Reducing Inequalities in Small Island Communities through Partnerships in Science, Technology, Innovation (STI) Recognizing the importance of partnerships in realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI and the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU)- Molo Campus have formalized their collaboration. The Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum
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First public training for food establishments in Antique kicks off The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) VI Antique Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) conducted the first Food Safety Public Training for Food Establishments in Patnongon, Antique on March 6, 2024. This initiative aimed to prioritize the health of students and staff at Aureliana
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The Region VI Association of National Government Executives (RANGE) come together for a casual gathering at the DOST Region VI Office in Lapaz, Iloilo City. The current RANGE President, DOST VI Regional Director Rowen R. Gelonga, hosted the gathering to open opportunities to establish connections and strengthen relations among the agencies. Dir. Gelonga concurs that
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Food safety training initiative empowers food manufacturers in Iloilo Food manufacturers play a key role in turning raw ingredients into packaged goods that occupy the local market and supermarket shelves. Thus, it is important to guarantee the integrity and safety of these products. To uphold the integrity of these products and adhere to established guidelines,
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Capiz LGUs gear up for enhanced disaster response Seven (7) local government units (LGUs) in Capiz recently participated in an orientation workshop for Project SIGNAL, an innovative online decision-support system developed by DOST VI. Mr. Ryan Vilmor J. Dumpit, Asst. Provincial Director of the DOST Capiz Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO), spearheaded the orientation
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Women-led enterprises, coops in Antique receive packaging and labeling assistance In line with the celebration of the National Women’s Month, 12 women-led micro-enterprises and cooperatives in Antique were provided with printed label designs and packaging materials. These enterprises are budding businesses engaged in food processing, including the production of pork tocino and breads and pastries. The assistance was
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Wind turbine project to be piloted in a small island in Concepcion, Iloilo With the primary goal of addressing inequalities by providing access to clean energy and enhancing disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) in small island communities, DOST VI will be partnering with Central Philippine University (CPU), Northern Iloilo State University-Affiliated Renewable Energy Center (NISU-AREC)
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IN PHOTOS: The DOST Antique Provincial Science & Technology Office (PSTO) joins hands with various government agencies across the province of Antique in commemorating International Women’s Day. The collaborative effort saw various government agencies actively engaging in the dissemination of crucial information on women’s rights and laws that support their empowerment. A caravan journeyed from San
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Aklan fisherfolk receive training on advanced oyster sauce production Altavas, Aklan – The Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) through the Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office (Aklan PSTO), empowered the Altavas Small Fisherman’s Association (ASFA) with new skills and knowledge through a training session on “Technology Training on Advanced Processing Methods
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