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With the help of of our partners, it opened more opportunities for our Centralinos. Our partners include governments, healthcare and wellness organizations, civil society organisations, businesses, academia, and more.

ZureRx is an innovative pharmacy that focuses on customer-first policy in promoting wellness and healthcare.
St. Luke’s Medical Center is recognized as the leading and most respected healthcare institution in the Philippines. Its two facilities in Quezon City and Global City, Taguig are at par with the most advanced hospitals around the world. A testament to St. Luke’s world-class quality medical service is its accreditation with, and affiliation to, prestigious international organizations.
SM City Grand Central is a shopping mall owned and operated by SMPrime Holdings.
UPLB is one of the eight constituent universities of the UP System and is a world-class institution of higher learning, quality research, and exemplary public service.
Keralty Clinics (Metro Sanitas Corporation) is dedicated to the development of the Primary Health sector in the Philippines through the provision of integrated, high quality, and cost-effective medical care. Established in 2016, Keralty Clinics aims to build a network of world-class Multi-specialty, Ambulatory Surgical clinics in the country.
SM Supermalls is one of Southeast Asia’s biggest developers and the operator of 79 malls in the Philippines, and 8 malls in China. With average foot traffic of 4.2 million daily in the Philippines, 300,000 in China and over 20,000 tenant partners, SM Supermalls provides family fun experiences as it partners with the best-loved brands and events. SM Supermalls is owned by SM Prime Holdings, Inc., a publicly-listed company and is one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia.
The UPLB Museum of Natural History (MNH) is a university-wide unit dedicated to the exploration, documentation, and preservation of the Philippines’ biological diversity. Its primary role is for the safekeeping and maintenance of priceless and irreplaceable natural history treasures acquired through university-based research and collaboration. Indeed, the MNH performs part of the University’s commitment to the advancement of world science and plays an active role in upholding the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity.
BETONDIS is a worldwide trading platform determined for purchase managers, investors who are existing professional buyers, and wholesale suppliers. Welcome to a place where we connect supply and demand with a full suite of tools to enable B2B commerce.
RGP was founded in 1996 to help finance executives with operational needs and special projects created by workforce gaps. Our first-to-market, agile human capital model disrupted the professional services industry at a time when traditional talent models prevailed.
TECNOS provides special technologies required for construction projects with our high technological skills and expertise as well as resourceful engineers.
SBDMC,Inc. (Subic Bay Development and Management Corporation, Inc.) was established in 1994 to develop, manage and market the Subic Bay Gateway Park as well as to provide business-related assistance to locators and potential investors. It is a joint venture between the local government authority, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), and United Development Corporation (UDC) of Taiwan.
Ambica International Corporation is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies based in the Philippines, with an ever growing aim of expending within the ASEAN region over the next 5 years. It specializes in the importation, distribution, marketing and selling of Branded Generics in the Ethical, OTC and Nutraceutical segments within its territories. With its aim to provide every consumer access to safe, affordable and effective medication, it has steadily grown over the last 15 years to emerge as the 10th largest Pharmaceutical Company amongst MNCs and the 2nd largest local Pharmaceutical Company in the Philippines.
Manila Central University – Filemon D. Tanchoco Medical Foundation (MCU-FDTMF), an established and esteemed institution in the healthcare and service industry, is a foundation steadfast in its commitment to excellent and compassionate patient care in order to improve and elevate the community health care system. Founded in 1904 as Escuela de Farmacia del Liceo de Manila to provide more opportunities for tertiary education, Escuela de Farmacia later evolved into Manila College of Pharmacy in 1915, and finally Manila Central University (MCU) in 1948. MCU established itself as a pioneer in healthcare science education in the Philippines.
Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) – The leaders of AUAP have adopted a unified vision for the organization and that is the promotion of the general welfare and good image of their members. Through the cooperation of all these leaders, AUAP has the capability to shape and influence the outlook of higher education regionally and globally. The heads of these higher education institutions enjoy a global network of supportive colleagues and this enables AUAP to secure support for member institutions’ interests and concerns.
