CHD4 Calabarzon Research and Innovation Development Unit

23/08/2025

Congratulations to the Province of Quezon for their successful "First Provincial Health Research Forum" this August 23, 2025 at the Queen Margarette Hotel, Domoit, Lucena City.

The pioneering event was attended by the local government, academic and medical institutions, the health sector, and other important stakeholders, all who are partners in pursuit of better health outcomes.

Dr. Darren Venturina, RIDU Head, was invited to convey a message of support to this milestone. While Mr. Jay Vincent Punzalan, Senior Health Program Officer from the CHD IV-A, presented his graduate school research as a plenary presenter.

This marks a great leap for health research in CaLaBarZon, which sparks a more research-oriented, innovative, and evidence-based approach in our health sector. Through continued research collaboration between the public health sector, local government, academic and medical institutions, we are now a step further towards a healthier and better CaLaBaRZon.

18/08/2025

18𝒕𝒉 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 (𝑷𝑵𝑯𝑹𝑺) 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌

The Research and Innovation Development Unit (RIDU), in collaboration with the Health Research and Development Consortium CaLaBaRZon (HRDCC), participated in the 18th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week, held from August 13 to 15, 2025, at the Marison Hotel in Legazpi City, Albay. This significant event was organized by the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST - PCHRD) in partnership with the Bicol Consortium for Health Research and Development (BCHRD).

The event was attended by distinguished officials from various government agencies, including Department of Science and Technology Secretary Dr. Renato Solidum Jr., Executive Director Dr. Jaime Montoya of PCHRD, DOST Bicol Regional Director Dr. Rommel Serrano, Dr. Melissa T. Sena from the Department of Health's Bicol Center for Health Development (Bicol CHD), Albay Governor Hon. Noel Rosal, and 1st District of Albay Congresswoman Hon. Krisel Lagman.

Representatives from each region, comprising state universities and colleges, private academic institutions, public and private hospitals, and other governmental bodies, were invited to participate. The RIDU and HRDCC represented the CaLaBaRZon region at this esteemed event.

Notably, during the 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers Competition, Dr. Ana Pholyn Balajadia-Mortel of Batangas State University (BatStateU) achieved first place with her compelling pitch entitled "Where Will High-Risk Pregnant Women Go?". This marked BatStateU's inaugural attendance at PNHRS Week following its membership in HRDCC in 2024.

The overarching goal of the PNHRS Week was to foster collaboration among researchers, policymakers, health professionals, and students to advance health research and explore innovative initiatives. The event served as a vital platform for dialogue and knowledge sharing among health researchers and stakeholders, emphasizing the importance and ongoing progress of health research and development within the Philippines.

The celebration concluded with the announcement that Region XII Soccsksargen, which comprises South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos City, will host the 19th PNHRS Week in 2026.

07/08/2025

The UP Diliman Research Ethics Board is inviting everyone to their 6th episode of the 2025 UPD REB Monthly Ethics Seminar Series (MESS) on 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, from 𝟏𝟏:𝟒𝟓 𝐀𝐌 to 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at the 𝐍𝐒𝐑𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 and live via 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 and 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤.

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You're invited to the 6th episode of the 2025 UPD REB Monthly Ethics Seminar Series (MESS) on 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, from 𝟏𝟏:𝟒𝟓 𝐀𝐌 to 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at the 𝐍𝐒𝐑𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 and live via 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 and 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤.

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28/07/2025

𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝑶𝑺𝑻-𝑷𝑪𝑯𝑹𝑫 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎

On July 28, 2025, a follow-up meeting took place between the Research and Innovation Development Unit (RIDU) and the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD). The meeting was held in the Director's Office Conference Room at the Department of Health Center for Health Development CALABARZON (DOH CHD IV-A).

Present at the meeting were Dr. Voltaire Guadalupe, the OIC-Assistant Regional Director of DOH CHD IV-A, and Dr. Darren Venturina, the Head of RIDU, along with the entire RIDU team. The meeting was led by Ms. Joana America, Chief of the Institution Development Division at DOST-PCHRD, along with Paola Jane de Leon, Senior Science Research Specialist from the Research Health Research and Development Consortium (RHRDC). Ms. Lauren Millen Cantos and Ms. Bea Muriel Hautea, both serving as Project Technical Assistants IV, also participated under the guidance of Ms. America and Ms. de Leon.

