The Versatile Instrumentation System for Science Education and Research or VISSER, a science kit that allows students to conduct hands-on experiments in various fields, was showcased during the Manggahan Festival 2023 celebration in the province of Guimaras. The activity was part of the provincial government’s initiative to feature programs and services offered by different government
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DOST VI, LGU Guimbal lead packaging and labeling workshop for PWDs
The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) through its Iloilo Provincial S&T Office (Iloilo PSTO) and the local government unit (LGU) of Guimbal led a packaging and labeling seminar-workshop for persons with disabilities (PWD) in Guimbal, Iloilo. The activity was targeted to help the PWD community in improving their current product, liquid dishwasher.
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DOST seeks to help more businesses in Aklan province
A total of 17 businesses based in Aklan province participated in the Department of Science and Technology VI’s (DOST VI) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 (SETUP 4.0) Forum held at the Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) in Kalibo, Aklan. The 17 enterprises come from varied sectors such as food processing, apparel manufacturing,
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Research ethics trainings held for 2 universities
The Regional Ethics Monitoring Board VI (REMB VI) holds Basic Research Ethics Training (BRET) for the University of St. La Salle (USLS) – Bacolod and Central Philippine University (CPU). BRET for USLS-Bacolod was conducted on March 13-14, 2023 with a total of 29 participants. The resource persons for the said training were Prof. Fatima A.
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Machine shop in Aklan receives DOST innovation funding
Janelle Heavy Equipment Parts Supply and Machine Repair Shop in Aklan receives P3M worth of funding from the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 Innovation-Enabling Fund (SETUP 4.0-iFund). The firm engaged with the DOST SETUP program in 2019 for the upgrading of its equipment
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DOST Neg Occ holds first SETUP 4.0 forum
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI – Negros Occidental Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) organized its first Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) 4.0 Forum at Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. The event was spearheaded by the SETUP Regional Project Management Office VI and staff
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Food safety seminars held in Capiz
The Department of Science and Technology Provincial Science and Technology Office (DOST PSTO) in Capiz spearheads the conduct of food safety trainings on Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) to various project beneficiaries in the province. Under DOST VI’s tech training services, food safety trainings covering cGMP and SSOP was requested
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DOST extends assistance to IP community in Tubungan, Iloilo
The Department of Science and Technology Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (DOST CEST) Program extends assistance to three (3) indigenous cultural communities in Tubungan, Iloilo with an aim to improve their overall economic conditions through science and technology. Tubungan is a 4th class municipality in the southern part of Iloilo which is among the
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Capiz’ El Zabroso ties up with DOST to upgrade business
El Zabroso’s owner, Mr. Jonathan A. Cantiller, has always wanted to offer Capiznons a taste of Italian cuisine by serving authentic Italian pizza and pasta. This gradually became a reality when he decided to take a risk and build a small kiosk at Gaisano Marketplace in Roxas City, Capiz. Mr. Cantiller works round-the-clock in preparing
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Printing, garments firm in Capiz upgrades equipment through DOST
Ms. Ruby Ann F. Bello was an aspiring entrepreneur in Roxas City before she founded Bigcity Designs & Printing in 2014. From thereon, her business continued to provide printing services and garment products in the province of Capiz. Ms. Bello began her firm as a photocopying service for state colleges and local government units (LGUs)
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