The PhilSHIFT Research Group is implementing in Metro Davao the “Philippine Chronotype and Social Jetlag Survey”. It is part of a research program investigating the biological or internal timing of Filipinos. The main interest of this survey is the “chronotype”, or body clock type, and how the timing of the body clock influences human health and activity.

Also referred to as a “body clock survey”, it is implemented as field surveys in the metro cities of Manila, Angeles, Cebu, and Davao, as well as an online survey which may be accessed through PhilSHIFT’s website (www.philshift.upm.edu.ph) targeting the rest of the Philippines. The output will provide information on Filipino body clocks, health, and activity that will be useful for health programs. It is also hoped that this information will help direct further studies on Filipinos who work in shifts.

The survey will be implemented until 2016. In this connection, all member institutions are requested to participate. The project team led by Prof. Gayline Manalang Jr. (PhilSHIFT, University of the Philippines) will be in Metro Davao to implement the survey by:

1)     conducting on-site interviews with a chronotype questionnaire (~5 mins./person), and/or

2)     distribution of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials about the survey

This project is supported by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD). For further information and scheduling of visits to your respective institutions, Prof. Manalang and research team may be contacted through Mobile No. 09185438825 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..