Three micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Negros Occidental received financial assistance to adopt technological innovations through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program Innovation-Enabling Fund (SETUP iFund) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). SETUP is a DOST flagship program that aims to assist the MSMEs to produce quality products, increase productivity, and
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Safe, Swift, & Smart Passage (S-PaSS) orientation for Aklan LGU held via online
The Safe, Swift, & Smart Passage (S-PaSS) developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI conducted a virtual orientation for the province of Aklan on September 23, 2020, participated by the office of the Governor and Municipality Mayors. The S-PaSS is a travel management system primarily intended to make a hassle-free journey
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DOST VI grants transfer of ownership to Guimaras firms
Two local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Province of Guimaras were granted with the Certificates of Transfer of Ownership by the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) after completing their repayment for the financial assistance they availed under the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) – Innovation-Enabling Fund (iFund).
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EXPERT-O advances promotion of agricultural technologies
The innovative agricultural technologies in rice and corn were showcased in an EXPERT-O webinar series dubbed as Innovations in Rice and Corn Production. The promotion of the technologies was primarily set by the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) in partnership with DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and
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Scholarship Update – List of requirements for freshmen and senior scholars
ATTENTION: DOST VI Scholars To protect the DOST VI clients and employees’ safety and well-being amid the pandemic, the office implements precautionary measures in structure and in practice. Clients of the Scholarship Section must register through google form https://tinyurl.com/ScholarshipR6Appointment before visiting the Regional Office. Clients with no schedule starting August 17, 2020 (Monday) will not be entertained.
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DOST VI Scholarship Update – Request for Certification
ATTENTION: DOST VI Scholars To protect the DOST VI clients and employees’ safety and well-being amid the pandemic, the office implements precautionary measures in structure and in practice. All on-going scholars and scholar-graduates may send their request for certification through the DOST VI Scholarship Section official email address – scholarship@ro6.dost.gov.ph For other scholarship concerns, you may
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Bakal Lokal to link farmers, micro entreps and consumers in Western Visayas
Digital sales were expected to take over as stores were forced to close because local MSMEs were intensely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers have gone online, speeding up an existing trend for a more shopping activity than usual. The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) through its Grants-In-Aid (GIA) Program supports
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We Heal As One: DOST VI supports the health and safety of the community in Magsaysay Village, La Paz, Iloilo City
In the spirit of bayanihan, every initiative counts. Some 250 pieces of washable face masks and improvised face shields were provided by DOST VI to support the health and safety of the community in Magsaysay Village, La Paz, Iloilo City. #ScienceForThePeople#WeHealAsOne
Less-Fat, Less-Sugar Ice Cream
Feed your #craving without compromising your health!🤤 DOST presents you this LESS FAT, LESS SUGAR ice cream 🍦 as a healthy alternative dessert and a #BusinessOpportunity for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 😉 As we all know, staying fit and healthy is very important this pandemic and this ice cream might help you to achieving that goal. Be the first to adopt
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DOST offers business opportunities to MSMEs in Expert-O
Recognizing how science-based approaches can mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, DOST VI implements programs, projects, and activities for the rehabilitation and recovery of the affected sectors in Western Visayas. A series of free S&T webinars dubbed as Expert-O or the Expert Online was offered by DOST’s OneExpert portal to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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