In a bold move to strengthen the startup landscape in Region VI, the Unified Movement in Western Visayas to Accelerate Startup and Spinoff Development or UMWAD was created to improve the startup ecosystem in the region. The initiative involves the establishment of Regional Innovation Spaces, one of which is located in the province of Capiz
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI is paving the way for academic excellence through its internship program tailored for students at Western Visayas State University (WVSU). With a dynamic approach, this initiative aims to immerse students into the world of technology, ensuring a transformative experience that goes beyond the classroom. Six (6)
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Four (4) staff from the Department of Science and Technology VI, Mr. Roxzien Shaye G. Sesbreño, RCh; Mr. Mark V. Rosales, RCh; Ms. Felika Xamantha A. Layson, RCh; and Engr. Hazel Lynn C. Maganto, PChE, completed a three-day training on Multivariant Analysis using AssureNMR software. The training is a continuation of the Bruker CMC-Assist and
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Dr. Souvenir Tachado, an accomplished Filipino scientist from the United States of America (USA), was welcomed as a new balik scientist under the Department of Science and Technology’s Balik Scientist Program (DOST-BSP). Dr. Tachado has an extensive background as an immunologist, cell biologist, and molecular biologist, and has made significant contributions to these fields through
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Following its successful launch at the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week, the Food-on-the-Road Innovation and Processing Facility or FoodtrIP has found a new home at Capiz State University-Dayao Satellite College (CapSU-Dayao). Funded under the project “Development of the Mobile Modular Food Processing Facility (MMFPF)”, the 32-footer customized truck is a collaborative project between
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The Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) of the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) inks agreement with the Aklan State University (ASU) to provide science and technology (S&T) assistance to Brgys. Bacan and Mangan, Banga, Aklan. As part of DOST’s Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program, the project will
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The SOCCSKSARGEN Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (SOXIEERDC), and Startup Innovation Consortium to Accelerate Development in SOCCSKARGEN (SICAD-SOX) conducted a joint study mission with the Western Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (WVCIEERD), and the Unified Movement in Western Visayas to Accelerate Startup and Spin-off Development
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Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) in Antique are set to receive technological assistance and access to college education through the project, “Holistic Opportunities and People’s Empowerment (HOPE) in Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) through CEST”. There is HOPE for the PDLs to overcome personal, economic, social and civic deficiencies while in the confines
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The iHub or Innovation Hub located at the Guimaras State University Main Campus in Buenavista, Guimaras is now open for starting entrepreneurs, innovators and students. The iHub is a space where startups can be nurtured, and key players like enablers, investors, and accelerators can gather, collaborate, share information, and provide assistance to startups. “The space
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As part of its dedication to empowering women, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is actively participating in the 2023 Campaign on End Violence Against Women, which is observed anually from November 25 to December 12. This campaign is mandated by proclamation 1172, series of 2006. The main objective of the campaign is to
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