Lonoy Agriventure Corporation embraced the opportunity to boost its aquaculture ventures through training on Single Oyster Technology on January 23-24, 2025, emphasizing its potential to improve productivity, enhance oyster quality, and reduce harmful environmental impact. Conducted by Dr. Ma. Junemie Hazel Lebata-Ramos of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD), the training equipped
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In a collective effort to address malnutrition in the province, the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) – Antique and various local government units (LGUs), conducted a two-day weighing scale calibration on January 27 – 28 at the DOST Antique Training Room. The initiative
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Mc Nester Food Products, founded by Ms. Rebecca Castro Tubongbanua in August 2003, has become a local success story in Buenavista, Guimaras, producing calamansi and mango-based products. Despite humble beginnings, with an initial capital of seven thousand pesos (PhP 7,000.00), Ms. Tubongbanua,  as a skilled chemist, transformed her passion for food and science into a
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ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI), represented by Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Research and Extension for Development Network (AFRREDN) – Western Visayas today, January 30. The AFRREDN led by the Department of Agriculture (DA)
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Two (2) innovative micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the province of Antique, QB’s Solar-Powered Ice Cubes and LMT Prints and Copier Center, are making significant strides in developing sustainable business solutions. With assistance from the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program Innovation Enabling Fund (SETUP iFund), these MSMEs
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Kalibo, Aklan – The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Aklan State University (ASU) and its College of Computer Studies to launch two projects, namely, “Establishment of the Technology, Innovation, and Collaboration Nest for Aklan (TechNest Aklan): Aklan State University’s Technology Business Incubator” and “Empowering
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ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The Regional Development Council Region VI-Western Visayas Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RDC VI – RRDIC) conducts the first leg of the General Annual Review of Research and Development (R&D) Plans and Accomplishments of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) on Friday, January 17, 2025, at
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) opens more funding opportunities for research, development, and innovation institutions in the Visayas as it launches the Call for Proposals during the 2025 Visayas Call Conference on January 17, 2025, at Summit Hotel, Tacloban City, Leyte. The call for proposals covers various programs across the sectors of health,
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and University of San Agustin (USA) officially inaugurate the Kasanggang Niche Centers in the Region (NICER) in Functional Food Excellence in Iloilo City today, January 10, 2025. This DOST-funded facility is expected to provide local researchers with advanced tools and resources to accelerate scientific discovery, particularly in the
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