Mc Nester Food Products, founded by Ms. Rebecca Castro Tubongbanua in August 2003, has become a local success story in Buenavista, Guimaras, producing calamansi and mango-based products. Despite humble beginnings, with an initial capital of seven thousand pesos (PhP 7,000.00), Ms. Tubongbanua, as a skilled chemist, transformed her passion for food and science into a
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ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI), represented by Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Research and Extension for Development Network (AFRREDN) – Western Visayas today, January 30. The AFRREDN led by the Department of Agriculture (DA)
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Two (2) innovative micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the province of Antique, QB’s Solar-Powered Ice Cubes and LMT Prints and Copier Center, are making significant strides in developing sustainable business solutions. With assistance from the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program Innovation Enabling Fund (SETUP iFund), these MSMEs
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Kalibo, Aklan – The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOST VI) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Aklan State University (ASU) and its College of Computer Studies to launch two projects, namely, “Establishment of the Technology, Innovation, and Collaboration Nest for Aklan (TechNest Aklan): Aklan State University’s Technology Business Incubator” and “Empowering
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ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The Regional Development Council Region VI-Western Visayas Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RDC VI – RRDIC) conducts the first leg of the General Annual Review of Research and Development (R&D) Plans and Accomplishments of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) on Friday, January 17, 2025, at
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On December 7, 2024, a workshop on financial sustainability was held led by financial expert Mr. Rimark B. Camulo from Capiz State University (CapSU) Central. Participants for the training included personnel from the Food-on-the-Road Innovation and Processing Facility (FoodTrIP) located in Capiz, Fisheries and Food Research Development Center (FFRDC), and the DOST Capiz. The workshop
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) opens more funding opportunities for research, development, and innovation institutions in the Visayas as it launches the Call for Proposals during the 2025 Visayas Call Conference on January 17, 2025, at Summit Hotel, Tacloban City, Leyte. The call for proposals covers various programs across the sectors of health,
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and University of San Agustin (USA) officially inaugurate the Kasanggang Niche Centers in the Region (NICER) in Functional Food Excellence in Iloilo City today, January 10, 2025. This DOST-funded facility is expected to provide local researchers with advanced tools and resources to accelerate scientific discovery, particularly in the
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Graduating Magna Cum Laude from Iloilo Science and Technology University with a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education major in Science, Kristine Joy R. Cenit took a bold step forward by joining the 2024 Scholars Technopreneurship Training Program (STTP) of the DOST Science Education Institute. This training equips DOST scholars with essential skills and practical knowledge
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To enhance the learning experiences of Senior High School (SHS) students, the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) formalized its partnership with Ramon Avanceña National High School (RANHS) through a ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held on December 19, 2024. Under this collaboration, DOST VI will provide its facilities, project sites,
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