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Magandang araw, ka-agham!

Send us your photo essay and get a chance to win cash prizeswhile telling a story with the theme Heart for the Filipino.

The 2026 Capture the Heart in Health Research Photo Essay Contest, an annual initiative of the DOST-PCHRD, invites researchers, partners, and the public to showcase compassion, collaboration, and commitment through powerful visual storytelling.

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Participants/Projects may joinone (1) categoryonly:

Category 1: DOST-PCHRD–Supported Projects (2018–2025)
*Open to project leaders and members of DOST-PCHRD–supported research projects (ongoing or completed). 

Entries may feature:

  1. Fieldwork, laboratory work, or community engagement
  2. Research-driven interventions and capacity-building initiatives
  3. Collaboration among institutions and stakeholder
  4. The impact of HeaRT on Filipino communities*

Category 2: General Public – HeaRT in Everyday Life
*Open to members of the general public aged 18 and above. 

Entries may highlight:

  1. Everyday moments where health research and technology improve well-being
  2. Stories of Filipinos benefiting from research outcomes
  3. Care, resilience, and community empowerment through science*

Previous winners may join again, but winning photos from past years may not be resubmitted. All entries must be new and original.Participation is free of charge.

What to submit? Each entry must include:

  1. A photo essay with 3–5 original photos
  2. A written essay (350–500 words) that weaves the images into a cohesive story aligned with the theme
    Submission of entries is open until 20 February 2026, 5:00 p.m. , and entries should be sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line formatted as Category Number – Photo Essay Title (e.g., Category 1 – Heart for the Filipino).

For more information about the contest and its full guidelines and mechanics, please visit: bit.ly/2026PhotoEssayContest or click the button below.

For questions or clarifications, you may contact our staff, Ms. Allyn Villahermosa, via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or through Viber at 0977-635-9035.

Through your lens and your story, help us show how research, innovation, and compassion come together for the health of every Filipino.

We look forward to seeing your stories.