Asalus Corporation – Intellicare – Asalus Corporation – Intellicare is a health management organization in the Philippines that offers a variety of healthcare services to individuals, families, and corporate clients. Their services include medical consultations, laboratory tests, hospital confinement, and more. They aim to provide affordable and quality healthcare to their members, and their programs are designed to promote preventive care and wellness. Intellicare also offers a mobile app that allows members to access their health records and schedule appointments with healthcare providers.
RV Group is a Multinational pharmaceutical company with a significant presence in the ASEAN and CIS regions . They have more than 3500 employees across 9 countries spanning India, Vietnam, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Middle East and Africa. At RV Group, they always strive to improve the Quality of life for their patients by providing high quality and affordable products for both curative and preventive purpose.
From its humble beginnings in the historic city of Manila, EO has grown into becoming the Home of Exclusive Brands and the country’s largest and most trusted optical provider, with state-of-the-art facilities and over 270+ branches nationwide. A trusted brand for decades, EO remains committed to quality and unparalleled craftsmanship in creating its eyeglasses and sunglasses, forever inspired by the timeless classic, retro vintage, and modern minimalist style.
South Star Drug is one of the largest drugstore chains in the Philippines. Since 1937, it has carried a wide range of prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, and a variety of food, personal care and health & wellness items. South Star Drug operates several store concepts, from stand-alone dedicated pharmacies to stores inside supermarkets, and pharmacies with self-service convenience sections.
Philippines’ based company with over 30 years of optical industry experience in distribution of the world’s most prestigious eyewear and eye care brands. Founded on establishing and maintaining solid relationships with leading optical stores partners, setting the pace of the branded eyewear market in the Philippines. Today, House of Branded Lifestyle Inc. remains the largest eyewear wholesale and distribution company, providing leading branded eyewear to our valued clients.
PolyHealth was an embodiment of the aspirations of Dr. Lourdes Lim-Campos to be able give back to the community in Malabon where she grew up with fond memories. This inspired Cesar Campos, her better half, to build Cenel Place and designated the second floor to be utilized as medical clinic and diagnostic laboratory. Today, PolyHealth operates a Diagnostic laboratory, provides medical imaging services, and hosts medical and dental clinics. It also has signed on a reputable third-party organization to run a hemodialysis center.
For over 30 years, Belo Medical Group has been—and continues to be—the number one medical aesthetic ambulatory clinic in the Philippines. It started in 1990, when Dr. Victoria “Vicki” Belo opened her first 44-sqm clinic in Medical Towers, Makati. Belo Medical Group has pioneered many beauty breakthroughs such as liposuction, surgical and non-surgical procedures, lasers, and more. It’s the first aesthetic clinic to bring Picosure, Lutronic GENIUS, Thermage, ADVATx and more to the Philippines.
Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics is one of the world’s largest LASIK surgery provider and Japan’s leading chain of Aesthetic Clinics. With more than 30 years of experience, it has risen through the ranks to become a world-renowned leader in LASIK and Aesthetics medicine with 47 branches all over Japan and three (3) in the Philippines.
Prosweal Healthcare Inc. has been in the business for more than ten years and aims to be a common household name in this field offering a vast line of cost efficient yet effective ethical drugs and consumer products in the market here in the Philippines. Prosweal supports the medical community and healthcare providers who care about excellent quality products and trusted partners in providing the most accurate medical information as well as novelty medical products.
Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP), the school that trains for service and prepares people for heaven.
Calayan Educational Foundation Inc. (CEFI). Founded in 1973, CEFI offers over 20 programs in paramedics, business, education, liberal arts, criminology, and hospitality.
National University (NU) for more than 124 years, it has been recognized for its academic excellence which has formed the country’s most successful movers and shakers in various industries.