The purpose of the meeting was for both agencies to decide on the chairmanship of the Health Research and Development Consortium CALABARZON (HRDCC), which DOH CHD IV-A has agreed to lead. This decision represents a significant advancement for both agencies, as the DOH will take charge of health research-related activities across the region, while DOST will support operational activities.

With the overall improvement of the health research environment within the region in mind, collaboration between both agencies aims to achieve this goal, working towards a better and healthier CALABARZON.

10/07/2025

𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝑶𝑺𝑻-𝑷𝑪𝑯𝑹𝑫 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒖𝒎 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎

On July 10, 2025, a meeting took place between the Research and Innovation Development Unit (RIDU) and the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD). The meeting was held in the Director's Office Conference Room at the Department of Health Center for Health Development CALABARZON (DOH CHD IV-A).

Together with Dr. Darren Venturina, Medical Officer IV of RIDU, the meeting was led by Ms. Paula Jane de Leon, Senior Science Research Specialist at PCHRD. Ms. Lauren Millen Cantos and Ms. Bea Muriel Hautea, both serving as Project Technical Assistants IV, also participated in the proceedings under the guidance of Ms. de Leon. The purpose of the meeting was to align the plans of both institutions for the region, as well as to discuss preparations for the upcoming Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week scheduled for August 2025.

The collaboration between these two institutions aims to enhance health research outcomes in the region. By working together on research funding and the management of health research, this partnership fosters a research-friendly environment in CALABARZON.

27/05/2025

𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕 (𝑹𝑰𝑫𝑼) 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔

The Research and Innovation Development Unit (RIDU) conducted their Roundtable Meeting with the Research and Innovation Development Unit (RIDU) Research Grant Recipients last May 15 and 26, 2025 at the Department of Health Center for Health Development CALABARZON (DOH CHD IV-A) Director's Office Conference Room.

With the assumption of DOH CHD IV-A Director, Dr. Mar Wynn D. Bello, the meeting was held to present the updates from the studies conducted by the institutions funded by RIDU, and to evaluate the status of the funds provided.

Together with Dir. Bello, Assistant Regional Director Dr. Voltaire S. Guadalupe, RIDU Head Dr. Darren H. Venturina, and from the Health Research Division (HRD) of DOH - Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau (DOH-HPDPB), Dr. Jethri B. Cruz, attended the meeting to provide their support and insights for the said research works. The partners from different academic institutions who presented their progress are as follows:

- University of the Philippines Manila (UPM)
- University of the Philippines Manila - National Institutes of Health (UPM-NIH)
- University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)
- De La Salle University Social Development Research Center (DLSU-SDRC)
- Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena (DLL)

CHD IV-A units/programs related to the funded studies have shown their support as well, led by their respective outcome managers:

- Adolescent Health and Development Program (ADHP), led by Dr. Monica Stephanie Moreno
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health (DRRMH) and Regional Patient Navigation and Response Unit (RPNRU), led by Mr. Joehl Melchor Francisco and Ms. Dayang S. Hussayna K. Idjirani
- Reaching Equity and Accessibility thru Collaborative Healthcare for Underserved Puroks (REACH UP), led by Ms. Ruth Tio

Health research enables the uncovering of new knowledge, systems, treatments, preventive measures, and tools to further improve public health outcomes. By funding such studies, our goal of providing better health outcomes for the residents of CALABARZON and beyond may sooner be realized.

13/05/2025

𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒆 (𝑺𝑶𝑷) 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑬𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒔 (𝑹𝑬𝑪𝒔)

The Research and Innovation Development Unit (RIDU), in collaboration with the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) conducted their Workshop on Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Research Ethics Committees (RECs) last May 8-9, 2025 at the Citadines Roces Quezon City.

Five (5) participating schools attended the said workshop, namely: Emilio Aguinaldo College - Cavite (EAC Cavite), De La Salle University - Dasmariñas (DLSU-D), Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas (KLD), Batangas State University (BatStateU), and University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).

A Research Ethics Committee (REC) is a body that makes independent decisions regarding the review, approval, and implementation of research protocols/proposals to ensure the protection of the rights, safety, and well-being of human participants and promote the integrity of research data.

