Tech of the Week:  Thera Loom V2: Therapeutic Handloom Machine Design

A 25-inch width handloom weaving machine designed for differently-abled persons and the elderly. This innovative device offers comfort, convenience, and accessibility, making it adaptable to standard wheelchairs. Plus, its portable design ensures easy transport to other places. Key Features: ✅Eye-hand-held lever  ✅ Four-harness mechanism  ✅ Sliding beater, allowing an easier weaving activity Tradition Meets Innovation
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Roxas City MSMEs advance food safety and processing skills through FoodtrIP Project training

As part of its ongoing commitment to empower local agri-aqua stakeholders, the Food-on-the-Road Innovation and Processing (FoodtrIP) Project hosted a comprehensive, full-day training session at Capiz State University (CapSU)-Dayao Satellite College, bringing together 15 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Roxas City to advance their knowledge and skills. Participants engaged in two in-depth sessions
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DOST VI backs research to develop enhanced turmeric capsules for better health benefits

The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) has officially partnered with the University of San Agustin (USA) for a research and development (R&D) project entitled “Formulation of Turmeric Capsule with High Bioavailability for Optimized Therapeutic Efficacy” Through its Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program. This project is a collaborative effort between Al Di Foods Inc.
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Aklan iHub promotes technopreneurship for aspiring innovators

The Innovation Hub (iHub) of the Department of Science and Technology Aklan Provincial Office (DOST-Aklan) hosted “iHub Orientation: Exploring STI & Scholar’s Tech Journey”, offering faculty and students of Aklan State University (ASU) a look into the world of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) and the transformative journey of a Scholars Technopreneurship Training Program (STTP)
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DOST VI links with tech business incubator to strengthen assistance for OFW technopreneurs

The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) links with CPUGAD Technology Business Incubator (TBI) to discuss how to provide Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)-technopreneurs with essential tools and resources to successfully launch and sustain their technology-driven enterprises. This initiative aims to strengthen DOST’s Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH)
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Training on molecular pathogen detection in mangrove crabs empowers aqua industry stakeholders

In the Philippines, mangrove crab, also known as “alimango” is a prized delicacy and a vital source of livelihood for coastal communities. However, due to increasing environmental degradation and detection of new diseases, sustainable growth for mangrove crab is threatened by disease outbreaks and poor health management. Among the most pressing threats are loose shell
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TechNest Aklan benchmarks with Iloilo tech incubators to boost local innovations in the province

TechNest Aklan or the Technology, Innovation, and Collaboration Nest for Aklan, a local technology business incubator (TBI) in the province benchmarks with TBIs in Iloilo to adopt best practices and strengthen support for startups in the province. The benchmarking activity was participated by key personnel from the Department of Science and Technology Aklan provincial office
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DOST scholars top April 2025 electronics technicians board exam

Two DOST scholar-graduates from the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) have emerged as Rank 1 topnotchers in the April 2025 Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination (ECTLE), each earning an impressive rating of 95.00%. Jayvee C. Fuentebella, an RA 7687 scholar, and Jan Frederick A. Valenton, a MERIT scholar, are DOST-SEI Batch 2020 scholars and
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