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RHRDC Luzon Trainers undergo absolute workshop

The Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Health Research Development (DOST-PCHRD) thru the Symmetrics Research Consultancy Co. led the development of standardized modules for the Basic Research Methods Course held at Hotel Jen Manila on December 4-6, 2018.

This three-day activity aimed to produce the first set of trainers who are well-capacitated to deliver BRM trainings using the standardized manual produced. Prior to this activity, a regional consultation for the standardization of basic research methods module to be used by RHRDCs for their training courses was held last September 4-5, 2018 at Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, Cebu City.

Said activity was actively participated by Cagayan Valley Health Research Development Consortium members namely, Dr. Julius T. Capili, Executive Director of CVHRDC and Dean of CAHS-CSU Andrews Campus; Dr. Melfei E. Bungihan, Committee Chair and Capacity Building Committee and Instructor of Quirino State University; Ms. Hilaria M. Barsabal, Instructor at Cagayan State University- Andrews; and Ms. Clyde Beth Caraang, DOST 2 SRS II and CVHRDC project leader.

Participating CVHRDC members conveyed knowledge on Basic Research Methods that are divided into 12 Modules which are, Overview of Research Topic, Defining the Research Problem, Establishing the Theoretical and Empirical Basis of the Research, Epidemiologic and Experimental Studies,Sampling Designs, Sample Size Determination, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Ethics in Health Research, Administrative Aspects, and Writing the Research Report. The training was administered by PCHRD well-equipped and able resource speakers, Dr. Ofelia P. Saniel and Dr. Ophelia P. Mendoza.

Meanwhile, the CVHRDC delegates were also commended as best presenter during the workshop.

RMD-DOH II:2019 Call for Proposal

The Research Management and Development Unit of DOH 02 successfully launched their 2019 Call for Proposals during their Cagayan Valley Regional Health Research Summit on December 07, 2018.

All RESEARCH ENTHUSIAST especially those in the health sector and academe who are inclined to health-related studies, are encouraged to submit their research proposals on or before January 16, 2019 through the Research Management and Development Unit or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The proposals must be based on the following priority areas:
Area 1: Infectious and Communicable Diseases (HIV, TB, Dengue)
Area 2: Emergency Response, Disaster Risk Reduction Management for
Health and Climate Change Adaptation
Area 3: Maternal and Child Health (Maternal, Infant, and under Five
Mortality, FIC)
Area 4: Non-communicable Diseases
Area 5: Drug Discovery and Development
Area 6: Health Governance and Management
Area 7: Health Financing
Area 8: Sexual and Reproductive Health
Area 9: Health Technology Development and Innovation
Area 10: Traditional, Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Area 11: Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

Source: RMD DOH R0II. (2018, December 14).RMD-DOH II 2019 Call for Proposal.Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/DOHRO2RMDU/

Year-End Meeting

Members of the Cagayan Valley Health Research and Development Consortium (CVHRDC) gathered to wrap up their 2018 accomplishments as well as to review and discuss their ways forward for the upcoming year during their Year-End Meeting held at Zen Hotel, Santiago City, Isabela last December 17, 2018.

Executive Director Sancho A. Mabborang encouraged the group to continue stepping up until the R&D ecosystem in region 2 goes on top for the people and its stakeholders.

Furthermore, Engr. Emmanuel M. Mendoza talked about how important intellectual property is in research outputs. He briefed the members about their rights to protect their works from unfair use.

Meanwhile Chairperson, Dr. Julius T. Capili shared the 3Rs secret of CVHRDC's success which are RESOURCE, good RELATIONSHIP with each member and partner-institutions, and the importance of quality RESULTS.

4th Annual Health Research Conference

The Cagayan Valley Health Research and Development Consortium (CVHRDC) successfully conducted their 4th Annual Health Research Conference dubbed " Breaking Health Disparities, Bridging Health Equity and Building Resilient Communities thru Health Research and Innovation" staged at Isabela State University- Cauayan Campus last November 27-29, 2018.

The three-day activity aimed to promote the advancement of knowledge and encourage the continuing education of researchers/students/teachers in research and innovation in health that will empower and transform communities in the region.

