Women-led enterprises, coops in Antique receive packaging and labeling assistance In line with the celebration of the National Women’s Month, 12 women-led micro-enterprises and cooperatives in Antique were provided with printed label designs and packaging materials. These enterprises are budding businesses engaged in food processing, including the production of pork tocino and breads and pastries. The assistance was
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Wind turbine project to be piloted in a small island in Concepcion, Iloilo With the primary goal of addressing inequalities by providing access to clean energy and enhancing disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) in small island communities, DOST VI will be partnering with Central Philippine University (CPU), Northern Iloilo State University-Affiliated Renewable Energy Center (NISU-AREC)
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IN PHOTOS: The DOST Antique Provincial Science & Technology Office (PSTO) joins hands with various government agencies across the province of Antique in commemorating International Women’s Day. The collaborative effort saw various government agencies actively engaging in the dissemination of crucial information on women’s rights and laws that support their empowerment. A caravan journeyed from San
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Aklan fisherfolk receive training on advanced oyster sauce production Altavas, Aklan – The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) through the Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office (Aklan PSTO), empowered the Altavas Small Fisherman’s Association (ASFA) with new skills and knowledge through a training session on “Technology Training on Advanced Processing Methods
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Regional agri TWG convenes to drive smart farming initiatives A Technical Working Group (TWG), comprising of representatives from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region VI, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region VI, and the Western Visayas Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (WESVAARRDEC)
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DRMMO Repair and Maintenance of Hydromet Stations Ensuring safety and resilience in our communities through effective DRRM! DOST VI together with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (DRRMOs) of Passi City, Iloilo and Dumarao, Sigma, Mambusao, and Tapaz, Capiz repaired Hydromet Stations in their concerned municipalities. Diagnostic testing of the warning devices of
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Fostering patriotism: DOST scholars attend values formation orientation The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) conducted a Values Formation Orientation on March 1, 2024 via Zoom Video Conferencing. In attendance during the orientation were ongoing DOST scholars from Western Visayas and Bicol Region. Aimed to foster patriotism and nationalism among scholars and instill
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Western Visayas to focus efforts on AI preparedness and integration With the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors, the Regional Development Council (RDC) Western Visayas through the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) spearheads the creation of a technical working group (TWG) for Artificial Intelligence or AI. The Technical Working Group
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ISAT U students urged to pursue regional research along regn’l priority areas ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES – The Research, Development and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) urged third-year Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) students on Wednesday, March 6, to explore research questions in the region’s research and development priority areas according to the Harmonized Regional Research,
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