CEST-CAA program provides tech trainings, e-library in Ibajay, Aklan As part of Community Empowerment through Science and Technology for Conflict-Affected Areas (CEST-CAA) program in Western Visayas, the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) in partnership with Aklan State University (ASU)-Ibajay Campus provided health and nutrition trainings as well as provided a Science
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DOST VI, partner stakeholders gear up for Pandayan ng Bayan project DOST VI through pandayanngbayan dental Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) joined a meeting with five (5) State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) and RU Foundry and Machine Shop to set up plans for a proposed Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) project to
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DOST VI launches first regional R&D awards in Western Visayas The Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) of the Regional Development Council (RDC) chaired by the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) conducted the official launch of Idlab Awards, August 17. Idlab Awards is the first regional merit and reward system. With
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BIDA system deployed to Capiz CEST beneficiaries The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz Provincial S&T Center (PSTC) deployed desktop units installed with the Barangay Infosystem for Development and Accountability (BIDA) system to three barangays, namely, Brgy. Capagao, Tinigban, and Timpas, in Panitan, Capiz. The barangays are beneficiaries of DOST’s Community Empowerment through Science
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DOST VI joins hands with Iloilo PDRRMO in 6th DRRM Forum The Department of Science and Technology Region VI’s (DOST VI) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Unit (DRRMU) took part in the 6th Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management spearheaded by the Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (Iloilo PDRRMO). The forum was
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GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF THE IDLAB AWARDS Background One of the strategies identified in Chapter 14-Vigorously Advance Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) of the Regional Development Plan for 2017-2022 in Western Visayas is to foster STI culture in the region. To do this, the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) of the
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Negrense Farmers Association inaugurates coffee production facility The Canlandog Pilot Agro-Forestry Farmers Association (CPAFFA) held an inauguration ceremony for their coffee production facility in Brgy. Canlandog, Murcia, Negros Occidental. The upgraded facility is a joint project among CPAFFA, Negros Occidental Local Government Unit (LGU), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The LGU was
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Iloilo satellite ground receiving station marks first successful signal lock with DIWATA-2 The Department of Science and Technology the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) alongside DOST VI Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Unit (DRRMU), Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) observed the
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13 OFWs from Western Visayas complete iFWD PH program 13 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Western Visayas completed the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) program. Batch 1 completers of iFWD PH were recognized during the program’s concluding ceremony held online. In attendance were the
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Aquafresh Seafood and Chicken Inasal undergoes DOST Food Safety Training The Aquafresh Seafood and Chicken Inasal Boracay Branch staff underwent a Food Safety Training to enhance and hone food safety techniques as it is a vital requirement in food handling and preparation. Aquafresh Seafood and Chicken Inasal owner Merlrozz Altas made the training as an
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