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: Christine Jane Gonzalez; Regional Updates; 28 August 2019; Hits: 2024

R1HRDC Takes Home Prizes at the 2019 PNHRS Week Celebration at CDO

On August 13-16, 2019, the Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) joined the annual 2019 Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week Celebration at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. With the theme “Achieving Health – Related Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through Research and Innovation”, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) enjoined the different stakeholders from health research, academe, and policy makers to understand each of the sector's goal, to share their best practices as well as experiences in search for a better way to contribute, achieve and sustain health related SDGs.

Satellite Conference: August 13-14, 2019

Prior to the main conference, a Satellite Conference on August 13-14, 2019 was conducted. Topics include: Ethics in Research; Tracking and Reporting Research Data; National Medical Writing Workshop and Writeshop for Young Researchers; Campaigning towards AIDS-Free Society; ICT for Health Stakeholder’s Consultation; Refining Research Topics on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaption; Gamutang Pilipino: Katuwang Tungo sa Pangkalahatang Kalusugan (outputs will be used towards the development of the Universal Health Care); Practical Training for REC Staff; PAMJE Session: Authorship Controversies: Gift, Guest, and Ghost Authorship. Competition on the 3-minute Pitch to Policy Makers, Oral Research Contest: Professional and Student Category, and DOST – PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis in Natural Products Oral Presentation were also undertaken. Likewise, with the opening of poster exhibits on August 14, 2019 at 4:00 PM, which showcased most recent researches in the country from both student and professional categories, and consortium posters highlighting this year's celebration theme.

Main Conference: August 15-16, 2019
At the Main Conference, different subject matters regarding nationwide efforts in achieving health related SDGs were tackled. Topics includes: (1) The PNHRS Pillars: Strengthening Partnerships to Achieve Universal Health Care and Health-Related SDGs; (2) Defining a Research University – The session defined what a research university should be; (3) Progress on Health-Related SDGs: Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and How Research and Innovation can Contribute; (4) Healthy and Resilient Communities: Revisiting Marawi – two years after the conflict/crisis in Marawi City, experts who are working on the improvement of the health and social welfare status of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) gathered and studied what has been done so far and what should be done in the future in order to address the needs of the IDP’s; and (5) Evidence-informed Policy Making in Health – revolved on how health researches can be translated into policy.

Awarding Ceremony
The PNHRS Celebration did not only provide platform for health stakeholders to convene and share knowledge but also gave chances for the 17 different regional consortia to showcase their recently finished researches. The R1HRDC once again proved their capability for bagging awards in different competitions.

ALLAN CORPUZ from Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center, won the PNHRS Best Mentor in Health Research Award – Luzon Cluster, beating other nominees across Luzon area. This award is given every two years to recognize mentors in the field of health research who selflessly shares knowledge and skills, instills values and attitudes, and inspires those involved in the research process, thereby creating an enabling environment and contributing to capacity-building in research.

Last year, the PCHRD called for the nomination of the undergraduate thesis grant in natural products to all undergraduate students of Pharmacy, Chemistry, Nursing and Health and Allied Sciences who have thesis proposals on indigenous plants within the region. The research must be completed within a year after receiving the grant worth Php50,000.00. After completion of the project and thorough evaluation from the technical panel of evaluators of PCHRD, the study entitled “NEUROPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY OF LUBIGAN (ACORUS CALAMUS FAM; ACORACEAE) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE” by MS. MARIEL JOY TARLIT of Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, was qualified for the national level and won 2nd Place during the DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products Oral Presentation Contest.

Portraying this year's theme, along with the significant efforts of the consortium on achieving health-related SDGs especially on the good health and well-being of the people in region 1, the poster of R1HRDC was awarded as 3rd Place Best Consortium Poster.

Other entries of the consortium were national level qualifier on:
POSTER EXHIBIT CONTEST (PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY) - “Bactericidal Property of Ginger against Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), E. coli and Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase E.coli” presented by Dr. Mercita Q. Queddeng (co-project leader) of University of Northern Philippines.

POSTER EXHIBIT CONTEST (STUDENT CATEGORY) – “Vital Capacity Response of Bronchial Asthma Patients to Anulom Vilom Pranayama (AVP)” presented by Ms. Frances Eileen F. Madrid of Mariano Marcos State University.

3-MINUTE PITCH TO POLICYMAKERS – “Papaya and Guava Leaves Capsule: Modern Native Platelet Count Enhancer” by Dr. Holden Kirby Valdez of Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation.

