A total of 10 student teams coming from various universities across Western Visayas completed their artificial intelligence or AI-assisted film trailers after attending the SineAI Talks and Workshop as part of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI’s 2025 AI Fest event this August. The SineAI Talks last July 14 held at the RDC
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DOST VI bridges educational gaps through S&T Access in Semirara Island
Braving the sea from mainland Antique to the island of Semirara, the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI), through the Antique Provincial S&T Office (Antique PSTO), successfully deployed the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS) at the Divine Word School of Semirara Island, Inc. (DWSII) on June 25–26, 2025.
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SineAI Workshops kicks off in exploring AI in filmmaking
The highly anticipated SineAI Workshop officially commenced on July 16, 2025, marking the beginning of a three-day immersive experience aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into filmmaking. As a pre-event of the larger AI Fest 2025 that will be held on August 11-13,2025, the workshop gathered 47 student participants from various schools and state universities
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DOST VI receives recognition as valued partner from OWWA VI
In celebrating the Migrant Workers Day 2025, the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) was recognized for its steadfast collaboration with OWWA in supporting OFWs through science, technology, and innovation. The commemoration of Migrant Workers Day was held, together with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Welfare Office VI (OWWA) RWO VI,
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SUCs in WV convene to improve research engagement among faculty through workload policy reform
In a strategic effort to further the adoption of the Harmonized 18-Unit Faculty Workload Policy, the Western Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (WVCIEERD) organized a three-leg cluster meeting with its nine (9) member state universities across the region. The three-leg cluster meeting, led by WVCIEERD Executive Director Dr. Carmelo
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RRDIC convenes to advance regional RDI agenda
The Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) of the Regional Development Council VI successfully convened its 2nd Quarter Meeting for CY 2025 on June 24, 2025, reinforcing Western Visayas’ commitment to advancing its research, development, and innovation (RDI) agenda. Chaired by DOST VI Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, the meeting recorded active participation
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DOST VI successfully concludes press conference for inaugural AI Fest: Coding a better future
ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VI concludes its press conference held on June 11, 2025 at DOST Regional Office VI, kicking off the first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fest in the country with exciting preview and major announcements into “Coding a Better Future: Responsible AI for Cities and Communities.”
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Aklan innovation hub ignite startup discussions and mapping
The Department of Science and Technology VI’s (DOST VI) Aklan Innovation Hub (iHub) in partnership with FyrLab Accelerator, Youth First Philippines Initiative, Inc. (YFI), Unified Movement in Western Visayas to Accelerate Startup and Spinoff Development (UMWAD) Consortium, and Aklan State University (ASU) hosted a Fyrside Chat and Startup Ecosystem Mapping Workshop for local entrepreneurs, researchers,
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DOST deploys PH’s second mango treatment tech in Guimaras to boost productivity
Sibunag, Guimaras – The country’s second Integrated Mango Post-Harvest Facility was deployed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Brgy. Millan, Sibunag, Guimaras. As the second of its kind in the Philippines after Davao City, this innovation marks a major milestone in enhancing the province’s capacity to meet international export standards through improved
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Academicians, researchers, industry stakeholders convene for the 2025 Visayas Regional Scientific Meeting
Academicians, researchers, industry stakeholders convene for the 2025 Visayas Regional Scientific Meeting ILOILO CITY – Academicians, researchers, and industry stakeholders convene for the 2025 Visayas Regional Scientific Meeting (RSM) on April 29-30, 2025, at Diversion 21 Hotel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. This year’s Visayas RSM is organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines
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