Space to stimulate innovative ideas opens in Guimaras

The iHub or Innovation Hub located at the Guimaras State University Main Campus in Buenavista, Guimaras is now open for starting entrepreneurs, innovators and students. The iHub is a space where startups can be nurtured, and key players like enablers, investors, and accelerators can gather, collaborate, share information, and provide assistance to startups. “The space
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Trappist, Nonnie’s Delicacies awarded ownership of DOST-funded equipment

Trappist Monastic Food Products and Nonnie’s Delicacies and Food Products were awarded Certificates of Ownership (COO) for successfully completing their refund for the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 Innovation-Enabling Fund or SETUP 4.0-iFund. Trappist availed of the program back in 2012 and 2016 to acquire production equipment such
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WVCIEERD recognized for strong support, contributions in R&D

The Western Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and  Development (WVCIEERD) bagged the Kabalikat Consortium Award of the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD). In the recently concluded 13th DOST-PCIEERD Anniversary Celebration held on June 28, 2023, at The Manila Hotel, the WVCIEERD received the Kabalikat Consortium Award as recognition of
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NSTW 2023 in Iloilo closes, DOST names next host region

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially closed the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration in Iloilo City on November 26, 2023 at the Iloilo Convention Center. Joining the Closing Program were DOST executives, Usec. Maridon O. Sahagun, Usec. Sancho A. Mabborang, and Asec. Diane N. Ignacio, together with DOST VI
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PSTO Antique now has a house to call its own

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, together with DOST VI Regional Director Rowen Gelonga, led the inauguration of the newly constructed Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) building in Sibalom, Antique, today. The establishment of the PSTO building is a strategic move aimed at enhancing the
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DOST’s newly-installed provincial directors take oath during 2023 NSTW

Iloilo City – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary, Renato U. Solidum Jr., together with the DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang led the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-installed DOST Provincial Directors during the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration in Iloilo City. The conversion of the
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PHILIPPINE TEXTILE CONGRESS CAPPED OFF AT 2023 NSTW IN ILOILO CITY

The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) concluded this year’s Philippine Textile Congress at the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Iloilo City. With the theme “Futures Thinking for Philippine Textiles,” the congress aimed not only to convene textile academics but also to pave the way for increased economic
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LOCAL EXPERTS SHARE OPPORTUNITIES ON RAINFORESTATION, AGRICULTURE IN NAT’L S&T WEEK IN ILOILO CITY

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), in collaboration with the Visayas Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Program (ViCARP), organized a forum with the theme “Creating More Green Jobs through Science and Technology: Towards Sustainable and Empowered Communities” during the National Science,
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Business dialogues, startup pitching sets off in Startup Jam

Business dialogues and business matching activities sets off in Startup Jam as part of the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration in Iloilo City. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in partnership with Youth First Initiative Philippines, Inc., Startup Jam will run from November 22 to 26 at the
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Aquarium tunnel opens in Iloilo City

An aquarium tunnel inside the M/V Capt. John B. Lacson Training Ship in Iloilo City opens for the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration held for the first time in Visayas. This underwater-themed exhibit called, Palawud, is an integral part of the Lawud S&T Exhibits which is among the highlights of the
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