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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DOST VI’s Commitment to Empowering Women: Advocating Against Violence
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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Mobile app project for small boats undergoes final testing
The mobile application also known as SEAWAVeS app for small boats undergoes final testing. The project, “Design and Development of a Low-Cost Mobile Data Acquisition System for Small Crafts”, led by Aklan State University (ASU) professor, Prof. Julie Ann A. Salido, is being funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Philippine Council for
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Trappist, Nonnie’s Delicacies awarded ownership of DOST-funded equipment
Trappist Monastic Food Products and Nonnie’s Delicacies and Food Products were awarded Certificates of Ownership (COO) for successfully completing their refund for the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 Innovation-Enabling Fund or SETUP 4.0-iFund. Trappist availed of the program back in 2012 and 2016 to acquire production equipment such
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WVCIEERD recognized for strong support, contributions in R&D
The Western Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (WVCIEERD) bagged the Kabalikat Consortium Award of the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD). In the recently concluded 13th DOST-PCIEERD Anniversary Celebration held on June 28, 2023, at The Manila Hotel, the WVCIEERD received the Kabalikat Consortium Award as recognition of
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DOST scholar graduates top the 2023 Licensure Exam for Teachers
DOST VI congratulates Tedric Dave Espora Senosa, LPT (Top 4) and Yancy Aubrey Panugon, LPT (Top 10) in the recently concluded September 2023 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT).
NSTW 2023 in Iloilo closes, DOST names next host region
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially closed the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration in Iloilo City on November 26, 2023 at the Iloilo Convention Center. Joining the Closing Program were DOST executives, Usec. Maridon O. Sahagun, Usec. Sancho A. Mabborang, and Asec. Diane N. Ignacio, together with DOST VI
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PSTO Antique now has a house to call its own
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, together with DOST VI Regional Director Rowen Gelonga, led the inauguration of the newly constructed Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) building in Sibalom, Antique, today. The establishment of the PSTO building is a strategic move aimed at enhancing the
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DOST’s newly-installed provincial directors take oath during 2023 NSTW
Iloilo City – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary, Renato U. Solidum Jr., together with the DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang led the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-installed DOST Provincial Directors during the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration in Iloilo City. The conversion of the
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PHILIPPINE TEXTILE CONGRESS CAPPED OFF AT 2023 NSTW IN ILOILO CITY
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) concluded this year’s Philippine Textile Congress at the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Iloilo City. With the theme “Futures Thinking for Philippine Textiles,” the congress aimed not only to convene textile academics but also to pave the way for increased economic
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