Three speakers namely Dr. Reygene M. Caratiquit, Ms. Maria Jasmine R. Tagudar and Dr. Danilo Antonio A. Alejandro have discussed the following topics:

1. Understanding Equity and Equality in Health

2.Mental Health: A Growing Public Health Dilemma

3. Research Ethics: A Tool in Enhancing Quality of Health Researches

Also, the activity aimed to showcase completed health and health-related researches during the Poster Exhibit and Oral Presentation paneled by Dr. Noel R. Juban and Dr. Jennifer M. Nailes. Furthermore, it encouraged and inspired young and budding researchers to write research proposals that will address the current gaps in the health system.

Said conference was pasrticipated by representatives from Isabela State University- Cauayan Campus, Echague Campus, Ilagan Campus, Cagayan State University- Andrews Campus, Carig Campus, St. Louis University Tuguegarao (USLT), Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP) and Quirino State University (QSU).

List of Research Papers

POSTER EXHIBIT

Professional Category
Entry #	Title of the Study	Institution	Names of researchers/ advisers
1	“Antibacterial Properties of Chitosan Extracted from Shells of Pomacea canaliculata Lam (Golden kuhol) and Jagora asperata (Agurung)”	CSU	De Guzman, Jan Mabel Paguirigan, Angelika B Uy, Jayca Montenegro, Kimberly M Ramirez, Ramelo Jr. B
2	“Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Medicinal Leech (Hirudo Medicinalis, Hirudinidae) Saliva Extract on Carrageenan-Induced Edema in Wistar Rats (Rattus Norvegicus): Pre-Formulation of Medicinal Gel”	USLT	Rhealyn Legaspi Joyce Ann Caraboc Krizel Joyce Coca Elsaser Bulado Christine Angela Agor
3	“Bronchodilating Effect of Pithecellobium dulce (Karamansilit) Fruit Methanolic Extract on Sprague Dawley Rats”	CSU	Nikko Alexander S. Pacquing, RTRP
4	“Comparative Assessment on Hospital Waste Management, Patient Safety Culture and Patient Satisfaction in District Hospitals of Cagayan”	CSU	Noelyn O. Bernal, MD, MPH, MPA
5	“Development of Herbal Cream with Methanolic Leaf Extracts of Ficus septica Blanco (Liwliw) For Control of Dermatophytic Infections”	CSU	Moreno, Christelle Mae P, De Guzman, Jan Mabel Uy, Jayca Montenegro, Kim M Ramirez, Ramelo Jr. B
6	“Development of Herbal Ointment for Burns with the Aqueous Leaf Extract of Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Lam (Bicarud) from the Municipality of Rizal, Province of Cagayan, Northern Philippines”	CSU	Manggurit, Janesa B. Quigao, Sayra P. Sambrana, Jane R. Ramirez, Ramelo Jr. B.
7	The Performance of the Medical and Paramedical Employees in Lasam District Hospital: Its Effect to Quality of Service Delivery	CSU	Noelyn O. Bernal, MD, MPH, MPA

Student Category
Entry #	Title of the Study	Institution	Names of researchers/ advisers
1	“Antihyperlipidemic Effect of Narek (Hopea cagayanensis) Ethanolic Extract on Triton Induced Albino Rats”	CSU- Carig	Baquiran, May Lani Daphnee B.,* Regaro, Sittie Sahara G Mercado, Charlene Kate V Tamayao, Jerome
2	“Antibacterial Effect of Mayana (Coleus blumei) Leaf Aqueous Extract against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus”	CSU- Andrews	Micah Almira O. Alba Vanessa B. Bacolores Romeo C. Legaspi, Jr Charles Darwin P. Ortega Dean Carlo M. Revita Ralph Kenneth N. Ramos
3	“Antibacterial Property of Pako (Diplazium esculentum) and Kabuyaw (Citrus hystrix) Ethanolic Extract against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumonia”	CSU- Andrews	Jedediah Faye D. Siniguian Krister Marie T. Ballad John Nicole N. Jara Karine Claire F. Reynante Yssathea Diane R. Abaya
4	“AntihyperglycemicActivity of Cacao (Theobroma cacao) Husk Extract in Alloxan-Induced Male Sprague Dawley Rats”	USLT	Ian Castillo** Rica I. Accad Guillermo C. Baccay Leidy Rose L. Liban Ma. Marcela P. Tumaliuan
5	“Anti-inflammatory Activity of Earthworm (Eudrilus eugeniae) on the Carageenan Induced Inflammation in Wistar Albino Rats”	USLT	Vic Valiant Laureta** Bragado, Helen Grace Carag, Milvin Ray Danao, Charlene May Duot, Elea Giana Villasenor, Alexandra
6	“Characterization and Isolation of Multi-Drug Resistant Microorganisms Present on Second-hand Goods (Ukay-ukay) in Tuguegarao City”	CSU-Andrews	Balganion, Kathleen M Agleham, Trisha Lyn G Gagucas Desiree Ann D Madel B. Tanguilan, MAB
7	“Correlates of Cigarette Smoking among Students of Cagayan State University: Its Association to their Knowledge”	CSU-Andrews	Ara Mae N. delos Santos Lois Carmel G. Sumalbag

