iSTART program engages former Balik-Scientist and certified animal science expert to help the Municipality of Balungao
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A former Balik Scientist of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with expertise in animal science is helping the Municipality of Balungao in Pangasinan through the innovation, Science and Technology for Acceperating Regional Technology-Based Development or iSTART Program.
Being implemented by DOST Region I, this initiative is an offshoot of a study conducted by the UP School of Urban and Regional Planning through the Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES) that identified the 20 growth areas in the entire Philippines. For Region I, the Province of Pangasinan was among them, with great potential for goat production.
DOST-PHIVOLCS’ GeoRiskPH aims to strengthen disaster risk capability of Ilocos Region – DOST-I
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The Department of Science and Technology Region I (DOST-I) recently conducted a webinar on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) through its Tekno Presyensya: Syensya ken Teknolohiya para kadagiti Umili 2023 Episode 3: Strengthening DRRM Capacities through GeoRiskPH, via Zoom and streamed live via DOST Region I Facebook Page.
DOST Secretary Solidum Leads PH Delegation in a Series of Scientific Visits in Western Australia
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. led a series of scientific visits to different universities, research institutions, and laboratories in Western Australia (WA) aimed at exploring opportunities for potential partnerships in science, technology, and innovation (STI).
The Philippine delegation comprised of DOST Secretary Solidum, Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen De La Vega, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna, former Foreign Affairs Secretary and Ambassador to Australia Delia Albert, and business delegates from the Philippine mining industry led by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines Chairman Michael Toledo.
Tekno Presyensya showcases women in leadership, promotes advancement in gender equality through science education
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The fourth episode of the weekly radio program, “Tekno Presyensya: Syensya ken Teknolohiya para Kadagiti Umili”, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST-I) and in collaboration with DZAG Radyo Pilipinas Agoo, featured Dr. Ronnalee N. Orteza, Campus Director of the Philippine Science High School – Ilocos Region Campus (PSHS-IRC).