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PH medical device industry seen growing 8.8% annually -- DTI (Claudet Alyza E. Paraguya)

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URL: https://mb.com.ph/2021/12/03/ph-medical-device-industry-seen-growing-8-8-annually-dti/

TITLE: PH medical device industry has seen growing 8.8% annually — DTI

AUTHOR: Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat

DATE PUBLISHED: December 3, 2021

KEY INFO:  In his opening remarks, President Duterte mentioned how the Philippines-Japan relations grew from strength to greater strength in the last five years. He added, “Our bilateral engagement has expanded significantly in a wide range of areas from infrastructure development and promoting peace and development in Mindanao to cooperation in energy, information and communications technology, the environment, public safety, and disaster risk reduction and management.”

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PH medical device industry seen growing 8.8% annually -- DTI

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URL: https://www.pwc.com/ph/en/pwc-needles-in-a-haystack/embracing-new-healthcare-technologies-that-empower-Filipinos.html

TITLE: Embracing new healthcare technologies that empower Filipinos

AUTHOR: Cheryl Dineros-De Guzman

DATE PUBLISHED: 01 Jun 2018

KEY INFO: DoH data shows that the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has the worst bed-population ratio of one bed for every 4,606 people, way below the agency’s target of one bed for every 800 people. Even the World Health Organization’s ideal ratio is one bed for every 200 people. Statistics show that Metro Manila has the best bed-to-population ratio of one-per-591, far better than the national average of one-per-1,142.

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Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar 2019 goes to Mindanao (Claudet Alyza E. Paraguya)

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URL: https://www.elifestylemanila.com/taiwan-medical-technology-seminar-2019-goes-to-mindanao/

TITLE: Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar 2019 goes to Mindanao

AUTHOR: Eli

DATE PUBLISHED: November 6, 2019

KEY INFO: Following the successful 2019 Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar held at the Manila Hotel in Manila, the Philippines, last September 10, 2019, set to bring everything is all set as Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar 2019 goes to Mindanao.

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Following the successful 2019 Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar held at the Manila Hotel in Manila, Philippines, last September 10, 2019, set to bring ieverything is all set as Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar 2019 goes to Mindanao.

Organized by the Taiwan Trade Center Manila (TAITRA), the 2019 Taiwan Healthcare Seminar is coming to Davao City on November 8, 2019, at Meeting Room 5, SMX Davao. This event will bring together some of the top biotech innovators from the best and most advanced hospitals in Taiwan to share their latest innovations to healthcare practitioners and professionals from around the Davao and the rest of the Mindanao region.

The seminar will highlight the latest medical services and smart healthcare systems that Taiwan has to offer to answer the increasing need for high quality human-centric medical care in developing societies like the Philippines. Among the participating institutions are the Chang Chung Memorial Hospital in Keelung, Taiwan, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Lite-Med Inc., Biomaterials & Surface Engineering Industry-Academia Consortium, Taipei Tech University, Bionime Corporation, and Chung Hua Institute for Economic Research.

Speakers from said institutions will be providing insights on the latest treatments and procedures available in Taiwan hospitals, new developments on minimally invasive surgery biomaterials, advanced management for debilitating illnesses like diabetes, and modern overall patient care.

The seminar, which will promptly start at 2:00 p.m. will be followed by one-on-one sessions where guests can chat with institution experts and representatives in their respective booths. Learn about Chang Chung Memorial Hospital's Pronto and Radiation, Reconstructive Microsurgery, and Sleep Centers. Discover how the Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital treats skin conditions like dyschromia, as well as how spinal diseases are treated with surgery and modern arthroscopic cartilage regeneration-facilitating procedure.

Get introductions on modern products such as Lite-Med Inc.'s localized ultrasounds that can track and lock kidney stones, as well as an Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy machine that can be used for a variety of orthopedic treatments and rehabilitation; Bionime Corporation's glucose monitoring systems; Academia Consortium's biomaterials and surface engineering developments; Digisine Energytech Co. Ltd.'s Digital Cloud Hearing Aid; and Maxmold Polymer Co. Inc.'s Q-doh Reinvent Therapy Putty and Mo'skin Peeling Pad for skin exfoliation.

