DOST VI hosts calibration proficiency testing

The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) hosts a Proficiency Testing (PT) for the calibration of non-automatic weighing instrument and temperature-controlled enclosures at the Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO). Organized by the Southern Metrology Proficiency Testing Center, the PT scheme aimed to assess the precision and consistency of measurement outcomes, thereby
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Merzci brings Iron Rice Plus to Western Visayas

CM & Sons Food Products, Inc., popularly known as Merzci, brings Iron Rice Plus to Western Visayas. Demonstrating its efforts dedicated to improve public health and nutrition, Merzci recently held a launching event entitled “Rice UP your Day” which features the Iron Rice Premix and Iron Fortified Rice. The event was held at L’Fisher Hotel
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Chemical safety training for police officers held

The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VI hosted a chemical safety training attended by personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Region VI. The seven-day online training entitled, “Basic Training Course for PNP Personnel on the Fundamentals of Chemical Safety and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)” was spearheaded by President of the Integrated Chemists
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TWO SCHOOLS IN NABAS, AKLAN INSTALLED WITH DOST’S STARBOOKS

Pawa Primary School and Tagororoc Integrated School both located in the municipality of Nabas in Aklan were installed with two (2) desktop computers equipped with STARBOOKS or the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS. The acquisition and deployment of the STARBOOOKS units were made possible through the DOST Community Empowerment thru Science
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Local entrepreneurs attend SETUP orientation, workshop in Capiz

The Capiz Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) of the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) conducted a Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 (SETUP 4.0) orientation and project proposal writing workshop. This two-day activity aims to provide valuable knowledge and guidance to local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Capiz. It
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BPI, DOST deploy STARBOOKS unit in Malonoy NHS

Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation, Inc. and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) deploy one (1) unit of Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated KioskS or STARBOOKS in Malonoy National High School (NHS), Dao, Capiz. A turnover ceremony conducted at Malonoy National High School grounds was attended by Ms. Kathylyn Mae “Jhaja”
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Gov’t fund assistance program helps agri-farms in Capiz

Two agricultural farms in Capiz, namely Xerxes Integrated Farm and Martin’s Integrated Farm, sought assistance from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0-Innovation-Enabling Fund (SETUP 4.0-iFund) to improve their overall operations. Xerxes Integrated Farm, originally named Cyris Freerange Farm, started as a home-based business with only one (1) rooster
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DOST MSME-beneficiaries in Capiz join Capiztahan 2023

Sixteen (16) Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-assisted micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Capiz join the 2023 Capiztahan Festival. The participating firms, including El Zabroso, Tatiana Pastry Shop, Ebang’z Mushroom Farm, Moving Arrows Food House, Redd Wings Food and Beverage House, Mon Bakers, Gicalde Farm, Edelicious Snack Foods, Dads Cocoa Farm, Bread Basket
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DOST VI imparts DRRM-related projects to locals of Tubungan, Iloilo

The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) imparts Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)-related projects to the locals of Tubungan, Iloilo. This was during the Philippine Information Agency’s (PIA) conduct of a community-based communication program entitled “Hinun-anon” wherein more than 100 participants were able to attend. DOST VI was represented by Mr. Ryan
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2 MSMEs in Guimaras avail DOST funding assistance

Two (2) companies in Guimaras, namely, W3M2 Company and Nonnie’s Delicacies and Food Products avail of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) funding assistance through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 Innovation-Enabling Fund or SETUP 4.0-iFund. The companies recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to seal the engagement with DOST VI. Present
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