What is locally considered a minor crop grown in backyards or on a small amount of farm acreage in Panay Island has a very promising anti-bacterial activity against different types of skin diseases. Traditionally, Kadios is a popular, functional Ilonggo food that has long been an ingredient in the Ilonggo cuisine known as “KBL”, a
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Ensuring the welfare concerns and consumer protection concerning to water and food safety and quality, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Western Visayas adjoined the newly established Shelf Life Testing Services in the existing laboratory services of its Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL). The DOST VI RSTL also houses the Microbiological Testing Laboratory
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Aligned with the agenda to alleviate poverty and provide livelihood by empowering the marginalized segments of society, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) VI continues to address the prevalent issues in communities through its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program in the barangays of Timpas, Capagao, and Tinigban in Panitan, Capiz. The
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Western Visayas encourages squash suppliers to contribute for the adopters of the developed Enhanced Nutribun or e-Nutribun. Currently, there is a shortage of supplies amid the production and distribution of the project. There are now six e-Nutribun technology adopters in Western Visayas, namely Waffle Time Incorporated in
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With the pressing need to address hunger and malnutrition among children in the Province of Antique which were further worsened due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Antique Sibalom Campus will be rolling out e-Nutribun in the province. The university, through its Sibalom Technology and Livelihood Support Hub (TechnoHub) in collaboration
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The Agri-Negosyo Para sa OFWs is a one-stop shop of information and menu of agriculture and agribusiness-related programs and services of the various agencies all under one roof. It also offers full-service information to OFWs in terms of starting an agribusiness, provides investment opportunities, assists in crafting business plans and studies, facilitates access to financing
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Are you traveling somewhere in the Philippines? Check for travel requirements and policies of Local Government Units (LGUs) and apply for travel permits if needed in a fast, easy and smart way through S-PaSS. With the recent issuance of the IATF Resolution No. 101, the S-PASS (Safe, Swift and Smart Passage) Travel Management System was
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This 2021 National Women’s Month Celebration with the theme “Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!” is high time to emphasize the strong independent women and their extraordinary work. The pandemic continues to disrupt economies and social systems on a global scale. But while it keeps us apart, volunteers from all over the country continue to demonstrate
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Be an agripreneur now! Join the launch and get to know about the various government programs and services available to you. DOST VI is set for the Launching of the AGRI-NEGOSYO PARA SA OFWs on Tuesday, 16 March 2021, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM via Zoom Conference. We are inviting all OFWs and those interested in
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Mia Pielago is one of the many working professionals stranded in Iloilo City due to the suspension of public transportation and implementation of border restrictions during the lockdown. But instead of standing aside during a difficult situation, she sees an opportunity to organize and help. When local hospitals had a shortage of personal protective equipment
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