Region VIII will host the Philippine National Research System (PNHRS) Week Celebration in August 2023. In order to discuss the different preparations needed in hosting this event next year, the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium conducted a meeting on July 07, 2022 via Zoom.
The group discussed the possibility of a hybrid format next year, with both face-to-face and virtual sessions. The group also discussed the different sessions and contests to be offered. Also presented were initial plans on the different committees to be created for the event. Lastly, the group agreed that next year’s celebration should also highlight the different eco tourist spots in Region VIII to entice local tourists to visit the region.
July 22, 2022
The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC), spearheaded by the chair of the Capacity Building Committee (CBC), Dr. Virgildo E. Sabalo, conducted a two-day Data Analytics and Statistics Training last July 18-19, 2022 via Zoom and Facebook live. A total of 150 researchers from various member institutions joined the activity.
Mr. Norberto Milla served as the resource speaker of the activity. His talk focused on the various statistical software such as JASP, R and RStudio on how to use it while researchers are conducting their scientific research. Moreover, it can also help them in providing speedy and accurate results.
July 22, 2022
Tacloban City- In its efforts to disseminate programs, activities, and projects (PAPs) of the Eastern Visayas Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) and its member institutions, the consortium, through the Research and Utilization Committee (RUC) and Capability Building Committee (CBC), conducted a one-day training workshop on health news and features on July 20, 2020.
RUC members, representatives of DOST units, and consortium members participated in the virtual activity, where they were welcomed by the Vice Chair of the Executive Committee and the DOST Regional Director Engr. Ernesto Granada
July 22, 2022
To promote cooperation and integration of all health research efforts and stakeholders in the region, the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) adopts the Philippine National Health Research System’s (PNHRS) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System. The PNHRS M&E System seeks to ensure that health researches carried out in the country contribute significantly to evidence-based policies and actions. An orientation on the said monitoring tool took place during the Special Executive Committee (ExeCom) Meeting on 02 June 2022 via zoom.
July 8, 2022
EASTERN VISAYAS- With a clear intent on discussing accomplishments, status, and challenges in the implementation of major PPAs under the School Health division, the Bureau of Learning School Services Division held a regional/cluster consultation series in DepED- Region 8, last May 30, 2022.
The 5-day event, which was exclusively attended by the implementing units (regional and division focal persons and participating schools) of HDHCP, SBFP, and other LSP-funded activities, mainly aimed to (1) determine the status of the major PPAs including fund utilization and accomplishments at the field offices and school; (2) identify and analyze issues and challenges in program implementation; (3) determine the effectiveness of policies and guidelines on program delivery, institutional arrangements, fund allocation, and utilization; and (4) Recommend action points for improvement and harmonization of PPA implementation.
June 6, 2022