As health research advocates, the more than 1000 participants of the event deserved to be praised because they are not only working as part of their job but also significantly contributing in uplifting the health status of the Filipinos – the real winners for this convention. #PNHRS2019

: Christine Jane Gonzalez; Regional Updates; 28 August 2019; Hits: 2305

DOST V, DOST-TAPI, S&T NETWORKS TO SPEARHEAD 2019 BICOL REGIONAL INVENTION CONTESTS AND EXHIBITS

The Department of Science and Technology Region V (DOST V) in partnership with the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) and S&T networks/consortia in the region will conduct the 2019 Bicol Regional Invention Contests and Exhibits (BRICE) on 08-10 October 2019 in Naga City, back-to-back with the Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) Celebration.

BRICE is conducted every other year, alternately with the National Invention Contests and Exhibits (NICE) pursuant to Section 4 of Republic Act No. 7459, also known as “Inventors and Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines”. As a regional competition, BRICE recognizes outstanding inventive and creative works in five (5) categories namely: Outstanding Invention (Tuklas Award); Outstanding Utility Model (UM); Outstanding Industrial Design (ID); Outstanding Creative Research (Likha Award) in two (2) sub-categories: government-funded and private-funded; and
Outstanding Student Creative Research (Sibol Award) for High School and College Students. Also, BRICE serves as qualifying round and the regional champions compete during NICE in November of the following year. Qualified inventors, individual designers, makers and professional/student researchers are required to submit their BRICE entries together with the following
documents, completely filled-up, signed by contestant/s and notarized entry forms (one copy each) to DOST V, Regional Center Site, Rawis, Legazpi City on or before 06 September 2019, 5:00 p.m. Note: Pre-Screening of Entries is set on 09 September 2019. Only the owners of qualified entries shall be notified for their participation in BRICE (final evaluation by the Board of Judges).

For Invention, UM, ID, and Creative Research (Likha Award) categories:
○ RIC Form No. 1 (Entry Form)/Annex 1
○ RIC Form No. 2 (Waiver Form)/Annex 3
○ Copy of letters patent or UM/ID registration (as applicable)
○ One (1) Page Abstract, description/drawings, pictures and certificates

For Student Creative Research (Sibol Award)
○ RIC Form No. 3 (Entry Form)/Annex 2
○ RIC Form No. 4 (Waiver Form)/Annex 4
○ One (1) Page Abstract, description/drawings, pictures and certificates

Postal Address: Regional Center Site, Rawis, Legazpi City, 4500, Philippines
Website: http://region5.dost.gov.ph

Tel No. (052) 742-091

E-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Additional Requirements for Creative Research Category (Likha Award) and Student Creative Research Category (Sibol Award)
- Notarized Certification that their work is their own, new and original
o RIC Form No. 5 (Certification for Likha Award)/Annex 5
o RIC Form No. 6 (Certification for Sibol Award)/Annex 6

BRICE Rules, Criteria and Required Forms are available at DOST V website: http://region5.dost.gov.ph. For further details, please advise concerned office personnel and customers to visit/contact DOST V, Regional Center Site, Rawis, Legazpi City, tel. no. (052) 742-0911 and the Provincial Science and Technology
Center (PSTC) nearest them. (Dr. P.O. Lucena, DOST V)

: Christine Jane Gonzalez; Regional Updates; 15 August 2019; Hits: 1805

2019 Upcoming WVHRDC Trainings and Workshops

The Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium will be conducting a series of training/workshop this 3rd and 4th quarter of 2019. In this connection we would like to invite participant/s from member institutions to attend the following activities:

Training on Data Management for Researchers with Ongoing Health Researches - August 19-21, 2019

The Training on Data Management for Researchers with Ongoing Health Researches is scheduled on August 19-21, 2019, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the DOST Regional Office VI, Training Room. The training aims to assist researchers with on-going projects in data management, which include data collection, instrument formulation, data encoding, data processing, data interpretation, and data presentation.

We will accommodate 15 participants and acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please confirm your participation by filling-out the form on this link: https://forms.gle/BFmyBGJ33uQWoUa18 on or before August 14, 2019.

Workshop for the Preparation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Research Ethics Committees - August 27-28, 2019

The Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (WVHRDC) in cooperation with the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) will be organizing a Workshop for the Preparation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Research Ethics Committees on August 27-28, 2019 (venue to be advised). This is a follow-up activity to the previously conducted Basic Research Ethics Training last April 2019. The activity aims to assist institutions who are planning to establish their Research Ethics Committee in developing their Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

We will accommodate 30 participants and acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please confirm your participation by filling-out the form on this link: https://forms.gle/BFmyBGJ33uQWoUa18 on or before August 19, 2019.

Training Workshop on Qualitative Research Methods for Health Researchers - October 15-18, 2019

The Training Workshop on Qualitative Research Methods for Health Researchers is scheduled on October 15-18, 2019, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the DOST Regional Office VI Training Room. This four-day training aims to equip health researchers in the region with the fundamental elements of a qualitative approach to research and its application in health research. This training will involve lectures, a review health research studies that demonstrate different qualitative research methods, fieldwork, and presentations.

