DOST VI supports drive to end VAW

In support of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), the Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) Gender and Development (GAD) Program hosted a forum on Republic Act 11313, otherwise known as the Safe Spaces Act, and the rights protected by it. This activity is one way the DOST VI’s GAD
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SETUP, CEST staff oriented on gender sensitivity, responsiveness integration in project planning

As part of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Gender and Development (GAD) program, DOST VI conducted a virtual orientation on the Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG) checklist for personnel of DOST VI Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) and Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) across Western Visayas. The orientation is
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Farm school in Capiz taps DOST tech for sustainable farming

The Carrageenan Plant Growth Promoter (CPGP) technology was introduced to Chandy’s Integrated Farm in Brgy. Panitan, Capiz by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 Innovation-Enabling Fund (SETUP 4.0 iFund). The project entitled “Product and Process Improvement of Chandy’s Integrated Farm” aims to improve the product and process
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Akeanon bakery takes on DOST’s fruit juice processing training

Zaulda Bakery from Kalibo, Aklan had undergone fruit juice processing training facilitated by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO). The training was requested by Ms. Rhoda Zaulda, owner of Zaulda Bakery, as she sought to add ready-to-drink (RTD) fruit juices in the product line. Aklan PSTO tapped
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DOST Project SIGNAL launched in Guimaras province

The Department of Science and Technology VI’s (DOST VI) Disaster Risk Reduction Management Unit (DRRMU) in collaboration with the Guimaras Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) launched the Strategic Incident Georeferencing for Nationwide Alertness or Project SIGNAL in Guimaras province. Discussed during the orientation where the project’s overview and updates wherein the following objectives were
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Some 2,226 children benefit from DOST E-Nutribun

Some 2,226 children benefit from DOST E-Nutribun A total of 2,226 children from the provinces of Aklan, Capiz, and Guimaras receive E-Nutribun or Enhanced Nutribun packs from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) via its respective Provincial Science and Technology Offices (PSTOs). The E-Nutribun distribution and feeding program in Malinao, Aklan was facilitated by
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LGUs Ibajay, Lezo in Aklan take part in solid waste management orientation

Aklan Agricultural Improvement and Marketing Cooperative (AIM Coop) sought to hold a solid waste management orientation to the local government unit (LGU) of Ibajay and Lezo, Aklan. As the proponent of the “Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) in Selected Communities in Region VI” project, the Aklan Agricultural Improvement and Marketing Cooperative (AIM Coop)
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DOST VI distributes CEST Christmas baskets to partners, stakeholders

DOST VI distributes CEST Christmas baskets to partners, stakeholders DOST VI distributes Christmas baskets filled with Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) products to partners and stakeholder in Western Visayas. The CEST Christmas baskets included products such as Tablea De Malinao by Aklan Agricultural Improvement and Marketing Cooperative (Aklan AIMCoop), Bangus De Maize and
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WV S&T community convenes for the Idlab Awarding Ceremony

The Western Visayas science and technology (S&T) community convened at the Iloilo Convention Center in Iloilo City for the Idlab Awarding Ceremony hosted by the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) of the Regional Development Council (RDC). The awarding ceremony was attended by 160 guests from the different regional research and development (R&D) consortia,
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Shared services facility personnel in Negros Occidental acquires tech training

The Province of Negros Occidental through the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Center (PEDIC) requested a two-day capacity building for DOST-developed equipment such as the Freeze Dryer, Spray Dryer, Vacuum Fryer, and Water Retort which were acquired for its Shared Service Facility (SSF). Resource persons for the training intended for SSF operators and Food Technologists
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