To help address poverty and limited income opportunities in the Aglalana Indigenous Community, home to the Ati and Panay Bukidnon groups, a two-day training on Darag Native Chicken and Vegetable Production was conducted under the Community Empowerment Through Science and Technology (CEST) program of the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI), through the
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Academicians, researchers, industry stakeholders convene for the 2025 Visayas Regional Scientific Meeting ILOILO CITY – Academicians, researchers, and industry stakeholders convene for the 2025 Visayas Regional Scientific Meeting (RSM) on April 29-30, 2025, at Diversion 21 Hotel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. This year’s Visayas RSM is organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines
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ILOILO CITY — The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST-VI) awarded 256 scholar-graduates from Batch 2024 with the Medal of Academic Excellence in Science and Technology during the In Touch with Excellence (ITWE) Awarding Ceremony held on April 25, 2025, at Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City. ITWE is an annual recognition ceremony that
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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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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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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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Capiz-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have taken a step forward in enhancing their market presence through improved product labels, culminating in the official turnover of finalized label designs to the recipient MSMEs on April 11, 2025. This was made possible by the Packaging and Labeling Assistance Program of the Department of Science and
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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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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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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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