Waste management experts train 6 LGUs in Pangasinan on waste analysis and characterization
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The importance of efficient solid waste management system was underscored by waste management experts from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) during a two-day training-workshop aimed at providing communities science-based knowledge on proper waste management.
DOST Region 1 boosts community empowerment program in Pangasinan
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The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 1 (DOST-I), through the Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) – Pangasinan, conducted a blended planning activity for government and educational institutions in the province of Pangasinan, under the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program.
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DOST launches search for regional women social enterprises
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To celebrate of Women's Month, the Department of Science and Technology's Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) launched Women-Helping-Women Innovating Social Enterprises (WHWise): the Search for Innovative Women Entrepreneurs in the Regions on 31 March 2023.
Themed “Breaking Silos: Empowering Women Social Entrepreneurs Through Innovation,” the launch puts in the spotlight the value of women in social entrepreneurship and the importance of partner DOST Regional Offices (ROs) in implementing the search and tapping their network of women-led social enterprises.
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iSTART program engages former Balik-Scientist and certified animal science expert to help the Municipality of Balungao
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A former Balik Scientist of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with expertise in animal science is helping the Municipality of Balungao in Pangasinan through the innovation, Science and Technology for Acceperating Regional Technology-Based Development or iSTART Program.
Being implemented by DOST Region I, this initiative is an offshoot of a study conducted by the UP School of Urban and Regional Planning through the Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES) that identified the 20 growth areas in the entire Philippines. For Region I, the Province of Pangasinan was among them, with great potential for goat production.