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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Reaffirming its commitment to catalyze regional growth, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz Innovation Hub (iHub) strengthens its role as the province’s gateway for transformative ideas, bridging the gap between scientific research and community-based innovation. Recently, DOST Capiz Science Research Specialist I Engr. Mae Avek Gregorios, held an initial meeting with Junior Chamber
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The Department of Science and Technology Western Visayas (DOST Western Visayas), in collaboration with the Department of Tourism Western Visayas (DOT Western Visayas), conducted a seminar for tourism establishments in Boracay Island aimed at integrating Muslim-friendly practices into its hospitality sector. Held coinciding with this year’s Ramadan season, the initiative serves as a warm invitation
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In celebration of National Women’s Month, the community shines a spotlight on Ms. Ruby Ann F. Bello, a visionary entrepreneur whose passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and service has transformed a small business into a growing enterprise in Roxas City, Capiz. In 2014, Ms. Bello founded Big City Designs & Prints as a photocopying service catering
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Brgy. Cogon, Capiz takes a significant step toward digital empowerment. Through its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Project, the Department of Science and Technology Western Visayas (DOST Western Visayas), in partnership with the local government unit (LGU) of Sigma, Capiz, has officially deployed two DOST flagship technologies: Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based
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To bolster community resilience, the Department of Science and Technology Capiz (DOST Capiz), in partnership with the local government unit (LGU) of Sigma, Capiz held a series of capacity-building activities for mothers and farmers in Brgy. Cogon, Sigma designed to support healthier families and more informed farming decisions. The initiative, under the DOST’s Community Empowerment
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In Mianay, Sigma, Capiz, Matar Farm stands as a testament to how science-based interventions can transform micro-enterprise into a thriving aqua powerhouse. For owner Mr. Rex De Justo, the farm’s journey was once defined by unpredictability and loss; today, it is defined by precision and profit. In its early years, Matar Farm faced the realities
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The Roxas City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) with the Department of Science and Technology-Western Visayas (DOST Western Visayas) sharpens emergency response capabilities through a hands-on orientation of DOST’s Project SIGNAL or the Strategic Incident Georeferencing for Nationwide Alertness. The activity, led by DOST Capiz, aims to further sharpen the city’s emergency capabilities,
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