Dr. Jonel P. Saludes, a professor of Chemistry and Associate Vice President for Research at the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City was recently chosen as a recipient of the Gregorio Y. Zara Award for Basic Science Research. The recognition is one of the awards given last September 11 by the Philippine Association for
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The innovative agricultural technologies in rice and corn were showcased in an EXPERT-O webinar series dubbed as Innovations in Rice and Corn Production. The promotion of the technologies was primarily set by the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) in partnership with DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and
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The pandemic has demonstrated how science, technology, and innovation can significantly mitigate the debilitating impacts of CoVID-19. DOST VI comes up with initiatives that answer the immediate concerns the society needs to fight the devastating scourge of the pandemic health crisis. DOST VI further level up its focus in assessing the immediate needs of the
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Having demonstrated how science-based approaches can mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, the webinar series highlighting the innovative technologies in improving aquaculture practices were set to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recover from the devastating scourge of the pandemic health crisis. The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) in partnership with
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ATTENTION: DOST VI Scholars To protect the DOST VI clients and employees’ safety and well-being amid the pandemic, the office implements precautionary measures in structure and in practice. Clients of the Scholarship Section must register through google form https://tinyurl.com/ScholarshipR6Appointment before visiting the Regional Office. Clients with no schedule starting August 17, 2020 (Monday) will not be entertained.
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ATTENTION: DOST VI Scholars To protect the DOST VI clients and employees’ safety and well-being amid the pandemic, the office implements precautionary measures in structure and in practice. All on-going scholars and scholar-graduates may send their request for certification through the DOST VI Scholarship Section official email address – scholarship@ro6.dost.gov.ph For other scholarship concerns, you may
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Western Visayas is a major contributor to the country’s agricultural production. With the economic importance of agriculture, there is an urgent need to increase farm productivity, diversify from traditional products to high-value commodities as well as aggressively move towards value-adding activities like food processing. Post-harvest losses is one of the major factors that affect farm
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Digital sales were expected to take over as stores were forced to close because local MSMEs were intensely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers have gone online, speeding up an existing trend for a more shopping activity than usual. The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) through its Grants-In-Aid (GIA) Program supports
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🍟Are you looking for a business that can cater to those who love to eat potato fries but are health-conscious? We got you!😉 The EXTRUDED, FROZEN and READY-TO-FRY sweet potato fries will satisfy #Quarantine cravings without compromising health. Be the first MSME to adopt and commercialize this technology in Western Visayas, and together, let’s fight the pandemic
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In the spirit of bayanihan, every initiative counts. Some 250 pieces of washable face masks and improvised face shields were provided by DOST VI to support the health and safety of the community in Magsaysay Village, La Paz, Iloilo City. #ScienceForThePeople#WeHealAsOne
