In today’s competitive market, product quality alone does not ensure market success. Packaging and labeling play a crucial role in influencing consumer perception and purchase decisions. This was highlighted during the Training on Packaging and Mandatory Labeling Requirements conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz in partnership with the International Institute of
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Earlier today in Iloilo City, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Western Visayas formally launched 2026 AI Fest through an Official Launch and Press Conference attended by partner organizing institutions and valued local media partners. The event marks the official kickoff of a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and AI-driven transformation. The 2026 AI Fest
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The Department of Science and Technology Aklan (DOST Aklan), through the DOST Western Visayas’ AmligSiyensya Program, provides food packs and science-based interventions to 25 family beneficiaries in Barangay Bel-is, Buruanga, Aklan, in response to the ongoing challenges brought about by the fuel crisis and its impact on the community. The food packs include Nutri Cocokies
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Smart METRO is a smart governance initiative led by the UP Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry (UP TCAGP) and funded by the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD). The launching was held last, April 17, 2026, at Sam’s 21 Hotel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. It was attended by
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz formalizes its partnership with Junior Chamber International (JCI) Makawiwili through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on April 16, 2026, at DOST Capiz, reinforcing collaborative efforts toward inclusive, science-driven community development.  The MOU was signed by DOST Capiz Provincial S&T Director Juafe M. Abareles, JCI
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Mar Lean Meat Products, a homegrown enterprise built on family tradition, is officially transitioning into a tech-driven operation through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). Under the SETUP 4.0 iFund Project, the firm’s initiative, titled “Process, Product Quality, and System Improvement of Mar Lean Meat Products,” was recently
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz assisted 65 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and provided 65 S&T interventions through a series of capacity-building trainings, equipping food handlers, manufacturers, and community stakeholders with essential knowledge on food safety, hygiene, sanitation, current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and workplace organization. The Capiz Sugar Central, Inc.
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The Department of Science and Technology Aklan (DOST Aklan)  spearheaded a technical training intervention for the province’s food processing service sectors, focusing on the critical intersection of food safety compliance and competitive packaging. The orientation aimed to capacitate local businesses by enhancing their understanding of proper production practices, product quality, and statutory and regulatory requirements
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Two hands-on trainings aimed at strengthening local food processing skills were recently conducted by the Department of Science and Technology Capiz (DOST Capiz), through the Food on-the-Road Innovation and Processing (FoodtrIP) Facility. These activities continue the training series that began with lecture sessions on food safety and packaging and labeling held on January 10, 2026.
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