Michael Tan Politician
Michael Lim Tan, DVM, PhD is a Filipino medical anthropologist, writer, and academic who is the current Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman. Prior to his appointment as, Tan was already well known for his work among Non-governmental organizations in the Philippines, and for his column Pinoy Kasi, which appears twice a week in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.On February 27, 2014, the University of the Philippines Board of Regents appointed Tan to serve as the next chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he currently serves as Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). The announcement stated that Tan will serve as Chancellor from March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2017Tan has authored numerous books and articles, often focusing on: indigenous medical beliefs, sex and sexuality, reproductive and sexual health (particularly HIV/AIDS), pharmaceuticals, and health policy issues.
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| office | 10th Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman |
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