This workshop helps participating instutions to refine their SOPs, which are the step-by-step descriptions of the different procedures done to accomplish the objective of an activity. SOPs guide Research Ethics Committees (RECs) in ensuring ethical review consistency, transparency, and quality.

07/05/2025

𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑶𝑵 𝑷𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑰𝑪 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑯 𝑬𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑪𝑺 𝑨𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑮 𝑪𝑯𝑫 𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑶𝑵𝑵𝑬𝑳 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑫𝑶𝑯-𝑹𝑬𝑻𝑨𝑰𝑵𝑬𝑫 𝑯𝑶𝑺𝑷𝑰𝑻𝑨𝑳𝑺

The Research and Innovation Development Unit (RIDU), in collaboration with the Public Health Ethics Committee (PHEC), conducted an Orientation on Public Health Ethics among CHD Personnel and DOH-retained Hospitals Batch 2 last April 29 - 30, 2025 at the Tribute Hotel, Quezon City.

Notable individuals present in the activity were DOH CHD IV-A Local Health Support Division OIC-Medical Officer V Dr. Emerita Perez, Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center CALABARZON Medical Center Chief Dr. Carlos Jose Cofreros, and Batangas Medical Center PETRU Chief Dr. Teresita Risalyn V. VIllanueva, as well as their Research Ethics Review Committee Chair Dr. Alfonso Syoei R. Yoshida.

The activity was attended by the following DOH CHD IV-A offices and partners:
- Department of Health - Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau (DOH - HPDPB)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Provincial DOH Office Laguna (PDOHO Cavite)
- Provincial DOH Office Laguna (PDOHO Laguna)
- Provincial DOH Office Batangas (PDOHO Batangas)
- Provincial DOH Office Rizal (PDOHO Rizal)
- Provincial DOH Office Quezon (PDOHO Quezon)
- City DOH Office Lucena (CDOHO Lucena)
- Batangas Medical Center (BatMC)
- Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center Calabarzon (DATRC Calabarzon)
- Department of Health - Tagaytay Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DOH - TTRC)
- DOH CHD IV-A Office of the Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director (ORD and ARDO)
- DOH CHD IV-A Health Program Support Division (HPSD)
- DOH CHD IV-A Health System Support and Coordination Division (HSSCD)
- DOH CHD IV-A Administrative Support Division (ASD)
- DOH CHD IV-A Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement Division (RLED)

Public health workers utilize various sciences and ethics to inform decision-making and actions. This systematic approach helps prioritize and justify public health actions based on ethical principles and stakeholder values. The orientation provided aims to enhance the capabilities of DOH personnel and improve the overall care and decision-making within the healthcare system.

15/04/2025

𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑶𝑵 𝑷𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑰𝑪 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑯 𝑬𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑪𝑺 𝑨𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑮 𝑪𝑯𝑫 𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑶𝑵𝑵𝑬𝑳 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑫𝑶𝑯-𝑹𝑬𝑻𝑨𝑰𝑵𝑬𝑫 𝑯𝑶𝑺𝑷𝑰𝑻𝑨𝑳𝑺

The Research and Innovation Development Unit (RIDU), in collaboration with the Public Health Ethics Committee (PHEC) conducted an Orientation on Public Health Ethics among CHD Personnel and DOH-retained Hospitals Batch 1 last April 10 - 11, 2025 at the Tribute Hotel, Quezon City.

Notable individuals present in the activity were DOH CHD IV-A Assistant Regional Director Dr. Voltaire S. Guadalupe and Provincial DOH Office - Quezon Provincial Health Team Leader Dr. Juvy Paz Purino.

The activity was attended by the following DOH CHD IV-A offices and partners:
- Department of Health - Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau (DOH - HPDPB)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Provincial DOH Office Quezon (PDOHO Quezon)
- Provincial DOH Office Rizal (PDOHO Rizal)
- Provincial DOH Office Batangas (PDOHO Batangas)
- Provincial DOH Office Laguna (PDOHO Laguna)
- Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center Calabarzon (DATRC Calabarzon)
- DOH CHD IV-A Office of the Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director (ORD and ARDO)
- DOH CHD IV-A Health Program Support Division (HPSD)
- DOH CHD IV-A Health System Support and Coordination Division (HSSCD)
- DOH CHD IV-A Administrative Support Division (ASD)
- DOH CHD IV-A Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement Division (RLED)

Public health workers utilize various sciences and ethics to inform decision-making and actions. This systematic approach helps prioritize and justify public health actions based on ethical principles and stakeholder values. The orientation provided aims to enhance the capabilities of DOH personnel and improve the overall care and decision-making within the healthcare system.