The Chung Hua Institute for Economic Research will also be presenting Taiwan's Medical and Health New Southbound Policy, which may be able to contribute to Philippine medical industries, particularly in Davao and Mindanao. Through strategic partnerships between hospitals in Taiwan and the Philippines, Filipino patients can gain access to Taiwan's advanced medical treatments at a more affordable cost than going to the United States or Europe.

To join the seminar, simply register by clicking on this link: http://bit.ly/2019TaiwanHealthcareSeminarRegistration

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Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar 2019 goes to Mindanao

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Following the successful 2019 Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar held at the Manila Hotel in Manila, Philippines, last September 10, 2019, set to bring ieverything is all set as Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar 2019 goes to Mindanao. Organized by the Taiwan Trade Center Manila (TAITRA), the 2019 Taiwan Healthcare Seminar is coming to Davao City on November 8, 2019, at Meeting Room 5, SMX Davao.

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[MAGAZINE ARTICLE] Design from the Passenger Seat (RESEARCHED BY: Dean Bonrick D. Uy)

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TITLE: [MAGAZINE ARTICLE] Design from the Passenger Seat

AUTHOR: Pamela Gloria Cajilig

DATE PUBLISHED: Oct 8, 2015

KEY INFO: The Community Architects Network (CAN) is a loose coalition of architects, planners, engineers, social workers, and neighborhood associations that have banded together for a common cause: to provide affordable and liveable housing for – and with informal settlement communities.

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[MAGAZINE ARTICLE] Design from the Passenger Seat

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Quick plug of Design Anthology, a Hong Kong-based magazine, which released an issue focused on the Philippines! Includes my article on community-driven architecture in Metro Manila, co-written with architectural urbanists Francesco Pasta (Italy, Thailand) and Jhono Bennett (South Africa). Image 1. Design Anthology Issue 6 Cover.

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One Mindanao: New Facility (Claudet Alyza Paraguya)

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awITULzB18w

TITLE: One Mindanao: New Facility

AUTHOR: GMA Regional TV

DATE PUBLISHED: 10 August 2021

KEY INFO: The Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City announced that the modular hospital built within its compound will soon be operational in preparation for those affected by the different variants of COVID-19.

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Baktas (AdDUvocacy Short Documentary) SDG 9 (RESEARCHED BY: Dean Bonrick D. Uy)

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URL: Baktas (AdDUvocacy Short Documentary) SDG 9 - YouTube

TITLE: Baktas (AdDUvocacy Short Documentary) SDG 9

AUTHOR:  Pauline Margaret Lantican

DATE PUBLISHED:  16/11/2021

KEY INFO: This short documentary aims to address Sustainable Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, particularly, the social issue of the lack of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive infrastructure in rural or remote places in Mindanao.

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Baktas (AdDUvocacy Short Documentary) SDG 9

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PH to further develop MedTech industry (Claudet Alyza E. Paraguya)

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URL: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1151610

TITLE: PH to further develop MedTech industry

AUTHOR: Ma. Cristina Arayata

DATE PUBLISHED:  August 25, 2021

KEY INFO:  An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Wednesday said the government will further push for the development of the medical technology sector, citing the demand amid the pandemic.

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DOST Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara ( Screenshot from DLSU Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Health Technologies' Facebook page)

MANILA - An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Wednesday said the government will further push for the development of the medical technology sector, citing the demand amid the pandemic.

"The urgent need for this has never been more apparent than at the onset of the Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, when demands for personal protective equipment (PPEs) and test kits globally greatly affected their prices and our procuring power, and consequently our response," said Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara in a virtual forum organized by De La Salle University.

She noted the growing shift to less expensive equipment both from regional and local suppliers.

The local medical device market, she said, is heavily dependent on imports, with medical equipment being almost 100 percent imported, and medical disposables being about 50 percent imported.

"Local production is limited to mostly prototypes, and accessories and spare parts. In addition, continuous population growth, hospital expansion and upgrading, as well as increasing healthcare spending are driving higher demands in services," Guevara remarked.

