Foundations to Frontlines

2026 PIDSOG Annual Convention

Fellowship, singing and dancing with co-fellows

 

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Reaearch Training Workshop

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our qualitative and mixed methods research design training workshop!

First of all, we acknowledge the presence of our OIC Medical Center Chief anf Chief Medical Professional Staff II Dr Reynette Ligaray who so graciously travelled to Sarrosa to be with us this morning.  Thank you po mam!

Second of all, welcome back to Cebu Dr Enrique  Oracion, you have become an honorary member of the VRI as one of our health research mentors.  Thank you for graciously accepting our invitation (and call for help) for this hand-holding protected time for research.

Third of all, I would personally like to thank Mr Reo Fritz Guinipaan for patiently waking me up this morning so I wont be late to welcome our facilitators and research champions. Pag tinanong ako ng "para kanino ka gumigising, alam nyo na po ang sagot jan..."

​We are so glad to have our research champions here today. Thank you for saying YES to research! Let’s keep things simple and straight to the point: research shouldn't feel like a heavy burden or a complicated maze. Our goal is to make the lived experience of doing research a pleasant, engaging, and truly enjoyable journey.

​Through the VSMMC Research Institute (VRI), we are committed to building an enabling environment for research —giving you the right tools, proper support, and a clear path to document our best practices and evaluate the real impact of our programs.

​Over the next two days, let's learn together, collaborate, and bring out the stories behind our hospital’s hard work. Equal parts rigor and enjoyment, because dinhi sa Sotto, kalidad nga serbisyo among garbo!

​Welcome, and let’s make these two days count!

VSMMC-Kyoto University Collaboration

 

Beyond Barriers: Celebrating Fortitude and Excellence

True public service proves its worth during hard times. When resources run low and pressure goes up, real leaders show their true value. They do not quit. They work hard to help the public. 

Why Crisis Tests Service

Stress shows flaws: Weak systems break fast when a crisis hits.
Leaders step up: Good public workers find creative ways to help people.
Trust is built: People remember who helped them when things were bad. 

Key Signs of True Service

Fair help: Giving aid to those who need it most, not just those who ask loudest.
Open truth: Telling the public the real facts without hiding bad news.
Smart use of tools: Making small budgets stretch to cover urgent needs.
Hard work: Working long hours to fix problems on the ground. 

PUSO. Sa bagong Pilipinas, bawat buhay mahalaga!

DANGAL. Ethical clarity when nobody else is watching.  Fortitude to stand tall to perform your duty when crisis strikes.  What prevents turning performance to paralysis. What earns the trust of Filipino people.

GALING.  Excellence that shatters technical limits. Refusal to accept mediocrity.

National Hospital Week in Bohol 2026

 I had always promised my Lola Sising that I would be a good girl!

Bohol Bee Farm may be far from the convenience of city life but they serve a mean salad with fresh greens and microgreens and colorful flowers.

Ms Chona wakes me up early with "wakey wakey Ms Koala..." so instead of a slow morning, we had a hearty breakfast of unique concoctions like cassava fries, squash bread and homemade ham.

Governance toolbox - our annual learning development intervention.