The 18th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week celebrated the excellence of Filipino researchers through its annual competitions.
Outstanding works were recognized across categories, including Oral Research Presentation, Research Poster, 3 Minute Pitch to Policymakers, and Consortium Poster.
This year’s winners and finalists from professionals, students, and institutions nationwide showcased innovative studies and ideas that reflect the vibrancy of Philippine health research and its impact on communities.
Here are the winners below:
| Oral Research Presentation Competition (Professional Category) | ||
| 1st Place | Engr. Dayne N. Fradejas | Romblon State University |
| 2nd Place | Mr. Jerome Alfred Q. Tabajonda | University of Santo Tomas |
| 3rd Place | Dr. Joy C. Alvarez | Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center |
| Oral Research Presentation Competition (Student Category) | ||
| 1st Place | Ms. Faye Andrea V. Encanto | University of the Philippines Visayas |
| 2nd Place | Ms. Raven Mekkaela C. Ravanes | University of Baguio |
| 3rd Place | Ms. Richelle Anne F. Ramirez | Manila Central University |
| Oral Research Presentation Competition: DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products | ||
| 1st Place | Ms. Diona Lee L. Lastimoso | Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology |
| 2nd Place | Mr. Masayoshi N. Estrella | University of the Philippines Tacloban College |
| 3rd Place | Mr. Rico John C. Gorieza | University of Southern Mindanao |
| Research Poster Contest (Professional Category) | ||
| 1st Place | Dr. Kassey Alsylle T. Dargantes | Central Mindanao University |
| 2nd Place | Mr. John Marke B. Bernardo | San Pedro College |
| 3rd Place | Dr. Fema M. Abamo | Mindanao State University |
| People’s Choice | Mr. Mohammad Ladzfar A. Ladjahon | Ateneo de Zamboanga University |
| Finalist | Mr. Alvin John Brecia | Romblon State University |
| Finalist | Ms. Dyanne Jane C. Duldulao | Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technolgy |
| Finalist | Mr. Kier P. Gasga | Partido State University |
| Finalist | Mr. June M. Gayeta | Research Institute for Tropical Medicine |
| Finalist | Mr. JC John T. Jamili | University of San Agustin |
| Finalist | Ms. Antonette B. Libot | Department of Health CDC – CARAGA |
| Research Poster Contest (Student Category) | ||
| 1st Place | Ms. Kianne Ross Laurin | Our Lady of Fatima University – Pampanga |
| 2nd Place and People’s Choice | Ms. Sharmy Angelie Manalo | University of Santo Tomas – Legazpi |
| 3rd Place | Ms. Pearleen Mae Liganad | St. Alexius College |
| Finalist | Mr. Trigger Jon Balitang | University of the Philippines-Baguio |
| Finalist | Ms. Theresa May G. Gempisaw | University of the Philippines Mindanao |
| Finalist | Ms. Naomi Isobel M. Gulifardo | Western Mindanao State University |
| Finalist | Mr. Prince Anthony Lagno | Cagayan State University – Andrews Campus |
| Finalist | Ms. Katrina Malabuyoc | Cebu Doctors’ University |
| Finalist | Ms. Trisha Mae P. Maragana | Centro Escolar University |
| Finalist | Ms. Ninna Alyssa Tungul | Father Saturnino Urios University |
| 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers Competition | ||
| 1st Place | Dr. Ana Pholyn A. Balahadia-Mortel | Region IV-A Batangas State University |
| 2nd Place | Mr. Michael G. Bacus | Region XI Philippine Genome Center Mindanao – University of the Philippines Mindanao |
| 3rd Place | Ms. Florence Nawew-Bahni | CAR Ifugao State University |
| People’s Choice Award | Dr. Allan Paulo L. Blaquera | Region II St Paul University Philippines |
| Consortium Poster Competition | ||
| 1st Place | Mr. Ildebrando R. Ruaya, Jr. | Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) |
| 2nd Place | Dr. Sammy B. Taghoy | Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development (NorMinCoHRD) |
| 3rd Place | Ms. Richell Mae Ruyeras | Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI) |
| People’s Choice Award | Ms. Danielle Marie Martos | MIMAROPA Health Research and Development Consortium (MHRDC) |