The operations of the Davao Center for Health Development – Joint Research Ethics Committee (DCHD-JREC) are sustainably funded through a pooled income system. This fund is sourced from the review fees and institutional fees collected from external research protocols conducted at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC).
The pooled funds are strategically allocated to support the following:
Honoraria for DCHD JREC reviewers and independent consultants who contribute their time and expertise in the ethical and scientific review of submitted research protocols.
Institutional support for the DCHD-JREC's administrative and operational needs, ensuring continued compliance with national and international ethical standards.
Specifically:
50% of the collected review fee is allocated to the hospital’s official research fund, which supports the broader development of research infrastructure and activities at SPMC.
The remaining 50% is distributed quarterly among DCHD JREC reviewers and independent consultants, as recognition and compensation for their contributions, time and effort.
This funding structure reinforces the integrity, sustainability, and efficiency of the ethical review process while ensuring that research conducted at SPMC upholds the highest standards of quality and accountability.