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DAVAO ORIENTAL– The Department of Science and Technology Region XI (DOST-XI) continues to lead the way in battling the adverse effects of climate change and strengthening the disaster preparedness efforts of the people in Davao Region by relying on the power of science, technology, and innovation. 

Through its Provincial Science and Technology Center in Davao Oriental (PSTC DO), DOST-XI successfully conducted the training on Breadfruit Propagation and Seedling Distribution held last 7 October 2021 at the Municipal Hall, Tarragona, Davao Oriental.

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Dr. Ramon C. Barba, the scientist behind the year-round availability of fresh mangoes, passed away on 10 October 2021 at the age of 82.

Dr. Barba was known for his distinguished achievements in the field of plant physiology, focusing on induction of flowering of mango and on micropropagation of important crop species that have earned him national and international accolades. By virtue of Malacañang Proclamation No. 783 signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III on 6 June 2014, Dr. Ramon C. Barba was conferred the Order of National Scientist, the highest recognition given by the President of the Republic of the Philippines to a Filipino man or woman of science in the Philippines who has made significant contributions in one of the different fields of science and technology. This award was created under Presidential Decree No. 1003-A on 16 December 1976.

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To support the increasing demand for spiced vinegar known as "Inalsem", Onacoli Food Products of Barangay Bonifacio, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur expanded its current production facility with the support of the Department of Science and Technology Provincial Science and Technology Center - Ilocos Sur (DOST PSTC-IS) through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), by acquiring production equipment such as preparation and packaging tables and universal fritter.

With these interventions, the firm can ensure adoption of food safety practices in the preparation of ingredients and the bottling of products, thereby increasing their productivity and capacity in making the "Inalsem".

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The country is now eyeing at developing economical lead-acid batteries with optimal performance capacity as a better alternative energy storage to lithium-ion that can eventually be used for electric vehicles. 

The Center for Advanced Batteries is one of the featured new R&D hubs under the Niche Centers for R&D in the Regions or NICER program that the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will put up with host universities to build strong R&D capabilities in the regions.