Calbayog City, Samar — On May 21, 2024, the research team for the DOST-EVHRDC funded project "Factors Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Deliveries in Healthcare Facilities in the Province of Samar" held a monitoring meeting at the Calbayog District Hospital (CDH). The meeting was initiated by the project leader, Dr. Sherrie Ann C. Labid, and was attended by the CDH Chief of Hospital, Dr. Rutchie C. Jordan, along with her staff and the project's research enumerators.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in Region 8 is gearing up to launch the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) for the School Year 2024-2025. This initiative is designed to address malnutrition among the region's youngest learners, specifically targeting those from Kindergarten to Grade 6 who are severely wasted and wasted. By providing both Nutritious Food Products (NFP) and Fresh Milk Component, DepEd aims to significantly boost the health and academic performance of these students.

Tacloban City, Leyte — In a race against time, a dedicated team of researchers, healthcare professionals, and local leaders have converged in Tacloban City for a high-stakes workshop that could unlock the keys to transforming health systems in the Eastern Visayas region.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Office VIII is taking significant strides in promoting health and wellness in the workplace through its commitment and support to DOH-CSC-DOLE Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2023-0001 providing for the National Policy Framework on the Promotion of Healthy Workplaces.