Bacolod City, DOST VI holds quality standards public training for MSMEs The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Negros Occidental Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) and the Bacolod City Government through the office of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez and the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (LEDIPO) headed by Dr. Frances Mae
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New TWG catalyzes blue economy advancement in Western Visayas The Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) of the Regional Development Council (RDC) Western Visayas has taken a proactive step in driving the advancement of the blue economy within the region by establishing a Technical Working Group (TWG). This initiative aims to strategically utilize the
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LOOK: DOST VI and the Municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo team up to conduct basic orientation of the Project SIGNAL or the Strategic Incident Georeferencing for Nationwide Alertness to barangay officials, Municipal Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the 61st Battalion of the Philippine Army, and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). Leading the orientation
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LOOK: DOST infosystem, laboratory services, and scholarship program showcased during a meeting with the local government unit (LGU) of Sigma, Capiz. Representing DOST VI during the meeting were Ms. Mia C. Pielago, Senior Science Research Specialist, and Ms. Gesselle R. Marcon, Science Research Specialist II who are both from the DOST Capiz Provincial Office. The
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Training on gender sensitivity set for LGU Jordan Jordan, Guimaras — A training on gender sensitivity for the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Jordan, Guimaras was made possible through the Guimaras Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The training is part of the Human Resource Development component of
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Innovating oyster farming through single oyster technology The Single Oyster Technology was introduced totwo (2) fisherfolk associations in Brgy. Culajao and Cagay, Roxas City, Capiz under the Grants-in-Aid (GIA) program of the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI). This technology pioneered by Dr. Junemie Hazel Lebata-Ramos of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), enables the cultivation of oysters individually, producing single oysters with uniform sizes. Funded by the DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), the technology involves the collection
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R&D project aims to benefit MSMEs through digitalization The West Visayas State University (WVSU) leads the development of serbisyolokal.ph, a web portal that aims to create online directory of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Western Visayas. The system targets to assess the MSMEs’ digital maturity, create their profile and provide functionalities to enable customers to
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Basic packaging, labeling training offered for micro-enterprises in Iloilo The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) through the Iloilo Provincial Science and Technology Office (Iloilo PSTO) and the Science and Technology Services Section (STSS) conducted a Training on Packaging and Labeling Training 101 at DOST VI Training Room, Magsaysay Village, Lapaz Iloilo. Packaging and
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LOOK: As part of various disaster mitigation efforts, Water Level Monitoring Stations (WLMS) in Sigma, Capiz were repaired and maintained by personnel from the DOST VI Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO). Additionally, DOST VI DRRMO Head, Engr. Christian C. Jandayran, with Mr. Vince M. Carreon gave onsite training to members of Sigma Municipal Disaster Risk
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Mushroom production facility launched in Batad, Iloilo The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) and the local government of Batad launched an oyster mushroom production facility on February 22, 2023. As part of the Economic Development/Livelihood Opportunities component of DOST’s Community Empowerment thru S&T (CEST) Program, the establishment of the facility is aimed
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