Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium

19/03/2026

DOST-PCHRD marked its 44th Anniversary at Acacia Hotel Manila, highlighting a vision for the future of healthcare grounded in innovation and inclusivity. In her keynote, Ms. Astrid Dita of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change emphasized the promise of P4 medicine—healthcare that anticipates rather than reacts, targets rather than guesses, and includes rather than excludes. The celebration underscored the “Four Futures of Health” framework, driving forward research initiatives that aim to make proactive and people-centered healthcare more accessible to every Filipino.

17/03/2026

Sharing this opportunity for undergraduate researchers. The DOST-PCHRD is now accepting applications for the 2026 Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products (1st Call), offering up to ₱75,000 in funding for qualified 3rd and 4th year students in health and allied science programs whose thesis focuses on indigenous plants or microorganisms with potential health applications. The deadline for submission through your Regional Health Research and Development Consortium is April 30, 2026. For more details and access to the proposal forms, visit: bit.ly/NatProdGrant2026_1stcall.

Calling all undergraduate researchers!🌿

Do you have a thesis on natural products from indigenous plants or microorganisms with potential health applications? The DOST-PCHRD is now accepting applications for the 2026 Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products (1st Call).

Qualified undergraduate students may receive up to ₱75,000 in research funding to support thesis projects that explore the potential of Philippine natural resources in developing solutions for human health, under the Tuklas Lunas Drug Discovery and Development Program.

📌 Who can apply?

3rd or 4th year undergraduate students in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Nursing, and Health and Allied Sciences (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and related fields) whose thesis focuses on natural products from terrestrial/marine plants and/or microorganisms indigenous to the Philippines with human health applications.

📅 Deadline for submission to your Regional Health Research and Development Consortium (RHRDC): April 30, 2026

📖 Learn more and download the proposal forms here: bit.ly/NatProdGrant2026_1stcall

Turn your thesis into research that could shape the future of health. Apply now! 💙

20/02/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | The 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐕𝐇𝐑𝐃𝐂 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬’ 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 is currently underway today, February 20, 2026, at Hotel Alejandro in Tacloban City.

The meeting is headed by the EVHRDC Chairperson and Regional Director of Department of Health Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐱𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐁. 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐨, together with the co-chair who is the Regional Director of Department of Science and Technology Region VIII, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐚ñ𝐚.

Discussions are focused on the presentation of the 2025 EVHRDC accomplishments and updates on achievements as of February 19, 2026. The five committees—Research Management Committee (RMC), Ethics Review Committee (ERC), Capacity Building Committee (CBC), Structure, Organization, Monitoring, and Evaluation Committee (SOMEC), and Research Utilization Committee (RUC)—are also presenting their respective accomplishments, concerns, and recommendations to further strengthen health research governance and collaboration across Eastern Visayas.

11/02/2026

𝐀𝐓𝐌: 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

Hotel Alejandro- The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC), in line with its goal to strengthen and increase biotechnology research initiatives in the region, is currently conducting a Research Proposal Enhancement Workshop spearheaded by the EVHRDC Research Management Committee (RMC) at Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City.

The primary aim of the workshop is to assist researchers in enhancing and expanding their capsule proposals into full, detailed research proposals, ensuring that these meet the required scientific, technical, and funding standards for further evaluation and possible funding support.

Serving as research consultants for this activity are experts from the Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium (MMHRDC), namely Ms. Ma. Grace C. Rosales and Dr. Jose Ronilo G. Juangco of the Philippine Orthopedic Center, and Mr. Napoleon R. Caballero of Metropolitan Medical Center.

Research teams from Visayas State University, University of the Philippines–Tacloban, Samar State University, University of Eastern Philippines, and Eastern Visayas State University–Ormoc Campus presented their detailed biotechnology research proposals before the panel. The panel included the invited consultants as well as members of the EVHRDC Research Management Committee (RMC).
Recommendations and technical inputs were provided to further refine and strengthen the proposals.

Following the workshop, the research teams will submit their revised detailed proposals, which will subsequently undergo evaluation by the EVHRDC Technical Review Board (TRB).

09/02/2026

DOST-PCHRD is now accepting Health R&D proposals for 2028 funding. Interested institutions may submit concept proposals from March 1–15, 2026 via DOST DPMIS V2. Check the post below for full details and guidelines.

📢 CALL FOR PROPOSALS | Health R&D (for 2028 Funding)

The DOST-(PCHRD is now accepting Health Research & Development proposals aligned with the NUHRA 2023-2028 and DOST Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA).

We invite public and private HEIs, RDIs, hospitals, government agencies, and qualified S&T organizations to submit applied R&D proposals and foster collaboration for better Filipino health outcomes.

▪Concept Proposals: March 1–15, 2026 (5:00 PM)
▪Full Blown Proposals of Shortlisted Concepts: May 1–31, 2026 (5:00 PM)

▪ Submission via DOST DPMIS V2 only: https://dpmisv2.dost.gov.ph/

Access the full Call details and priority areas here: https://tinyurl.com/2026PCHRDCFP

For more information, visit: bit.ly/2026CFP_HealthRD

29/01/2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES! 📸❤️

The DOST–PCHRD invites researchers, partners, and the public to join the 2026 Capture the Heart in Health Research Photo Essay Contest. Share powerful stories that reflect compassion, collaboration, and commitment to health research under the theme “Heart for the Filipino.”

Open to DOST-PCHRD–supported projects (2018–2025) and the general public (18+), with exciting cash prizes awaiting winning entries.

