UP Medical Students for Social Responsibility

02/03/2026

Not kidney-ing around for your next OS 206 exam? 🫘

You're in luck because at UP MSSR, Urine Good Hands 💧😉

Join us for the LU3 OS 206 Review on 🗓 March 10, 2026 5:00 PM at the 📍6th floor, Medical Sciences Building, UP College of Medicine.

We'll filter out the confusion and help you stay concentrated for the big day!

Register through 🔗 https://bit.ly/UrineGoodHands2026Reg or by scanning the QR code. Review handouts will be provided to registered participants.

See you there! 👋

In partnership with:
UPCM Class of 2030

01/03/2026

IPPNW unequivocally condemns the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel and calls on them to cease immediately all further use of force and to return to the negotiating table.

Read our statement in full: peaceandhealthblog.com/2026/02/28/ippnw-condemns-strikes-against-iran-calls-for-return-to-negotiations/

27/02/2026

Last February 15, we brought TREAD beyond discussion and into action at Mt. Daraitan. 🌄

The trail challenged us with wet terrain and muddy paths, making each step heavier and more demanding—but the hikers pressed on with steady footing and shared determination. Along the way, we encountered fellow hikers—including foreign travelers experiencing local ecotourism—highlighting how shared natural spaces connect communities across borders. 🌏🤝

By the end of the hike, we had collected 9.9 lbs (approximately 4.5 kilograms) of wet waste from the trail—composed of shoe soles, discarded water bottles, gloves, and food wrappers. ♻️ These small, discarded items accumulate over time, quietly threatening ecosystems and waterways that sustain surrounding communities.

After the long trek, we washed the mud off at Tinipak River, its clear waters serving as a reminder of what we are working to protect. 💧 Mountains like Mt. Daraitan are more than scenic destinations—they are watersheds, lifelines, and protectors of public health.

This hike reaffirmed that environmental protection is not separate from health advocacy—it is a public health intervention in itself.

From learning to action, from awareness to impact—this is what TREAD is about. 🌱

In partnership with
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDENTS
Asian Medical Students' Association - Servus Nova Medicinae
Asian Medical Students' Association - University of Santo Tomas

Also brought to you by:
UP College of Medicine Class of 2029

Special thanks to
Project SMILE
Asian Medical Students’ Association - Accentuating Lives through Service and Advocacy
Health Sciences Society of the Ateneo

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MtDaraitan 🥾
HealTheEarth 🌿
ActTogether 💚

25/02/2026

21/02/2026

[ADVOCASEE - World Day of Social Justice]

Every February 20, we celebrate the World Day of Social Justice, first established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, to advocate and bring to light global challenges. ⚖️ Society in itself cannot attain a perfect and peaceful environment even if just a single individual is facing injustice or prejudice. In relation with the Sustainable Development Goals, this day aims to champion equality, economic growth, and justice for all. ✊

This year’s theme entitled, “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice”, directs its attention to continuing promoting development and inclusivity in all aspects of life. 💙 As aspiring doctors, it is important to recognize the multifactorial nature of health. As the World Health Organization declared, ‘health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being’. Indeed, factors affecting health go beyond the classrooms and hospitals. Health is everywhere, and it is our duty to advocate for social justice whenever and wherever. 🏆



References:
United Nations (n.d.). World Day of Social Justice 2026 on "Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice". https://social.desa.un.org/issues/poverty-eradication/events/world-day-of-social-justice-2026

13/02/2026

[TREAD: Community Action for Ecosystem & Public Health Recovery 🌏🌱]

Thank you to everyone who joined the TREAD Talk last February 5! It was a meaningful opportunity to learn more about the environment and how we can act as advocates for change. 🦋

We extend our sincere thanks to:
🌡 Mr. Jonathan De Castro Austria
Associate Climate Change Officer, Asian Development Bank
🌱 Prof. Ronilo Jose D. Flores
Associate Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños

We appreciate you for sharing your knowledge and insights with us!

Now it’s time to turn that knowledge into action as we move into the next phase of TREAD. 🌱✨

In partnership with
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDENTS
Asian Medical Students' Association - Servus Nova Medicinae
Asian Medical Students' Association - University of Santo Tomas

Also brought to you by:
UP College of Medicine Class of 2029

Special thanks to
Project SMILE
Asian Medical Students’ Association - Accentuating Lives through Service and Advocacy
Health Sciences Society of the Ateneo

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11/02/2026

10/02/2026

Bagong taon, bagong yugto, bagong lakbay. 🌈
As we move forward with grateful hearts, we celebrate reaching our target for Lakbay Talakay!

Thank you to our amazing partners for helping us make this journey possible 💖
Because of your support, we continue to move forward in building a safer, kinder, and more empowered community.

