Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research & Development

Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research & Development ZCHRD is an organization created to optimize the use of research to help alleviate the health and nut

Vision:
A progressive, dynamic and responsible health research community committed toward the attainment of local, national, and global health goals. Goals:
1) Increase the number of generated research proposals endorsed for funding;
2) Facilitate research outputs for product development;
3) All member institutions will have accredited ERCs within 5 years;
4) Institutions in the provinces will be represented in ZCHRD in 5 years. It also plans to 5) Strengthen the commitment of the institutional heads;
6) Capacitate researchers through appropriate intervention (mentoring, training);
7) Establish a mechanism for recognition system for researchers;
8) To endorse research articles to peer reviewed and/or accredited journals;
9) To facilitate translation of research output into policies;
10) To disseminate research output (conferences, forums, etc.).
11) To expand the sources of funding; and
12) To facilitate the sharing of resources (human and infrastructure) among member institutions and other consortia.

Congratulations, Dr. Rica Rose May A. Rubio! The Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (ZCHRD) proudl...
02/10/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Rica Rose May A. Rubio!

The Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (ZCHRD) proudly congratulates its member, Dr. Rica Rose May A. Rubio of the Western Mindanao State University – College of Nursing (WMSU-CN), for the approval of her research project under the Regional Research Fund (RRF) of the DOST–Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) amounting to ₱235,320.00.

Project Title: “Lemongrass as Antiurolithic: A Systematic Literature Review”

This milestone not only reflects Dr. Rubio’s commitment to advancing health research but also highlights ZCHRD’s continuing mission to empower researchers in the region in contributing meaningful solutions for a healthier Philippines.







DOST Philippines
DOST - Regional Operations
Ousec RO

30/09/2025

💚 October is Mental Health Awareness Month! Alam mo bang mayroon nang Outpatient Benefit Package for Mental Health ang PhilHealth? 🧠

Alamin kung anu-anong mga kondisyon at serbisyong saklaw ng benepisyong ito para masiguro ang mas abot-kayang pangangalaga sa kalusugang pangkaisipan.

Ang benefit package na ito ay nabuo mula sa pag-aaral sa ilalim ng PhilHealth STUDIES (Supporting the Thrust for Universal Health Care through Data, Information, and Knowledge Exchange Systems) program—isang partnership ng DOST-PCHRD at PhilHealth.

📢 SECOND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!The ZCHRD is still accepting nominations for new committee members. Help shape the future ...
30/09/2025

📢 SECOND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

The ZCHRD is still accepting nominations for new committee members. Help shape the future of health research in the region.

🗓️ Deadline for submission: October 15, 2025

Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference!







DOST Philippines
DOST - Regional Operations
Ousec RO

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is strengthening its efforts to inspire the next generation of scientist...
20/09/2025

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is strengthening its efforts to inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators through the Regional Science and Technology Week.

FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/j9ms42bx



shoutout sa mga 3rd/4th year college students diyan na may thesis on natural products from indigenous plants o microorga...
19/09/2025

shoutout sa mga 3rd/4th year college students diyan na may thesis on natural products from indigenous plants o microorganisms! apply na kayo para makakuha ng Php 75,000 pang research!

check niyo 'to for more info hehehe: bit.ly/2025-2ndCall_NatProdGrant

best regards,
dost-pchrd 💙

📢 Calling all undergrad researchers! 😉Got a thesis on natural products from indigenous plants 🌱 or microorganisms 🦠? App...
17/09/2025

📢 Calling all undergrad researchers! 😉

Got a thesis on natural products from indigenous plants 🌱 or microorganisms 🦠? Apply now for the DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant and get up to ₱ 75,000 in funding support!

🗓 Deadline: October 31, 2025
🔗 bit.ly/2025-2ndCall_NatProdGrant

16/09/2025

WATCH | The Department of Science and Technology highlights how health research empowers communities and how you can benefit from their programs and services.

Drop your questions in the comments and get them answered live!



Secure Your Slot Now — Sign Up Through Our Webpage!TWO MAJOR EVENTS. ONE GAME-CHANGING PLATFORM Kaalaman at Kahandaan: O...
15/09/2025

Secure Your Slot Now — Sign Up Through Our Webpage!
TWO MAJOR EVENTS. ONE GAME-CHANGING PLATFORM
Kaalaman at Kahandaan: One Vision, One Resilient Mindanao.

Register now and be part of:
2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) featuring HANDA Pilipinas: Sa Bagong Pilipinas – Mindanao Leg
Sept 23–25, 2025 Marcian Garden Hotel, Zamboanga City

You may access through this link:
rstwhanda.dost9.ph

FREE Admission! Don’t miss this exciting chance to witness innovation for resilience in action.
Cutting-edge exhibits | Real-world solutions



DOST Philippines
DOST - Regional Operations
Ousec RO

WHAT IS ZCHRD? | Learn how the region is advancing and benefiting through the use of health research! Tune in to Kapihan...
15/09/2025

WHAT IS ZCHRD? | Learn how the region is advancing and benefiting through the use of health research!

Tune in to Kapihan sa Rehiyon Nueve on Tuesday, September 16, at 9:00 AM, with the Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research & Development (ZCHRD) as our guest!

Got questions? Drop them here and get your answers live!



IN PHOTOS: 3rd PolicyRx Webinar Series on Evidence at the Core | Building Resilient Policies for Health and Education Th...
12/09/2025

IN PHOTOS: 3rd PolicyRx Webinar Series on Evidence at the Core | Building Resilient Policies for Health and Education

The DOST-PCHRD PolicyRx Webinar Series entitled "Building Resilient Policies for Health and Education" held on September 12, 2025 in Zamboanga City, highlighted local efforts to translate health-related research into actionable local policies.

Director of the Department of Health - Heallth and Climate Change Office Dr. Ronald Law, Zamboanga City Vice Mayor Hon. Maria Isabelle Climaco, and Research Director of the Universidad de Zamboanga Dr. Michael Vincent Caceres shared their insights during the panel discussion.

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Pettit Barracks
Zamboanga City
7000

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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