At the 2025 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, the BSP–S&T Fellows Collab Activity unfolded as a gathering shaped not only by expertise but by shared purpose. Scientists, educators, researchers, and advocates came together in an atmosphere that felt collaborative and grounded, highlighting how “Agham na Ramdam” becomes real…
The pursuit of accurate measurements and consumer protection took center stage as the Local Government Unit of Manolo Fortich hosted a vital Training on the Verification of Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments on November 19-20, 2025, held at Dreams Residences, San Miguel, Manolo Fortich. Twenty-five dedicated participants, comprising LGU employees and representatives from the local Public Market…
TOKYO – In the face of a serious shortage of drivers in the logistics industry, Japan’s government and commercial vehicle makers are accelerating experiments aimed at putting self-driving trucks into practical use. They are aiming to attain so-called Level 4 autonomous driving, or driving without human intervention under certain conditions. In addition to carrying out the…
The Department of Science & Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through its Smart Agriculture for Resilient Agriculture-based Innovations (SARAI) unit, continues to strengthen the foundation for data-driven agricultural development through a series of Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) and planning workshops conducted with partner local government units (LGUs) across the region. The workshops were held…
The Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) officially kicked off the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on November 24, 2025 at the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) in Cubao, Quezon City, marking the final leg of this year’s nationwide celebration. With the theme “Building Smart and Sustainable Communities,” the…
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) honored the Provincial Government of Cagayan as one of the pilot LGUs in Region Dos for the SARAI CeNTRO project. Personally accepted by Board Member Atty. Engelbert ‘Jojo’ Caronan representing Governor Edgar ‘Manong Egay’ Aglipay ang…
The City Government of Laoag, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), has strengthened its commitment to sustainable, science-driven waste management with the establishment of a Pyrolysis Facility at the Sanitary Landfill in Brgy. Balatong. Representatives from DOST and partner institutions conducted a project visit to the facility today, witnessing firsthand how…
Northwestern University (NWU) marked a historic milestone with the inauguration of the NWU–DOST Innovation Hub—the first university-based innovation hub in Region I—during a ceremonial launch on November 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The event brought together key science and technology leaders whose presence underscored the hub’s transformative impact on the Northern Philippines. Leading the ceremony…
Officials from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) convened with members of the local and national media during the 2025 NSTW Press Conference held on November 19 at La Preciosa, Arabella Place, Laoag City. The event provided an overview of what the public can expect at the upcoming National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week…
VINTAR, ILOCOS NORTE — A new milestone in the country’s textile industry unfolds with the pre-launch of the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center–Ilocos Norte (RYPIC Ilocos Norte). Envisioned as a hub for innovation, craftsmanship, and livelihood generation, the center strengthens the textile ecosystem by uniting fiber farmers, weavers, designers, and technology-driven enterprises across the…
