BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN – The international cruise ship MV AIDAstella, operated under Costa Cruise Lines, arrived at the waters of Boracay Island on 13 January 2025, carrying approximately 3,300 passengers and crew members. Marking the formal welcome of the vessel, an Exchange of Plaque Ceremony was conducted onboard. Senior representatives from the Provincial Government of…
Science, technology, and innovation take center stage once again as the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII (DOST VIII) gears up for the 2026 Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTW) on July 15–17, 2026 at Robinsons North, Tacloban City. Anchored on the theme, “Science, Technology, and Digital Innovation Driving Food Security, Sustainable…
TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology in Eastern Visayas (DOST-8) has called on local government units (LGUs) to integrate science, technology, and innovation into local governance to address pressing challenges in food security, sustainable energy, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience. In time for the celebration of the Regional Science and Technology…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — DOST Northern Mindanao will hold the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week in Camiguin this July 22–24, bringing the region’s biggest science and technology event to one of Mindanao’s most dynamic island provinces. The event, dubbed RSTW sa ISLA, will be held at the Cong PPR Camiguin New Gymnasium, under the concept…
The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office XII (DOST XII), under the visionary leadership of Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan, PhD, was conferred the BJMP Special Award during the celebration of the 35th Founding Anniversary of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on July 1, 2026, at the QC M.I.C.E., Diliman,…
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, La Union — The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), under the leadership of Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, participated in the Two-Day Preparatory Training for Delegates of the National IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities on June 17 -18, 2026, at the Agtutubo Conference Room, City…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Office of Civil Defense Regional Office X (OCD-X), in partnership with SM CDO Downtown, officially launched the observance of National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) 2026 on July 1 through a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Caravan and Static Display, highlighting the region’s commitment to building safer and more…
MUNTINLUPA CITY – The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) proudly participated in the 15th Anniversary Celebration of STARBOOKS (Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS) held on June 24–25, 2026, at Acacia Hotel Manila, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, reaffirming its commitment to bringing science, technology, and innovation closer to…
A significant milestone toward strengthening the region’s quality infrastructure has been achieved as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XII formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) on July 2, 2026, paving the way for the expansion of the SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Metrology Laboratory. Spearheaded through…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) SOCCSKSARGEN – Cotabato Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) conducted an orientation on the agency’s Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) for the uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the PNP Cotabato Police Provincial Office (CPPO), led by Provincial Director PCol Ramil B. Hojilla. The activity aimed to enhance the…
