Four LGUs join SETUP 4.0 forum in Aklan

The local government units (LGUs) of Lezo, Makato, Malinao, and Numancia join the Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office’s (PSTO) sixth and final Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 4.0 (SETUP 4.0) forum and orientation held in Numancia, Aklan. The forum that covers a discussion about the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) programs and services,
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Two coastal barangays in Guimaras granted STARBOOKS units

Two coastal barangays in Guimaras granted STARBOOKS units In line with the implementation of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) program in Taklong Island National Marine Reserve (TINMR), two Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated Kiosk Stations (STARBOOKS) units were installed in the local government units
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DOST leads S&T scholarships campaign in Guimaras province

A three-day campaign for the 2023 Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarships of the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) led by the DOST Guimaras Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) visited nine high schools across the province. The scholarships are meant to aid deserving senior high school students who wish to
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Researchers hone skills in WVHRDC-RUC’s policy brief training

Six seasoned researchers underwent Phase II of the Policy Brief Training which was organized by the Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium’s (WVHRDC) Research Utilization Committee (RUC). Phase I of the training involved teaching them how to develop a policy brief from their research finding while the most recent Phase II training was held
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HEIs sign agreement on implementation of R&D labs, projects

A ceremonial Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) signing took place among four higher education institutes (HEIs) to officially kickstart the establishment of three Department of Science and Technology Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) funded research and development (R&D) laboratories and launching of four R&D projects. The participating HEIs comprise
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DOST Iloilo serves up Food Safety trainings for food vendors, eatery owners

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Iloilo Provincial Science and Technology Office (Iloilo PSTO) conducted two separate Food Safety orientations and training in Iloilo City. The first was an orientation for the Progress B-Gusht Livelihood Association (PBLA) home-based food processors comprised of community mobile food sellers, sidewalk food vendors, and eatery owners.  The orientation
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Sunshine’s Breadmart sets up for Halal integration

The Department of Science and Technology’s Halal Research Ecosystem for Development and Innovation (DOST Halal REDI) Program hosted an onsite assessment plus training for Sunshine’s Breadmart which covered Halal concepts and principles, and Halal assurance and management systems. This two-day activity aims to contribute to the advancement of Halal tourism in addition to fulfilling the
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DOST VI personnel take on gender-fair language crash course

Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) personnel underwent a Gender-Fair Language Orientation as part of the department’s Gender and Development (GAD) Program. Specifically, the orientation is an initiative of the GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) to strengthen gender mainstreaming and sensitivity among staff. The orientation’s objectives consist of presenting the concept of sexism
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