Indigenous farmers in Dumarao gain practical skills in native chicken farming through DOST’s CEST learning visit

In pursuit of equipping indigenous peoples (IPs) from Brgy, Aglalana, Dumarao, Capiz with practical science-based knowledge to support sustainable poultry farming in their community, a learning visit on native chicken production was conducted under the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program. The initiative, organized by the Capiz
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DOST VI receives recognition as valued partner from OWWA VI

In celebrating the Migrant Workers Day 2025, the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) was recognized for its steadfast collaboration with OWWA in supporting OFWs through science, technology, and innovation. The commemoration of Migrant Workers Day was held, together with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Welfare Office VI (OWWA) RWO VI,
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SUCs in WV convene to improve research engagement among faculty through workload policy reform

In a strategic effort to further the adoption of the Harmonized 18-Unit Faculty Workload Policy, the Western Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (WVCIEERD) organized a three-leg cluster meeting with its nine (9) member state universities across the region. The three-leg cluster meeting, led by WVCIEERD Executive Director Dr. Carmelo
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DOST Capiz, UMWAD highlights holistic government support for startup growth through Fyrside Chats

The latest Fyrside Chat in Capiz gave local startups and aspiring founders a clearer view of how government programs can meaningfully support their growth not just through funding, but also through mentorship, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships by creating space for open dialogue, meaningful connections, and practical insights. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology
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RRDIC convenes to advance regional RDI agenda

The Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) of the Regional Development Council VI successfully convened its 2nd Quarter Meeting for CY 2025 on June 24, 2025, reinforcing Western Visayas’ commitment to advancing its research, development, and innovation (RDI) agenda. Chaired by DOST VI Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, the meeting recorded active participation
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Science-backed aquaculture advances coastal livelihoods in Panay, Capiz

The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI), in collaboration with the Capiz Provincial Government-Provincial Agriculturist Office (CPG-OPA), launched an aquaculture-focused initiative aimed at uplifting the coastal communities of Brgy. Buntod and Brgy. Agojo in the Municipality of Panay, Capiz.  The project, titled “Technology Adoption of Single-Shell Oyster and Longline Culture of Mussels
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Guimaras school health personnel share “Timbang Sigurado” impact in feeding, medication

As schools prepare for the opening of School Year 2025–2026, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Guimaras, in coordination with DOST VI Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL), empowers health teams to make informed decisions for student wellness. School health personnel across Guimaras have expressed their confidence in delivering health and nutrition services. Through
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Growing with Science: DM Agribiz advances through DOST support

DM Agribiz Corporation, a small and growing foliar fertilizer manufacturer based in Mambusao, Capiz, has been approved for assistance under the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) 4.0 Innovation-Enabling Fund. Although still a small enterprise, the company has already demonstrated strong potential and growing demand for its products. Like
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Equipping MSMEs for safe, quality food processing

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Capiz strengthened their knowledge of food safety and improved their operations during the training on Food Safety and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), jointly conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Capiz and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Capiz. The training covered discussions on
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