The Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) of the Regional Development Council Western Visayas organized a Consultation Workshop for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap Development on July 26, 2024, at the RDC Hall, NEDA Regional Office No. VI, Iloilo City. The workshop was attended by 37 representatives from various government agencies, State Universities and Colleges
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The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) officially opens its Space Science and Technology Applications (SSTA) Exhibit at SM City Iloilo today, September 9. The exhibit features various technologies in the field of space science and its applications such as the satellite cameras and replicas, satellite orbits, near-infrared imagery, and others. DOST Region VI along with other
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DOST VI Champions Smart and Sustainable Future at the Inaugural Summit on Smart LGUs The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office No. VI participated in the Summit on Smart Local Government Units (LGUs), organized by the Vice Mayor’s League of the Philippines (VMLP) on August 14, 2024. This landmark event brought together 600
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The DOST Scholars’ Association of Capiz conducted an online review session to help aspiring scholars prepare for the Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Program Examination on July 28, 2024. The sessions were held on June 30 and July 7, 2024, via Zoom. A total of 45 participants attended the two sessions, which covered various topics
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Capiz State University’s (CapSU) Fiber XMach won the 2nd Place Likha Award for the Government-Funded Creative Research Category during the 2024 National Invention Contests and Exhibits (NICE) held at the Manila Marriot Hotel. NICE is a biennial activity conducted by the DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) to showcase the innovative creativity of Filipinos as
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BUENAVISTA, GUIMARAS– To identify the various science, technology, and innovation (STI) actors in the province and provide them an avenue for them to gather together and discuss their needs and concerns, the Department of Science and Technology Region VI and the provincial government of Guimaras conducted a stakeholders’ consultation for Guimaras on June 6-7. The
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The Department of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) conducts Science Journo Ako Goes to Aklan: Creating Engaging Science Stories through Multimedia Platforms for students from different schools in Aklan from July 25-26, 2024, at Ati-atihan Festival Hotel, Kalibo, Aklan. The program was made possible through the combined efforts of Chief
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Planning Workshop for the Development of the Collaborative Roadmap between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) with the theme: ISLANDS OF VENTURE, A Philippine Archipelago of Wealth: Science and Technology as Levers for Enterprise Development. The activity aims to provide science and technology solutions and spur
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Women-led tech start-up paves way for regenerative fashion in Iloilo In partnership with the Department of Science and Technology VI, the Regenerative Philippines Innovation Workshop was spearheaded by Panublix Innovations Inc., a pioneering women-led technology start-up based in Iloilo City. The workshop marked a pivotal moment in the local fashion industry, driving sustainable growth and
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The 14-hectare Hacienda Libertad, a major producer of cacao, holds the distinction of being the first Good Agricultural Practice (GAP)-certified farm in Capiz. With assistance from DOST and other national government agencies, the farm was able to implement sustainable agricultural practices. The DOST’s Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity (AP) program played a pivotal role, providing Hacienda
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