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Heaven’s Bakehaus of Iligan City Wins Presidential Award for Outstanding MSMEs with DOST Support

Like a mentor watching their students rise to success, DOST Northern Mindanao is proud of Heaven’s Bakehaus for turning small beginnings into a big success story. From a humble ₱5,000 capital and a team of three in 2012, Heaven’s Bakehaus has grown into a nationally recognized MSME. Owned and managed by Mr. Marc T. Claro…

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𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The Search Committee for the Outstanding Gender and Development (OGAD) Champions successfully conducted its in-person evaluation of contenders across three categories—Organization, Professional, and Youth—on August 19–20, 2025. This prestigious search aims to recognize exemplary individuals and institutions that have significantly contributed to advancing gender and development initiatives in their respective sectors. For the Organization Category,…

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𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗪 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – August 12-2025 — The Province of Ilocos Norte will host the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) celebration on November 17–21, 2025, at the Laoag Centennial Arena. The Department of Science and Technology Region I (DOST I) and the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) confirmed the partnership during a…

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Sipag Pinoy Builders proposes third party monitoring of public works projects

A group of concerned engineers has proposed third party monitoring and inspection to prevent substandard and ghost public works projects of the government. In a letter to Public Works and Highways Sec Manuel Bonoan, the Sipag Pinoy Builders suggested the following measures: 1. Stricter monitoring and third-party audits for all infrastructure projects to ensure transparency…

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Sipag Pinoy Builders proposes third party monitoring of public works projects

A group of concerned engineers has proposed third party monitoring and inspection to prevent substandard and ghost public works projects of the government. In a letter to Public Works and Highways Sec Manuel Bonoan, the Sipag Pinoy Builders suggested the following measures: 1.  Stricter monitoring and third-party audits for all infrastructure projects to ensure transparency…

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AFP reaffirms ‘unified approach’ vs. emerging security threats

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to address emerging security threats to the country in the West Philippine Sea with a “unified and integrated approach.” Brawner made his remark during the first founding anniversary of the Armed Forces Intelligence Command (AIC) on Wednesday. He underscored…

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Salceda announces Albay partnership with TESDA for AI Readiness Institute

LIGAO CITY – Albay 3rd District Rep. Raymond Adrian “Adrian” Salceda, House Special Committee on Food Security chairman, has announced an upcoming partnership between Albay and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for a first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Institute in the country that will focus on agriculture, among others.   Salceda, who…

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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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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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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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