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The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium – Capacity Building Committee (R1HRDC-CBC) successfully conducted a two-day training titled “AI-Powered Health Data Analysis Using Power BI and Orange Data Mining” on May 26–27, 2026, at El Cielito Hotel, Baguio City, Benguet. Dr. Thelma D. Palaoag served as the resource speaker and facilitated discussions and hands-on workshops on the use of Power BI and Orange Data Mining for data visualization, analysis, and interpretation.

The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) highlighted excellence in health research during its 1st Quarter CY 2026 Management Committee MANCOM Meeting, held on April 15, 2026, via Zoom, where the best-performing institutions and individuals for Calendar Year 2025 were formally recognized.

The awarding ceremony, led by Dra. Unity Cortez of the Capacity Building Committee served as a defining moment of the meeting, celebrating the remarkable achievements of partner institutions and researchers who demonstrated outstanding commitment to advancing health research in the region in CY 2025. The recognition underscores R1HRDC’s continuing efforts to promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practice. 

The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the 2026 Regional Research Conference, which is scheduled to take place on June 05, 2026 in University of Northern Philippines, Ilocos Sur.

With the theme “Harnessing Ethical AI for Relevant and Impactful Health Research,” the conference aims to highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence in advancing health research while ensuring ethical standards and responsible use of emerging technologies. The conference aims to encourage the exchange of ideas and research findings to inform evidence-based health programs and policies in the region.

As part of its 58th Founding Anniversary celebration, Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital & Medical Center (MMMH&MC) conducted its Annual Residents Research Competition for Oral Presentation on February 24, 2026, at the 5th Floor Function Hall, Annex Building, MMMH&MC, Batac City.

The activity was facilitated and assisted by the Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) Secretariat, helping ensure the smooth and organized conduct of the event. The competition gathered medical professionals from different specialties who presented their research studies, promoting evidence-based practice and strengthening the institution’s research culture.

The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC), through its Research Management Committee (RMC), invites early-career researchers to submit research proposals for possible funding in Calendar Year 2026. Qualified proponents may receive financial support of up to One Million Pesos (Php 1,000,000.00) for health-related research projects.

Eligibility and Research Priorities

This call is open to early-career researchers holding plantilla positions in R1HRDC member institutions. Proposed research projects must be aligned with the following priority frameworks:

• National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) 2023-2028

•  Region 1 (Ilocos Region) Health Research Priorities for 2023–2028