Category: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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CONGRESS COMMITTEE SUPPORTS MEDICAL CANNABIS
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24 FEBRUARY 2026 – Richard Nixon Gomez, General Manager of Bauertek Farmaceutical Technologies, and Rigel Gomez, President of the company, attended the 2nd Joint Meeting of the Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the Committee on Health to discuss the proposed medical cannabis legislation. Representing the Scientific sector, Richard Nixon Gomez presented insights on the global…
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DOST Grants P1 Million STI Assistance to Dagupan City for STEM, Robotics and AI Programs
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., awarded ₱1,000,000.00 in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Assistance to the Local Government Unit of Dagupan City to strengthen STEM education through enhanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) support programs. The assistance was formally received by Mayor Belen T.…
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DOST, Cong. Caoagdan Explore Innovation Support for Coconut and Cattle Industries in Cotabato DOST
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Through the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST SOCCSKSARGEN), Hon. Rudy S. Caoagdan, Representative of the Second District of Cotabato and member of the House Committee on Science and Technology, paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Science and Technology Central Office in Bicutan, Taguig to explore science-driven opportunities that can accelerate…
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DOST, PSU launch country’s first ASIN R&D Center in Binmaley
BINMALEY, Pangasinan — The country’s first ASIN (Salt) Research and Development Center was formally launched on February 17, 2026 at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) Binmaley Campus, marking one of the key highlights of the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in the Ilocos Region. The establishment of the ASIN Center cements PSU’s…
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Building a Matatag and Maginhawa Future Through STI at Ilocos Region’s RSTW 2026
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially opened the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in the Ilocos Region on February 16 at CSI Stadia, convening national and local leaders, academic institutions, industry partners, and innovators under the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan,” with…
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DEPDev-DOST Partnership Aligns and Strengthens Region 1 RDI Directions
Photo: Representatives from DEPDev RO1 led by Division Chief John F. Gagucas (second from left) and representatives from DOST RO1 led by Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog (third from left) The Department of Economy, Planning and Development Regional Office 1 (DEPDEv RO1) held a levelling and alignment meeting with the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 1 (DOST RO1) on February 2, 2026 at the DOST-Multi-Purpose Hall, City of…
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DOST Rolls Out Science-Based Peace Interventions in Former MILF Camps
Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has strengthened its peacebuilding efforts in Mindanao through the delivery of science- and technology-based interventions in six previously acknowledged Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) camps. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to inclusive development in former conflict-affected areas. Led by…
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DOST XII RD Malawan and DRRM Focal Gain Awards during SOCCSKSARGEN DRRM Recognition Ceremony
The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council XII, in partnership with the Office of the Civil Defense Region XII, successfully conducted the “Isang Pagpupugay sa Kahandaan at Katatagan” SOCCSKSARGEN DRRM Recognition Ceremony, honoring outstanding Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) focal persons, organizations, and institutions across the region. During the ceremony, DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Regional…
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DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Engages Cotabato Vice Governor on Project SARAI for Smart Agriculture
𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐬, 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 | The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) SOCCSKSARGEN Project SARAi team, paid a courtesy visit to the Office of Vice Governor Rochella Marie Ella Taliño Taray, on January 12, 2026, at Amas, Kidapawan City. This is part of its continuing engagement with provincial and local leaders to strengthen science- and technology-driven…
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𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐑. 𝐆𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐳 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
With great pride, we congratulate Rigel R. Gomez, President of BauerTek Farmaceutical Technologies Corporation, on his recognition as a 2025 Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leaders Winner by the ACES Awards. This prestigious honor reflects his visionary leadership, passion for innovation, and significant impact on the pharmaceutical and scientific community. Under his leadership, BauerTek has become…