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The Department of Science and Technology will lead the celebration of the 2009 National Science and Technology Week that starts July 20. Various activities that showcase recent developments and achievements in domestic science and technology along with technology fairs and scientific fora are lined up for this year’s celebration.


The annual event also aims to raise public understanding of science and technology as well as DOST’s role and contributions to national development.


This year’s NSTW keeps in step with current global challenges through the theme “Responding to Global Challenges through Science and Technology.” 


Various symposia related to climate change and business fora will be held to try to provide a venue for discussions on prevailing world climate change scenarios, and encourage Filipino technopreneurship.

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 Science and culture.DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro (middle) and DOST Asst. Secretary Carol M. Yorobe (right) enjoy a cheerful welcome from Marinduque Gov. Jose Antonio N. Carrion with a putungan during a visit to DOST assisted projects in the province May 20-22. Putungan is a Marinduqueño tradition in which locals lay crowns, present bouquets, and serenade visitors. Gov. Carrion aims to reduce poverty threshold in his province by 10% this year from a high of 45.2% in 2004, through economic programs including technology-based ventures. DOST’s flagship Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program currently provides various technology related assistance to several small and medium enterprises in Marinduque. [Framelia V. Anonas, S&T Media Service]

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Bagoong galore. Dolores C. Manuevo, who owns DCM Bagoong based in Mogpog, Marinduque proudly shows off her best selling bagoong (fermented fish) that has gained growing consumers in Batangas, Quezon, Bicol region, and Pangasinan. After availing a package of technology assistance from the Department of Science and Technology’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program, DCM Bagoong raised monthly production to 1,200 bottles valued at P18,000. It provides a source of livelihood to 14 employees, 100 retailers, and local fishermen. Inset shows fish grinder acquired through SETUP. [S&T Media Service]

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Woodworking equipment upgrade. Department of Science and Technology Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro (left) checks out the wooden furniture (inset) created by TRS Furniture Shop in Compostela Valley, which received grant under DOST’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) that allowed it to acquire better woodworking equipment along with previous training on computer aided design (CAD) and value chain analysis. DOST has committed technical assistance on product development and marketing strategy. Alabastro visited DOST assisted projects in Mindanao provinces recently. [Framelia V. Anonas, S&T Media Service]