Study finds Senior citizens unsatisfied with healthcare services

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At one point in our lives, we will belong to the elderly population, some of us will be vulnerable, discriminated, and uninformed of the benefits and privileges, which is one thing we can avoid if we act today. – Dr. Marieta Banez Sumagaysay, National Research Council of the Philippines, Executive Director.

Although satisfied with the 20% discount on professional medical fees and medicines and free access to healthcare services, recent study found that elderly in Metro Dumaguete are unsatisfied with the miscellaneous healthcare services in the country.

Details: Written by Jenny Leigh A. Daquioag; Published: 07 December 2020; Hits: 32462

NRCP awards 7 manuscript grants to Master’s and PhD graduates

The DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) has awarded manuscript grants to four master’s and three doctoral graduates for 2020.

The manuscript grant is a funding opportunity of NRCP given to MA/MS and PhD graduates to support reproduction of their theses and dissertation manuscript.

Details: Written by Kim Glaiza G. Wong; Published: 03 December 2020; Hits: 1163

NRCP Bayanihan joins relief efforts for Ulysses-stricken Isabela, Cagayan

NRCP team distributes relief goods in Santa Maria, Isabela.

Ulysses, the worst typhoon to strike Cagayan region after 40 years, left thousands in need of drastic support – from basic household essentials to livelihood restoration and development.

In support of the Typhoon Ulysses’ victims, the National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) conducted relief operations in Isabela and Cagayan on November 21-22, 2020. The said activity is aligned with the national government’s “Whole-of-Nation-Approach” in disaster relief and response.

Details: Written by Daniel Jason M. Maches; Published: 02 December 2020; Hits: 1222

Rolly-stricken Bicol benefits from Research Council’s relief drive

The NRCP holds a relief operation in Tiwi, Albay on November 10, 2020.

In response to the devastation caused by typhoon Rolly, the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) conducted a relief operation in Bicol region on November 9-10, 2020.