The consortium will accommodate 10 participants and acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please confirm your participation by filling-out the form on this link: https://forms.gle/BFmyBGJ33uQWoUa18 on or before September 30, 2019.

: Christine Jane Gonzalez; Regional Updates; 12 July 2019; Hits: 1975

The Road to Become an Ethical Researcher

To prepare and guide the researchers for a good proposal, the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI) facilitated a two-day simultaneous ethics training namely: Basic Research Ethics Training and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Workshop on July 1 to 2, 2019 at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City.

The Basic Research Ethics Training (BRET) aims to introduce the basic principles of protecting human participants. There were 42 attendees from various RHRDC XI member institutions who actively participated during the training. The trainers for BRET are Dr. Angeles T. Alora and Dr. Angelica Francisco from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB). The training consists of lectures, group work activities and the most exciting role-playing of the participants.

Meanwhile, the SOP writeshop intends to help develop a Standard Operating Procedures Manual for existing Research Ethics Committees (REC) and improve the quality and consistency in the operational activity of the institutions which will serve as guide in the review process of the proposals. There were 10 member institutions who attended the workshop and these institutions have their intent in applying for PHREB accreditation after thorough polishing of their draft SOPs. The trainers for the SOP workshop were Dr. Marita VT. Reyes and Dr. Josephine Lumitao of PHREB.

While the primary purpose of research is to generate new knowledge, the goal is also to protect the rights and interests of the participants. Protecting humans is naturally a universal knowledge. Hence, majority of our laws are for the protection of rights, safety and welfare of individuals.

Davao Region has been one of the most active regions in crafting and implementing good researches for the benefit of the Mindanaoans. In crafting good research, it must be both scientific and ethical.

True enough that a research participant must be safeguarded as what Jean Bernard stated: “Experimenting on human beings is morally necessary and necessarily immoral”.

: Christine Jane Gonzalez; Regional Updates; 02 July 2019; Hits: 1780

CHRDC Conducts Basic Research Methods Training for Caraga Researchers

The CHRDC-Capacity Building Committee (CBC) successfully conducted a three-day Basic Research Methods Training cum Research Proposal Development Writeshop for health researchers of Caraga last June 3-5, 2019.

The training aimed to equip health researchers of the consortium member institutions to develop well-constructed research proposals that are in line with the standards and guidelines set by the consortium. A total of 25 trainees participated in comprising faculties and staff from different state university colleges (SUCs), higher education institutes (HEIs) and government agencies of the region. Dr. Ofelia P. Saniel, professor emeritus from UP Manila with expertise in public health and epidemiology and Ms. Karen B. Burdeos of the Center Director of Mathematical and Statistical Computing and Research Center (MSCRC) of Caraga State University were the resource persons.

The training covered 12 various topics in research proposal development. The topics discussed include epidemiologic and experimental studies, sampling designs and how to write an effective research proposal. As an output, the participants were able to collectively produced ten capsule research proposals. These proposals were presented during the plenary session. The trainees also developed an appropriate study design corresponding to the research objectives that they have formulated. The lectures were supplemented with workshops.

Ms. Lyra A. Viajar, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Caraga supervisor and CHRDC Capacity Building Committee chair ended the training with a warm message to the participants, inspiring them to continue to pursue health research.

All of the capsule research proposals will be evaluated by the Research Management Committee (RMC) if it is aligned with the regional research priorities.

: Christine Jane Gonzalez; Regional Updates; 01 July 2019; Hits: 1662

NorMinCoHRD conducts mentoring workshop to junior researchers

The Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development (NorMinCoHRD) conducted a Research Proposal Development and Mentoring Workshop on June 3-4, 2019 at Mallberry Suites, Cagayan de Oro City. The two-day workshop is one of the activities lined-up to enhance the capacities of junior health researchers who attended the Training on Basic Research Methods last April 10-12, 2019.

Dr. Peter R. Orbse, NorMinCoHRD Research Management Committee (RMC) Chair; Dr. Ester L. Raagas, RMC member; and Dr. Fidela B. Ansale, Capacity Building Committee Chair, served as mentors to twenty-five (25) young researchers from the different member-institutions of NorMinCoHRD.

Out of the eleven (11) research problems identified from the previous training, ten (10) were developed into full-blown research proposals. Participants presented these proposals during the workshops and mentors critiqued their works to come-up with a quality fundable research proposal.

Through the guidance of the mentors, researchers were able to produce full-blown research proposals which are for evaluation by the Technical Review Board of NorMinCoHRD’s RMC before it can be endorsed for possible funding by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD).