Part of DOST's ways to address this is including its Biomedical Devices for Health Program as among its priorities. This would address the need for research on improvisation and local development of reliable, safe, and affordable biomedical devices, for supportive and therapeutic care, she said.

The program would also develop the skills and expertise in biomedical engineering and related areas.

"The research area (of this program) started with projects about hospital equipment and rehabilitation devices. As potential R&D (research and development) partners continued to develop, the scope of R&D areas expanded. For this year onwards, the specific R&D areas being supported are minimally-invasive surgical devices; devices for postoperative or rehabilitative care; devices for health emergency response; better primary health care provision; and simulation platforms for disease studies," Guevara continued.

About PHP112 million has been allocated for ongoing R&D projects, which includes capacity-building activities for researchers, regulatory agency partners, and support for technology transfer and commercialization.

The amount, she said, is part of the PHP244 million R&D support for biomedical engineering for the period of 2016 to 2021. Completed projects account for about PHP132 million.

Among the projects that the DOST supported under this program are the " Ginhawa" (relief) ventilator; " Agapay", a robotic exoskeleton for upper extremity rehabilitation; and "Insole", a pressure sensing system for preventing foot ulcers.

The official said that these projects were made in collaboration between the engineering research team and experts from the medical community. During the design phase, the end-users or the medical collaborators provided feedback in terms of current need, while the engineering team generated a problem-solution standard.

There are opportunities as the country boosts its capacity in Biomedical Engineering.

"There is increasing investment in R&D, as DOST aims to support more local innovations. With increasing investment comes the expansion of the scope of research areas, to keep up with technology developments globally such as focus on distributed healthcare, use of artificial intelligence, and tissue engineering, among others," she said.

Establishing specialized research centers and more technology business incubation centers are vital in commercializing new technologies with high market potential.

Further, as more researchers and new partners come in, engagement points with different stakeholders also increase. This would help accelerate the commercialization of locally-developed technologies. In addition, academe-hospital partnerships for research and testing would ensure the safety of products developed.

The DOST recognizes that the success of the Biomedical Engineering Program also relies on forging partnerships among technology developers, such as those based in the academe, healthcare and manufacturing industries, that can help in clinical evaluation and commercialization of R&D products, Guevara said. (PNA)

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MANILA - An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Wednesday said the government will further push for the development of the medical technology sector, citing the demand amid the pandemic. "The urgent need for this has never been more apparent than at...

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SPMC Journal of Health Care Services (RESEARCHED BY: Dean Bonrick D. Uy)

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8.) NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION OR ACADEMIC INSTITUTION ARTICLE

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8.) NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION OR ACADEMIC INSTITUTION ARTICLE

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URL: SPMC Journal of Health Care Services

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Health care timeline for patients with retinoblastoma seen in Southern Philippines Medical Center: brief report

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AUTHOR:  SPMC Journal of Health Care Services

DATE PUBLISHED: December 27, 2021

KEY INFO: In summary, in this study among 135 children eventually diagnosed as having retinoblastoma, most of whom had the definitive diagnosis before turning three years old, the average time it took for retinoblastoma to be treated from onset of symptoms was 18 months. Of this total duration, over 80% was spent on gaining access to tertiary care, while less than 20% was spent on establishing the definitive diagnosis and preparing for treatment initiation.

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Received 19 August 2020

Accepted 23 December 2021

Any health care delay in the management of patients with retinoblastoma increases the risk of tumor invasion and permanent loss of vision in the affected eye. Factors that affect the speed of medical management, such as low physician density, few ophthalmology specialists, and limited third-level referral centers in a locality have been linked to poor health outcomes among patients with retinoblastoma. A two-month lag between the onset of symptoms and treatment of retinoblastoma has been associated with poor prognosis (i.e., tumor invasion and metastasis), while a six-month delay in diagnosis has been associated with high mortality rates.

The significantly difficult detection of ocular symptoms among infants and children below two years old and poor health care management are the most common causes of these delays. Yet, even in high-resource health care settings, the referral of patients suspected of having retinoblastoma from a primary health care physician to an eye specialist can take 8 to 10 weeks.

