The Biliran Province State University BiPSU has been awarded a 310000 research grant from the Department of Science and Technology DOST to support a study entitled Psychological Stress Suicidal Ideation and Coping Mechanisms among Students in Selected Tertiary Academic Institutions in Eastern Visayas The research is led by Dr Pearl Irish V De Paz with Dr Willard N Riveral and Dr Jovy Dia R Saniel as research members from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences of BiPSU

Tacloban City In a concerted effort to enhance the delivery of Mental Neurological and Substance MNS programs and services in Eastern Visayas the Department of the Interior and Local Government DILG Region 8 participated in the Operational Planning of the Mental Health Framework from March 1114 2025 at Hotel Alejandro Tacloban City

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The EVHRDC Awards is held every two 2 years to honor researchers in Region 8 for their significant contributions to knowledge related to health The awards will have two 2 categories The Distinguished Health Researcher Award and the Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award Each category can have up to three recipients every two years The selection committee may not confer any of the awards once no one meets the qualifications

Catbalogan City Samar As the DOSTfunded research project Factors Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Deliveries in Healthcare Facilities in the Province of Samar Philippines approaches its conclusion a Result Validation and Dissemination Forum was held on February 27 2025 at the Samar State University Convention Center The event aimed to present and validate key findings with relevant stakeholders ensuring that the studys outcomes align with realworld healthcare experiences and contribute to evidencebased policies and interventions for improving maternal and child health in Samar