26/09/2026
𝐊𝐋𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐏𝐍𝟒𝐇𝐏𝐒𝐑)
Faculty delegates from Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas (KLD) joined the 21st National Health Research Forum for Action (NHRFA) on September 21-24, 2026, at the Workspace Building, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, with the theme “Evidence for Impact: Transforming Health Research for the 21st Century.” Representing KLD were Dr. Regielene Gonzales, Lead of Governance and Implementation; Ms. Sariah Villanueva, Lead of Research Ethics; Mr. Nikko Den Miro, Lead of Sustainability and Development Unit; Ms. Reena Asturias, Program Chair of
BS Nursing; and Ms. Janielle Fajardo, Faculty of BS Medical Laboratory Science.
The four-day forum comprised plenary and parallel sessions that showcased major developments, innovations, and emerging directions in health research. The key areas of discussion were: Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR), artificial intelligence, innovations in health research, and data-to-policy approaches. Sessions offered opportunities for participants to learn about current research initiatives, new methodologies, and ways to translate research evidence into policies and programs that can lead to better health outcomes.
The presence of KLD faculty delegates provided useful opportunities for professional networking and exchange of knowledge with researchers, policy-makers, health practitioners, and representatives of various institutions. These interactions provided the delegates with insights into current health research priorities and opportunities for collaboration, research engagement, and capacity building.
The Dasmariñas City Government's support made this advancement possible. KLD expresses its heartfelt appreciation to the Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Internationalization and President/College Administrator, Dr. Juanito O. Cabanias for their utmost assistance in furthering the institution's health research, innovation, and policy endeavors.