OFWs take part in iFWD PH and TeknoLokal orientation

OFWs take part in iFWD PH and TeknoLokal orientation 24 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) participated in an orientation on the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) and TeknoLokal programs hosted by the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI). This orientation marks the second time the DOST VI has
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DOST SETUP awards Certificate of Ownership to Capiz MSME

DOST SETUP awards Certificate of Ownership to Capiz MSME The Certificate of Ownership (COO) was awarded to Ms. Gina Dequiña of Megan’s Food Product for completing the DOST Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) Project entitled “Productivity Improvement of Production Facilities for Megan’s Pasalubong Products”. Megan’s Food Products, a micro enterprise based in Brgy. Najus-an,
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DOST VI lays out big plans for “The Road to Recovery Program”

DOST VI Regional Director Rowen R. Gelonga shared various S&T support opportunities related to “The Road to Recovery Program” during an interview with the Presidential Communications Operations Office’s (PCCO) Bing Kimpo. Joining Dir. Gelonga in the interview was DOST Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) Director Anabelle Briones.  Both discussed the various DOST programs and services
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BalaiKamay takes part in training on handmade paper production

BalaiKamay takes part in training on handmade paper production The BalaiKamay organization requested training on handmade paper production conducted in Negros Occidental. BalaiKamay is known for partnering with local artisan communities to help them through engaging in environmentally sustainable livelihoods. Said communities include carpenters, carvers, and skilled Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). In attendance were members of the
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WVHRDC-RUC holds orientation on membership for SPHI

WVHRDC-RUC holds orientation on membership for SPHI The Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium-Research Utilization Committee (WVHRDC-RUC) conducted an orientation on WVHRDC membership for St. Paul’s Hospital Iloilo (SPHI) via Zoom. Among the goals of the activity is to answer SPHI’s questions regarding potential membership as well as serve as the WVHRDC-RUC’s advocacy campaign
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DOST VI inks MOU on Regional EPAHP

DOST VI inks MOU on Regional EPAHP The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VI (DOST RO VI) joins hands with the Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VI (DSWD RO VI) after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the latter’s Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program with other
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DOST Genomics program undergoes evaluation

DOST Genomics program undergoes evaluation The Department of Science and Technology Office of the Undersecretary for Research and Development (DOST-OUSECRD) recently hosted the United States State Department’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellows for the external evaluation of the DOST Genomics Program. The first day of the external evaluation kicked off at the University of San
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3 Negrense orgs. participate in presentation of DOST programs and projects

3 Negrense orgs. participate in presentation of DOST programs and projects The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Negros Occidental hosted three separate orientations on DOST programs and projects for Negrosanon for Economic Development Multi-purpose Cooperative, Sulong Kauswagan, Inc., and Southern Negros Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative. The discussion on DOST Programs and Projects was led
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DOST VI holds orientation for potential S&T consultants, trainers

DOST VI holds orientation for potential S&T consultants, trainers As a way to encourage potential clients and trainers to be part of the services of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the DOST VI conducted an orientation on Science and Technology (S&T) services in Jordan, Guimaras, April 12. Leading the orientation were various project assistants
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DOST-PHIVOLCS sets up first seismic station in Iloilo province

Duenas, Iloilo — The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) inaugurated the first-ever seismic station in Iloilo province, April 28. The seismic station was set up in Central Azucarera de San Antonio, Inc. Sugarcane Plantation, Brgy. Ponong Pequeño, Municipality of Dueñas and is the 115th seismic station in the whole country.
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