Sa bawat lakbay, may saysay; sa bawat talakay, may pag-asa 🌈🌷Sumabay na sa paglakbay. The journey continues! ✨

09/02/2026

Step Up to the Line.
Take Your Shot.
Be an MSSR All-Star.

Come visit MSSR’s Wellness Week booth and take on the MSSR All-Star Challenge. Test your shooting skills 🏀, answer a few questions about MSSR advocacies and standing committees 🌏, and see if you’ve got what it takes to be an All-Star 🌟. Prizes await everyone who takes on the challenge!

📍 Portico Lobby
📅 February 10 (Tues) to 13 (Fri), 2026 | 1:00–5:00 PM

Limited prizes available each day, don’t miss out! 🍬

-Star 🏀

04/02/2026

[TREAD: Community Action for Ecosystem & Public Health Recovery 🌏🌱]

🌏🌱 1 DAY LEFT until TREAD Talk! 🌱🌏

Tomorrow, we take a step forward—for our planet, our health, and our communities. 💚👣
Join us as we learn from experts, spark conversations, and move together toward climate action and public health recovery. ✨🌿

🌡 Hear from • Mr. Jonathan De Castro Austria – Asian Development Bank • Prof. Ronilo Jose D. Flores – UP Los Baños

📅 February 5 | 5:30–8:00 PM 📍 CH 222, Calderon Hall and 🔗Online via ZOOM
⚠️ Attendance is required for the culminating activity on February 15
Open to UPCM and non-UPCM students—this is your sign to show up. 💪🌱

🔗 Register now:
https://bit.ly/TREADTalks2026
https://bit.ly/TREADTalks2026
https://bit.ly/TREADTalks2026

Change starts with us. See you tomorrow. 🌍✨

In partnership with:
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDENTS
Asian Medical Students' Association - Servus Nova Medicinae
Asian Medical Students' Association - University of Santo Tomas

Also brought to you by:
UP College of Medicine Class of 2029

Special thanks to:
Project SMILE
Asian Medical Students’ Association - Accentuating Lives through Service and Advocacy
Health Sciences Society of the Ateneo

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02/02/2026

[TREAD: Community Action for Ecosystem & Public Health Recovery 🌏🌱]

3 DAYS LEFT until TREAD Talk!
Get to know the speakers who will tread with us toward change, sustainability, and hope. 🌱✨

🌡 Mr. Jonathan De Castro Austria
Associate Climate Change Officer, Asian Development Bank
🌱 Prof. Ronilo Jose D. Flores
Associate Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños

📅 February 5, 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 CH 222, Calderon Hall
Attendance at this event is a prerequisite for joining the culminating activity on February 15.

Open to UPCM and non-UPCM students—see you there! ✨

Register for TREAD Talk 2026 here:
🔗https://bit.ly/TREADTalks2026
🔗https://bit.ly/TREADTalks2026
🔗https://bit.ly/TREADTalks2026

In partnership with
AMSA-Philippines
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDENTS
Asian Medical Students' Association - Servus Nova Medicinae
Asian Medical Students' Association - University of Santo Tomas

Also brought to you by:
UP College of Medicine Class of 2029

Special thanks to
Project SMILE
Asian Medical Students’ Association - Accentuating Lives through Service and Advocacy
Health Sciences Society of the Ateneo

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31/01/2026

[TREAD: Community Action for Ecosystem & Public Health Recovery 🌏🌱]

Change starts with us—and it grows when we move together. 💚

Presented by the UP MSSR 💙, TREAD is a call to action for rebuilding nature and protecting health—together. 🤝🌿

The Philippines remains one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, 🌪️ and environmental damage doesn’t just harm our planet—it affects our bodies and minds too. 🧠💔 From rising pollution 🌫️ to extreme weather events 🌊, the impact is real and it’s happening now.

But there is hope. ✨ Through collective action, 💪 community care, 🫶 and hands-on initiatives like learning together 🎤, cleaning our trails 🥾, and planting trees 🌱, we can heal both our environment and ourselves.

Every small step matters. 👣 When we act together, we create a bigger, stronger impact—for our communities, our health, and our future. 💚 Let’s keep moving forward, one step at a time. 🌏✨

Register for TREAD Talk 2026 here:
🔗https://bit.ly/TREADTalks2026
🔗https://bit.ly/TREADTalks2026
🔗https://bit.ly/TREADTalks2026

📅 February 5, 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 CH 222, Calderon Hall
Attendance at this event is a prerequisite for joining the culminating activity on February 15.

Open to UPCM and non-UPCM students—see you there! ✨

In partnership with
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDENTS

Special thanks to
Project SMILE
Asian Medical Students’ Association - Accentuating Lives through Service and Advocacy
Health Sciences Society of the Ateneo

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