DOST-NRCP RDLead, DOH NCMH Conduct Research Capacity Development Training Series

The Department of Science and Technology – National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) Research and Development Leadership (RDLead) program, in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) – National Center for Mental Health (NCMH), conducted a 4-day research capacity training from October 30 to November 20, 2025, at the Pag-Asa Hall, NCMH, in Mandaluyong City, equipping over 60 NCMH personnel with skills in research design, data analysis, and evidence-based policymaking.

Led by RDLeader Dr. Marc Eric S. Reyes and facilitated by experts from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) — Dr. Ma. Criselda T. Pacquing, Dr. Ryan Francis O. Cayubit, Dr. Joy R. Tungol, and Dr. Frederick I. Rey — the sessions provided hands-on training in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, research proposal development, research instrument design, and policy brief preparation to translate research findings into actionable recommendations.

In Photos: L: Dr. Ryan Francis O. Cayubit discusses quantitative data analysis and integrating results in research. R: Dr. Ma. Criselda T. Pacquing orients participants on qualitative thematic analysis at Pag-Asa Hall, NCMH, Mandaluyong City, October 30, 2025.
In Photo: RD Leader Dr. Marc Eric S. Reyes, discusses the fundamentals of research and research proposal development at the Pag-Asa Hall, NCMH, in Mandaluyong City, on November 6, 2025.
In Photo: Dr. Joy R. Tungol discusses applying principles of scale development and translation to create and localize research tools at Pag-Asa Hall, NCMH, Mandaluyong City, November 13, 2025.
In Photo: Dr. Frederick I. Rey discusses policy brief and recommendation writing at Pag-Asa Hall, NCMH, Mandaluyong City, November 20, 2025.

Through these targeted sessions, RDLead strengthens NCMH’s research culture, empowering staff to produce evidence-based studies that support national mental health programs and policies. The collaboration underscores the ongoing partnership of DOST-NRCP and DOH-NCMH to enhance research capacity and improve mental health outcomes in the Philippines. (Byron Lei B. Diaz, S&T Media Service)

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