The 13th Philippine National Health Research System
Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City
13-16 August 2019
Together with the research community all over the country, the Philippine National Health System Research (PNHRS) with its core agencies, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) celebrated its 13th Anniversary at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City last August 13-16, 2019 with the theme “Achieving Health-Related Sustainable Development Goals Among Researchers and Innovation”.
The celebration is a golden opportunity to bud young researcher to pursue and continue their mission in the field of research for the life betterment of the Filipino community especially those from the grassroot level. Moreover, to inspire aspirant youngster to engage, get involve and embrace the pulchritude of research as where the strength of innovation comes.
It was participated by various groups from across the spectrum of healthcare. The conducted parallel sessions during day 1 are as follows: Ethics in Research, Research Contest Student and Professional Category, Tracking and Reporting Research Data, National Medical Writing Workshop, 3-Minute Pitch to Policy Makes Competition, Campaigning towards AIDS-free Society and CBC Networking Session with high caliber speakers from prestigious and well known agencies and institutions. Region IX won the place as the People Choice Award on the 3-Minute Pitch to Policy Maker presented by Dr. Benkassar A. Abdurajak with his protocol entitled “Micronucleus in Buccal Cells Among Betel Quid Chewers and Non-Betel Quid Chewers in selected Barangays in Zamboanga City”.
Moreover the National Medical Writing Workshop, Practical Training for REC Staff, Meeting with Consortia Secretariat and Coordinators, Refining the Research Topics on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation, Gamutang Filipino, RAMC Meeting, PAMJE Session on Improving Research Publishing and Natural Products Oral Research Paper Presentation Contest took place on day 2.
The main conference on the third day aims to address the concern and targets related to health and joining the worldwide efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). The conference has multi-sectorial involvement ensuring that issues are well accounted for and innovations/solutions are disseminated properly. Also, one of its highlights was the fellowship night wherein the delegates was introduced during the red-carpet march and a moment of tourney builded camaraderie among participants, eventuate high spirit of happiness and joy.
Lastly, the awarding of the nominee for the Gella Castillo Award for Research and Social Innovations in Health (GCARSIH) participants who gave their exemplary efforts and contributions in the field of research. But, before we bid adieu to the 4 days celebration, with warm and humble heart the Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (ZCHRD) together with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office IX headed by our Regional Director Mr. Martin A. Wee welcomes you to the 14th PHNRS Week Celebration in Zamboanga City. Together we continue to build a strong innovations and resilient research community. Bienvenidos a La Ciudad De Zamboanga y Vamos a Celebrar!
