On December 5, 2024, the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) of the Regional Development Council (RDC) Western Visayas gathered at the Iloilo Convention Center to celebrate the outstanding contributions of researchers, scientists, and innovators at the 2024 Idlab Awarding Ceremony. The Idlab Awards recognize exceptional individuals who have made significant strides in advancing
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In a proactive step towards ensuring safety and preparedness of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) San Jose, Antique community, Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and jail personnel participated in an orientation on DOST information systems and training in Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid. This activity is a significant part of
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DaluBasa, fresh off their grand prize win at the recent Scholars Technopreneurship Training Program (STTP) Demo Day in Iloilo City, carries on their winning streak at the first ever 2024 Innovation and Technology Transfer Summit – Visayas Pitch Quest held in Cebu City on December 3, 2024. Springing from their team name “DaluBasa”, a blended
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DOST Region VI proudly congratulates the newly registered Chemical Engineers for passing the November 2024 Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination. We are especially delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Bobby Gante Maravilla Jr., a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering graduate from University of St. La Salle – Bacolod for placing 10th in the licensure
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Continuing its collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), Greatfoods Concepts, Inc. (GFCI) adopts Ready-To-Eat (RTE) food technologies such as Protein Crackers, Brown Rice Nutty-Fruity Bar, and High Protein Food Bar. These shelf-stable snacks are rich in protein and fiber and were developed to address nutritional problems like chronic
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The Aklan State University-Association of DOST Scholars (ASU-ADS) conducted the AGHAMDUMANAN: DOST Scholars’ Association in Region VI (DOST-SAIS) Undergraduate Scholarship Campaign on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The campaign was held in collaboration with Project REACH at Bacan national High School, Bacan, Banga, Aklan and Gaudencio L. Vega National High School, Nalook, Kalibo, Aklan. The Department
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Two entries from Western Visayas triumphed during the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) 2024 Best Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Community Awards and the 2024 Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) PRAISE Awards. Winning 2nd runner-up for the 2024 Best CEST Community Award is the Baraclayan Weaving Community from Brgy. Baraclayan, Miagao,
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The Department of Science and Technology VI-Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (DOST VI-RSTL) conducted a week-long intensive training on Microbiological testing for the technical staff of Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center-Aquaculture Department, Laboratory Facilities for Advanced Aquaculture Technologies (SEAFDEC/AQD-LFAAT) last October 21-25, 2024. The training focused on the proper conduct of microbiological test methods on
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Bacolod City, Negros Occidental – The University of St. La Salle (USLS) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially launched the Center of Aerogel Technology for Energy and Environment (CATEE) on November 22, 2024. The facility is funded by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI provided technology upgrading assistance to two Aklan-based businesses through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 Innovation-enabling Fund (SETUP 4.0 iFund). This initiative aims to provide micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with sustainability, resilience, and innovativeness through technological advancement and other science and technology (S&T)
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