Philippine Women’s University (PWU) is a non-stock, not-for-profit, non-sectarian educational institution duly existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
San Pedro College Davao. All these years, it continues to evolve as a higher education institution with high credibility and esteemed reputation affirmed not only by the exemplary performance of its graduates in licensure examinations, awards and recognitions from the government and other reputable organizations and agencies but also through accreditation of programs by peers in the academe and the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines. In the hands of the current administrators of the college are the tasks of sustaining the growth and development of SPC as a highly credible higher education institution and the challenge of leading it to greater heights
Silliman University is home to over 10,000 students. Of this number, around 300 are international from 53 countries across the globe. The University is an ideal choice for students in search of the best of a laid-back environment located within the progressive and safe University Town of Dumaguete. Nature is at its best on Silliman’s 62-hectare campus. Over 300 age-old acacia trees dot the sprawling campus that is cradled with views of the Bohol Sea to its east and the Cuernos de Negros Mountains to its west.
St. Dominic College of Asia is an institution that envisions a community of dynamic and proactive learners within the Asia-Pacific region, upholds the highest standards of excellence in education, research and community service, towards the attainment of a better quality of life.
University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) is one of the eight constituent universities of the University of the Philippines (UP) System. It is a public and secular institution of higher learning that offers academic and training programs, as well as extension services in the health sciences, health professions education, arts, and sciences.
Cheongju University. The Most Prestigious University in the Central Region of Korea!
Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan. Established in 1960, a private medical university located in Taichung City, Taiwan. It was built as a dental school, and gradually became a full-scale university majoring in medicine and health sciences. More than 20 undergrad majors, alone with 27 graduate programs at M.S. and Ph.D. levels, are given in CSMU, ranging from medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied-health professionals, and many others.
Father Muller Medical College is a unit of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, a Registered Society owned by the Catholic Diocese of Mangalore. This is a Religious Minority Educational Institution established primarily for the benefit of the members of the Christian Community.
Ferris State University is a mid-sized four-year public university known for its quality of instruction and large selection of academic programs, ranging from associate to doctoral degrees, offered through seven degree-granting colleges
Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health Jambi. Committed to improving educational services and ensuring the provision of quality education by making breakthrough efforts in carrying out its role and function as a provider of professional health human resources.
Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, Thailand. It was founded by the Poh Tek Sieng Tung Overseas Chinese Foundation, which is the largest charitable Chinese organization in Thai society. Our constant policy is to support education in order to develop human resources in a project we refer to as “Service to Society and Educational Development”.
International Medical University (IMU). Malaysia’s First and Most Established Private Medical and Health University. (formerly known as International Medical University), where possibilities are limitless. As Malaysia’s first private institution for medical and health sciences education, we have evolved to bridge science with business, technology, and social sciences, shaping future leaders with diverse perspectives.
Kyung Hee University. Since its founding, Kyung Hee University has pursued the Kyung Hee Spirit of “Scholarship and Peace” as well as the founding principle of “creating a civilized world.” For the past 62 years, the University has developed remarkably, contributing to the fulfillment of a “cultural world for humanity” as the leader of the future of academics and the creator of common values for humanity.
Nanyang Polytechnic. Established in 1992, Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) offers quality education and training through 37 full-time diploma courses and common entry programmes, and a wide range of continuing education and training (CET) options.
National Nantou Senior High School, located in Nantou city, Nantou County, Taiwan, is a prestigious educational institution with a history dating back to 1946. Originally established as a junior high school, it has since evolved into a comprehensive senior high school, offering a diverse range of academic and vocational programs.
National University Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research and enterprise, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 16 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries enriching our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have also established more than 20 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world.
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan. It was founded in 2021 through the merger of two universities: National Yang-Ming University and National Chiao Tung University. Yang Ming, which focused on biomedical research, and Chiao Tung, which focused on electronic communication research, were both top-tier universities in Taiwan. At present, NYCU has 19 colleges and 74 university/college level research centers.
Niigata University of Pharmacy and Medical and Life Sciences was established in 1977 as the first private 4-year university in Niigata, Japan.Providing distinctive educational programs to become trusted professionals, the university focuses on “scientific exploration of medicine and health” to realize a society where healthy and independent people live. Through practical efforts in education and research in collaboration with local communities, it aims to contribute to “people” and “communities”.
