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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Promoting ethical research standards: REMB VI hosts an advocacy and orientation initiative. The Regional Ethics Monitoring Board (REMB) VI, through the Committee on Information Dissemination, Training, and Advocacy (CIDTA), conducted an advocacy campaign and orientation activity on February 23 via Zoom Video Conferencing.  A total of 71 participants, comprised of researchers, research advisers, and potential
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Public tech training in Iloilo tackles food safety for local establishments This 2024, the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) sets out to provide a variety of science and technology (S&T) training courses open to the public. Conducted through the collaboration of the various DOST Provincial S&T Offices (PSTOs) in the region and
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Research study on coconut hybridization in Western Visayas begins The Capiz State University (CapSU)-Burias Campus has initiated a significant project focused on advancing coconut hybridization in Western Visayas. The research titled, “Utilization of the Coconut Germplasm Collection at the Coconut Breeding Trial Unit (CBTU) for the Advancement of Coconut Hybridization in Western Visayas” commenced its
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Sipalay City Barangay Nutrition Scholars train on food safety Sipalay City, Negros Occidental – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Negros Occidental Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO), in collaboration with the Sipalay City Mayor’s Office led by Hon. Maria Gina M. Lizares, the City Health Office (CHO) headed by Dr. Florencio O. Juplo
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Self-injury protocol and training for teachers tackled in WVHRDC’s February webinar Dr. Ma. Pilar Charmaine Servigon-Malata, Dean of the Office of Student Affairs at the West Visayas State University (WVSU), presented her research titled “Self-Injury Protocol and Training for High School Teachers and Staff”” during the 2024 Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (WVHRDC)
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Barangay in Antique adopts local tech to improve document management Barangay officials of Iguirindon, San Remigio, Antique took a step toward improving local governance and community development by embracing technology. On February 21, two (2) desktop computers installed with the Barangay Infosystem for Development and Accountability (BIDA) system and printers were turned over to the
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DOST VI proudly congratulates 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗪 𝗣. 𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗚, 𝗥𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 Umambong secures 7th Place in the January 2024 Philippine Academy of Microbiology Certification Examination. He is a proud recipient of the RA 7687 scholarship under the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and an alumnus of Aklan State University (ASU) Class of 2023.

Food producers in Capiz train for workplace efficiency, productivity The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) VI Capiz Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) kicked off its training initiatives for the year 2024 with a 5S Good Housekeeping Program training for the food industry. Twenty-four (24) eager micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the
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WVHRDC equips researchers to submit proposals for 2024 funding 115 participants from various members organizations of the Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (WVHRDC) attended the online orientation on preparing R&D proposals for 2024 funding on February 15. The orientation included discussions on the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) priority areas for funding,
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