The Innovators Summit 2026: Design Thinking, Startup Development, and Pitching Challenge – Capiz Leg is underway today in Roxas City, Capiz, bringing together aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, business leaders, professionals, students, and innovation advocates to explore opportunities for innovation and enterprise development. A major highlight of Day 1 is the Capiz Fireside Chat co-organized by
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Smarter technologies can transform how local enterprises produce, manage information, and carry out their daily operations. For local enterprises, digital transformation goes beyond adopting new technology. It is a strategic step toward streamlining processes, improving productivity and services, and becoming more competitive in an increasingly technology-driven economy. To help enterprises embrace these opportunities, the Department
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz, under its Food Safety Consultancy Program, conducted a training on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Awareness for MEGAF Seafood Trading to strengthen the company’s food safety management practices and enhance its capability to produce safe, high-quality seafood products. The
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From helping sustain the local aquaculture sector during the COVID-19 pandemic to pursuing export-ready operations, MEGAF Seafood Trading continues to advance through science and technology. Established in 2020, the Roxas City-based enterprise is owned by Mr. Matthew Jalem R. Panaguiton and managed by his father, Mr. Graciano B. Panaguiton, whose expertise in aquaculture helped shape
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz Provincial Science and Technology Office, in partnership with DOST-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and the local government unit of Sigma, Capiz, conducted the STEMPowering Seniors and Communities Program in Sigma. As part of the program, 33 Child Development Center (CDC) teachers were trained to integrate Storybooks in Science
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Pio Laser Solutions has built a reputation for transforming architectural and design concepts into customized fabrication works for clients across the country. Based in Jamindan, Capiz, the woman-led enterprise was established by Ms. Jennifer O. Jinon in 2018 after recognizing the limited availability of specialized laser-cut fabrication services within Panay Island. Today, the firm serves
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz equipped 18 food-processing enterprises under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through the Key Ingredient for Seasoned Success: Food Product and Process Development Training. This training aimed to improve product quality, production efficiency, strengthen food safety practices, and develop market-ready products that can compete in the
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Western Visayas showcased the transformative impact of science, technology, and innovation (STI) across the region during the CY 2024–2025 Performance Review held at the DOST Central Office in Bicutan, Taguig City, on June 10, 2026. Leading the presentation, DOST Western Visayas Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga highlighted
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Computer science interns of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Aklan bridge the gap between classroom theory and community innovation, introducing a technology-driven solution that would support tourism management in Buruanga through science and digital transformation. DOST Aklan recognizes the contributions of its four (4) student interns from Aklan State University (ASU) – Ibajay
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Cyle’s Food Products brings the flavors of Capiz into a growing line of seafood-based snack chips. Based in Brgy. Sibaguan, Roxas City, Capiz, the family-managed microenterprise is owned by Ms. Cyvel Lica B. Dusaran with the help of her husband, Mr. Jules L. Dusaran. Established in 2017, the firm is known for its scallop, talaba
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