Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI

13/08/2026

𝗥𝗛𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗫𝗜 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 19𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗡𝗛𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

The Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI) concluded the 19th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week with notable achievements.

Under the leadership of RHRDC XI Interim Chair Dr. Anthony C. Sales, the consortium earned back-to-back 3rd Place in the Consortium Poster Competition, with Ms. Christine Esther Flor L. Catoera as presenter and Ms. Erika Danielle P. Agana as poster designer.

Mr. Rogelio Alferez of UP Mindanao also secured 3rd Place in the Undergraduate Oral Research Competition.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mark Alexis Catapang of San Pedro College represented RHRDC XI in the 3-Minute Policy Pitch Competition as one of the finalists.

Also representing the consortium were committee members Dr. Lowela Siarot-Onggo and Dr. Jasmen S. Pasia, whose participation contributed to RHRDC XI’s presence and engagement in the national health research community.

These achievements reflect RHRDC XI’s continued commitment to research excellence, collaboration, and evidence-based health development.

12/08/2026

𝗥𝗛𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗫𝗜 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 19𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗡𝗛𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI) proudly participates in the 19th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week, held on August 11–13, 2026, at The Farm at Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City, South Cotabato, anchored on the theme “𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑯𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑮𝑬: 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉, 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔."

The event brings together health research stakeholders to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and strengthen partnerships toward advancing health research and innovation in the Philippines.

11/08/2026

The Talakayang HeaRT Beat Press Conference is a platform for representatives of the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Implementing Agencies to share how the System impacts healthcare in the country through engaging conversations with the media.

11/08/2026

LIVE NOW 🚨

The 19th PNHRS Week Celebration officially kicks off today!

This year, we proudly champion the theme: “HEALTHCONVERGE: Transforming Health Research, Connecting Cultures”.

Join our community of leading experts, researchers, and health advocates as we dive into meaningful discussions on driving inclusive and equitable research to address the diverse health needs of every Filipino.

August 11, 2026
The Farm @ Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato

04/08/2026

The official entries for the 19th PNHRS Research Poster Competition People's Choice Award - Professional Category are now available!

It's time to cast your votes and support your favorite professional researcher! You can help them earn the People's Choice Award by:

✅ Voting through the Google Form: bit.ly/19thPNHRS_RPCPeoplesChoiceAward
👍 Reacting to their poster
💬 Commenting on their post
📢 Sharing their poster with others

The People's Choice Award will be based on the following scoring system:
👍 Facebook Engagement (40%)
• Reaction = 1 point
• Comment = 2 points
• Share = 2 points
📝 Google Form Votes (60%)

04/08/2026

The official entries for the 19th PNHRS Research Poster Competition People's Choice Award - Student Category are now in! 🎉

Voting is officially open! Show your support for your favorite student researcher by:

✅ Completing the Google Form: bit.ly/19thPNHRS_RPCPeoplesChoiceAward
👍 Reacting to their poster
💬 Leaving a comment
📢 Sharing their poster

Help them win the People's Choice Award, which will be determined through the following voting system:

👍 Facebook Voting (40%)
• Reaction = 1 point
• Comment = 2 points
• Share = 2 points
📝 Google Form Voting (60%)

28/07/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🌏🔬

Ready to present your work on the international stage or publish your research? DOST has your back!

Applications are now open for financial assistance for:
• 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 &𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀
• 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Check the publication materials for the guidelines, eligibility, and application process. Your next research milestone could start here.

Apply now!

29/06/2026

Get ready to bring your health innovation to the market!

The DOST Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) is opening the Call for Proposals for its intellectual property protection, technology transfer, and commercialization services from July 1-31, 2026.

🧠 IPROTECH for intellectual property assistance services
🧑‍💻 TEKI in Health for assistance focusing on community adoption and creation of spin-off companies
⚙️ Startup Grant Fund for assistance on R&D activities for Filipino startups

Submit your proposals via https://dpmisv2.dost.gov.ph/. For forms and guidelines, visit: bit.ly/IPTMproposalkit.

29/06/2026

🕰️ TWO WEEKS LEFT until the end of the Early Bird period
for the Online Short Course on APPLICATION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY IN PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 🧮

👌 Avail of a Php1,000 discount when you pay no later than 30 JUNE 2026!

APPLICATION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY IN PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 🚨⚠️🆘

📍 10 to 14 August 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Online via Zoom; open camera policy

The 5-day synchronous training course is intended for public health professionals, disaster emergency managers, researchers, and other individuals or agencies involved in disaster preparedness and response. 👩‍⚕️👨🏻‍💼👩🏽‍✈️👨🏼‍🏫👨‍🚒
🖋️Register via https://tinyurl.com/2026AEPHEM
Training fee starts at Php 9,000 (early bird and UP Manila Students and Employees).
For inquiries:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (02)70021230

🕰️ TWO WEEKS LEFT until the end of the Early Bird period
for the Online Short Course on APPLICATION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY IN PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 🧮

👌 Avail of a Php1,000 discount when you pay no later than 30 JUNE 2026!

APPLICATION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY IN PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 🚨⚠️🆘

📍 10 to 14 August 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Online via Zoom; open camera policy

The 5-day synchronous training course is intended for public health professionals, disaster emergency managers, researchers, and other individuals or agencies involved in disaster preparedness and response. 👩‍⚕️👨🏻‍💼👩🏽‍✈️👨🏼‍🏫👨‍🚒

🖋️Register via https://tinyurl.com/2026AEPHEM
Training fee starts at Php 9,000 (early bird and UP Manila Students and Employees).

For inquiries:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (02)70021230

19/05/2026

📣📣 We heard you, Region XI! 📣📣

RHRDC XI is once again offering onsite Basic Research Ethics Training on June 10-11, 2026 in Davao City!

Registration is a first-come, first-served basis so be sure to secure your slot early. 🧑‍🔬📚

Hurry and reserve your spot now - limited slots only.

Registration link:
https://forms.gle/LRWkPrA7WbNvHrhEA

Registration closes on June 2, 2026