In recognition of the outstanding academics of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholars-graduates for the academic year 2024-2025 and professional achievements of scholar-alumni, DOST Western Visayas awards 251 scholar-graduates and scholar-alumni during its 2025 In Touch With Excellence (ITWE) Awarding Ceremony held today, December 12, 2025. DOST, through DOST-Science Education Institute (DOST SEI),
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST VI) through the Western Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology (WVCIEERD), in partnership with the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U), facilitated a four-day training on Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems completed by a total of 35 participants from the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U),
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz partners with Capiz State University (CAPSU)-Pontevedra Campus and Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) to help 15 farmers in Brgy. Binuntucan, Pontevedra Capiz through the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology or CEST Program. A ceremonial turnover of crossbred and pure italian buffaloes to the farmer-beneficiaries of Brgy. Binuntucan
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The Department of Science and Technology Antique Provincial Science and Technology Office (DOST Antique PSTO) celebrated the achievements of exemplary micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and impactful community initiatives during the Provincial SETUP 4.0 Awards and Best CEST Community Awarding Ceremony. Held at the University of Antique, Sibalom, Antique, the event highlighted organizations that
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To advance responsible AI deployment, the AI Technical Working Group (TWG) of the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) under the Regional Development Council (RDC) VI convened key stakeholders for the Consultation Workshop for the Development of the Western Visayas AI Governance and Ethics Guidelines on November 12–13, 2025. This initiative is part of
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To advance responsible AI deployment, the AI Technical Working Group (TWG) of the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) under the Regional Development Council (RDC) VI convened key stakeholders for the Consultation Workshop for the Development of the Western Visayas AI Governance and Ethics Guidelines on November 12–13, 2025. This initiative is part of
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Project SARAI CeNTRO Western Visayas participated in the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) held on November 18-21, 2025, in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, formally recognizing five (5) key local government units (LGUs) for their pioneering role in collaboration in the regional smart agriculture. During the 2025 NSTW celebration, the project honored its
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Aklan Piña Seda bagged 2nd place in the Best Grassroots Innovation and Circular Economy (GICE) Competition, Grassroots Innovation Category, spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The competition was held on November 21, 2025, at the Center for Flexible Learning (CFL), Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte as part of
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JUST NOW: The Department of Science and Technology Western Visayas proudly welcomes delegates from Jeju National University and Leaflog Co. Ltd., marking a milestone in advancing Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture in the region. Dr. May Rose O. Suerte, Assistant Regional Director for Finance and Administrative Services, formally welcomed the delegation from Jeju, South Korea during
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Western Visayas has signaled its bold lead into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) with the official launch of the Smart Manufacturing, Automation, and Robotics Technology Center (SMARTECH) at the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U). This landmark facility is poised to become the region’s premier hub for smart manufacturing technologies, setting a new standard
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