University of the Philippines Manila National Telehealth Center

University of the Philippines Manila National Telehealth Center This is the official page of the National Telehealth Center housed at the National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila.

Our vision is to be the recognized authority in transformative digital health research and development in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

💬 You asked, we answered!Some questions from the live sessions of the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series weren...
11/09/2026

💬 You asked, we answered!

Some questions from the live sessions of the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series weren’t covered during the Q&A, so we heard you. We're addressing them in our weekly FAQ series!

📚 Batch 4 of the NRC Webinar Series FAQs is here!

Explore selected questions from the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series, featuring key points raised during our live sessions.

Got an unanswered question? Revisit our uploaded recordings or watch out for more posts like this!

Follow UP-NTHC for more digital health learning content! 🌐

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The National Release Center (NRC) is the national authority responsible for managing and distributing Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT) and related clinical terminology resources. It oversees the development and maintenance of the Philippine SNOMED CT National Extension, publishes terminology assets for authorized users, and provides governance, training, and support to promote consistent adoption and interoperability across the country's health sector.

The NRC is supported by the Department of Health (Philippines).

💬 You asked, we answered!Some questions from the live sessions of the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series weren...
04/09/2026

💬 You asked, we answered!

Some questions from the live sessions of the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series weren’t covered during the Q&A, so we heard you. As promised, we're addressing them in our weekly FAQ series!

📚 Batch 3 of the NRC Webinar Series FAQs is here!

Explore selected questions from the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series, featuring key points raised during our live sessions.

Got an unanswered question? Revisit our uploaded recordings or watch out for more posts like this!

Follow UP-NTHC for more digital health learning content! 🌐

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The National Release Center (NRC) is the national authority responsible for managing and distributing Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT) and related clinical terminology resources. It oversees the development and maintenance of the Philippine SNOMED CT National Extension, publishes terminology assets for authorized users, and provides governance, training, and support to promote consistent adoption and interoperability across the country's health sector.

The NRC is supported by the Department of Health (Philippines).

💬 You asked, we answered!Some questions from the live sessions of the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series weren...
28/08/2026

💬 You asked, we answered!

Some questions from the live sessions of the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series weren’t covered during the Q&A, so we heard you. As promised, we're addressing them in our weekly FAQ series!

📚 Batch 2 of the NRC Webinar Series FAQs is here!

Explore selected questions from the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series, featuring key points raised during our live sessions.

Got an unanswered question during the live session? More batches will be out in the next few weeks! 👀

Follow UP-NTHC for more digital health learning content! 🌐

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The National Release Center (NRC) is the national authority responsible for managing and distributing Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT) and related clinical terminology resources. It oversees the development and maintenance of the Philippine SNOMED CT National Extension, publishes terminology assets for authorized users, and provides governance, training, and support to promote consistent adoption and interoperability across the country's health sector.

The NRC is supported by the Department of Health (Philippines).

💬 You asked, we answered!We know some questions from the live sessions of the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Seri...
21/08/2026

💬 You asked, we answered!

We know some questions from the live sessions of the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series weren’t covered during the Q&A, so we heard you. We’re now bringing you the answers in our weekly FAQ series!

📚 Batch 1 of the NRC Webinar Series FAQs is here!

Explore selected questions from the National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series, featuring key points raised during our live sessions.

Got an unanswered question during the live session? Keep an eye out for the next batches! 👀

Follow UP-NTHC for more digital health learning content! 🌐

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The National Release Center (NRC) is the national authority responsible for managing and distributing Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT) and related clinical terminology resources. It oversees the development and maintenance of the Philippine SNOMED CT National Extension, publishes terminology assets for authorized users, and provides governance, training, and support to promote consistent adoption and interoperability across the country's health sector.

The NRC is supported by the Department of Health (Philippines).

14/08/2026

📚 Module 4: Introduction to Terminology Asset Management

Led by Cherrie Esteban, OIC Director IV of the Department of Health Knowledge Management and Information Technology Service (DOH-KMITS), this session explored key concepts of terminology asset management, the terminology asset life cycle, and the role of a National Release Center in managing terminology assets at the national level.

WHAT IS THE NRC WEBINAR SERIES?
The National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series is a four-part learning series that explores key concepts in health data interoperability, healthcare terminology, and terminology asset management.

🎥 Catch the recording and revisit the key concepts from the final module!
📅 July 30, 2026
🎙️ Resource Speaker: Cherrie D. Esteban, MM, OIC Director IV, DOH-KMITS

Follow UP NTHC for more digital health learning opportunities! 🌐

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The National Release Center (NRC) is the national authority responsible for managing and distributing Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT) and related clinical terminology resources. It oversees the development and maintenance of the Philippine SNOMED CT National Extension, publishes terminology assets for authorized users, and provides governance, training, and support to promote consistent adoption and interoperability across the country's health sector.

The NRC is supported by the Department of Health (Philippines).

13/08/2026

📚 Module 3: Introduction to Terminology Services

Led by Dr. Sofi Capistrano, Terminology Specialist, UP NTHC, this session introduced terminology services, explored their importance in supporting semantic interoperability, and their practical application within the UP NTHC as an example.

