DOST promotes complementary food to fight malnutrition Jordan, Guimaras – The use of complementary food blend seeks to fight malnutrition at Barangay San Miguel in Jordan, Guimaras.  The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Guimaras province initiated the conduct of training on the use of the Rice-Mongo-Sesame complementary food blend to barangay health workers
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DOST distributes medical supplies to selected health facilities in Capiz DOST Capiz leads the distribution of medical supplies to six municipalities in the province of Capiz including Roxas City. The initiative is conducted for the implementation of the project, “Roll-out of 1000 RxBox Telehealth Devices in selected healthcare facilities in the Philippines.” RHUs of Sigma, Tapaz,
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DOST certifies Electoral Board members in Capiz Roxas City, Capiz —  The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is mandated by law to implement the Certification Program for the Electoral Board (EM) members of the 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE).  A certification process in the province of Capiz is ongoing starting March 2 until
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DOST funds 3D bioprinting project in Western Visayas Iloilo City — Pursuing the initiative to level-up the innovation capacity of Filipino-owned companies while at the same time promoting industry-based research and development (R&D), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Pharma GalenX Innovations Inc. sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the project, “Development
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RDC VI presents DOST strategies for Startups in Western Visayas Iloilo City — The Economic Development Committee (EDC) of the Regional Development Council VI (RDC VI) approves the policy recommendation on the Startup Ecosystem in Western Visayas during its 1st Quarter Meeting on March 8, 2022.  The proposal was presented by Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, Regional
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DOST technologies to improve livelihood of Sibalom pottery community The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) continues to envision that with appropriate science and technology (S&T) assistance, every community will be strengthened and empowered. With this, DOST VI partners with the University of Antique Research, Extension, Continuing Education, and Training Services (UA RECETS) to provide
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DOST promotes study on the standardization of natural dyes in Aklan The Department of Science and Technology through its Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) recently visited a community in Brgy. Galicia, Madalag, Aklan to conduct a research study under the DOST-Grants-in-Aid (GIA) project, “Colorimetric and Performance Standardization of NatDyes Produced in Various NatDyes Hubs in the Philippines”. 
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RxBox aids monitoring of COVID-19 positive, pregnant women in health facilities It is very crucial for medical health professionals to regularly monitor the vital signs of pregnant women, particularly those in active labor, and more importantly the COVID-19 positive patients.  The Rural Health Units (RHUs) of Bingawan, Iloilo and Libertad in Antique province, and the
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RDC VI endorses 2023 budget for S&T programs and initiatives Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, DOST VI Regional Director, presented the agency’s budget proposal per program/activity/project (PAP) as well as its major accomplishments and targets for the period. DOST VI planned to increase the budget allocation for the implementation of major DOST programs such as the
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