Strengthening drug discovery capabilities in WV

Balik Scientist Dr. Julius Adam V. Lopez presents significant accomplishments during his engagement under the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Balik Scientist Program (BSP). Dr. Lopez and his team developed and published Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) modules and were able to conduct intensive trainings for next generation NMR users during his 1-year engagement as
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Teachers, LGU officials in Sibalom, Antique participates in ICT trainings

Teachers and faculty members of Bari Elementary School and Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) officials of Brgy. Bari, Sibalom, Antique participates in two (2) separate Information Communication Technology (ICT) trainings. This includes the training for Barangay Infosystem for Development Accountability (BIDA) and the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS). BIDA is
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Water system, water filters granted to Buenavista cooperative

The Tinadtaran Piña Agsanayan San Roque Agrarian Reform Cooperative (TPAS ARC) was the recipient of a ram pump water system and water filters from a project by Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) and Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI). The equipment transfer is an objective of a project entitled, “Installation of Ram
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DOST Negros Occidental joins the Rural Women Entrepreneurs Day celebration

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Negros Occidental Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) joins the Rural Women Entrepreneurs Day celebration and Agri-fishery fair and exhibit hosted by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) – Negros Occidental. During the event, Negros Occidental PSTO shared basic knowledge on Food Safety, Packaging and Mandatory Labeling
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DOST VI supports drive to end VAW

In support of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) Gender and Development (GAD) Program hosted a forum on Republic Act 11313, otherwise known as the Safe Spaces Act, and the rights protected by it. This activity is one way the DOST VI’s GAD
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SETUP, CEST staff oriented on gender sensitivity, responsiveness integration in project planning

As part of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Gender and Development (GAD) program, DOST VI conducted a virtual orientation on the Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG) checklist for personnel of DOST VI Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) and Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) across Western Visayas. The orientation is
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Farm school in Capiz taps DOST tech for sustainable farming

The Carrageenan Plant Growth Promoter (CPGP) technology was introduced to Chandy’s Integrated Farm in Brgy. Panitan, Capiz by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 Innovation-Enabling Fund (SETUP 4.0 iFund). The project entitled “Product and Process Improvement of Chandy’s Integrated Farm” aims to improve the product and process
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Akeanon bakery takes on DOST’s fruit juice processing training

Zaulda Bakery from Kalibo, Aklan had undergone fruit juice processing training facilitated by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO). The training was requested by Ms. Rhoda Zaulda, owner of Zaulda Bakery, as she sought to add ready-to-drink (RTD) fruit juices in the product line. Aklan PSTO tapped
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DOST Project SIGNAL launched in Guimaras province

The Department of Science and Technology VI’s (DOST VI) Disaster Risk Reduction Management Unit (DRRMU) in collaboration with the Guimaras Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) launched the Strategic Incident Georeferencing for Nationwide Alertness or Project SIGNAL in Guimaras province. Discussed during the orientation where the project’s overview and updates wherein the following objectives were
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Some 2,226 children benefit from DOST E-Nutribun

Some 2,226 children benefit from DOST E-Nutribun A total of 2,226 children from the provinces of Aklan, Capiz, and Guimaras receive E-Nutribun or Enhanced Nutribun packs from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) via its respective Provincial Science and Technology Offices (PSTOs). The E-Nutribun distribution and feeding program in Malinao, Aklan was facilitated by
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