Reinforcing parental and community education on symptoms of retinoblastoma increases the chance of early tumor detection. The role of primary care physicians in early detection through comprehensive history taking and ophthalmologic examination is crucial in preventing delays in patient referral for further medical attention. Accessible and affordable retinoblastoma-specific health care settings can also help resolve diagnostic and treatment issues like poor compliance and refusal and eventually expedite health care delivery. We did this study in order to describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with retinoblastoma seen in a tertiary hospital and to determine the duration of specific events in the health care delivery for these patients.

We reviewed the medical records of patients who have been seen in Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) from June 2011 to April 2019 and who were eventually diagnosed-either histopathologically or clinically by a retina specialist-as having retinoblastoma. SPMC, a tertiary care referral hospital, caters to an average of 16 patients with retinoblastoma annually. At the SPMC Ophthalmology Clinic, retina specialists determine the definitive diagnosis for each patient suspected of having retinoblastoma based on findings from basic ophthalmic examination-such as dilated fundus examination, cranial computerized tomography scan with contrast or after further extensive work-up (i.e., cranial magnetic resonance imaging, and B-scan ultrasonography). Diagnosis may also be confirmed based on histopathological findings post-enucleation among patients with advanced disease.

From the medical records, we collected the patients' age upon diagnosis of retinoblastoma, sex, and place of residence (within versus outside Davao Region). We also collected recorded data on: signs and symptoms (buphthalmos, conjunctival injection, erythema, eye swelling, leukocoria, phthisis, periorbital swelling, proptosis, loss of vision, non-seeing eye, orbital cellulitis, orbital recurrence, and/or vitreous abscess), laterality of the lesion (unilateral, bilateral, or trilateral), staging of the tumor, surgical procedures done, and chemotherapy status. We also collected the durations from onset of symptoms to first consultation with health care provider (HCP) (time to first consultation), from first consultation with HCP to referral to SPMC (referral time), and from the first time seen in SPMC to start of treatment (door-to-treatment time). From these durations, we computed the time to tertiary care by adding the means of time to first consultation and referral time, and the total health care delivery time by adding the means of time to first consultation, referral time, and door-to-treatment time.

A total of 135 patients, 78 (57.78%) males and 57 (42.22%) females, were included in this study. The mean age of the patients upon diagnosis of retinoblastoma was 32.90 ± 20.47 months. Among the patients, 91/135 (67.41%) had a unilateral manifestation, 43/135 (31.85%) had bilateral manifestation, and 1/135 (0.74%) had trilateral manifestation (unilateral or bilateral retinoblastoma with intracranial neuroblastic tumor) of retinoblastoma. The three most common early manifestations of retinoblastoma reported were leukocoria (63/133, 47.37%), proptosis (48/133, 36.09%), and phthisis (5/133, 3.76%). After thorough workup, 38/126 (30.16%) of the patients were diagnosed with stage I, 1/126 (0.79%) was diagnosed with stage II, 48/126 (38.10%) were diagnosed with stage III, and 39/126 (30.95%) were diagnosed with stage IV retinoblastoma. Among the 135 patients, 84 (62.22%) underwent surgery, of which 81/84 (96.43%) had enucleation, and 3/84 (3.57%) had exenteration. Only 49 patients had chemotherapy records, and out of these patients, 42/49 (85.71%) had complete chemotherapy, while 7/49 (14.29%) had incomplete chemotherapy.

