DOST pushes R&D, techno transfer and commercialization in SUCs Pushing the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Western Visayas to improve their scope in research and development (R&D) and on technology transfer and commercialization, the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) assists the faculty researchers of the West Visayas State University (WVSU)
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2 new Balik Scientists join research centers, lab in Iloilo City Two Balik Scientists, Dr. Julius Adam V. Lopez and Dr. Noel Peter B. Tan were introduced to the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) during the virtual courtesy call led by the University of San Agustin (USA) on March 14. “The
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DOST awards new Junior level scholars A total of 92 applicants in Western Visayas successfully qualified for the Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) of the Department of Science and Technology -Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). Online orientation and signing of the scholarship agreement were recently conducted by the DOST VI Scholarship Section.  The virtual event was
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DOST assists UA on lab skills training The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) through its Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) conducted an online training on Chemical and Microbiological Analysis, with the Introduction to Shelf-Life Testing, as part of the training series for the University of Antique (UA). Aside from providing
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DOST VI spurs transfer of SUC-developed techs Iloilo City – The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) Fairness Opinion Board (FOB) Secretariat and Technology Transfer Unit (TTU) promote the participation of the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Western Visayas in the generation, transfer, and utilization of its developed technologies for the
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DOST promotes complementary food to fight malnutrition Jordan, Guimaras – The use of complementary food blend seeks to fight malnutrition at Barangay San Miguel in Jordan, Guimaras.  The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Guimaras province initiated the conduct of training on the use of the Rice-Mongo-Sesame complementary food blend to barangay health workers
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DOST distributes medical supplies to selected health facilities in Capiz DOST Capiz leads the distribution of medical supplies to six municipalities in the province of Capiz including Roxas City. The initiative is conducted for the implementation of the project, “Roll-out of 1000 RxBox Telehealth Devices in selected healthcare facilities in the Philippines.” RHUs of Sigma, Tapaz,
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DOST certifies Electoral Board members in Capiz Roxas City, Capiz —  The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is mandated by law to implement the Certification Program for the Electoral Board (EM) members of the 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE).  A certification process in the province of Capiz is ongoing starting March 2 until
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DOST funds 3D bioprinting project in Western Visayas Iloilo City — Pursuing the initiative to level-up the innovation capacity of Filipino-owned companies while at the same time promoting industry-based research and development (R&D), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Pharma GalenX Innovations Inc. sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the project, “Development
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