LOOK: In its continued efforts to strengthen and extend science and technology (S&T) services to the countryside, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz and Iloilo conducts the Community Life Competence Process (CLCP) with Gender Conscientization Training as part of the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program in the provinces. The two-day
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Visayas science conference tackles solutions for Philippine food system
The National Academy of Science and Technology – Philippines’ (NAST PHL) and the Department of Science and Technology Region VII hold the 2024 Visayas Regional Scientific Meeting (VRSM) on May 27-28, 2024 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. With the theme, “Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to Address Equity, Consumer Health, and
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2nd Quarter Meeting of the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC)
Balik Scientist Dr. Khino J. Parohinog of the University of St. La Salle (USLS) and University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) shared his expertise, R&D initiatives, and engagement details during the 2nd Quarter Meeting of the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) on June 11, 2024 at the DOST VI Training Room, Iloilo City. The
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DOST VI hosts first Biotechnology Forum in Negros Occidental
Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) organized the first Stakeholders’ Forum for Biotechnology in Negros Occidental last June 4, 2024 at The Inns, Bacolod City. Engr. Glady T. Reyes, Negros Occidental Assistant Provincial Science and Technology Director, stated that the forum aims to explore the possibility of establishing the biotechnology industry on
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Northern Negros farmers gear up for DOST’s Pandayan project
The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) delivers metalworking equipment and tools to Pasto Agrarian Reform Cooperative (PARC) in Brgy. Magtikol, Toboso, Negros Occidental and to Hda. Caridad Dela Paz Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (CADARBA) in Brgy. Rafaela Barrera, Sagay City, Negros Occidental on May 30, 2024. The two farmer groups are beneficiaries
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Innovation Champion: Engr. Monalyn Lariosa Oloroso
Focused to improve traditional processes and benefit local economies, Engr. Oloroso has developed innovative technologies in the field of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. She has developed the Fiber XMach, a pineapple leaf scraping machine; the Biomass-Fired Fish Dryer, a dependable alternative for traditional fish drying; and the Calamansi Juice Extractor, a machine that promises a sweeter calamansi juice.
DOST VI, LGU Makato offer STARBOOKS, scholarship opportunities to schools in Aklan
DOST VI, LGU Makato offer STARBOOKS, scholarship opportunities to schools in Aklan MAKATO, AKLAN – The Department of Science and Technology Aklan Provincial S&T Office (PSTO) in collaboration with the local government unit (LGU) of Makato, Aklan, provides DOST’s STARBOOKS or the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS to three (3) secondary
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Reducing Inequalities in Small Island Communities through Partnerships in Science, Technology, Innovation (STI)
Reducing Inequalities in Small Island Communities through Partnerships in Science, Technology, Innovation (STI) Recognizing the importance of partnerships in realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI and the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU)- Molo Campus have formalized their collaboration. The Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum
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First public training for food establishments in Antique kicks off
First public training for food establishments in Antique kicks off The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) VI Antique Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) conducted the first Food Safety Public Training for Food Establishments in Patnongon, Antique on March 6, 2024. This initiative aimed to prioritize the health of students and staff at Aureliana
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Region VI Association of National Government Executives (RANGE) gathers at DOST VI
The Region VI Association of National Government Executives (RANGE) come together for a casual gathering at the DOST Region VI Office in Lapaz, Iloilo City. The current RANGE President, DOST VI Regional Director Rowen R. Gelonga, hosted the gathering to open opportunities to establish connections and strengthen relations among the agencies. Dir. Gelonga concurs that
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