Overall, the mean time to first consultation was 37.80 ± 49.07 weeks, the mean referral time was 25.95 ± 36.26 weeks, and the mean door-to-treatment time was 14.95 ± 50.40 weeks. The computed time to tertiary care, and total health care delivery time for all patients were 63.75 weeks and 78.70 weeks, respectively. There were notable differences in these durations when patients were classified into subgroups. Among patients with unilateral manifestation of retinoblastoma, the mean time to first consultation was 38.98 ± 54.41 weeks, the mean referral time was 22.50 ± 34.89 weeks, the mean door-to-treatment time was 19.53 ± 61.40 weeks, and the computed time to tertiary care and total health care delivery time were 61.48 weeks and 81.01 weeks, respectively. For patients with bilateral and trilateral manifestations of retinoblastoma, the mean time to first consultation was 34.85 ± 32.69 weeks, the mean referral time was 34.55 ± 38.75 weeks, the mean door-to-treatment time was 5.99 ± 8.63 weeks, and the computed time to tertiary care and total health care delivery time were 69.40 weeks and 75.39 weeks, respectively. Among patients referred from within Davao Region, the mean time to first consultation was 41.04 ± 55.76 weeks, the mean referral time was 15.37 ± 25.29 weeks, the mean door-to-treatment time was 23.03 ± 70.99 weeks, and the computed time to tertiary care and total health care delivery time were 56.41 weeks and 79.44 weeks, respectively. For patients referred from outside Davao Region, the mean time to first consultation was 34.37 ± 41.11 weeks, the mean referral time was 37.15 ± 42.52 weeks, the mean door-to-treatment time was 7.11 ± 8.36 weeks, and the computed time to tertiary care and total health care delivery time were 71.52 weeks and 78.63 weeks, respectively.

In summary, in this study among 135 children eventually diagnosed as having retinoblastoma, most of whom had the definitive diagnosis before turning three years old, the average time it took for retinoblastoma to be treated from onset of symptoms was 18 months. Of this total duration, over 80% was spent on gaining access to tertiary care, while less than 20% was spent on establishing the definitive diagnosis and preparing for treatment initiation.

Contributors

CGMC and JJGS contributed to the conceptualization of this article. Both authors wrote the original draft, performed the subsequent revisions, approved the final version, and agreed to be accountable for all aspects of this report.

Acknowledgments

Our sincerest gratitude to the staff of the Southern Philippines Medical Center Children's Cancer Institute, especially to Ms Karisse Caranto and Ms Khelly Felisaria, for helping us gather the data used in this research.

Ethics approval

This study was reviewed and approved by the Department of Health XI Cluster Ethics Review Committee (DOH XI CERC reference P19082801).

Competing interests

None declared

Access and license

This is an Open Access article licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, which allows others to share and adapt the work, provided that derivative works bear appropriate citation to this original work and are not used for commercial purposes. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.

Copyright © 2021 CG Malabanan-Cabebe, et al.

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Received 19 August 2020 Accepted 23 December 2021 Any health care delay in the management of patients with retinoblastoma increases the risk of tumor invasion and permanent loss of vision in the affected eye.

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Mindanao sees an uptrend in renewable energy projects (RESEARCHED BY: Dean Bonrick D. Uy)

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URL: Mindanao sees an uptrend in renewable energy projects - Mindanao Development Authority

TITLE: Mindanao sees an uptrend in renewable energy projects

Author: Republic of The Philippines Mindanao Development Authority

Date published: 2016

KEY INFO: DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Applications for renewable energy (RE) projects in Mindanao posted a 25.64 percent increase which showed a growing interest in clean energy investments in the island region. The One-Stop Facilitation and Monitoring Center (OSFMC), which handles the fast-tracking of pending RE projects in Mindanao received 59 new applications adding to a total of 290 applications for RE projects with a combined capacity of almost 3,000 megawatts (MW).

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Mindanao's lead agency in coordinating and integrating development efforts that bring about accelerated socio-economic development of Mindanao.

We shall carry out this mission through the active and extensive participation of all sectors in this development process. We are committed to upholding standards for service excellence, good governance and inclusive leadership in achieving the aspirations and vision of all Mindanawons.
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Mindanao sees an uptrend in renewable energy projects

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Mindanao's lead agency in coordinating and integrating development efforts that bring about accelerated socio-economic development of Mindanao. We shall carry out this mission through the active and extensive participation of all sectors in this development process. We are committed to upholding standards for service excellence, good governance and inclusive leadership in achieving the aspirations and vision of all Mindanawons.

