Lipardo named 2015 Outstanding Professional in Physical Therapy; Manlapaz receives Special Citation

Assoc. Prof. Donald S. Lipardo and Mr. Donald Manlapaz of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences were recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission last June 18, 2015, for their outstanding contributions in the field of physical therapy in the Philippines.

Lipardo was awarded as the 2015 Most Outstanding Professional in Physical Therapy, which he acknowledged as both “an honor and a responsibility.” Meanwhile, Manlapaz was given a Special Citation for his  contributions in the field of physical therapy education. Manlapaz, the former College Secretary of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, is now in the University of Otago, New Zealand, to pursue his doctorate degree.