Science chief, DOST officials visit 3 SETUP projects in Ilocos Region
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), led by Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., concluded a visit to three (3) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) projects in the Ilocos Region on 10 January 2024 in Agoo, La Union and 12 January 12 in Tubao, La Union and Sta, Barbara, Pangasinan, respectively.
The objective of the visit was to showcase the achievements and overall development of the enterprises facilitated by the technical and technological support provided by the DOST. This will serve as showcase of the possible benefits of science, technology, and innovation in improving business operations.
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National University of Singapore students visit DOST-FPRDI
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A group of students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) visited the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI) last 5 January 2024 to learn and talk about possible collaborations involving the institute’s Bamboo Musical Instruments (BMI) Innovation R&D Program.
The trip was part of their academic course that requires students to craft and implement capstone projects that will “promote positive social impact to a community in need.” Focusing on the Arts and Design cluster, the students are exploring the possibility of training out-of-school youth on BMI making.
The students were met by DOST-FPRDI OIC-Director Dr. Rico J. Cabangon, BMI Program Leader Forester Aralyn Q. Cortiguerra, and Technical Services Division’s Forester Zenaida R. Reyes.
NUS students meet DOST-FPRDI team led by OIC Director Dr. Rico J. Cabangon (center, in dark blue jacket).
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Basic research on human security is among the DOST’s priorities
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By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII
With food prices on the rise and reports of smuggling and shortages of various crops in different areas of the country, Dr. Leslie Michelle Dalmacho, president of the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP), shared some initiatives of the science department to ensure food and nutrition security for every Filipino.
In a broadcast statement, Dr. Dalmacho explained that, for the food and nutrition security program, researchers from the DOST-NRCP are further exploring the country’s biodiversity to improve crops through the latest technology and enhance the farm-to-market process for our crops.
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The DOST Day Care Center receives a major boost through aid from the National Bookstore Foundation
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By Carl Miguel A. Lusuegro, DOST-STII
The DOST Day Care Center will be transformed into a highly conducive learning facility for children,” remarked Ms. Bea Torres, Director of the National Book Store (NBS) Foundation, during the Kickoff Ceremony of the partnership between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and NBS on December 15, 2023, at the DOST Day Care Center (DDCC) in Bicutan, Taguig City.
The DDCC was founded on August 1, 1997 in support of Executive Order No. 340, 1997, directing national government agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations to provide Day Care Services for their employees’ children under five years of age. Since then, the institution has produced graduates who are well-equipped for their education.
It aims to offer a high-quality gender-responsive S&T preschool education that works collaboratively with parents and ensures that every preschooler learns and grows in a nurturing, fun, and safe environment, setting the foundation for a lifelong love of education and success in school and life.