciences education, aiming to close the diagnostic gap and strengthen the Philippine health system. Qualified UPCAT examinees with a University Predicted Grade (UPG) of at least 2.58 may apply for the inaugural batch through the UP admissions portal.

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The 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗜𝘀𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 was established to support UPCAT qualifiers from 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (UUC) [formerly known as Unserved and Underserved Areas (UUAs) (2024) and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) (2013-2024)], and low-income backgrounds. Although tuition is already free under RA 10931, many students continue to face financial barriers such as the cost of living, transportation, meals, and educational materials.

To address these challenges, the Lingap Iskolar Program provides comprehensive assistance to students whose families earn 𝗣𝗵𝗽 𝟭𝟯𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 and who are not receiving other financial aid. The support includes 𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, as well as a mentoring program to help students adjust to university life.

Applications open as soon as the UPCAT results are released. You may enter your applications in this link here: https://forms.gle/DTFZPHr2tLkStpTh8

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻):
Why are you interested in the program?
Why do you believe you should be considered as a beneficiary?

You may write in a formal or casual style, as long as your message is clear and sincere. Address your letter to the Office of Student Development Services (OSDS) or the Office of Student Affairs/Office of Scholarships and Grants of your campus.)

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (Barangay Certificate, a valid ID with your address, a recent utility bill, a lease contract, or a certification from the person you live with plus their proof of address)

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 (𝗜𝗧𝗥) 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (if applicable)

𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 (in lieu of ITR)

Tentative deadline for submitting your applications is 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Interested applicants may send an email to 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽-𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿@𝘂𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵 for any concerns or inquiries.