WHAT IS THE NRC WEBINAR SERIES?
The National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series is a four-part learning series that explores key concepts in health data interoperability, healthcare terminology, and terminology asset management.

🎥 Catch the recording and revisit the key concepts from Module 3!
📅 July 23, 2026
🎙️ Resource Speaker: Sofi Capistrano, MD, Terminology Specialist, UP NTHC

Follow UP NTHC for more digital health learning opportunities! 🌐

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The National Release Center (NRC) is the national authority responsible for managing and distributing Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT) and related clinical terminology resources. It oversees the development and maintenance of the Philippine SNOMED CT National Extension, publishes terminology assets for authorized users, and provides governance, training, and support to promote consistent adoption and interoperability across the country's health sector.

The NRC is supported by the Department of Health (Philippines).

12/08/2026

📚 Module 2: The Role of Semantic Standards in Interoperability

Led by Jan Michael Herber, RN, Terminology Manager, UP NTHC, this session discussed the value of health data standards for interoperability and the role of standardized clinical terminology in enabling health information exchange.

WHAT IS THE NRC WEBINAR SERIES?
The National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series is a four-part learning series that explores key concepts in health data interoperability, healthcare terminology, and terminology asset management.

🎥 Catch the recording and revisit the key concepts from Module 2!
📅 July 16, 2026
🎙️ Resource Speaker: Jan Michael Herber, RN, Terminology Manager, UP NTHC

Follow UP NTHC for more digital health learning opportunities! 🌐

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The National Release Center (NRC) is the national authority responsible for managing and distributing Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT) and related clinical terminology resources. It oversees the development and maintenance of the Philippine SNOMED CT National Extension, publishes terminology assets for authorized users, and provides governance, training, and support to promote consistent adoption and interoperability across the country's health sector.

The NRC is supported by the Department of Health (Philippines).

11/08/2026

📚 Module 1: Achieving Data Quality in Healthcare

Led by Manu Gaspar, MSc, PMP, Program Manager, UP NTHC, this session explored the importance of data quality in healthcare and how accurate, reliable, and consistent data can support better health information systems.

WHAT IS THE NRC WEBINAR SERIES?
The National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series is a four-part learning series that explores key concepts in health data interoperability, healthcare terminology, and terminology asset management.

🎥 Catch the recording and revisit the key concepts from Module 1!
📅 July 9, 2026
🎙️ Resource Speaker: Manu Gaspar, MSc, PMP, Program Manager, UP NTHC

Follow UP NTHC for more digital health learning opportunities! 🌐

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The National Release Center (NRC) is the national authority responsible for managing and distributing Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT) and related clinical terminology resources. It oversees the development and maintenance of the Philippine SNOMED CT National Extension, publishes terminology assets for authorized users, and provides governance, training, and support to promote consistent adoption and interoperability across the country's health sector.

The NRC is supported by the Department of Health (Philippines).

Yes, we heard you! 📢👂We appreciate the continued interest and support for last month’s National Release Center (NRC) Web...
10/08/2026

Yes, we heard you! 📢👂

We appreciate the continued interest and support for last month’s National Release Center (NRC) Webinar Series!

Good news: the wait is almost over! 🎥 Starting tomorrow, August 11, we will begin releasing the recordings of each module lecture on UP-NTHC's social media platforms.

Here’s the schedule to keep on your radar:
📅 August 11 - Module 1: Achieving Data Quality in Healthcare
📅 August 12 - Module 2: The Role of Semantic Standards in Interoperability
📅 August 13 - Module 3: Introduction to Terminology Services
📅 August 14 - Module 4: Introduction to Terminology Asset Management

Save the dates, set those reminders, and catch the recordings as they drop! 🔔

And there’s more! 💬 Unanswered questions from the live sessions will also be compiled into FAQs, which will be released soon, so follow us and stay tuned! 👀

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The National Release Center (NRC) is the national authority responsible for managing and distributing Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT) and related clinical terminology resources. It oversees the development and maintenance of the Philippine SNOMED CT National Extension, publishes terminology assets for authorized users, and provides governance, training, and support to promote consistent adoption and interoperability across the country's health sector.

The NRC is supported by the Department of Health (Philippines).

10/08/2026

ICYMI: FHIR® Connectathon was definitely one for the books!

More than a month later, we’re looking back at the June 2026 Philippine FHIR® Connectathon in Aklan, held last June 23-25, 2026, in Aklan, where 13 EMR teams came together for three days of testing, collaboration, and real-world interoperability.

Not just a technical exercise, the FHIR® Connectathon brought people and systems together toward one goal: making healthcare more interoperable, starting in Aklan, then towards the whole country.

These efforts mark another step forward in strengthening collaboration and advancing digital health interoperability across the Philippines.

UP-NTHC gratefully acknowledges the support of its event collaborators and partners, the Provincial Health Office - Aklan, the Department of Health (Philippines) – Office of the Chief Information Officer (DOH-OCIO) through the Knowledge Management and Information Technology Service (KMITS), CSIRO Australia through the Strengthening Standards Capability Project (SSCP), funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), whose contributions helped make these activities a success.

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