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Philippine Institute for Development Studies (RESEARCH BY: Dean Bonrick D. Uy

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TITLE:Philippine Institute for Development Studies

AUTHOR:  Jose Ramon G. Albert, Francis Mark A. Quimba, Ramonette B. Serafica, Gilberto M. Llanto, Jana Flor V. Vizmanos and Jose Carlos Alexis C. Bairan

DATE PUBLISHED:  September 2017

‌KEY INFO:  Innovation involves implementing new or significantly improved goods and services, production processes, marketing, or organizational methods for adding value. The measurement of innovation provides a mechanism for benchmarking national performance, and for examining innovation and its relation to economic growth.

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"SULTAN KUDARAT PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL" (RESEARCHED BY: PRINCE ARTHONE B. DELA CRUZ)

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/TheWanderRider/posts/329521185636110

TITLE: "SULTAN KUDARAT PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL"

AUTHOR: The Wander Rider

DATE PUBLISHED: August 2, 2021

KEY INFO: The biggest and most beautiful provincial hospital in Mindanao.

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The Future of Transport Between Digitalization and Decarbonization (RESEARCHED BY: PRINCE ARTHONE B. DELA CRUZ)

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URL: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-3-030-37966-7.pdf

TITLE: The Future of Transport Between Digitalization and Decarbonization

AUTHOR:  Michel Noussan, Manfred Hafner, Simone Tagliapietra

DATE PUBLISHED: March 2020

KEY INFO:  The aim of this book is to provide a complete overview of the current situation of the transport sector.

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MINDANAO PROJECTS OVERVIEW l Build Build Build Mindanao l Asenso Mindanao (RESEARCHED BY: PRINCE ARTHONE B. DELA CRUZ)

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TITLE: MINDANAO PROJECTS OVERVIEW l Build Build Build Mindanao l Asenso Mindanao

AUTHOR: TROPANG BUILD

DATE PUBLISHED: June 22, 2021

KEY INFO: The Department of Public Works and Highways in the Caraga Region announces the completion of the PHP29.5-million road and hospitals in Surigao del Sur.

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MINDANAO PROJECTS OVERVIEW l Build Build Build Mindanao l Asenso Mindanao

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[podcast] SDG 9: innovating for the future (RESEARCHED BY: PRINCE ARTHONE B. DELA CRUZ)

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n87UI_QYCcQ

TITLE: [podcast] SDG 9: innovating for the future

AUTHOR: Veolia Water Technologies

DATE PUBLISHED: November 22, 2021

KEY INFO:  Doing more with fewer resources, as we will discover drinking water supply and water reclamation.

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Davao Medical School Foundation DMSF   Infrastructure (RESEARCHED BY: PRINCE ARTHONE B. DELA CRUZ)

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMJ-h9uOuto

TITLE: Davao Medical School Foundation DMSF Infrastructure

AUTHOR: medi gateway

DATE PUBLISHED: March 7, 2019

KEY INFO: Explore and experience Davao medical school with Medi-Gateway students.

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Davao Medical School Foundation DMSF   Infrastructure

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HISTORY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES MEDICAL CENTER | SPMC (RESEARCHED BY: ALTHEA FEDEE MARIE LIM)

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TITLE: HISTORY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES MEDICAL CENTER | SPMC

AUTHOR: Davao Trend

DATE PUBLISHED: August 13, 2020

KEY INFO: The Davao Public Hospital first opened its doors in 1917. It was a 25-bed hospital on Davao City's San Pedro St. The hospital was renamed the Davao General Hospital in 1946, and its capacity was increased to 200 beds. The hospital moved to its current location on JP Laurel Avenue in Bajada Davao City in 1957. By virtue of the Republic Act, it was renamed Davao Regional Medical and Training Center. 1859.

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HISTORY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES MEDICAL CENTER | SPMC

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SDG 9 - Naga City Shows How to Build Resilient Infrastructure while Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization (RESEARCHED BY:ALTHEA FEDEE MARIE LIM)

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TITLE: SDG 9 - Naga City Shows How to Build Resilient Infrastructure while Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization

AUTHOR: Cities Development Initiative for Asia

DATE PUBLISHED: October 23, 2017

KEY INFO: Naga City showed how to build a resilient infrastructures to withstand calamities.

