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For many of us, it is common knowledge that aside from being a great novelist and poet, Dr. Jose P. Rizal was also a well-known ophthalmologist, agriculturist, engineer, and surveyor during the Spanish colonial period. In commemoration of the 125th year of his martyrdom, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) aims to highlight his significant contributions in the field of science and use it to improve the lives of many Filipinos. 

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The Department of Science and Technology Region I (DOST-I) joined the Workshop of Industry 4.0 Application for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) held on December 7-9, 2021, via the Zoom platform. 

The workshop was led by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Ministry of Industries, Bangladesh in cooperation with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). Adelisa Florendo, Science Research Specialist II of DOST-I, attend the workshop together with a total of 50 participants representing all member countries with an objective to know the preparations, implementation strategies, methodologies, and tools to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in initiating digital transformation. Likewise, the event provided references for effective adoption of Industry 4.0.

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DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña participated at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Forum on Frontiers of Inclusive Innovation as a speaker in the closing session titled “Expanding Frontiers of Inclusive Innovation: The Way Forward” last 03 December 2021.

With six online sessions that ran through November and December 2021, the forum conducted policy exchanges and identified recommendations and suggestions for promoting technology and innovation policies that will leave no one behind.

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The Philippines’ interventions on science and technology (S&T) through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as highlighted by DOST Undersecretary Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara in the United Nations (UN) Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) 2021-2022 Intersessional Panel Meeting and the presentation were recognized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its news article entitled “Why global cooperation on science, technology and innovation is more crucial than ever”.