<![CDATA[USACFI: Responsible Data Research - Our Latest News]]>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:17:45 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Dr. Sevilleja excelled at WHO ‘QualityRights in Mental Health’ online!]]>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:54:51 GMThttps://www.usacfi.net/our-latest-news/dr-sevilleja-excelled-at-who-qualityrights-in-mental-health-online
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We congratulate Dr. Jesus Emmanuel Sevilleja (Dr. Em) of the National Center for Mental Health, Philippines for cutting through 141,000 people who enrolled at WHO ‘QualityRights in Mental Health’ online - a self-paced, six-module course provides the foundation for challenging stigma and discrimination and for promoting person-centred approaches in mental health.

"Emmanuel’s experience is echoed in a global evaluation of the course, which analyzed data from over 3000 learners. The results were striking: attitudes toward people with mental health conditions improved by 22.78% overall after completing the course, with even greater shifts in low- and middle-income countries (29.18%) compared to high-income countries (20.58%)" - WHO International

In his words: “For me, the mental health sector offers both a scientific challenge and a human mission, it means contributing to equity, empowerment and human rights.”

Together, let's break the stigma on mental health.

Visit their link to learn more about it: https://www.who.int/news/item/09-10-2025-learner-spotlight-emmanuels-mental-health-mission-in-the-philippines

LinkedIn Feature: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/who-academy_worldmentalhealthday-philippines-mentalhealth-activity-7382037362387881984-WWq7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAANSsdEBO1QFIOXi227SEmubFcjeJfFyeVc
]]><![CDATA[Ms. Cindy Dela Cruz Won an Excellence Prize from The Understanding Korea Contest 2025!]]>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.usacfi.net/our-latest-news/ms-cindy-dela-cruz-won-an-excellence-prize-from-the-understanding-korea-contest-2025
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We deeply congratulate our CFI Administrative Assistant, Ms. Cindy Dela Cruz for bagging an Excellence Prize from The Understanding Korea Contest 2025!

This event is hosted by the Center for International Affairs (CEFIA) at the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), Republic of Korea and sponsored by Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Dela Cruz will receive a certificate signed by AKS President and a 400k Korean won worth of merchandise.

In her essay “Understanding Korea’s Strength Through Its Struggles”, Ms. Dela Cruz emphasizes the urgent need to address South Korea’s growing mental health crisis, often hidden beneath the nation’s cultural prestige. Through a blend of research and personal reflection, she reveals how rising suicide rates point to a deeper societal struggle that calls for awareness, accessible support, and culturally sensitive care. The essay reframes Korea’s image on the global stage—not only as a nation of success, but as one showing resilience by confronting vulnerability and striving toward healing and emotional well-being.

In her words: "This was my first time writing and joining an essay contest, so to win an Excellence Award feels surreal and beyond anything I ever imagined. As the announcement day drew closer, I became anxious and even started to lose hope, knowing there are so many brilliant writers out there. But through this journey, I’ve come to realize something important: being a true writer isn’t about perfect grammar or flawless structure. A true writer is someone who writes with heart and compassion, someone who truly cares about their readers and the message they want to share."

Learn more about the contest here: https://www.aks.ac.kr/ikorea/cop/bbs/selectBoardArticle.do?nttId=322420&bbsId=BBSMSTR_000000000190&menuNo=6010110000&sessionUniqId=ANONYMOUS
]]><![CDATA[Healthcare Access of an Ati Community in Antique, Philippines: Health Facility Profiling and Continuity of Care in Laboratory Diagnostics]]>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:30:08 GMThttps://www.usacfi.net/our-latest-news/healthcare-access-of-an-ati-community-in-antique-philippines-health-facility-profiling-and-continuity-of-care-in-laboratory-diagnostics
As we work toward universal health coverage, let us continue striving for equitable access to quality healthcare, especially for underserved and marginalized communities. The University of San Agustin Center for Informatics (USACFI), together with its trusted collaborators, has been a steadfast digital advocate and driver of health equity among Ati communities in Western Visayas.

This June 18, 2025, Wednesday (10 a.m to 12:00 p.m. PHT), join us online as we learn together from the recent discoveries of Mr. JC John T. Jamili, RMT, MSMT, faculty member of the USA College of Pharmacy and Technology, on healthcare access in an indigenous community in Antique, Philippines.

