DOST releases fund assistance to 4 MSMEs in the food sector

Iloilo City, 07 July 2020 — Four micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Western Visayas recently received financial assistance for technology upgrading through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program Innovation-Enabling Fund (SETUP iFUND) of the Department of Science and Technology.   SETUP is a DOST flagship program which aims to assist the MSMEs produce quality
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Important food safety tips food handlers should know

Kalibo, Aklan – The primary transmission route of the COVID-19 virus is through direct contact with the respiratory droplets (sneeze or cough) of an infected person. To date, there is no evidence that COVID-19 viruses can be transmitted to food or food packaging. However, studies found that the COVID-19 virus can survive on some surfaces
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Face Shields for the People

The DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST MIRDC) focused on mass production and distribution of medical face shields, in collaboration with partner organizations and material donors. The Face Shield for the People in the Frontline Project aims to augment the shortage in the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). #ScienceForThePeople https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2340223259456807

Virtual FGD for SETUP 2.0

DOST VI has been implementing the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) as a nationwide strategy to address the needs and requirements of the micro, small and medium enterprises.  Presently, the program has been moved to a new phase of implementation referred to as SETUP 2.0 which will include a wider range of science and
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Virtual technology training for MSMEs begins

ILOILO CITY — To bring science and technology closer to its customers, the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) continues to deliver technology services amidst the COVID-19 health crisis. DOST VI started the online technology trainings with the requests from QB’s Solar- Powered Ice Cubes in Antique on current Good Manufacturing Practices
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Online S&T scholars’ orientation kicks off

Online S&T scholars’ orientation kicks off The online scholarship orientation for the successful scholarship qualifiers of the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI)in Western Visayas started last May 26 with the provinces of Aklan and Guimaras. A total of 28 scholars from the two provinces attended the orientation and were joined by their
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