: Christine Jane Gonzalez; Regional Updates; 01 July 2019; Hits: 2215

2019 R1HRDC REGIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE: Research Outputs as Inputs towards Evidence-Based Practice for Quality Life

The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) through the Research Utilization Committee (RUC), once again spearheaded the 2019 Regional Research Conference on May 22, 2019 at Northwestern University, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte with this year’s theme: “Research Outputs as Inputs towards Evidence-Based Practice for Quality Life”. It aimed to: (1) develop and strengthen health research network thru health research conference; (2) encourage researchers to conduct quality research with the highest ethical standard that contribute to the improvement of the quality of life; and (3) equip the participants with the knowledge, skills and values for effective and efficient adoption and utilization of health research.

The highlight of the event is the oral presentation and poster exhibit contest of completed research papers which was divided into 2 (two) categories: Student and Professional. On March 4, 2019, the RUC has called for the submission of completed papers which was screened and assessed by the Research Management Committee (RMC). Out of 90 (30 from professionals and 60 from students) submitted papers, the following researches emerged as winners during the said conference:

Professional Category (Oral Presentation)

	Title:	Author/Presenter:	Institution:
1^st Place	Out of the dark: An Engaged Journey of Substance Abuse Clients towards Therapeutic Community	Jayson D. Bautista, RN, MAN	DOH Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center – Dagupan City, Pangasinan
2^nd Place	White Caps and Cyber Bullies: The Lived Experiences of Nurses who are Victims of Social Media Shaming	Rodney Odesson Raguindin, RN, MAN, Ed.D	Lyceum Northwestern University – Dagupan City, Pangasinan
3^rd Place	Residents’ Environment Safety for Fall Prevention in a Long Term Facility	John Francis A. Paraoan, RN, MAN Catalino Pe Benito, RN	Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, Batac City, Ilocos Norte

Professional Category (Poster Presentation)

	Title:	Author/Presenter:	Institution:
1^st Place	Retrospective Study of Substance Abused Clients’ Profile Admitted on Residential Program of DOH – DTRC	Jesus A. Pimentel Jr.	DOH Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center – Dagupan City, Pangasinan
2^nd Place	Therapeutic Influence of Rehabilitation Program to Health among Residents of Department of Health Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center Dagupan	Eric Vincent Maminta	DOH Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center – Dagupan City, Pangasinan
3^rd Place	Enhancing the Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Capability of Non-Health Personnel	Richard Irvin Bismonte, RN, MAN	Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, Batac City, Ilocos Norte

Student Category (Oral Presentation - Medical)

	Title:	Author/Presenter:	Institution:
1^st Place	Child Immunization Compliance of Young Mothers in Barangay Balaya, San Carlos City, Pangasinan	Princess Lilac S. Velasquez	Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, San Carlos City, Pangasinan
2^nd Place	An In Vitro Study of Antifungal Activity of Sago Worm (Rhynchosporium Ferrugineus, Dryophthidae) Fats against Trichophython Species and Formulation of Antifungal Soap	Franz Krizzadane Liclican	Lorma Colleges, La Union
3^rd Place	Vital Capacity Response of Bronchial Asthma Patients to Annulom Vilom Pranayama (AVP)	Frances Eileen Madrid	Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, San Carlos City, Pangasinan

Student Category (Oral Presentation - Herbal)

	Title:	Author/Presenter:	Institution:
1^st Place	Cardio-Protective Activity of Ethanolic Whole Plant Extract of Papait on Doxorubicin Induced-Myocardial Infarcted Albino Rats	Maryrose Divina	Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, San Carlos City, Pangasinan
2^nd Place	Antioxidant Screening and Anti-angiogenic Activity of Kalunay Ethanolic Leaf Extract	Mark Joseph William Ducusin	Philippine Science High School, Ilocos Region Campus, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur
3^rd Place	Cardio-Protective Activity of Balisanga (Cyperus rotundus L.) Root Extract on Sprague Dawley Rats: Evaluating Different Dosages	Jade Vincent Fernandez	Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, San Carlos City, Pangasinan

Student Category (Poster Presentation)

	Title:	Author/Presenter:	Institution:
1^st Place	Antiangiogenic Property of Chromolaena Orodata Ethanolic Leaf Extract on Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM) of Fertilized Duck Egg	Irah Acla	Lyceum Northwestern University, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
2^nd Place	Comparative Study of Cactaceae Plants in Minimizing Radio Frequency of Computers	Star Grace Gonzales	Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, San Carlos City, Pangasinan
3^rd Place	Effect of Core Strengthening on the Performance of Young Competitive Freestyle Swimmers	Emy Gay Cardenas	Mariano Marcos State University, Batac City, Ilocos Norte

The annual celebration was attended by more or less 250 aspiring, young, and seasoned researchers and advocates who shared their knowledge and experiences in the field of health research.

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