Tacloban City, June 2, 2017 -- The worshop was spearheaded by Department of Health in cooperation with the Eastern Visayas Health Research & Development Consortium (EVHRDC), for the enhancement of the research proposals conceptualized by researchers during the Basic Research Methods Training, held on April 18-21, 2017 at the Ambassador Hotel, Tacloban City.  The DOHRO8, with its Regional Director, and Chair of EVHRDC, Dr. Minerva P. Molon, and DOST8 Regional Director and co-Chair, EVHRDC, Engr. Edgardo M. Esperancilla, joined efforts and resources for the success of said follow through activity.

Twenty five (25) research enthusiasts attended the workshop coming from the different state, universities and colleges (SUCs) in the region who participated during the abovementioned Basic Research Methods Training. The resource speaker was Dr. Ophelia Mendoza, Adjunct Professor of UP Manila, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Consultant of DOST-PCHRD. The training focused on the enhancement of data and information that should be included in the different parts of health research proposals, particularly in the introduction, objectives, review of related literature (RRL), methodology, data analysis and budget requirements.

I. Introduction

With increasing economic and global competition and putting the ASEAN integration in perspective, it is imperative for the Philippines to implement initiatives that will improve the innovation system to leverage economic progress. Collaboration between private companies and the academe is an emerging strategy for knowledge exchange, and production and utilization of new technologies that is yet to be maximized.

Department of Science and Technology

Science for Change (S4C): Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of Research and Development Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2017
R&D Leadership Program (RDLead)

I. Introduction

Under the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022 on Vigorously Advancing Science Technology and Innovation (Chapter 14), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will accelerate capacitating and strengthening institutions and human resources in the Regions through the Science for Change (S4C) Program.

      Tacloban City, May 26, 2017 - The Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) was awarded a research grant of Php 11,572,665 from the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) Governing Council at DOST, Bicutan Taguig City last June 4, 2015.   This is for a research program entitled Conservation, Improvement and Profitable Utilization of the Philippine Native Pig in Eastern Visayas.