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Taguig City (November 10, 2023)– The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) MIMAROPA Region and its partners provided fiberglass boats to beneficiaries of Typhoon Odette Recovery Project in a ceremonial turnover held at the Roxas Dome, Roxas, Palawan on 10 November 2023.

Fisherfolks from Roxas received 66 boats while beneficiaries from Dumaran received 75 boat hulls for their ongoing boat fabrication. Production of boats are also still in process for the municipalities of Araceli, Cagayancillo, San Vicente, and Taytay.

This is part of the agency’s Science and Technology Interventions project that aims to help in the fishing livelihood recovery of typhoon-affected fishing communities in the six municipalities.

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Greater youth appreciation for the value of science, technology, and innovation (STI) emerged as the primary focus of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School System (DOST-PSHSS) through the "Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran" music video competition at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent during the National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF).

"We created the Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran as a promotional activity for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Our goal is to promote science, technology, and innovation to the people. Through a simple jingle, we aim to showcase the significance of science, technology, and innovation," expressed DOST-PSHSS Executive Director Lilia T. Habacon. [Ginawa namin ‘yung Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran as a promotional activity for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). We aim to promote science, technology, and innovation sa lahat ng tao. Sa simple jingle, gusto naming ipakita ‘yung kahalagahan ng science, technology, and innovation.]

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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr., together with DOST Sec. Renato U. Solidum Jr. (right, foreground), inspects various technologies and innovations laid out during the Opening Ceremony of the Handa Pilipinas 2023 Visayas Leg on November 8, 2023 at the Summit Hotel in Tacloban City, Leyte. (Screenshot from RTV Malacañang Youtube channel)

The Visayas Leg of Handa Pilipinas 2023: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition kicked off on 8 November 2023 in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda at the Summit Hotel in Tacloban City, Leyte.

Bearing the theme “STY Yolanda Remembered: Understanding Risks and Preventing Disasters”, the three-day event highlighted the important technological innovations that the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has developed when it comes to risk reduction and management, specifically for disaster preparedness, response, rehabilitation, and recovery.

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Caryl Maria Minette I. Ulay, DOST-STII

The top three winners of the Food is Life Exemplified: Planetary Health Diet or FlexPHD Mobile App Development Competition were showcased among young audiences at the recently concluded National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) held on 27 October 2023, at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

“The more colorful your plate is, the healthier you are, and this planet will be,” said Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA).