UA pilots first Nutri Kart in Western Visayas

San Jose, Antique – The University of Antique (UA) sealed the deal with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST VI) in addressing malnutrition through Nutri Kart, a movable food stall which sells nutritious food and snacks. DOST Region VI has developed the Nutri-Kart in order to address malnutrition, particularly in kindergarten, elementary and secondary
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Antiqueño MSMEs receive DOST technical assistance

San Jose, Antique – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST VI) through the Antique Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) has granted six (6) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with technical assistance under its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). Among of the beneficiaries include CMYK Test Print Advertising and Supply, Process Foundation
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P4.2 million for health researches in Western Visayas

An estimated P4.2 million in funding will go to the Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (WVHRDC). Consortium Manager Lerma dela Llana said the funding for regional health researches this year came from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Health (DOH) and DOST’s Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD).
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Health research conference to stage in Iloilo

How important is health research these days? Researchers, health practitioners and managers and stakeholders once again convene in a biennial event dubbed as the 2nd Western Visayas Health Research Conference on October 20-21, 2016 at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center. Hosted by the Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (WVHRDC) in partnership with
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Food Innovation Center poised as WV’s leading food hub

A food hub here in the region is all set to provide innovations and technical support services in a bid to strengthen the food industry. Developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST VI), the Western Visayas Food Innovation Center (FIC), houses one-stop-shops addressing various technology-related concerns of the food processing industry – particularly
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Tech biz incubator project to spell entrepreneurial growth

In recognition of the vital role of the academe and the government to spur entrepreneurial spirit, a technology business incubator project was established dedicated to startups and fledgling enterprises. The Small Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Development Services Technology Business Incubator (SEEDS-TBI), a multi-disciplinary project organized by the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) – College of
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DOST seals STARBOOKS partnership with Iloilo provincial gov’t

DOST VI Regional Director Rowen Gelonga (left) and Iloilo Provincial Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. ink a Memorandum of Understanding on the implementation of the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Stations (STARBOOKS) housed at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. Launched by the DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (STII), the STARBOOKS hosts timely S&T
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Pasidungog 2016

Iloilo Provincial Science and Technology Director Sheila Oberio receives a plaque from Iloilo Provincial Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. in recognition for the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST VI) valuable contribution in the growth of the micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), specifically in providing technical expertise in food safety and handling and packaging and
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