CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: GET A CHANCE TO WIN CASH PRIZES!
The 2026 Capture the Heart in Health Research Photo Essay Contest is now open!
We invite everyone to share their stories that reflect compassion, service, and commitment to improving the health and well-being of Filipinos through research and collaboration.
The 2026 Capture the Heart in Health Research Photo Essay Contest, an annual initiative of the DOST-PCHRD, invites researchers, partners, and the public to showcase compassion, collaboration, and commitment through powerful visual storytelling.
Participants may join one of two categories:
Category 1: DOST-PCHRD–Supported Projects (2018–2025)
Open to project leaders and members of DOST-PCHRD–supported research projects (ongoing or completed).
Entries may feature:
1. Fieldwork, laboratory work, or community engagement
2. Research-driven interventions and capacity-building initiatives
3. Collaboration among institutions and stakeholder
4. The impact of HeaRT on Filipino communities
Category 2: General Public – HeaRT in Everyday Life
Open to members of the general public aged 18 and above.
Entries may highlight:
1. Everyday moments where health research and technology improve well-being
2. Stories of Filipinos benefiting from research outcomes
3. Care, resilience, and community empowerment through science
Submission of entries is open until 20 February 2026, 5:00 p.m., and entries should be sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line formatted as Category Number – Photo Essay Title (e.g., Category 1 – Heart for the Filipino).
For more information about the contest and its full guidelines and mechanics, please visit: 2026PhotoEssayContest.
For questions or clarifications, you may contact our staff, Ms. Allyn Villahermosa, via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or through Viber at 0977-635-9035.
Tell your story. Capture the Heart in Health Research.
