DOST VI to partner with Jeju National University

(L-R): Engr. Abraham A. Porcal (DOST VI), Ms. Keithlyn Sarah B. Bernardino (DOST VI), Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga (DOST VI Regional Director), Professor Yung-Cheol Byun (JNU), Dr. Joel de Castro, Head (WVSU BINHI TBI), and Dr. Naomi Cossette R. Luis (DOST VI) On February 5, 2024, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI
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Project to improve shellfish production in Capiz funded by DOST VI

In a significant progress towards advancing sustainable aquaculture practices, the Department of Science and Technology VI, through the Capiz Provincial Science and Technology Office, officially grants funding for the project “Technology Adoption of Single Shell Oyster and Longline Culture of Mussel in Brgy. Buntod and Brgy. Agojo, Panay, Capiz”.  The project, led by the Capiz
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Capiz iHub sets to reshape startup scene in Capiz Province

In a bold move to strengthen the startup landscape in Region VI, the Unified Movement in Western Visayas to Accelerate Startup and Spinoff Development or UMWAD was created to improve the startup ecosystem in the region.  The initiative involves the establishment of Regional Innovation Spaces, one of which is located in the province of Capiz
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Unlocking opportunities through DOST VI internship experience

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI is paving the way for academic excellence through its internship program tailored for students at Western Visayas State University (WVSU). With a dynamic approach, this initiative aims to immerse students into the world of technology, ensuring a transformative experience that goes beyond the classroom. Six (6)
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4 DOST VI staff now certified NMR spectrometer users

Four (4) staff from the Department of Science and Technology VI, Mr. Roxzien Shaye G. Sesbreño, RCh; Mr. Mark V. Rosales, RCh; Ms. Felika Xamantha A. Layson, RCh; and Engr. Hazel Lynn C. Maganto, PChE, completed a three-day training on Multivariant Analysis using AssureNMR software. The training is a continuation of the Bruker CMC-Assist and
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Filipino scientist collabs with DOST, WVSU

Dr. Souvenir Tachado, an accomplished Filipino scientist from the United States of America (USA), was welcomed as a new balik scientist under the Department of Science and Technology’s Balik Scientist Program (DOST-BSP). Dr. Tachado has an extensive background as an immunologist, cell biologist, and molecular biologist, and has made significant contributions to these fields through
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Cutting-edge food processing facility launched in Capiz

Following its successful launch at the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week, the Food-on-the-Road Innovation and Processing Facility or FoodtrIP has found a new home at Capiz State University-Dayao Satellite College (CapSU-Dayao).  Funded under the project “Development of the Mobile Modular Food Processing Facility (MMFPF)”, the 32-footer customized truck is a collaborative project between
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DOST, ASU ink agreement to help communities in Banga, Aklan

The Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) of the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) inks agreement with the Aklan State University (ASU) to provide science and technology (S&T) assistance to Brgys. Bacan and Mangan, Banga, Aklan. As part of DOST’s Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program, the project will
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SOCCSKSARGEN, WV consortia share R&D and startup initiatives for development

The SOCCSKSARGEN Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (SOXIEERDC), and Startup Innovation Consortium to Accelerate Development in SOCCSKARGEN (SICAD-SOX) conducted a joint study mission with the Western Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (WVCIEERD), and the Unified Movement in Western Visayas to Accelerate Startup and Spin-off Development
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Tech assistance gives hope to PDLs in Antique

Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) in Antique are set to receive technological assistance and access to college education through the project, “Holistic Opportunities and People’s Empowerment (HOPE) in Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) through CEST”. There is HOPE for the PDLs to overcome personal, economic, social and civic deficiencies while in the confines
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