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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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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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 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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ILOILO CITY — The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST-VI) awarded 256 scholar-graduates from Batch 2024 with the Medal of Academic Excellence in Science and Technology during the In Touch with Excellence (ITWE) Awarding Ceremony held on April 25, 2025, at Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City. ITWE is an annual recognition ceremony that
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A 25-inch width handloom weaving machine designed for differently-abled persons and the elderly. This innovative device offers comfort, convenience, and accessibility, making it adaptable to standard wheelchairs. Plus, its portable design ensures easy transport to other places. Key Features: ✅Eye-hand-held lever ✅ Four-harness mechanism ✅ Sliding beater, allowing an easier weaving activity Tradition Meets Innovation
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The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) has officially partnered with the University of San Agustin (USA) for a research and development (R&D) project entitled “Formulation of Turmeric Capsule with High Bioavailability for Optimized Therapeutic Efficacy” Through its Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program. This project is a collaborative effort between Al Di Foods Inc.
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The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) links with CPUGAD Technology Business Incubator (TBI) to discuss how to provide Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)-technopreneurs with essential tools and resources to successfully launch and sustain their technology-driven enterprises. This initiative aims to strengthen DOST’s Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH)
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Founders, enablers, and the Iloilo business community gathered for Angel Investing 101, a casual but engaging discussion about the opportunities that it can open up for startups. Angel Investing is a term used in business that refers to an early-stage investment providing capital to a startup in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt. It
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Two DOST scholar-graduates from the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) have emerged as Rank 1 topnotchers in the April 2025 Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination (ECTLE), each earning an impressive rating of 95.00%. Jayvee C. Fuentebella, an RA 7687 scholar, and Jan Frederick A. Valenton, a MERIT scholar, are DOST-SEI Batch 2020 scholars and
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