Read more at: https://region8.healthresearch.ph/index.php/8-news/376-dost-pchrd-2026-capture-the-heart-in-health-research-photo-essay-contest

19/01/2026

📢 CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 15th e-ASIA Joint Research Program Health researchers, you can get up to ₱15M in funding for your medical tech projects. Check the full post for the submission links and guidelines!

Heads up, health researchers! 📣

Submit your proposals and get up to PhP 15,000,000 in funding for a maximum duration of three (3) years!

DOST-PCHRD, through the eASIA Joint Research Program (eASIA JRP), is now accepting research proposals for the eASIA 15th Call for Proposals for Health Research under:

Topic 2: Advanced Medical Research and Enabling Technologies
• Ethical and regulatory implications of emerging technologies in research and health care
• Development of policy and governance for emerging technologies

The DOST will support up to two (2) projects.

📌 Interested researchers are strongly advised to review and familiarize themselves with the eASIA 15th Main Call and Guidelines prior to submitting their proposals to the PCHRD Call ( eASIA Main Call and Guidelines: bit.ly/15th_eAsia-JRPcall-guidelines).

Proposals may be submitted through the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS). For more details, visit: bit.ly/PCHRD_15th_eAsiaJRP

09/01/2026

The Eastern Visayas Health Research Development Consortium (EVHRDC) proudly congratulates our two newest lawyers!

We celebrate the success of Atty. Jennylind Dumdum-Daya, a valued member of our Research Utilization Committee (RUC), and Atty. Emmanuel Antonio A. Lim, a dedicated member of our Ethics Review Committee (ERC).

Your EVHRDC family is incredibly proud of this milestone. Congratulations on your well-deserved success! ⚖️🎉

09/12/2025

EVHRDC Convenes Stakeholders’ Forum on Health Policy Issues
Hotel de Fides, Tacloban City | December 9, 2025

The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) formally opened the Stakeholders’ Forum: Policy Dialogue on Health Issues today, December 9, 2025, at Hotel de Fides, Tacloban City. The activity brings together key representatives from the Department of Health, local government units, public and private hospitals, higher education institutions, and partner agencies to strengthen evidence-informed policymaking in the region.

The forum features the presentation of policy briefs developed by EVHRDC researchers and project teams, addressing priority health issues in Eastern Visayas. Among the topics highlighted are immunization performance and coverage, infection-control and safety standards in health facilities, ICT competencies of healthcare workers, emergency rescue and response mechanisms, and other emerging regional health concerns.

Following the presentations, a policy dialogue session and panel discussion will be held to refine recommendations and identify strategies for integrating research evidence into local health programs and governance frameworks. This initiative underscores EVHRDC’s mandate to promote research utilization and foster collaborative action among institutions involved in health service delivery, research, and policy development.

EVHRDC extends its appreciation to all participating agencies, panel reactors, and health research teams for their active engagement and continued support to the consortium’s efforts in advancing a responsive and evidence-based health research ecosystem in Region VIII.

01/12/2025

HAPPENING NOW | 2025 Regional Health Research Symposium

"We reaffirm our commitment to lead, innovate, and build partnerships to make science truly useful and transformative for the people of Eastern Visayas." – DOST VIII Regional Director and EVHRDC Co-chairperson Dr. John Glenn Ocaña

The 2025 Regional Health Research Symposium (RHRS) kicks off today, 01 December 2025, with a series of plenary sessions and the opening of the RHRS Poster Exhibit. With the theme "One Health For All: Igniting Transdisciplinary Solutions for a Healthier Eastern Visayas," the RHRS provides an enabling environment for health researchers, professionals, and students to share and discuss their research findings.

In his keynote speech, Dr. Michael Caampued of the Alliance for Improving Health Outcomes (AIHO) stressed the importance of needs-based, community-responsive health research. The activity is also graced by the DOST-PCHRD, represented by Regional Program Officer Ms. Eixylane Arenas.

The 2025 RHRS is in full-swing, featuring ongoing plenary sessions, to be followed by an open forum. The symposium continues tomorrow with the Oral Research Paper Presentation and Research Paper Contests. Visitors can also view the Poster Exhibit at the Leyte Hall entrance, Summit Hotel, Tacloban City, from 01-02 December 2025.

19/11/2025

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 & 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐒! 🧬🔬

Mabuhay, Eastern Visayas researchers!

The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) is now accepting Capsule Research Proposals focused on biotechnology and biomedical innovations that can uplift diagnostics, patient care, treatment, public health, and overall regional health development.

🌟 Who can apply?
Researchers from EVHRDC member institutions whose projects address the 2023–2028 Regional Unified Health Research Agenda (RUHRA).

💼 Grant Details:
✔ Up to ₱1,000,000 funding
✔ 6–12 months project duration
✔ Open to early-career researchers (graduate, postgraduate, up to 5 years post-PhD/MD)

📌 Eligibility Highlights:
• Filipino researcher residing in Eastern Visayas
• Be at graduate level or postgraduate level, up to five years post-PhD/MD
• Holds a permanent/regular position
• Strong research track record
• Not currently leading an EVHRDC-funded project
• Open to interdisciplinary & community-based work
• Project must be conducted within Eastern Visayas
• No existing accountability with DOST VIII or its attached agencies

See more: https://l1nk.dev/oA689

Let your research be the spark that drives change — submit your proposal now! 🌱