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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the local government unit of Cauayan City Isabela (ISU) is set to hold the 3rd International Smart City Exposition and Networking Engagement (iSCENE) on May 22-24, 2025, at the Isabela Convention Center, Cauayan City.

Cauayan City, Isabela is the first smart city in the Philippines, designated by the DOST in 2025. The city has implemented various digital solutions to improve network and services such as the installment of free WiFi in its 65 barangays.

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The official banner of the Lakbay-Agham project of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST-PHL) which aims to introduce scientists and researchers to the public.

The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST-PHL), in collaboration with various media outlets, conducts the “Lakbay-Agham: Catching Up with the Scientists” to let the public meet some of the country’s scientists and get to know their achievements. 

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A DOST assisted cooperative signed a licensing agreement for the adoption and production of iron-fortified rice (IFR) in the province of Pangasinan.

This was held during the 2025 North Luzon Innovation and Technology Transfer Summit recently at the Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. 

DOST Region 1 with Bantog Samahang Nayon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BSNMPC) and DOST-FNRI during the signing of the technology licensing agreement for iron-fortified rice.
Front left to right: DOST-1 Director Teresita A. Tabaog, BSNMPC General Manager Ferdinand N. Jamias, and DOST-FNRI Business Development Unit Head Jaypy S. De Juan. Back left to right: DOST-1 Regional Focal for Techgrow Adelisa Florendo, Jennifer Fernandez, senior SRS from DOST Pangasinan; and partner of Ferdinand N. Jamias.

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Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. led the Philippine Delegation at the United Nations Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN Headquarters in New York on May 7-8, 2025.

At the Forum’s ministerial session entitled, “Harnessing science and technology for the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions”, Secretary Solidum showcased the Philippines’ efforts in utilizing science, technology, and innovation to bring solutions both locally and in the international community with partner developing countries.