In 2023, the DOST-PCHRD launched the HeaRT for the Filipino, an integrated marketing communications campaign which highlighted the role and contributions of health research and technology in making lives better for the Filipino people. 

This year the DOST-PCHRD will relaunch the “Capture the Heart in Health Research Photo Contest II,” a photo contest which will engage researchers who worked on or are currently working on PCHRD-supported research projects. Also, as a way to reach the general public, the team also aims to set a category that is open to everyone. The entries for the photo contest will be published on the Council’s official social media pages: Facebook and Twitter, as a way to increase awareness among the general public on health research initiatives.

At the end of the contest, individuals per category will be awarded and given a cash prize amounting to P10,000, P5,000, and P3,000. Special awards with a cash prize of P1,500 pesos will also be awarded as follows: People’s Choice and DOST-PCHRD Executive Director’s Choice.

CONTEST GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY

The contest is open to all project leaders and members whose research is supported by the DOST-PCHRD from 2017 to 2024. For the third category, the contest is open to all individuals, ages 18 years old above. Winning projects and entries in the 2023 Capture the Heart in Health Research Photo Contest are prohibited from joining the competition.  

Joining the contest is free of charge. Employees of PCHRD and members of their immediate family are not eligible to participate.

THEME: “HeaRT (Health Research and Technology) for the Filipino”

Entries for the photo contest should carry the theme: “HeaRT for the Filipino.” Specifically, they should highlight how initiatives on health research can make a difference towards the lives of the Filipino people.

The photo entry should be taken within the period of January to February 23, 2024. Participants may join in any of the three categories:

1. For Ongoing Projects. The photo may focus on the research team in action, an event led under the project, or related research activities. The entry should come with a one to three sentence description that highlights how the photo portrays a heart for the Filipino people.
2. For Completed Projects. The photo should highlight the outcome of the project conducted by the research team from 2017 – 2023. This should highlight research utilization, in any way applicable. The entry should come with a one to three sentence description that highlights how the photo portrays a heart for the Filipino people. 
3.  For the General Public. The photo should depict Heart for the Filipino. This should highlight the 7Ms Filipino core values that are widely known for: Malikhain, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa, Masayahin, May Bayanihan, and May Pag-asa. The entry should come with a one to three sentence description that highlights how the photo portrays heart for the Filipino.

MECHANICS

• All entries should be sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. from January 5 to February 26, 2024. Each project/individual (for category 3) is allowed to submit one (1) entry only. Participants should indicate the category number and the photo title in the subject line (Category 1 – Photo Title).
• Upon submission of entries, the contestants certify the following:
  • • They own the photographs submitted and they grant DOST-PCHRD full permission to use it in knowledge packaging, sharing, and advocacy related to DOST-PCHRD mandate. DOST-PCHRD  shall ensure that the owner of the photograph will be properly acknowledged for photos used, such as in print and digital publications.
    • The photographs are original, have not won any previous photo contests, have not been published elsewhere (whether print or electronic), and have not been submitted as entries to any other photo contests.
    • The photos have not been digitally altered and/or enhanced in any way other than simple cropping and minor adjustments on brightness, contrast, and saturation.
• The entry to be submitted should be digital, colored, in JPEG format and at least 3,000 pixels wide for a horizontal image, or 3,000 pixels tall for a vertical image at 300 dpi.
• The submitted entry should include the following details in English:
  • • Full name of the owner of photograph: 
    • Current affiliated Institution and designation:
    • Project Title (from which PCHRD-supported project the photo was taken):
    • Project Duration:
    • Project Leader:
    • Photo title:
    • Photo caption for social media posting (1-3 sentences only):
    • Date when the photo was taken:
    • Place where the photo was taken:

Note: If the project member will submit the entry, the project leader should issue a certification that he or she is a team member of the project.

• Awarding ceremonies will be held on 15 March 2024 during the 42nd Anniversary celebration of DOST-PCHRD. Winners will be notified via email.
• Deadline of Submission: 26 February, 2024 5:00 P.M. The submission will automatically close and reject any entries that will be submitted after the deadline.
• Eligible entries per category will be posted at the DOST-PCHRD Facebook Page for viewing and voting for the People’s Choice Award starting 1 March until 8 March 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
  
• Announcement and awarding of winners : 15 March 2024

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Relevance to the Theme  –  40%

Impact (Communication potential of the photo) –  40%

Creativity of caption – 5%

Photo quality (sharpness color, contrast, pixels) – 15%

TOTAL    —————  100%

FOR QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES:
Please contact Ms. Allyn I. Villahermosa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.