Niigata University, Japan with “Autonomy and Creativity” as its philosophy, Niigata University strives to function as a repository of knowledge committed to development both locally and internationally through education, research, and contribution to society.
NIMS University is one of the Leading Universities in India and a Largest self-financed university in Rajasthan, is structured as a composite model university. A legendary in quality teaching and action oriented research in all disciplines, the University is located in a sprawling campus, surrounded by the Aravali hills and in one of the country’s most picturesque cities, Jaipur, the Nims University stands tall in Aravali hills along the Jaipur-Delhi Highway, boasting of its State-of-the-Art infrastructure.
Santosh Medical College. Innovative Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Process at Santosh Deemed to be University
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences is ranked 29th among all government and private Universities, IITs, IIMs in MHRD NIRF ranking 2020 and sustained its position among the top 50 Universities in the country consecutively for the last three years. SIMATS is one of the 15 Private Universities in the country to enjoy complete Academic Autonomy based on the continued good rankings. SIMATS ranked 66thin overall category. It’s a matter of great pride that Saveetha Dental College and Hospital acclaimed Fourth rank in the NIRF ranking of Dental Colleges in India announced for the first time.
Tung Wah College, Hong Kong. It has a team of dedicated academics with expert knowledge and extensive teaching experience.
Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN), Indonesia is a beacon of academic excellence in Indonesia, known for its pioneering spirit in technology and communication. Our campus prides itself as a campus of innovation and creativity, where students and faculty push boundaries, accomplish national and international achievements, and impact society.Take a look at our journey of commitment to setting new standards in education, research, and innovation, contributing to the betterment of Indonesia and the global community.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is one of the leading research universities in the country. UKM provides world -class education that is recognized around the world. With the spirit of high performance culture, students can acquire high knowledge, skills and experience in the country. We will help you achieve your life goals and the future of your career.
Universiti Malaya is the first public university established in Malaysia with a long history of achieving numerous accolades and delivers the best academic experience and world-class educational facilities. UM is constantly climbing up the ladder in the global rankings of universities and is highly recognised worldwide as one of the top universities in the world.
Wijaya Husada Institute. Established in 1992, recognizes the ever changing needs of the healthcare system worldwide. With more than 30 years of experience in providing quality education has produced more than 4,000 exceptional healthcare workers currently working in different hospitals/sectors.
Zunyi Medical University, China is a medical-oriented teaching and research medical university supported by multiple discipline.It has a complete talent training system for undergraduate, postgraduate, as well as doctoral degrees.
Stikes Budi Luhur Cimahi. Budi Luhur Institute of Health Sciences started as the School of Health Nurses (SPK) in 1981. Following national policies, it transitioned into a Nursing Academy (AKPER) in 1999/2000 and later became the Budi Luhur College of Health Sciences in 2006, adding D3 Midwifery and S1 Nursing programs.o enhance nursing education, Budi Luhur partnered with the Philippines in 2011. Cimahi Mayor H.M. Itoc Tochija praised this initiative, recognizing the Philippines as a global leader in nursing education.
University College MAIWP International (UCMI) is fully owned by The Malaysian Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) under the Ministry in The Prime Minister’s Department. Brief history of the institution started in 1993 as Nursing School under Pusat Rawatan Islam Sdn Bhd which is now formerly known as Pusrawi Hospital. The institution’s main function is to train clinical assistants and nursing assistants only
University of Health Sciences, Cambodia, The University of Health Sciences was established in 1946 to train modern medicine, according to Decree No. 103 of the Royal Decree dated June 6, 1946, under the name “School of Health Officers”.
Keisenchoritsu Keisen Junior High School. Katsuragawa Junior High School was established at 436 Doi, Katsuragawa-cho, Kaho-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture. As the school building had not yet been constructed, classes were held in the Katsuragawa Elementary School building. Taihei Umezawa was appointed as the first principal.
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