About LiftUP
LiftUP is a messaging web application that will be able to help all UP Manila students arise from the difficulties in their lives in a safe and inclusive environment. Through this web, members of the UP Manila community will be able to lift each other up.
Contact Us
Telephone No.: 8814-1249 to 51
Mobile No.: +63975-412-0223
E-mail Address: upm-osa@up.edu.ph
The Team
This web is a creative output of: John Carlo Wilhelm D. Teologo and Nixie Ioanna M. Ocampo with the guidance of UPM Office of Student Affairs and UPM Information Management Service.
About OSA
The office promotes the welfare of students through the following: systematic planning and implementation of its guidance and counseling services; supervision and regulation of student organizations and activities; administration of the Student Disciplinary Tribunal, the Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program (STFAP), other scholarship and financial programs; and coordination of student-related activities.
Website: http://osa.upm.edu.ph/
The University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) Office of Student Affairs (OSA) respects and values your rights as a data subject under the 2012 Data Privacy Act (DPA). UPM OSA is committed to protecting the personal information you provide in accordance with the requirements of the DPA and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). In line with this, UPM OSA implements appropriate security measures to maintain and protect the integrity, accessibility and confidentiality of your personal information.
UPM OSA may collect your personal information to provide you access to quality counseling and/or related to mental health services such as your name, student number, UP email address, and other personal information.
By registering for the use of LiftUP, you are agreeing to this Privacy Notice and are giving your full consent to UPM OSA to collect, store, access, and/or process within the Philippines, whether manually or electronically, for the period allowed under applicable laws and regulations, any personal information you provide for legitimate purposes in relation to your disclosure. Please be advised that processing of your personal information is necessary to such purposes and unless expressly withdrawn, such consent shall be valid and continuing.
For inquiries regarding this Privacy Notice and the processing of your personal information, as well as any concerns or complaints regarding data privacy, or the exercise of your rights as a data subject under the DPA, you may contact the Data Protection Officer of UPM using the following information:
Dr. Raymond Francis R. Sarmiento
Chief Data Protection and Privacy Officer, UP Manila
Email address: rrsarmiento@up.edu.ph
Address: 3/F Information Technology Center, Joaquin Gonzales Compound, UP Manila
Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila 1000, Philippines
Tel. no.: (632) 509 1003
UPM may change its Privacy Policy from time to time by posting an updated version of its Privacy Notice online and providing its personnel with a copy thereof. You are encouraged to visit the UPM website frequently to stay informed about how UPM processes your personal information.
LiftUP was created to allow UP Manila students (User) to communicate directly with a Counselor/Peer Facilitator. The user can choose a Counselor/Peer Facilitator and chat with him/her, ask questions, ask to be listened to, or request advice. Counselors are Guidance Services Specialists of the Office of Student Affairs UP Manila and Peer Facilitators are students from the different colleges of UP Manila.
Whether the user shall find the Counselor/Peer Facilitator’s advice applicable, helpful, or agreeable, this app assumes no responsibility for any action that might result from the interaction between user and Counselor/Peer Facilitator. Any consultation with a Counselor/Peer Facilitator cannot and does not replace a meeting with a qualified professional. A user seeking medical or mental health consultation should make an appointment in person with a qualified physician.
If you feel that you are a danger to yourself or to others or if you otherwise have any medical emergency, please call immediately. Call DOH Hopeline 09175584673.
The user is solely and fully responsible for all transactions, postings, and communications that are made under his/her username and password. The user will not transmit or post any illegal, harassing, derogatory, abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, harmful, or malicious material. The user will not stalk, intimidate or torment any Counselor/Peer Facilitator or invade upon their privacy. The app is not involved in any direct transactions between the user and the Counselor/Peer Facilitator.
The LiftUP Terms and Conditions apply to all users who access this app. This app is owned and operated by the Office of Student Affairs, UP Manila.
This agreement sets forth and contains the terms and conditions between you and LiftUP. By checking the box on the member sign up page this indicates that you have read and agreed to the LiftUP member terms and conditions.
LiftUP may modify this agreement or any part thereof at any time in its absolute discretion. The member is encouraged to check the terms of this agreement frequently.
UP Email Account
When you, the user, need to chat and open an account with LiftUP, you will be asked to provide your UP email. You are solely responsible for protecting your UP email address and password and any other security information related to your account. You will be fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You may not use the account of someone else at any time.
To be able to cater to as many students as possible, your conversation will be supported for a 5 days period.
Disclaimer
All views, opinions, discussions, advice, proposals and the like expressed by the Counselor/Peer Facilitators in this forum are theirs alone and do not in any way represent the policy, principles, values, opinions, or standards of UP Manila, its administration, faculty staff, and other employees.
UP Manila takes no responsibility for quality or consequences of the discussions between users and the Counselor/Peer Facilitators that they choose, or for any breaches of confidence or privacy committed by the Counselor/Peer Facilitators.
What is an OSA Counselor?
An OSA Counselor is an authorized employee of OSA that handles consultation services and supervises the work of peer facilitators.
What is a Peer Facilitator?
A Peer Facilitator is a student trained by the Office of Student Affairs to assist in the consultation services and handle an actual case in LiftUP.
Can I request my account to be deleted?
Of course! Just reach out to OSA through our contact details displayed in the About Tab.
Is this application safe?
Yes. LiftUP is completely safe. You can always check our terms and conditions and privacy policy to know how we handle the information you share with our application.