Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
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Advisory: Temporary compressed four-day workweek
Starting 20 July 2026, the DOST-PCHRD will adopt a temporary compressed four-day workweek from Monday to Thursday, 7 AM to 7 PM.
In cases where a holiday or work suspension falls on a Friday, personnel shall revert to an 8-hour workday from Monday to Thursday, 7 AM to 5 PM.
If a holiday or work suspension falls on any day from Monday to Thursday, personnel shall continue to observe the compressed workweek schedule for the remaining workdays.
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) Principal Health Specialist Dr. Dinesh Arora emphasized the need to institutionalize evidence-based decisions to drive improved implementation and better health outcomes during his keynote message for the PhilHealth STUDIES Forum last September 17, 2026 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Pasig City.
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) was granted the Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET) Quality Assurance and Review (QAR) Approval Certification.
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and PhilHealth showcase studies supporting Universal Health Care through evidence-based policy.
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- 18th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week · 30 Sep 2025
- DOST-PCHRD 4-min institutional video 2025 · 4 Apr 2025
- 2025 DOST-PCHRD 2-min institutional video · 1 Apr 2025
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Testimonials
What clients and partners say about PCHRD services, including HERDIN document delivery, research ethics training, Balik Scientist Program, and project support. Names shown masked on the source site.
- Respondent from an NGA · 15 Sep 2025 | Respondent from an NGA — The evaluation processing of SRD Program is efficient, organized, and communicated with clarity.
- Feedback from an SUC · 15 Aug 2025 | Feedback from an SUC — I would like to commend Ms. Pacannuayan for her dedication, professionalism, and guidance. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
- NGA client · 8 Jul 2025 | NGA — Our program manager, Engr. Campos was very accommodating with our queries. She has been very helpful with the whole process. The turnaround time was quicker than we expected, which was crucial as we went along the planning of our project activities.
- NGA client · 15 Apr 2025 | NGA — The service was efficient; the project manager, Ms. Jywne, was very helpful in providing guidance for our fund request.
- Training participant · 28 Feb 2025 — The PHREB-CIDTA Continuing Research Ethics Training was well-structured and informative, reinforcing key ethical principles in research. The facilitators provided clear discussions, and the practical exercises were especially helpful.
- BSP client · 17 Feb 2025 | Balik Scientist Program client — The BSP secretariat provided all the information and coordination I needed for the visit; very efficient.
- Respondent from an SUC · 29 Jan 2025 | Respondent from an SUC — Happy with the service of HERDIN, very helpful for the research for my thesis.
- Program client · 30 Jun 2024 — Commendation to Ms. JM Suerte and Ms. Elle Perez for being the most efficient handling of this program. They have provided us optimal support to our very need!
- HERDIN client · 31 May 2024 | HERDIN client — Although I requested for an article on a weekend, I was surprised to get it early the following Monday! It really reassures me that the HERDIN team at PCHRD is reliable. Will definitely recommend the service to others!
- Host institution · 20 Apr 2024 | Host institution — Balik Scientist Secretariat were very helpful in terms of providing the necessary information to the host institution as well as to the Balik Scientist. The constant and open communication with them allowed for easy and effective transactions.
- Training participant · 12 Feb 2024 | Training participant — We are very satisfied with the training, more knowledge was shared mostly the importance of determining the type of review, vulnerability and harmonization between the pre and post approval process of a research protocol.
- HERDIN client · 31 Jul 2023 | HERDIN client — On using HERDIN. My heart was like swelling upon receiving my requested documents. So grateful! I'm on a tight schedule po and this really helps a lot. Highly accessible. So happy to receive my requested documents that fast! Super timely. Excellent service.
- Ms. Yeye · 5 Jul 2022 — Thank you for a very informative and inspiring press conference. Because of this kind of initiative, you make us aware of the challenges and opportunities in program/project implementation. More power to Talakayang Heart Beat and to PCHRD!
- Carla San Diego Malabanan · 15 Mar 2022 | Reader — Thank you for giving us, your readers, our daily fix of local health research news and information. Kudos to the Marketing Team!
- Brokenshire School of Medicine reader · 15 Mar 2022 | Female, 20-39 years old, Brokenshire School of Medicine — Very helpful in finding Philippine studies on a lot of topics.
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