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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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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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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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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Two local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Iloilo City were granted with the Certificates of Completion 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). The DOST VI commends
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Recognizing how science-based approaches can mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, DOST VI implements programs, projects, and activities for the rehabilitation and recovery of the affected sectors in Western Visayas. A series of free S&T webinars dubbed as Expert-O or the Expert Online was offered by DOST’s OneExpert portal to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) opens its the 2021 S&T Undergraduate Scholarship Program for incoming Grade 12 students who wish to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) – related courses. This scholarship program is open to all natural-born Filipinos in Grade 12 of SY 2020‐2021, a member of
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We aim to fast-track the technology transfer and commercialization services and more importantly, to bring science and technology practitioners closer to our customers. The capabilities of the OneExpert portal is expanded to provide online technical and consulting services. Likewise, the FIRRST was also extensively utilized so that the provision of S&T services can be managed
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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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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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