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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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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