Velez College Center for Health Innovations and Research

25/09/2026

📚🔬 INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS 2026

“Empowering Local Community-Level Actions through Sustainable Health Care Solutions”

On September 24 - 25, 2026, Velez College successfully conducted its Institutional Research Presentations, bringing together faculty researchers from the College of Nursing, Medical Technology, College of Physical and Occupational Therapy, and College of Arts and Sciences.

Initiated by the Velez College Research and Ethics Office, the activity provided a meaningful platform for faculty researchers to present their research proposals, exchange insights, receive constructive feedback, and strengthen their studies toward relevant, ethical, and impactful research.

Anchored on the theme “Empowering Local Community-Level Actions through Sustainable Health Care Solutions,” the presentations emphasized the vital role of institutional research in addressing community needs, improving healthcare practices, strengthening education, and generating evidence that can guide meaningful local action.

The activity reflects Velez College’s continuing commitment to fostering a strong culture of research, ethical inquiry, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

Together, we continue to transform research ideas into knowledge, knowledge into action, and action into sustainable solutions for our communities. 💙📖🔬

Research for Knowledge. Research for Innovation. Research for Community.

22/09/2026

📢 VELEZ COLLEGE INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH GRANT PRESENTATION

Good day, research faculty groups!

Please be informed of the upcoming Research Presentation Schedule:

📅 September 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
📍 MAB 1101
• Department of Occupational Therapy (OT)
• College of Nursing

📅 September 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
📍 MAB 1101
• College of Medical Technology 1 – Group 1
• Department of Physical Therapy (PT)
• College Medical Technology 2 – Group 2

Expected Attendees

• Faculty Research Groups
• Deans
• Vice President

Evaluation

The research presentations will be evaluated using the Institutional Research Evaluation Form by the:
• Director
• ERC Chairman
• Research Coordinators

27/08/2026

🔬 RESEARCH INSTITUTIONAL GRANT PRESENTATION 2026

“Empowering Local Community-Level Actions through Sustainable Health Care Solutions”

Velez College Research Office invites faculty members, students, researchers, and interested members of the academic community to participate in the Research Institutional Grant Presentation 2026 on September 04, 2026.

This activity provides an opportunity for research proponents to present innovative and community-responsive research concepts focused on sustainable health care solutions and long-term community impact.

📌 PRESENTATION MECHANICS & GUIDELINES

🔹 15-minute presentation per group/college department
🔹 Use the provided PowerPoint Presentation Template
🔹 Submit the Research Concept Paper using the provided template
🔹 Review the Mechanics, Guidelines, and Criteria for Evaluation before the presentation
🔹 5-minute Q&A and comments will follow each presentation
🔹 Comments and recommendations will be documented through the Velez College Research Office Compliance/Revision Matrix

📋 CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

1️⃣ Political Sustainability – 15%
2️⃣ Economic Sustainability – 15%
3️⃣ Environmental Sustainability – 15%
4️⃣ Social Sustainability – 15%
5️⃣ Partnerships for Sustainability Actions – 20%
6️⃣ Sustainability Plan for the Future – 20%

📩 SUBMIT YOUR OUTPUTS TO:
[email protected]

For questions, clarifications, and other concerns, please contact the Velez College Research Office.

📅 September 04, 2026
⏱️ 15 Minutes Presentation + 5 Minutes Q&A and Comments

Let us strengthen research that translates into sustainable, innovative, and meaningful health care solutions for local communities.

Research Today, Sustainable Health Tomorrow. 🌱🔬

26/08/2026

🤝 Strengthening Research Ethics Through Collaboration

The Cebu Normal University (CNU) Ethics Research Committee (ERC), through the Office of the President, conducted a benchmarking initiative with the Velez College Ethics Research Committee (ERC), a PHREB Level 2-accredited ethics review committee, under the leadership of Dr. Ulysses Cutamora, Velez ERC Chairman.

The benchmarking initiative focused on key areas essential to strengthening research ethics and governance:

🔹 Strengthening ethics review procedures
🔹 Accreditation and quality assurance
🔹 ERC management, organizational structure, and operations
🔹 Compliance with national and international standards

Velez College Research Office and CNU continue to foster a strong partnership in advancing high-quality, ethical, and globally competitive research. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement, we work together toward building a stronger research and ethics ecosystem in the Philippines. 🇵🇭🌏

Advancing research. Strengthening ethics. Building world-class research institutions.

26/08/2026

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

📬 In your latest SYCP newsletter we look forward to ASEAN Day on August 8 and International Youth Day on August 12, and look back on a month in which SYCP partners have conducted a series of national and regional network meetings to review collective action and strengthen cross-sector partnerships. These meetings have served as a fantastic reminder of what is possible when partners come together around a shared purpose! 💥 Read the newsletter 👉🏾 https://mailchi.mp/allianceofsport.org/power-of-sport-newsletter-14213165

⚽ “We have been doing this work for many years, but the Sport and Youth Crime Prevention Initiative has provided a framework that has helped the different elements fall into place" - Edward Hayco of the Philippines Sports Commission chaired our Philippines National Network meeting. [ Insights by Edward Hayco]

🏸 Dr Suwanna Silpa-Archa, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, chaired the Thailand National Network meeting and workshop. She told attendees: "This network represents an important opportunity to bring together organisations from across sport, education, justice, health and community sectors around a shared commitment to supporting young people."

🏀 Representatives from health, sport, education, justice, policing and international organisations came together in Hanoi for the second meeting of the Vietnam National Network. The meeting was co-chaired by Le Thi Hoang Yen, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Sports Authority.

ALSO: Register for the latest SYCP webinar 'Youth Leading Youth' on August 14 👉🏾 https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSejfrcWTelan4NIECTVaeyx4RHpnCoDNVPZyufjtmb0Tbd39Q/viewform

🎥 WATCH short film from A Child's Trust Is Ours to Nurture - ACTION Inc. on the SYCP development workshop and peer learning visit in Olongapo City, Philippines. Discover how the 'Beyond the Game' Project uses karate, mentorship and community to help prevent youth crime and transform lives.

➡️ Read the newsletter 👉🏾 https://mailchi.mp/allianceofsport.org/power-of-sport-newsletter-14213165

The Southeast Asia SYCP Initiative was initiated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and AFD - Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and is being delivered by the Alliance of Sport in Criminal Justice in collaboration with Laureus Sport for Good, Upshot and a wide range of regional and national partners.

30/05/2026

"Let's listen to the inspiring insights, experiences, and expertise of our distinguished speakers as they share their valuable perspectives during the 8th Velez College Research Congress."

30/05/2026

From insightful presentations to engaging exchanges of ideas, every participant's experience is unique.

Through the Podium Challenge, attendees rate the 8th Velez College Research Congress on a scale of 1 to 10 and share their thoughts on what made the event meaningful.