Interested? Register here: 

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Note: This event is completely free.

]]><![CDATA[CFI Joins Consortium Advancing Digital Health Across Asia-Pacific]]>Fri, 23 May 2025 01:42:32 GMThttps://www.usacfi.net/our-latest-news/cfi-joins-consortium-advancing-digital-health-across-asia-pacific
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We are proud to share that the Center for Informatics (CFI) is now part of a consortium of institutions working under the Asia-Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (APO)—an initiative of the World Health Organization, Western Pacific Regional Office.

As a thematic partner on the project titled “Use of Digital Health Technologies and Data to Enhance Health System Outcomes,” CFI will contribute to shaping how digital tools and data are harnessed to strengthen health systems across the region. This partnership reflects a growing recognition of the intersection between digital innovation, policy, and public health.

By joining forces with other thought leaders in the field, we look forward to supporting evidence-based strategies that improve healthcare access, efficiency, and equity through digital transformation.
Update: APO-WHO released a list of approved consortia and their member institutions. CFI is on page 5!
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]]><![CDATA[The Biotech Chat Hour: The Business of Biomedicine with Two Filipina Life Scientists]]>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.usacfi.net/our-latest-news/the-biotech-chat-hour-the-business-of-biomedicine-with-two-filipina-life-scientists
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Join us for The Biotech Chat Hour featuring two highly accomplished Filipina life scientists! Explore digital tools in cell therapy management and the latest in precision oncology testing, from the business perspective.

September 27, 2024 | 9:00 AM PH Time Live via Zoom

Register FREE now or scan the QR code!
]]><![CDATA[CFI Grand Lecture Series: From Brain Disorders to Epidemics: Computational Approaches for Predictive Modeling]]>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.usacfi.net/our-latest-news/cfi-grand-lecture-series-from-brain-disorders-to-epidemics-computational-approaches-for-predictive-modeling
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Join us for a groundbreaking lecture of Dr. JM Soriano on From Brain Disorders to Epidemics: Computational Approaches for Predictive Modeling. Discover how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing our understanding and management of health crises.

Don’t miss this chance to delve into the future of predictive modeling and its impact on global health! 🧠🔬🌍 Register now for FREE: https://bit.ly/4dvXjzi

#HealthInnovation #PredictiveModeling #BrainDisorders #Epidemics #FutureOfMedicine
]]><![CDATA[Celebrating CARRD Women]]>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.usacfi.net/our-latest-news/celebrating-carrd-women
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(Photo from Center for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development - Pilipinas)

In celebration of International Women's Day, CARRD sends a big "THANK YOU" to the amazing women who live in the countryside. These women work incredibly hard to ensure that their families and neighbors are happy and healthy.

Read more from their page here.
]]><![CDATA[Telehealth For The Underserved]]>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:22:38 GMThttps://www.usacfi.net/our-latest-news/telehealth-for-the-underserved
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Romulo De Castro, PhD, director of the Center for Informatics-University of San Agustin (CFI-USA) with Prof. John Paul Petrola and company discuss with Gov. Arthur Defensor, Jr. and Provincial Health Office (PHO) chief Dr Maria Socorro Quiñon possible collaboration relative to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded ATIPAN Project of the CFI-USA.

Further reading at: https://iloilo.gov.ph/en/health-news/telehealth-underserved
]]><![CDATA[BackBend Detectives Bags 3rd Prize at Philippine Datathon 2023]]>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.usacfi.net/our-latest-news/backbend-detectives-bags-3rd-prize-at-philippine-datathon-2023
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BackBend Detectives composed of different institutions including the Center For Informatics bags the 3rd prize from the recent Philippine Datathon 2023 held at De La salle University, Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila. The team explored the Scoliosis dataset of Scoliosis Philippines and showcased its potential to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence including predictive analysis, telemedicine solutions, mobile medical imaging, improving data quality and more in contributing to Universal Health Care (UHC).

Further readings at:

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/ScoliosisPHOfficial
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/66r6srun
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yc3xpks6
]]><![CDATA[Division III Scientific Session]]>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.usacfi.net/our-latest-news/division-iii-scientific-session
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