History and Logo
About the Logo
The logo of the MMHRDC resembles an electrocardiogram (ECG) tracing forming two letter M’s, which symbolize Metro Manila. The progression of the tracing symbolizes the continuity of life, which in the context of research also represents the continuing process of research. The tracing can also be seen as two pairs of people shaking hands in agreement. The crests of the tracing bear dots, which symbolize points of interaction wherein people work together to make the research process possible.
Legal Mandate
In line with the vision and mission of the PNHRS, Regional Health Research and Development Consortia were organized in all regions of the country. The Consortia aim to link health research institutions together to complement and share resources for health research and development.
The legal mandate of MMHRDC emanates from Article II, Section 13 of Republic Act 10532 (2012), otherwise known as “An Act Institutionalizing the Philippine National Health Research System”, which provides for the creation of regional health research systems “that shall mirror the PNHRS framework in all the regions of the country, forming a network of regional research consortia.” It furthermore provides for the addressing of concerns “relating to health research agenda, development of human resource in health research, conduct of researches, dissemination of research results, research utilization, resource mobilization, leadership and management.”