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The Best Health Research Award is conferred upon individuals or teams whose health research has made outstanding contributions to significantly advancing knowledge, improving healthcare practices, or influencing public health policies. This prestigious accolade recognizes innovative, evidence-based research that demonstrates scientific rigor, originality, and a measurable impact on health outcomes.
Award Categories:
Any health research that has been completed, implemented, and/or published within the last three (3) years. The studies may fall under these two categories:
- Biomedical Research- the research must be engaged in generating or adopting appropriate health technologies that address specific health problems and emphasize the development of diagnostic tools and techniques, biological (e.g. drugs, vaccines, functional foods, etc.), biomedical devices, and ICT-based healthcare technologies.
- Health Services Research- the research must be involved in the organization, administration, operation, utilization, and other aspects of health services delivery systems that address the country’s social, political, cultural, and economic conditions.
Nomination Procedures
- Nominations may be submitted by individuals, academic institutions, research organizations, healthcare facilities, or professional associations.
- Self-nomination of your health research study is permitted and encouraged.
- The nomination package must include:
- A letter from the nominator describing its significance, innovation, and impact of research in the community. (The nomination letter should not exceed 3 pages);
- Current curriculum vitae of the candidate using the format required by the EVHRDC Search Committee;
- Three letters of support from scholars in the candidate’s main or cognate fields are required, describing the impact of the health research study at the regional, national, and international levels. At least two of these letters must come from scholars outside the candidate’s workplace.
- Accomplished EVHRDC Awards 2025 Nomination Form.
- The nominated health research study must be a local study conducted in Region 8. At least one study must involve local respondents or subjects from its locality and must undergo an ethics review to ensure ethical standards and comply with the institutional guidelines. Other studies may include participants or settings from other parts of the country or the world; however, the overall findings must demonstrate relevance to Region VIII.
- Criteria for Judging:
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Criteria |
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Research Excellence: Quality, novelty, and impact of health research in the healthcare delivery system |
40% |
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Innovation and Impact: Contribution to advancements in healthcare, policy changes, and real-world application. |
30% |
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Community Engagement & Outreach: Involvement in public health awareness, education, and benefiting vulnerable communities. |
20% |
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Career Achievements & Recognitions: Awards, honors, keynote speaker invitations, and membership in prestigious organizations. |
10% |
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Total |
100% |
Awards and Recognition
- Cash 1st Place Php10,000.00
Plaque/Certificate
Award for Institution – Certificate
- Two Runners-up
2nd Place Plaque/Certificate
3rd Place Plaque/Certificate
Award for Institution - Certificate
How to Submit an Entry
Submit the nomination package in person, via courier or email on or before June 30, 2025. Please provide documentary evidence or any supporting documents to support your entry (These may include publications, reports, certificates, and photographs)
- A letter addressed to:
EXUPERIA B. SABALBERINO, MD, MPH, CESe
Regional Director, DOH EV-CHD
Chairperson, EVHRDC Executive Committee
- In person or courier: EVHRDC Secretariat, DOST Regional Office No. 08, Government
Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte
- Email: send in PDF format to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject: Best Health Research Award 2025
Timetable
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Activity |
Timeline |
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Call for Nomination |
May 5, 2025 |
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Deadline for Submission of Nominations |
June 30, 2025 |
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Selection Process |
July-August 2025 |
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Awarding of Winners |
2025 Regional Health Research Symposium (October 2025) |
You may download the Forms here:
Best Health Research Award 2025 EVHRDC Awards Nomination Form
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- Written by Jeremy V. Jusay, Heidi Grace M. Superada, DOST VIII - EVHRDC
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Tacloban City – The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) officially turned over research funds and conducted a grant orientation meeting for two newly-approved Participatory Action Research (PAR) projects on May 7, 2025, at the Ordex Studio, Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) Main Campus.
The approved projects are “Level of ICT Competency among Healthcare Providers in Health Districts of Ormoc City” by Dr. Jereco Jims Agapito and“Extent of Implementation of Basic First Aid and Health Emergency Rescue Initiative to Selected Far-flung Barangays of Ormoc City” by Mr. Joseph T. Gudelos. Both researchers are faculty members from EVSU-Ormoc Campus.
