EVHRDC Holds First-Ever Stakeholders’ Forum, Turns Over Policy Briefs to Leyte and Samar for Evidence-Informed Health Policymaking
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — Marking a significant step in institutionalizing research-driven public health action, the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) successfully held its inaugural “Stakeholders’ Forum: Policy Dialogue on Health Issues” on December 9–10, 2025, at Hotel de Fides, Tacloban City.
December 26, 2025
EVHRDC Ethics Review Committee Holds Seminar-Workshop on Developing Technically- and Ethically-Sound Research Proposals
December 10, 2025 | Hotel de Fides, Tacloban City
The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC), through its Ethics Review Committee (ERC), conducted the Seminar-Workshop on Developing a Technically- and Ethically-Sound Research Proposal on December 10, 2025 at Hotel de Fides, Tacloban City. The activity aimed to enhance the capacity of researchers from EVHRDC member institutions by deepening their understanding of ethical principles, ERC review procedures, and best practices in preparing research protocols.
December 15, 2025
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) proudly concluded the 2025 Regional Health Research Symposium on December 1–2, 2025 at Summit Hotel, Tacloban City, showcasing exceptional scientific achievements that advance the region’s health landscape. Anchored on the theme “One Health for All: Igniting Transdisciplinary Solutions for a Healthier Eastern Visayas,” the two-day event brought together researchers, students, professionals, and institutions committed to developing evidence-based solutions for public health challenges.
December 15, 2025
The Capacity Building Committee (CBC) of the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC), in collaboration with the Research Management Committee (RMC), successfully conducted the Training-Workshop on Biotechnology and Biomedical Research on October 22–24, 2025, at Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City.
The three-day training-workshop aimed to build and strengthen the competencies of health researchers, medical practitioners, faculty members, and research coordinators in developing and implementing high-quality research proposals in the fields of biotechnology and biomedical sciences.
October 31, 2025
VIP Act signed, DOST to lead institute on virology research
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) Act on September 12, 2025, officially designating the VIP as the country’s premier national institute for virology research and vaccine development under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The initiative, led by the DOST, aims to bolster the nation’s public health defenses and strengthen preparedness for future disease outbreaks. Read more
October 17, 2025