Category: PRESS RELEASE
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DOST 2 Powers Cauayan City’s Drive for Green Mobility and Smart Solutions
Cauayan City took a significant leap toward becoming a model smart and sustainable community as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) spearheaded collaborative efforts with SEERMO and the Electromobility Research and Development Center (EMRDC). The initiative, anchored on the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program, brought together technology innovators, city officials, and science leaders to…
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Northern Mindanao Staff Level Up Their Expertise!
The staff of DOST Northern Mindanao continue to enhance their skills to deliver exceptional service to clients. Just last week, they engaged in a series of capacity-building sessions aimed at strengthening expertise, improving efficiency, and ensuring that the agency’s operations remain client-centered. On August 4–6, our two Assistant Regional Directors and one Provincial Director participated…
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Science and Technology Celebration in Rizal Highlights Building Smart and Sustainable Communities
ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal – The Department of Science and Technology – CALABARZON (DOST-CALABARZON) formally opened the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) 2025 on August 14 at the Ynares Events Center, Antipolo City, with the theme “Building Smart and Sustainable Communities.” The three-day celebration, which runs until August 16, showcases how science, technology, and…
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DOST-CAR Showcased Science, Technology, and Innovation Milestones in Baguio City and Benguet
As part of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration in the Cordillera Administrative Region, the Department of Science and Technology – CAR (DOST-CAR) spearheaded a series of major events on August 8, 2025, held in both Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet. The activities were led by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato…
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PDIC highlights enhanced depositor protectionat RBAP regional roadshow
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining public trust in the banking system during the Region 9 leg of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) Angel Network Roadshow in Dipolog City on July 28- 29, 2025. Representing the PDIC, Vice President Jose G. Villaret, Jr. (Corporate Affairs Group) explained…
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Dengue cases up 40% — affordable protection now available for as low as ₱1/day
The rainy season may bring a welcome break from the scorching summer, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. From worsening traffic to flu season to higher incidence of dengue. Peak season for dengue infection is reported to be from June to November each year. That’s because dengue-carrying mosquitoes, like Aedes aegypti,…
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DOST-CAR hosts back-to-back events in Baguio City to champion resilience and innovation in Luzon
Baguio City – The Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) have successfully hosted two major science-led events, the HANDA Pilipinas Luzon Leg 2025 and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) from August 7 to 9 at the Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. The twin events gathered leaders from…
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“FILIPINO INVENTORS WINS 3 GOLDS AT THE SILICON VALLEY INTERNATIONAL INVENTION FESTIVAL”
Filipino Inventors shine bright in the recently concluded 4th Silicon Valley International Inventions Festival, held from August 8 to 10, 2025, at the Silicon Valley Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. Awardees are as follows: * Unsinkable PortaBoat – Inv Ronald Pagsanghan, Ph.D * Sambacur Plus – Inv. Richard Gomez, CNP and Inv. Rigel Gomez,…
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Hope Beneath the Surface: Catfish Farming Brings Livelihood and Rehabilitation to PDLs at BJMP CDO City Jail
A transformation is unfolding inside the walls of the BJMP Cagayan de Oro City Jail – Male Dormitory. Through the Utilization of High-Density Production and Processing Technologies of African Catfish, a new chapter of hope, dignity, and second chances is being written for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). Developed by Dr. Arlyn Mandas-Tacubao of Saxonylyn…
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Agham ay ramdam, sa Bagong Pilipinas — Solidum
Just after the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. has vowed for a more responsive and reliable department, under the current administration. “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, ang agham ay ramdam. ‘Yan po ang ating pangako. Paano po natin gagawin ito? Si…