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…
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…
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…
More than two decades of hard work overseas—and a lifelong habit of disciplined saving—came full circle for Benedicto Marra, 62, an overseas Filipino worker based in Saudi Arabia, after he emerged as the grand draw winner of 1 Million BDO Rewards Points under BDO Unibank’s Save Your Way to a Million Rewards Holiday Raffle Promo. A mechanic and heavy…
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 San Fernando, La Union. The activity aimed to review accomplishments, harmonize efforts and ensure that the policy directions of the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee-1 (RRDIC-1) remain consistent with the updated national and regional Research, Development and Innovation…
BauerTek Pharmaceutical Technologies and Rizal Technological University (RTU) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a strategic collaboration in the research and production of high-quality medicinal plants. The agreement was signed by BauerTek General Manager Mr. Richard Nixon Gomez and RTU President Dr. Ma. Eugenia M. Yangco. Witnessing the signing was former DOST Secretary…
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…
