Western Visayas boasts a thriving food industry fueled by a network of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). These businesses are vital to the region’s economic growth. However, a key challenge they face is ensuring their products reach consumers in a fresh and appealing state. High-quality packaging plays a critical role in an MSME’s success.
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The DOST VI conducts Orientation on the Online Application for License to Operate (LTO) and Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) during the MSME Development Week Celebration with the theme: Innovate to Elevate MSMEs. Dr. May Rose O. Suerte, Assistant Regional Director for Finance and Administrative Services welcomes the participants from different provinces. She highlighted the
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“Saan pa ba ako pupunta? Saan pa ba ako mamatay kung hindi sa Pilipinas lamang” was Dr. Noel Peter B. Tan’s response when he was asked why he returned to the Philippines instead of working abroad during his Exit Report Presentation titled, “The Next Big Thing is Tiny: The Rise of Nanotechnology” on biodegradable packaging
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DOST to establish natural dye production hub in Negros Occidental The DOST Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST PTRI) sets up for the establishment of a natural dye production hub in Negros Occidental. DOST PTRI together with DOST VI recently visited Central Philippines State University (CPSU) to discuss the project Fostering the Revitalization of Nascent Textile
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The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) visits DOST VI to benchmark research, development, and innovation initiatives in Western Visayas. During the activitiy, the DOST VI and its supported consortia and committees, shared practices, functions, and services, especially in terms of their involvement in research and development (R&D), the operationalization of the Regional
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The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) conducts a focus group discussion on good practices, constraints, and opportunities in the adoption of appropriate technologies by rural industries focusing on Abalone on June 25, 2024 at the Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City. Abalone belongs to the marginal and emerging categories of the Revealed Comparative Advantage
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Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo B. Benitez and Punong Barangay Yolanda T. Noble receives funding support from the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) for two (2) Grants-in-Aid Projects on June 19, 2024. The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Barangay Pahanocoy, Bacolod City will implement the project “Upgrading the Terracotta Pottery Industry in
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The Department of Science and Technology VI joins the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. This activity is crucial in ensuring the disaster preparedness of the office. #DOST6#OneDOST4U#NSED
ATM: 33 Guimaras farmers train on good agricultural practices (GAP) for safe and quality produce. Farmer participants’ main produce includes fruits, rice, corn, and vegetables. Resource Speaker, Ms. Vivian A. Segobre focused her discussion on the different farming practices and management as well as the challenges of implementing GAP. Moreover, she highlighted farm maintenance, pesticide,
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The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI)-Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) has consistently supported students through its internship program. Recently, the laboratory mentored BS Biology major in Microbiology students from the Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) during their 80-hour internship at the Microbiological Testing Laboratory of the DOST VI-RSTL. The internship helped
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