These projects aim to generate data that will support the development of health-related policies by local leaders. By promoting research-based planning and decisions, the projects contribute to EVHRDC’s goal of making health research relevant to the communities involved.
Building on this momentum, EVHRDC invites researchers working on Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) to submit their proposals for funding consideration. The Call for Proposals is now open and will run until May 16, 2025. This is an opportunity to develop community-driven solutions and help shape evidence-based health policies in the region. [Click here for more details.]
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The Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) has been awarded a ₱310,000 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.
As part of the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC)—a collaborative network of higher education institutions, government agencies, and research organizations, BiPSU continues to play an active role in advancing health research in region 8. This funding, is made possible through the consortium, highlights the university’s commitment to addressing pressing mental health concerns among students.
During a courtesy call at the BiPSU-Office of the President, the research team, along with Mr. Jeremy Jusay of the DOST-EVHRDC Secretariat and Biliran Provincial S&T Director Romeo L. Dignos, met with University President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. to discuss the study’s significance. Conversations focused on how the research could inform mental health programs and policies that support student well-being.
The study’s findings are expected to contribute to greater mental health awareness, improved student support systems, and evidence-based interventions in tertiary institutions across Eastern Visayas.
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The Eastern Visayas Health Research Consortium (EVHRDC) held a two-day workshop on April 29–30, 2025, at Hotel Alejandro in Tacloban City to review and update its Manual of Operations.
Organized by the EVHRDC-Structure, Organization, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (SOMEC), the workshop aimed to align the consortium’s operational guidelines with evolving research policies, current practices, and organizational needs.
Participants included representatives from the Department of Science and Technology VIII, Department of Health VIII, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (formerly NEDA) VIII, the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care, Eastern Visayas State University, Leyte Normal University, and the University of the Philippines Tacloban College.
The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Shiela N. Tante of the Eastern Visayas Medical Center and featured a structured review of the manual’s provisions. Discussions focused on clarifying the roles and functions of the Executive Committee, technical committees, and the Secretariat to promote greater operational efficiency and accountability.
SOMEC Chairperson Josephine I. Hipe emphasized the importance of the activity, stating, “Updating our Manual of Operations will strengthen coordination, enhance accountability, and maximize the impact of EVHRDC’s research initiatives.”
The revised draft of the Manual of Operations will submitted to the EVHRDC General Assembly for review and approval, with finalizations expected by end of 2025.
Established in 1983 as the Regional Health Research and Development Consortia 8, EVHRDC is a collaborative network of government agencies, academic institutions, and other organizations committed to advancing health research and development in the region. The consortium works to identify and address priority health issues, foster research collaboration, and ensure that research findings contribute to public health improvement.
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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 11-14, 2025, at Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City. 
The four-day planning workshop, organized by the Eastern Visayas Mental Health Council (EVMHC) through the Department of Health (DOH) Region 8, gathered key government agencies and health institutions to strengthen intersectoral collaboration, optimize resource mobilization, and develop strategic and innovative solutions for mental health service delivery. 
A key highlight of the event was the review of the EVMHC Strategy Map, reinforcing its vision of “Marig-On nga Panhunahuna para ha tanan Sinirangang Bisayas” (A Strong Mindset for All in Eastern Visayas). Through interactive discussions and design thinking methodologies, stakeholders identified key challenges and developed prototypes for mental health interventions, focusing on service accessibility, public awareness, crisis resilience, and social protection for individuals with MNS conditions.
The event concluded with an Action Planning Session, where participants outlined concrete steps for strengthening mental health programs at the regional and local levels. With DILG’s active involvement, the initiative is expected to support policy integration, funding allocation, and capacity-building efforts to institutionalize mental health services across LGUs in Eastern Visayas.
With strengthened collaboration among agencies, the operational planning is set to drive long-term improvements in mental health programs and services, ensuring a more responsive and inclusive approach to MNS service delivery in the region.
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