Category: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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DOST Region 2 Strengthens Technology Transfer Through Fairness Opinion
To ensure that innovative technologies from local research institutions find their way to industry partners, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 continue to advance its efforts in technology transfer and commercialization through a series of Fairness Opinion Board (FOB) Meetings. Recently, the Fairness Opinion Report (FOR) for the C-TRIKE technology, a locally…
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Triple Partnership Forge for 2025 National Science and Technology Week
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) has formalized a Triple Partnership with Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Northwestern University (NWU), and Northern Christian College (NCC) to co-host the upcoming 2025 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (2025 NSTW) in Region 1. The collaboration, led by…
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Philippines Breaks into Top 50 in 2025 Global Innovation Index, Powered by DOST’s R&D and Talent Development
Manila, Philippines — September 16, 2025 — The Philippines has reached a new milestone in global competitiveness, climbing to 50th place in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII)—its best performance to date. The Global Innovation Index (GII), produced annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and global partners, ranks over 139 economies based on…
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DOST Region 2, COA Visit SET-UP Assisted MSMEs in Quirino
The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office II (DOST RO2), in collaboration with the Provincial Science and Technology Office–Quirino (PSTO-Quirino) and the Commission on Audit (COA), conducted a monitoring visit to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) supported under the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) in Quirino Province. The visit focused on equipment…
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DOST 10 Joins Multi-Agency Coordination Meeting for the Establishment of Seafarers Hub in Cagayan de Oro City
On August 26, 2025, Engr. Ruel Vincent C. Banal represented DOST-10 in a coordination meeting organized by OWWA on the establishment of the Seafarers Hub in Cagayan de Oro City. The Seafarers’ Hub will be a physical one-stop center where sea-based OFWs and their families can access services while waiting for deployment, training, or documents.…
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‘Alagang Kabayan,’ now in your pocket: Stay connected 24/7 with BDO Pay
Overseas Pinoys who discover BDO Pay share the same sentiment: “Hulog ng langit!” Malayo sa pamilya, many go the extra mile to stay connected, through text, calls, and social media. They ensure that the fruits of their hard work can reach their families securely when they need it, by putting their trust in BDO Unibank. Powered by the country’s leading bank, BDO Pay is an…
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DOST VIII Showcases “Agham na Ramdam” on Day 2 of RSTW in Eastern Visayas
The Department of Science and Technology Region VIII (DOST VIII) continued its celebration of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) with a series of engaging activities on its second day, highlighting the theme of “Agham na Ramdam”, science that is felt through youth engagement, local enterprise support, and strengthened innovation spaces across…
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2025 NSTW Media Kickoff: DOST Region 1 to Host Milestone Celebration in November
The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), in partnership with the DOST–Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST–STII), officially held the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) Media Kickoff on September 8, 2025, at Harolds Hotel, Quezon City. The event was graced by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., alongside…
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Science, Technology and Innovation for a Progressive Cagayan
On September 5, 2025, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. led the agency’s delegation to the Strategic Partnership Forum with the Provincial Government of Cagayan, where they were warmly welcomed by Governor Edgar B. Aglipay. Sec. Solidum presented DOST’s major programs and identified strong opportunities for collaboration and intervention in…
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Eastern Visayas RSTW 2025 Spurs Partnerships for Smarter Communities
Tacloban City, Leyte – Eastern Visayas formally opened the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on September 3 at Summit Hotel, with simultaneous exhibits and activities at Robinsons Mall, Marasbaras. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VIII, the event brings together government, academe, industry, and communities to showcase how…