Three micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Negros Occidental received financial assistance to adopt technological innovations through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program Innovation-Enabling Fund (SETUP iFund) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). SETUP is a DOST flagship program that aims to assist the MSMEs to produce quality products, increase productivity, and
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Safe, Swift, & Smart Passage (S-PaSS) orientation for Aklan LGU held via online
The Safe, Swift, & Smart Passage (S-PaSS) developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI conducted a virtual orientation for the province of Aklan on September 23, 2020, participated by the office of the Governor and Municipality Mayors. The S-PaSS is a travel management system primarily intended to make a hassle-free journey
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DOST VI grants transfer of ownership to Guimaras firms
Two local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Province of Guimaras were granted with the Certificates of Transfer of Ownership by the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) after completing their repayment for the financial assistance they availed under the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) – Innovation-Enabling Fund (iFund).
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Saludes, DOST Balik scientist receives award for Basic Science Research
Dr. Jonel P. Saludes, a professor of Chemistry and Associate Vice President for Research at the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City was recently chosen as a recipient of the Gregorio Y. Zara Award for Basic Science Research. The recognition is one of the awards given last September 11 by the Philippine Association for
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EXPERT-O advances promotion of agricultural technologies
The innovative agricultural technologies in rice and corn were showcased in an EXPERT-O webinar series dubbed as Innovations in Rice and Corn Production. The promotion of the technologies was primarily set by the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) in partnership with DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and
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EXPERT-O turn up useful tech innovations
The pandemic has demonstrated how science, technology, and innovation can significantly mitigate the debilitating impacts of CoVID-19. DOST VI comes up with initiatives that answer the immediate concerns the society needs to fight the devastating scourge of the pandemic health crisis. DOST VI further level up its focus in assessing the immediate needs of the
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Virtual forum underscores innovative tech, better practices on aquaculture
Having demonstrated how science-based approaches can mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, the webinar series highlighting the innovative technologies in improving aquaculture practices were set to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recover from the devastating scourge of the pandemic health crisis. The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) in partnership with
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Scholarship Update – List of requirements for freshmen and senior scholars
ATTENTION: DOST VI Scholars To protect the DOST VI clients and employees’ safety and well-being amid the pandemic, the office implements precautionary measures in structure and in practice. Clients of the Scholarship Section must register through google form https://tinyurl.com/ScholarshipR6Appointment before visiting the Regional Office. Clients with no schedule starting August 17, 2020 (Monday) will not be entertained.
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DOST VI Scholarship Update – Request for Certification
ATTENTION: DOST VI Scholars To protect the DOST VI clients and employees’ safety and well-being amid the pandemic, the office implements precautionary measures in structure and in practice. All on-going scholars and scholar-graduates may send their request for certification through the DOST VI Scholarship Section official email address – scholarship@ro6.dost.gov.ph For other scholarship concerns, you may
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DOST-DA partnership to enhance market competitiveness of agri-fishery products in Western Visayas through packaging improvement
Western Visayas is a major contributor to the country’s agricultural production. With the economic importance of agriculture, there is an urgent need to increase farm productivity, diversify from traditional products to high-value commodities as well as aggressively move towards value-adding activities like food processing. Post-harvest losses is one of the major factors that affect farm
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