Recognizing excellence and exceptional dedication in research, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) named Central Luzon State University (CLSU), University of San Carlos (USC), and Central Mindanao University (CMU) as leading centers for drug discovery research, during the PCHRD 32^nd Anniversary.

As Tuklas Lunas Development Centers (TLDCs), CLSU, USC, and CMU will be provided with equipment and research grants, necessary for conducting research and enhancing institution’s research capacity.

TLDCs will also facilitate collaborative researches among universities and research institutions in their areas to complement each others’ expertise.

As of 2014, six TLDCs were already awarded by the PCHRD’s Natural Substance Research Program Selection Board based on their excellent research and development track record, competitive staff, and institutional capacity.

Tuklas Lunas (formerly called as Natural Substance Research Program) is one of the initiatives under the drug discovery development program, which seeks to provide solutions on the countries’ pressing medical needs.