8	“Effect of Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Leaf Aqueous Extract on Alloxan-Induced Sprague-Dawley Rats”	CSU- Andrews	Girlie B. Aspiros Lignay Lore B. Banwa Marygelyn S. Charry G. Galapia, Rizalyn Joy T. Ignacio Trixie Carla A. Laniog Mariecris T. Tumpalan Rosemarie B. Troncoso Jocelyn S. Diesta MSChem. Ed. Jack M. Regala, RMT, MPH Julius T. Capili, RMT, MPH, PhD, DPASMAP
9	“Feasibility Study for Establishing Private Pulmonary Facility in Tuguegarao City”	CSU- Andrews	Clarisse Althea D. Adduru, Lambder Guille Perez Dwight Ferdinand A. Cabaddu Ross Jared A. Gines, Julius P. Manegdeg, Hyacinth T. Narag
10	“Hypolipidemic Property of Fruit Ethanolic Extracts of Philippine Catmon (Dillenia philippinensis) on Diet Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats”	CSU- Carig	Alvarez, Edna A Arcangel, Mark Vincent C Gismundo, Zoran V Lucena, Donna May P Jane R. Sambrana, Ph.D
11	In Vitro Anti-Inhibitory Effect of Methanolic and Ethanolic Leaf Extract Derived from “Tsaang Gubat” (Carmona retusa) on Xanthene Oxidase activity.	CSU-Andrews	Jomari B. Caddauan, Rod Joshua Tibuc, Crisleen Ervy G. Barcellano, Kamil Angela T. Belen, Jemimah D. Cristobal, Christian M. De Asis, Mae Rose Charlene D. Mendoza
12	Phytochemical and Anti-inflammatory Property of Ethanolic Extract of Narek Leaves (Hopea cagayanensis) on Carrageeenan – Induced Albino Rats (Rattus norvegicus)	CSU- Carig	Ailene Pasto Jule Ann Agpaua Sharina Mae Q. Fidel Janela Canaoay Madel Tanguilan

“Wound Healing Property of Kupang (Parkia trimoriana (dc.) merr) Fruit Extract in Sprague Dawley Rat”

CSU- Carig

Lana, Karen T

Palattao, Marvie B

Torres, Benjie T

Pastor,.Mary Anne S

Madel Batang-Tanguilan

Chemical Profiles and Biological Activities of Common Medicinal Plants Eleucine indica, Gliricidia sepium, Cyanthillium cinereum and Artemisia vulgaris