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Natural disasters affect men and women, children and other vulnerable groups differently due to varying economic structures, social practices and responsibilities. And it is well known that this divergence in their vulnerability to climate change impacts increases, the lower the socio-economic status of an area gets.

For Naga City in the Philippines, this situation is all-too-familiar. With its lower income areas located along the banks of Naga River and lying at the path of the typhoon belt, flooding has severely affected the quality of life of its poor riverside population.

Jolita Romero and Linda Gamilo, two local residents, remember those difficult times:

"I have lived here for more than 50 years, and I even learned how to swim in the Naga River! But things turned out for the worse, especially in the 1980s and '90s - I no longer allowed my children to swim in the river, because it was so dirty and full of garbage. Not only that, we were always living in fear of flooding; and we had to be relocated many times. Food and basic services were barely enough for me and my children then."

For Ms. Gamilo's husband, who tragically died in a typhoon, severe thunderstorms meant staying home unsafe to protect their valuables from thieves while the rest of the family was in a relocation area.

Improvements to these conditions started to take shape in 2012, when the city government came up with an integrated solution to the high incidence of flooding and river pollution that CDIA helped to plan. CDIA's conduct of two Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFSs) for the integrated Naga River Revitalization Project (iNRRP) featured flood protection and mitigation measures, improved solid waste management and a sanitation system, among others.

While many of the recommendations of the PFS have found their ways into implementation, Naga City still keeps on developing its projects to date. In fact, the river revetment has been extended from 2 km in 2015 to currently 2.5 km and is now benefiting at least 20,000 households, 40% of which are poor residents. The paved path makes it even accessible for persons with special needs. The overall enhancements have further attracted investors who saw the potential of the area. These investments will undoubtedly bring incremental economic benefits to the riverside communities.

Aside from an increase in garbage trucks, the city's preparations for the new San Isidro Sanitary Landfill are in full swing to further tackle its waste problem. The city government was able to divert Php 260 million of municipal savings for this 10 ha waste-to-energy facility, which is located 9 km away from the city and envisioned to operate in 2018.

While the old dumpsite is being partially closed, discussions with waste pickers are in progress regarding their relocation to the new site, where housing will potentially be provided by a non-government organization.

As Naga City continuously strives to achieve its vision of becoming a "resilient, sustainable, liveable and competitive city", Jolita's grandchildren are offered an assurance that while typhoons may come and affect them in a certain way, they no longer have to endure the same stress as what their grandmother previously experienced. They'll be able to enjoy living by the Naga River, the 'heart of the City'.

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Natural disasters affect men and women, children and other vulnerable groups differently due to varying economic structures, social practices and responsibilities. And it is well known that this divergence in their vulnerability to climate change impacts increases, the lower the socio-economic status of an area gets. For Naga City in...

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TITLE: N/A

AUTHOR: Davao CareSource Medical Equipment and Supplies

DATE PUBLISHED: September 29, 2021

KEY INFO: These are the technologies/equipments that the doctors usually use in the hospitals.

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found on Google (RESEARCHED BY: ALTHEA FEDEE MARIE LIM)

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URL: https://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2F8list.ph%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F05%2FDoctor-Memes-That-Are-Giving-Us-Life-5.png&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.8list.ph%2Fdoctor-memes-that-are-giving-us-life%2F&tbnid=aTbqWnmbbQiW_M&vet=1&docid=6h6nl7WgtrlPkM&w=720&h=662&itg=1&hl=en-ph&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim

TITLE: N/A

AUTHOR: 8List.ph

DATE PUBLISHED: MAY 24, 2018

KEY INFO: All medical technologies are made to perfection, it is made to help us and save us from any problems or diseases.

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Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation (RESEARCHED BY: ALTHEA FEDEE MARIE LIM)

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URL: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal9

TITLE: Build Resilient Infrastructure, Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization and Foster Innovation

AUTHOR: Department of Economic and Social Affairs

DATE PUBLISHED: 2021

KEY INFO: Effects of the pandemic on the development of infrastructures.