Dr. Cyruz P. Tuppal is a distinguished registered nurse, registered midwife, licensed professional teacher, and internationally recognized nurse theorist. He is the author of the Theory of Communion-in-Caring, a groundbreaking theoretical contribution published in the Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences following his advanced academic engagements at the Ann Boykin Institute for the Advancement of Caring at Florida Atlantic University.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from VMC Asian College Foundation Inc., a degree pursued with a deep commitment to midwifery practice and public health. A dedicated member of the Integrated Midwifery Association of the Philippines and the Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery (APSOM), Dr. Tuppal also served as a nurse-midwife in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in the Philippines, embodying compassionate care in the most underserved communities.

Dr. Tuppal holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing, major in Administration, from Concordia College. He completed his Doctor of Management Science (DMS) at the Technological University of the Philippines. Subsequently, he earned a Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) and a bridging Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science (PhD) from St. Paul University Philippines.

His multidisciplinary expertise is further evidenced by several master’s degrees:

• Master of Arts in Special Education, major in Teaching the Hearing Impaired and Developmental Disabilities (Manuel L. Quezon University)

• Master of Hospital Administration (PHINMA – St. Jude College, Inc.)

• Dual Master of Business Administration degrees in International Business and International Management from European University Business School, Geneva, and Roehampton University, UK, where he graduated cum laude

• Diploma in Research Development and Management from the University of the Philippines Open University

In the field of law and governance, Dr. Tuppal earned his Juris Doctor from St. Dominic Savio College School of Law, where he served as President of the Student Council. He is currently a doctoral candidate in Public Administration at the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Dr. Tuppal’s academic and professional journey encompasses a diverse range of teaching and leadership roles. He has taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels in nursing, midwifery, public health, and allied health disciplines. His diverse experience includes:

• Community health and emergency nurse

• Teacher for children with special needs

• Academic and clinical coordinator

• Research university coordinator

• Graduate school program chair (MSN – Concordia College)

• Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Scientific Research

• Pioneering Dean of the College of Nursing at Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna

• Dean of the College of Health and Allied Medical Professions at the University of San Agustin, Iloilo City

A frequent recipient of awards for best paper and best presentation at local and international conferences, Dr. Tuppal continues to influence the global production and dissemination of nursing knowledge.

He is actively involved in various national and international professional organizations, including:

• Lifetime Member, Philippine Nurses Association

• Lifetime Member, Maternal and Child Health Nurses of the Philippines

• Beta Nu Delta Nursing Society

• International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing (INDEN)

• International Association for Nursing Philosophy

• International Association for Human Caring

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

• International AIDS Society

• Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC)

• Founder, Asia Association for the Advancement of Nursing As Caring

• Regular Member, NRCP-DOST

Dr. Tuppal is also a Fellow of Lead4R, University of the Philippines Diliman, and is credentialed as a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Certified Global Nurse Consultant (CGNC) under the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and CGFNS International Inc.

His scholarly and service-oriented career reflects a steadfast commitment to elevating the standards of nursing and midwifery education, ethical practice, leadership, and global health. Through his integrated academic pursuits and practical experience, Dr. Tuppal continues to inspire a new generation of health professionals dedicated to upholding human dignity, providing compassionate service, and delivering excellence in care.