QSU

Michael C. Bagay,

Mary Rose G. Isibido,

Cherrie Anne P. Eniego,

Michael A. Mayoya

Melfei Estrada-Bungihan

ORAL PRESENTATION

Professional Category
Entry #	Title of the Study	Institution	Names of researchers/ advisers
1	“Antibacterial and Antioxidant Property of the Leaf Extracts of Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeusch (Gabut) from Rizal, Cagayan, Northern Philippines”	CSU	Montenegro,Kimberly Mae M. Paguirigan, Angelika B. Ramirez, Ramelo Jr. B.
2	“Anti-Inflammatory Property of the Ethanolic Extract of Local Fresh Water Clam (Corbicula Fluminea) in Sprague Dawley Rats (Rattus Norvegicus) “	USLT	Manuelito Talaue Jr., RPh. Vina May G. Aowat Daryll Jade Y. Calaycay Carissa Jica R. Ilaga Rizza-Marie B. Latawan Benz Jayren R. Tangonan Christlyne May H. Tangonan
3	“Assessment of The Department of Health-Aiders Program and Performance of TB Aiders in Region 02”	CSU-Andrews	Guia Guzman-Comillas, MD, MPH
4	“Factors Affecting Immunization Status of Infants in Tuguegarao City”	Csu-Andrews	Vilma T. Villaluz, RM, MPH Jack M. Regala, RMT, MPH
5	“Phytochemical Characterization & Anti – Gout Potentials of the Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Agathis philippinensis (Almaciga), Tabernaemontana pandacaqui (Bicarud), and Cymbopogon citratus (Tanglad) from the Municipality of Rizal, Province of Cagayan, Northern Philippines”	CSU	Iringan, Michelle Beatriz V, Montenegro, Kimberly Mae M. Sambrana, Jane R. Ramirez, Ramelo Jr. B

Student Category
Entry #	Title of the Study	Institution	Names of researchers/ advisers
1	“Assessment of the Preparedness of the Schools as Evacuation Center During Disasters”	CSU-Andrews	Vineth Joy T. Balubal Rachelle V. Cariaga Sheril B. Corpuz Babylyn C. Gajes, Ma. Veronica Quencio Mart Louie C. Oamil Charlene T. Mallillin Lily Ann C. Mallabo, RN
2	“Ethnomedicinal Study of Indigenous Plants Used by the Residents of Calayan Island”	CSU-Carig	Jonathan G. Aquino Charmaine A. Carag Jei Ariston C. Jimenez Andy Catulin
3	“Hypolipidemic Property of Katuray (Sesbania grandiflora) Flower Methanolic Extract in High Fat Diet and Thiazide – Induced Hyperlipidemic Wistar Rats (Rattus norvegicus)	USLT	Kyla Ugale** Charlette J. Agustin Angelique D. Beltran Angelica Rose R. Canapi James Danniel L. Catolos
4	Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Obese People of Tuguegarao City Towards Sleep Apnea	CSU- Andrews	Tom Kairo Pacquing, Solomon Villafuerte, Ellen Jane L. Guevarra, Marife Cabutaje, Debbie Ann Bermijiso, Graciel Melchor
5	“Knowledge and Attitudes of Residents in Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City on Violence Against Women and Their Children”	CSU-Andrews	Junedin Marelle R. Diego Mark Vincent A. Domingo John Louie L. Lamarca Roshelle Fae E. Lucero Marivic T. Menendez Rachelle D. Tungcul Mildred U. Usita, Nasudi M. Pastores, RMT, Ann P. Chua RN, MSN, MAN

Winners of the said contest were awarded during the closing program.

CVHRDC Chair directs Research Utilization Meeting

DOST 2 Regional Director Sancho A. Mabborang, led the Research Utilization Committee (RUC) Meeting of the members of Cagayan Valley Health Research and Development Consortium conducted at MCNP Board Room, Alimannao Hills, Penablanca, Cagayan on December 10, 2018.

To promote the potential of researches in the region, Dir. Mabborang eyes to organize an activity next year that will invite the sectors and industries in line with health researches to pitch in to the consortium what is the need of the market that they could develop.

Furthermore, he believes that the researchers in the region are well-capacitated and equipped to produce quality and community-relevant researches.

“Naniniwala ako na maraming magaling na researcher dito sa region, kailangan lang silang i-encourage, dapat silang i-motivate; kailangan silang i- embolden”, the director said.

On the other hand, Research Information, Communication, Division Chief and Utilization Division, Chief Merlita Opena encouraged the body to widen their perspectives in Health Research concerns and agenda as well as its immense public dissemination.

“Hindi lang nasa Health at nasa Hospital ang focus ng ating consortium, maraming sectors ang sakop din ng health, and the community must know it, para malaman nila kung ano nga ba ang ginagawa natin. We have to transform research in to policy”, Opena explained.

Meanwhile, in mainstreaming CVHRDC researches and activities, it is set to have more publications and quarterly gazette, as well as radio guesting of its experts in Agham ni Angkuan for massive dissemination of Information to the public.