Malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies remain a concern for young children, affecting their growth, development, and overall health. To help address this issue, Coco Puff was developed as a nutritious, extruded snack made from rice flour, corn flour, and coconut flour, specially formulated for children aged 1-2 years. Why Choose Coco Puff? Coco Puff is designed
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The 10-day work immersion of eight ( 8 ) senior high school students from Cong. Ramon A. Arnaldo High School (CRAAHS) officially concluded on February 3, 2025. This program was conducted under a three-year Work Immersion Partnership between CRAAHS and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to provide students with valuable industry exposure. To
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The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VI (DOST VI), through its Community Empowerment Through Science and Technology (CEST) program, in partnership with Capiz State University – Dumarao Satellite College (CapSU Dumarao), launched the Sustainable Agriculture and Guided-Education for Indigenous People (SAGIP) project on January 16, 2025. This initiative aims to implement sustainable solutions
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Engr. Niele Shem G. Bañas once found himself consumed by hours of online gaming, a habit that began in high school and extended into his college years. What started as a form of stress relief gradually became a distraction, threatening his academic success and personal growth. Behind the online games and the screen, however, was
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The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI), in partnership with Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc. (TSKI), has successfully implemented the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Project across several communities in Iloilo. The initiative benefitted three key organizations: Leon Confederation of Farmers Dairy Association (LECOFADA), Naclub, Cabangcalan, Tigbagacay, and Igdalaquit Vegetable Chips and
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Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is a serious health concern that weakens the immune system, hinders child development, and increases maternal risks. To combat this, DOST-FNRI developed Iron-Fortified Rice (IFR)—a scientifically proven, cost-effective, and sustainable solution to boost iron intake among Filipinos. Why Choose Iron-Fortified Rice? Iron-fortified rice is enriched by blending Iron Rice Premix (IRP)
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Lonoy Agriventure Corporation embraced the opportunity to boost its aquaculture ventures through training on Single Oyster Technology on January 23-24, 2025, emphasizing its potential to improve productivity, enhance oyster quality, and reduce harmful environmental impact. Conducted by Dr. Ma. Junemie Hazel Lebata-Ramos of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD), the training equipped
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In a collective effort to address malnutrition in the province, the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) – Antique and various local government units (LGUs), conducted a two-day weighing scale calibration on January 27 – 28 at the DOST Antique Training Room. The initiative
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Mc Nester Food Products, founded by Ms. Rebecca Castro Tubongbanua in August 2003, has become a local success story in Buenavista, Guimaras, producing calamansi and mango-based products. Despite humble beginnings, with an initial capital of seven thousand pesos (PhP 7,000.00), Ms. Tubongbanua, as a skilled chemist, transformed her passion for food and science into a
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ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI), represented by Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Research and Extension for Development Network (AFRREDN) – Western Visayas today, January 30. The AFRREDN led by the Department of Agriculture (DA)
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