DISH - Data and Implementation Sciences for Health

HIV Awareness Through Gaming Zypher Jude G. Regencia, Chief Research Officer & Principal, co-authored a study in Discover Public Health on how the mobile game “Battle in the Blood” supports HIV awareness in the Philippines through gamified learning.

DISH successfully completed Phase II of its Access to Thyroid Care Project in Cebu—strengthening LGU capacity, training frontline health workers, and integrating thyroid screening into routine services to improve community-level care in the Philippines.

On 8 Apr 2026, partners met in Quezon City for the Philippine Tobacco Partners Q1 meeting at Harold Hotel. Discussions focused on LGU enforcement gaps, a Subnational Theory of Change, and building a coordination secretariat for stronger tobacco control outcomes.

On Araw ng Kagitingan, we honor the courage and sacrifice of our heroes who stood firm in the face of adversity. Their bravery reminds us of the value of freedom and the strength of the Filipino spirit. #ArawNgKagitingan #HonorAndCourage

Another step forward for smarter, healthier communities—this time in Naga City. ICH-DISH, with DOST Region V, PSTO Camarines Sur, LGU Naga, and the Naga Health Cluster, held an exploratory session for SSCP—paving the way for data-driven, sustainable health solutions.

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. #EasterSunday #Renewal

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. #HolyWeek #Hope

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. #GoodFriday #Faith

On this Maundy Thursday, we reflect on humility, love, and service. A reminder that true greatness is found in how we care for and serve one another with compassion and grace. #HolyWeek #FaithAndReflection

DISH joins DOST-PCHRD’s 44th anniversary, advancing the future of Filipino health 🇵🇭 From personalized to participatory care, we’re committed to driving research, innovation, and data-backed policies for a stronger health system. #PCHRD44 #HealthInnovation

Strengthening crisis communication in tobacco control DISH joined a regional workshop on media strategy, risk grading & rapid response—driving smarter public health action. #DISH #PublicHealth #TobaccoControl #CrisisCommunication

Celebrating the spirit of giving, gratitude, and togetherness. 🌙 Warm wishes for a blessed Eid ul-Fitr! #EidulFitr2026

The Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use Partners Meeting in Metro Manila united leaders & advocates to protect health and save lives. Aligned priorities. Stronger campaigns. Smarter coordination. A tobacco-free future happens when we act together. #HealthOverProfits

Next Phase of SBC Integration DISH, with support from UNICEF Philippines, mapped out the next steps: writeshop by May, faculty training in late June, and classroom rollout in August. The focus now shifts from orientation to action—bringing SBC into regular classes.

🎉 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐨, 𝐑𝐌𝐓! Our new Associate Consultant at DISH has successfully passed the Medical Technologists Licensure Examination (March 2026)🩺 Welcome to the team, Gabby! 👏

The partnership was sealed at the VSU RDE Function Hall, officially launching the integration of Social & Behavior Change (SBC) into university curricula. A key step toward empowering students to drive real community impact.

DISH, funded by UNICEF Philippines, launched the integration of Social & Behavior Change (SBC) in higher education on Feb 19 at the VSU Smart Classroom. More than an orientation, it sparked open conversations on turning education into real community impact.

🎉 Honoring our leaders in science & data! Congrats Robert Leong (Assoc. Member, Math & Stats, DOST-NRCP) & Zypher Jude Regencia (Regular Member since 2024) Driving data + research to transform health at DISH! #ScientificExcellence #HealthInnovation

DISH met with DOH CHD to present 2025 accomplishments and 2026 expansion plans in South Cotabato & GenSan. CHD will integrate monitoring of tobacco cessation services in primary care facilities. Stronger collaboration, stronger impact. #TobaccoControl #PublicHealth

DISH and the Provincial Government of South Cotabato signed an MOU to strengthen tobacco control efforts. With the Provincial Tobacco Control Network (PTCN), the province reinforces its smoke-free commitment. #SmokeFreeSouthCot #TobaccoControl