DOST certifies Electoral Board members in Capiz Roxas City, Capiz — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is mandated by law to implement the Certification Program for the Electoral Board (EM) members of the 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE). A certification process in the province of Capiz is ongoing starting March 2 until
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DOST funds 3D bioprinting project in Western Visayas Iloilo City — Pursuing the initiative to level-up the innovation capacity of Filipino-owned companies while at the same time promoting industry-based research and development (R&D), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Pharma GalenX Innovations Inc. sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the project, “Development
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RDC VI presents DOST strategies for Startups in Western Visayas Iloilo City — The Economic Development Committee (EDC) of the Regional Development Council VI (RDC VI) approves the policy recommendation on the Startup Ecosystem in Western Visayas during its 1st Quarter Meeting on March 8, 2022. The proposal was presented by Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, Regional
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DOST VI congratulates Engr. Janry C. Plaga for garnering Top 7 out of the 3,780 examinees of the recently concluded Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination. We are proud of you!
DOST technologies to improve livelihood of Sibalom pottery community The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) continues to envision that with appropriate science and technology (S&T) assistance, every community will be strengthened and empowered. With this, DOST VI partners with the University of Antique Research, Extension, Continuing Education, and Training Services (UA RECETS) to provide
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DOST promotes study on the standardization of natural dyes in Aklan The Department of Science and Technology through its Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) recently visited a community in Brgy. Galicia, Madalag, Aklan to conduct a research study under the DOST-Grants-in-Aid (GIA) project, “Colorimetric and Performance Standardization of NatDyes Produced in Various NatDyes Hubs in the Philippines”.
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SCIENCE CONFAB IN VISAYAS TO FEATURE PAGTANAW 2050 The 2022 Visayas Regional Scientific Meeting (RSM) on April 28-29, 2022 intends to highlight the foresight document PAGTANAW 2050 which aims to harness science and technology as tools towards innovations in the next 30 years. This year’s Visayas RSM is guided by the theme, PAGTANAW 2050: Agham
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RxBox aids monitoring of COVID-19 positive, pregnant women in health facilities It is very crucial for medical health professionals to regularly monitor the vital signs of pregnant women, particularly those in active labor, and more importantly the COVID-19 positive patients. The Rural Health Units (RHUs) of Bingawan, Iloilo and Libertad in Antique province, and the
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RDC VI endorses 2023 budget for S&T programs and initiatives Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, DOST VI Regional Director, presented the agency’s budget proposal per program/activity/project (PAP) as well as its major accomplishments and targets for the period. DOST VI planned to increase the budget allocation for the implementation of major DOST programs such as the
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Tech support to boost barangay co-op coffee production Murcia, Negros Occidental –- Growing and producing coffee is the major source of livelihood for the Canlandog Pilot Agro-Forestry Farmers Association (CPAFFA) in Murcia, Negros Occidental. CPAFFA produces at least 27 tons of coffee every year using the traditional way. However, coffee farmers identified some technical issues
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