08/04/2025

Due to the high volume of interest, registration is now closed.

However, you can still join them via livestream!
Watch the webinar live through these links:

April 8, 2025 - https://bit.ly/Stream_Web1

April 10, 2025 - https://bit.ly/Stream_Web2

May 16, 2025 - https://bit.ly/Stream_Web3

📢Attention healthcare professionals!

The Disease Prevention and Control Bureau - Evidence Generation and Technical Support Division (DPCB-EGTSD) invites you to the Turning Knowledge into Action, One Guideline at a Time: Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and DPCB-Funded Research Dissemination Webinar.

Join us as we share the latest evidence-based recommendations and research findings to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Seize this opportunity to gain expert insights, strengthen your practice, and stay updated with the latest evidence.

💡April 8
CPG on the Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Dengue for Adult and Pediatric Filipinos in the Primary Care Setting

💡April 10
Philippine CPG on the Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infection Among Filipino Children and Adults

💡May 16
1. CPG for the Management of Hypertension in the Philippines
2. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Physicians in Public Health Settings and Hospitals towards Clinical Practice Guidelines and Standards of Care of 5 Selected Top Burden Diseases in the Philippines

See you there! ⭐️

21/03/2025

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑻.𝑬.𝑬.𝑵.𝑫𝒊𝒈 𝑲𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒂𝒏! 𝑲𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔

The Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP), in collaboration with the Research and Innovation Development Unit (RIDU), conducted the Consultative Workshop for the Finalization of T.E.E.N.Dig Kabataan! Kalusugan ay Pahalagahan Project Manual of Procedures last March 17 - 19, 2025 at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, Quezon City.

The activity was attended by the following T.E.E.N.Dig Kabataan! Institutional partners:

- De La Salle University Social Development Research Center (DLSU-SDRC)
- Department of Education Region IV-A (DepEd CALABARZON)
- Commission on Population and Development (CPD) CALABARZON
- Provincial Department of Health Offices (PDOHOs)
- Provincial Health Office of Batangas
- Provincial Health Office of Rizal
- T.E.E.N.Dig Nurses from each province of CALABARZON

The T.E.E.N.Dig (Trustworthy, Engaging, Encouraging, Nurturing, and Dignity) Project, implemented in 2023, is undergoing a formative evaluation to assess its relevance, effectiveness, and challenges. The assessment will inform the development of a Manual of Procedures (MOP) to standardise the program across five provinces in CHD CALABARZON. The MOP will establish a structured service delivery framework, ensure sustainability, and create an effective monitoring and evaluation system to facilitate the rollout of T.E.E.N.Dig in more schools and communities.

14/03/2025

𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑪/𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑷 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑯 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑪𝑯 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑫𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑳𝑶𝑷𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑺𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑰𝑼𝑴 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑨𝑩𝑨𝑹𝒁𝑶𝑵

The Research and Innovation Development Unit (RIDU) conducted Strategic/Operational Planning Workshop with the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium Calabarzon (HRDCC) last March 10 - 12 at the City Garden Suites, Ermita, Manila.

The activity was attended by the following HRDCC institutional partners:

- Department of Science and Technology IV-A (DOST IV-A)
- Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for - Health Research and Development (DOST - PCHRD)
- TB-HIV Innovatios and Clinical Research Foundation Corp.
- De La Salle University - Dasmariñas (DLSU-D)
- De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI)
- Cavite State University (CvSU)
- Emilio Aguinaldo College - Cavite (EAC - Cavite)
- Batangas Medical Center (BatMC)
- Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC)
- Batangas State University
- National University Lipa (NU Lipa)
- Lyceum of The Philippines - Batangas (LPU - Batangas)
- Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna (LPU - Laguna)
- Lyceum of the Philippines - St. Cabrini School of Health Science, Inc.
- Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF)

The activity aims to ensure the alignment of the regional contextualization for the PNHRS Strategic Plan, creation of strategic objectives and initiatives, and reviewing of the Organizational Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the HRDCC to be future-proof, and can stand the test of time in providing services and support in generating, utilizing, and implementing health research within Calabarzon.