A complementary food production facility housed in University of Antique (UA) seeks to help fight the high incidence of malnutrition in selected areas in the region, more importantly in the province of Antique. A collaborative project of UA and the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) and DOST VI,
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Food. Shelter. Clothing. These fab three are the basic needs in quest of survival. Of the three, clothing weaves unique patterns such as designs that endure the test of time. Truly, Cefekur Garments Industry mastered the nitty-gritty of clothing apparel. From designing to lay outing, sewing, stitching and so on, this success is attributed with
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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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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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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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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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A call to advocate ethics in research was emphasized to research buffs during the conduct of the Basic Ethics Research Training in Iloilo City. “Our duty to experiment does not mean doing research under any type of condition”, Dr. Ricardo Manalastas, Jr. of the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) said. He equipped that these
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Department of Science and Technology Secretary Mario G. Montejo led the induction of S&T Media Corps officers during the press conference held at Jalaur Conference Room, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA VI). Composed of the media practitioners from various media entities, the S&T Media Corps aspires to intensify local media with essential knowledge in propagating
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Products from various micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region were featured at the Tek-Tienda in light with the celebration of the Science Nation Tour. “I am delighted that DOST VI spearheaded this Tek-Tienda MSME Product Fair that showcases the best products of our assisted micro, small, and medium enterprises in Western Visayas
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