Biliran, Philippines – On October 26, 2024, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), in collaboration with the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) Region 8, conducted an informative HERDIN "Health Research and Development Information Network" orientation at the Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS). This event was participated by the BS Nursing students alongside the school’s faculty members.
A key focus of the orientation was to guide students through the process of registering and creating individual HERDIN accounts, they were given a walkthrough on account creation and navigation, which is a crucial step in streamlining access to health research in the Philippines.
The event also emphasized the significant role of BiPSU in managing and overseeing student and faculty accounts on the HERDIN platform, ensuring accessibility and compliance with institutional policies. An important aspect of the orientation was the plan to initialize the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between BiPSU and PCHRD, which highlights the university’s commitment to fostering a research-oriented environment and enhancing students’ engagement with evidence-based practice.
The SNHS Dean, faculty, and the University President Dr. Victor C. Canezo Jr., expressed their gratitude to the PCHRD and EVHRDC for this collaboration, recognizing it as a valuable step in empowering nursing students with essential research skills. The MOU will signify BiPSU’s dedication to supporting the research growth and professional readiness of its students in preparing them to become leaders in evidence-based healthcare.
