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12/05/2026

12/05/2026

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06/05/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬

Marvin Ignacio, Senior Consultant at MetaHealth, co-authored a study published in Acta Medica Philippina examining emergency care processes within a tertiary hospital setting in the Philippines.

The research provides key insights into the delivery of timely antibiotic therapy for patients with sepsis—highlighting the importance of coordinated, system-driven clinical responses to improve patient outcomes.
This publication underscores the value of evidence-based strategies in strengthening healthcare systems and advancing quality of care.

🔗 Read the full article here:
https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/13081

01/05/2026

On this Labor Day, we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and hard work of every Filipino worker. Your effort builds our communities and drives the nation forward with strength and dignity.

24/04/2026

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Zypher Jude G. Regencia, Senior Consultant at MetaHealth, together with fellow researchers, has published a study in Discover Public Health examining HIV perceptions and the educational value of Battle in the Blood—a mobile health game developed to promote HIV awareness. The study forms part of his UNSW Sydney Kirby Institute CHART Program Fellowship for HIV.
The research explores how gamified learning can shape awareness, attitudes, and reflection on HIV among key populations in the Philippines, highlighting the role of interactive digital tools in public health education.

Key insights from the study:
• Mobile games can strengthen HIV education and awareness
• Gamification helps foster empathy toward people living with HIV (PLHIV)
• Interactive formats improve engagement and inclusivity in health messaging
• Digital interventions can help reduce stigma and expand outreach
This work underscores the growing potential of user-centered, technology-driven approaches in advancing HIV education and supporting more inclusive public health strategies.

Learn more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12982-026-01866-6

17/04/2026

📢 New Publication Alert!

A study under the HIV Gaming, Engaging, and Testing (HIV GET) project, supported by the UK–Philippines Newton Agham Fund through DOST-PCHRD and the UK Medical Research Council, is now published in Discover Public Health via Springer Nature.

Developed through the CHART Program as part of Dr. Zypher Jude G. Regencia’s training, the study presents findings on HIV awareness and stigma reduction among key populations in the Philippines. It is part of the broader Battle in the Blood (BitB) project led by Dr. Emmanuel S. Baja of the Institute of Clinical Epidemiology at the National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila.

🔗 Read the full study: bit.ly/HERDIN_BitBMobileGame

05/04/2026

Easter Sunday brings the joy of renewal and new beginnings. It is a celebration of hope, victory over darkness, and the promise that brighter days always come.

04/04/2026

Black Saturday is a quiet in-between—a time of waiting, reflection, and hope. Even in silence, we hold on to faith that light will return and renewal will come.

03/04/2026

Good Friday calls us to pause and remember sacrifice, love, and redemption. In stillness and prayer, we honor the depth of grace that teaches us strength through faith and surrender.