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By Jacqueline R. Parairo, DOST-STII

Dr. Marlito M. Bande of the Visayas State University discusses rainforestation initiatives in the Philippines during the National Science and Technology Week in Iloilo City on November 23, 2023. (Screengrab from DOST-PCAARRD Facebook live)

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), in collaboration with the Visayas Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Program (ViCARP), organized a forum with the theme "Creating More Green Jobs through Science and Technology: Towards Sustainable and Empowered Communities" during the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Iloilo City on November 23, 2023.

The forum focused on science and technology initiatives, including rainforestation and vegetable value chains, that can contribute to advancing the country’s green economy. Green jobs refer to employment that contributes to preserving or restoring the quality of the environment, whether in the agriculture industry or the services sector.

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Quezon City, 14 November 2023. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), participated in the 1st Annual Stakeholders Forum of the Strengthening Institutions and Empowering Localities Against Disasters and Climate Change in the Philippines (SHIELD) Programme organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines, with a theme ''Local Resilience in Action: Forging Alliances, Empowering Communities."

The SHIELD Programme is a multi-agency and multi-stakeholder initiative implemented by UNDP Philippines with consortium partners from civil society, private sector, and UN-Habitat, funded by the Australian Government, in collaboration with the DOST through the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and Office of Civil Defense (OCD), among other government agencies. The Programme aims to support the Philippine Government in building institutional and community resilience to climate change, natural and other types of hazards, particularly in eleven (11) of the country’s most vulnerable provinces to disasters and climate change impacts, namely: Albay, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Cagayan, Cebu, Davao Oriental, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Pampanga, Pangasinan, and Quezon.

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Jacqueline R. Parairo, DOST-STII

Caption: Dr. Jesrelljane A. Amper of the Bohol Island State University presents her study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small-scale fisherfolk in Danahon Bank on November 23, 2023 during the National Science and Technology Week in Iloilo City. (Screengrab from DOST-PCAARD Facebook live)

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) and the Central Visayas Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (CVAARRDEC) are exploring various prospects and livelihood opportunities for a sustainable blue economy in the Philippines.

As part of the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Iloilo City, experts and researchers shared various studies on Thursday that could unleash the potential of the blue economy in different areas of the country, especially in the countryside.

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By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII

On November 22, 2023, history was made as the country's largest annual Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration opened at the Iloilo Convention Center in Iloilo City.

Spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), this marks the first time the NSTW has been held outside Metro Manila.

"Bringing the NSTW to Iloilo City this year indicates how the DOST values and prioritizes a whole-of-society approach by aligning our products and services to foster inclusive development, create more livelihood and career opportunities for Filipinos, especially in rural areas, and, most importantly, promote the blue economy," Sec. Solidum said.