Capiz-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have taken a step forward in enhancing their market presence through improved product labels, culminating in the official turnover of finalized label designs to the recipient MSMEs on April 11, 2025. This was made possible by the Packaging and Labeling Assistance Program of the Department of Science and
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The Innovation Hub (iHub) of the Department of Science and Technology Aklan Provincial Office (DOST-Aklan) hosted “iHub Orientation: Exploring STI & Scholar’s Tech Journey”, offering faculty and students of Aklan State University (ASU) a look into the world of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) and the transformative journey of a Scholars Technopreneurship Training Program (STTP)
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The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) links with CPUGAD Technology Business Incubator (TBI) to discuss how to provide Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)-technopreneurs with essential tools and resources to successfully launch and sustain their technology-driven enterprises. This initiative aims to strengthen DOST’s Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH)
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In the Philippines, mangrove crab, also known as “alimango” is a prized delicacy and a vital source of livelihood for coastal communities. However, due to increasing environmental degradation and detection of new diseases, sustainable growth for mangrove crab is threatened by disease outbreaks and poor health management. Among the most pressing threats are loose shell
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TechNest Aklan or the Technology, Innovation, and Collaboration Nest for Aklan, a local technology business incubator (TBI) in the province benchmarks with TBIs in Iloilo to adopt best practices and strengthen support for startups in the province. The benchmarking activity was participated by key personnel from the Department of Science and Technology Aklan provincial office
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Founders, enablers, and the Iloilo business community gathered for Angel Investing 101, a casual but engaging discussion about the opportunities that it can open up for startups. Angel Investing is a term used in business that refers to an early-stage investment providing capital to a startup in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt. It
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Two DOST scholar-graduates from the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) have emerged as Rank 1 topnotchers in the April 2025 Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination (ECTLE), each earning an impressive rating of 95.00%. Jayvee C. Fuentebella, an RA 7687 scholar, and Jan Frederick A. Valenton, a MERIT scholar, are DOST-SEI Batch 2020 scholars and
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The Regional Development Council VI (RDC VI) Economic Development Committee (EDC) formalized the creation of the ad hoc committee for regional startup development in Western Visayas and outlined the key components for the regional action plan on April 8, 2025 at the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office VI in IloThe Regional Development Council
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HL Mach 4.0 is a technical upgrade of the Philippine traditional upright loom machine for an ergonomic and higher productivity weaving process. Key Features: ✅ Semi-automatic warp beam hand switch system for an uninterrupted weaving operation ✅ Guided sliding beater for ease of beating motion ✅ Equipped with a four-harness mechanism that allows up to
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The province of Capiz, known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines for its abundant oysters and mussels, is taking decisive steps to protect its thriving aquaculture industry. With climate change, red tide events, and erratic weather patterns posing increasing threats, local oyster and mussel growers are turning to innovative solutions to safeguard their livelihoods.
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