September 25, 2024 - Tacloban City, Eastern Visayas
In a conscientious effort to uphold transparency and accountability in research endeavors, the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) - Research Management Committee (RMC) convened at Hotel Alejandro in Tacloban City today for a pivotal progress reporting session.
Among the project leaders present were Dr. Sherrie Ann C. Labid, Executive Director for Research at Samar State University, overseeing the DOST-funded project "Factors Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Deliveries in Healthcare Facilities in the Province of Samar," and Dr. Janet Alexis de los Santos from the Visayas State University, for the project "A Descriptive Study on the Knowledge, Attitude, Perceived Behaviors toward Suspected or Confirmed HIV/AIDS clients and HIV Stigma of Barangay Health Workers among Health Facilities in Leyte." Their expertise and dedication exemplified the consortium's ethos of excellence and innovation in health research.
The event was organized by the EVHRDC headed by the Research and Management Committee Chair/ DOH-EV CHD Research Program Coordinator, Mr. Leonido P. Olobia. Accompanying him were RMC members, including Dr. Catherine O. Iglesias, ES II, Sr. John Mary P. Fornillos, Dean of Graduate Studies/Research Coordinator of Holy Infant College of Tacloban City, Inc., and RMC Secretariat Mr. Jeremy V. Jusay. Dr. Lucia P. Dauz, the Director of EVHRDC DOST Region VIII, also participated in the activity. Their collective presence, insights, and suggestions highlighted the collaborative ethos driving healthcare and research excellence in Eastern Visayas.
The progress reporting session is a testament to the EVHRDC-RMC's unwavering dedication to advancing the frontiers of healthcare and research in Eastern Visayas, setting a high standard for excellence and accountability in pursuing scientific advancement.
