Regional Ethics Monitoring Board XI

Basic Research Ethics Training (BRET), organized by Ateneo de Davao University, was held via Zoom on May 18–19, 2026. 📘🖊️

Expert speakers Dr. Alvin Co**ha and Dr. Dorothy Dimaandal led engaging lectures, interactive activities, and lively discussions on ethical principles and guidelines for protecting research participants’ rights and welfare. 📝

We extend our sincere gratitude to all attendees and look forward to seeing you at future training sessions! 🩵💙

For more information about REC accreditation and other training programs, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] See less

📣📣 We heard you, Region XI! 📣📣

RHRDC XI is once again offering onsite Basic Research Ethics Training on June 10-11, 2026 in Davao City!

Registration is a first-come, first-served basis so be sure to secure your slot early. 🧑‍🔬📚

Hurry and reserve your spot now - limited slots only.

Registration link:
https://forms.gle/LRWkPrA7WbNvHrhEA

Registration closes on June 2, 2026

📣📣📣RHRDC XI Research Ethics Committee is looking for Non-scientist/Non-affiliated member

📌 📌 Qualifications:
1. Does not specialize in any of the Natural, Physical and Social Science
2. Highest formal education must be Bachelor's Degree.
3. Not affiliated with any of the Consortium's Member-institutions

Be part of our mission to strengthen ethical standards in the region.

Apply here:
https://tinyurl.com/nonsci-nonaff-2026

Deadline of submission: May 21, 2026.

The Basic Research Ethics Training (BRET), held in collaboration with the Department of Health - Davao Center for Health Development, took place on May 12-13 2025, at the Apo View Hotel, Davao City. 📝✨

With the distinguished speakers, Dr. Milagros Viacrucis and Dr. Maria Elinore Co**ha, the training emphasized key ethical principles and guidelines for research involving human participants, along with essential factors in establishing an institution's research ethics committee. 📗🖊️

We are grateful to everyone who joined us and look forward to your participation in our upcoming training events! 💚💙

For more information about REC accreditation and other training programs, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]

A Modified Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Workshop, organized by the Ateneo de Davao University Research Ethics Board (AdDU REB) through a hybrid setup, took place on May 8, 9, and 11, 2026, at the AdDU Campus. The UREB Executive Committee attended in person, while the rest of the members joined online via Zoom. 📝✨

Expert trainers Dr. Alvin Co**ha and Dr. Lucila Lupo facilitated the event, guiding the UREB in refining its SOP Manual. The workshop focused on reassessing the existing UREB SOPs and harmonizing them with international, national, and institutional guidelines/policies, as well as REC operations. 📘🖊️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! Looking forward to seeing you at our next training sessions. 🩵💙

For more info on training programs and accreditations, email [email protected]

The Basic Research Ethics Training (BRET), organized in collaboration with the San Pedro College (SPC), was successfully held on April 28-29, 2026, at the SPC Campus, Davao City.✨📝

Facilitated by esteemed speakers Mr. Rodel Roño and Dr. Renan Limjuco, the session focused on ethical principles and guidelines that safeguard the rights and welfare of research participants. 🖊️💙

A huge thank you to all attendees for your active participation. We are excited to see you at our upcoming training sessions!🩵
For more information, kindly email [email protected]

A Standard Operating Procedures Workshop, organized by Department of Health Davao Center for Health Development (DOH-DCHD) took place last April 15-16, 2026. 📗🌟

Facilitated by outstanding trainers, Dr. Milagros Viacrucis and Dr. Alvin Co**ha delivered hands-on sessions with interactive discussions and group presentations. The workshop aimed to equip participants with sharpened skills to improve REC operations, uphold high standards, and develop comprehensive SOPs for their RECs. 📝✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! Looking forward to seeing you at our next training sessions. 💚💙

For more on our training programs, email [email protected]

Basic Research Ethics Training (BRET), organized by Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development (NorMinCoHRD), was conducted last April 6-7, 2026, via Zoom. ✨

Expert speakers Dr. Lucila Lupo and Dr. Liza Suan guided participants through engaging lectures, interactive activities, and lively discussions on essential ethical principles and guidelines to protect research participants' rights and welfare. 📘📝

Sincere gratitude to all who attended. See you at future training sessions! 💙🩵

For details on our training programs, email [email protected]