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DOST Ilocos Region Recognized as Valued Partner in Advancing Open Governance

The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) led by Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Philippine Open Government Partnership Project Management Office for its invaluable support, active participation, and meaningful contribution as an organizer and partner during the successful observance of Open Gov Week 2026….

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Strengthening Women Through Innovation: DOST-PCIEERD Highlights WHWise Program for Women-Led Social Enterprises on Tekno PreSyensya

As part of its continuing efforts to promote women empowerment in innovation and entrepreneurship, the latest episode of Tekno PreSyensya—the official broadcast program of DOST Ilocos Region—featured the Women-Helping-Women: Innovating Social Enterprises (WHWise) Program. During the discussion titled “Fueling Women-Led Social Innovation: WHWise Program Overview and Proposal Guide,” Ms. Dolf Mirelle J. Montecillo, Project Technical…

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DOST-PCIEERD, USTP open built environment laboratory in Northern Mindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and the University of Science and Technology of the Southern Philippines (USTP) inaugurated the Built Environment Laboratory (BEL) on May 28 at the USTP Cagayan de Oro campus. The facility will serve…

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DOST strengthens Mindanao textile industry with launch of first Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center

KABACAN, Cotabato – The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in partnership with the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), officially launched the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center (RYPIC) in Kabacan, Cotabato on June 5, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the development of Mindanao’s textile industry. As the first facility of…

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Phivolcs to quake-hit areas: expect aftershocks, stay evacuated

MANILA – People in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 Sarangani earthquake on Monday should expect aftershocks and stay evacuated until the tsunami warning is lifted, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. “People should stay away from damaged buildings, and check for cracks,” Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol told the Philippine…

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Classes in all levels suspended in quake-hit areas in Mindanao – DepEd

MANILA – Classes in all levels are suspended in quake-affected schools after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake jolted parts of Mindanao, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday. The tremor that rocked Sarangani and nearby provinces occurred as classes officially opened in public schools for School Year 2026-2027. In a Viber message, Education Secretary Sonny Angara…

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DOST-PAGASA Explains Connection Between Habagat, El Niño, and Heat Index Amid Changing Weather

As many areas continue to experience intense morning heat and sudden afternoon rains, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) continues to step up its efforts to provide timely updates about the country’s weather and climate. In response to many questions from the public after Episode 8 of Tekno PreSyensya, the…

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𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀

Sugarcane farmers of the Bukidnon Farmers CARP Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BUKIFCARB MPC) in Don Carlos, Bukidnon continue to produce quality muscovado sugar as a source of livelihood and community pride, yet operational challenges and production bottlenecks can limit their efficiency and growth potential. To better understand these needs and identify appropriate interventions, the Department of…

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Innovate. Collaborate. Elevate. -DOST XII-PSTO Socot Highlights Startup and iHub Initiatives at South  Cotabato Business Conference 2026.

The Department of Science and Technology – SOCCSKSARGEN Region (DOST XII), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office – South Cotabato headed by Provincial Director Giselle Eve O. Siladan, proudly served as one of the resource speakers during the 2026 South Cotabato Federation of Local Chambers of Commerce Conference held in line with the celebration…

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