Preserving Tradition through Science DOST Secretary Solidum Witnesses How Innovation Colors the Future of Future of Filipino Silk Weaving in Misamis Oriental

On October 20, 2025, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. visited the ABAI (Ayala Beneficiaries Association, Inc.) Weavers Multi-Purpose Cooperative and the Philippine Textile Research Institute’s (PTRI) Natural Dyes Hub in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, where culture and innovation merge to sustain the province’s rich silk weaving heritage. A beneficiary of…

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DOST Cagayan Valley Reaffirms STI Support for Cooperatives

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, October 24, 2025 — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Cagayan Valley reaffirmed its commitment to empowering cooperatives through science, technology, and innovation (STI) as it joined the City Government of Tuguegarao in celebrating the 1st Tuguegarao City Cooperative Development Summit held recently in the city. The event, spearheaded by the…

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Davao LGUs explore DOST Balik Scientist’s AI solutions improve traffic, urban mobility

Davao LGUs explore DOST Balik Scientist’s AI solutions improve traffic, urban mobility Local Government Units (LGUs) across Davao Region are looking for opportunities to transform urban mobility, traffic management, and city planning using advanced AI-driven platforms. Traffic congestion and road safety continue to challenge many cities in the country, while traditional urban planning tools are…

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RSTL Attends Training on Nutrition Labelling and Quality Control Programs for Regional Labs

Laboratory Analysts from the DOST Northern Mindanao Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) – Shelf-life Evaluation Laboratory successfully participated in the Training on Nutrition Labelling and Refresher Course on Laboratory Internal and External Quality Control Programs held on September 30 to October 1, 2025, at the DOST-FNRI Training Hall, Bicutan, Taguig City. The training was…

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PNHS Joins the Growing Network of STARBOOKS Beneficiaries

Peñablanca National High School (PNHS) in Camasi, Peñablanca, Cagayan, has officially joined the growing network of STARBOOKS beneficiaries in Region II following the successful installation of the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS). With more than 1,845 students and 102 dedicated teachers and staff, PNHS has long been a stronghold of…

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DOST SARAI Ilocos Region Upskills Personnel In Geographic Information System

To promote data-driven and location-based planning in science and technology programs, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through its Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines (SARAI) unit, conducted a hybrid training on “Introduction to the Fundamentals and Basic Application of Geographic Information System (GIS)” on…

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LGU NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS DOST PARTNER IN CEST PROGRAM

The local government of Kalilangan headed by Mayor Atty. Raymon Charl O. Gamboa is one of the recognized partners of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) during the Bukidnon CEST Forum: Bridging STI-driven Development for All, held on October 9, 2025, at Loiza’s Pavilion, Casisang, Malaybalay City. The Community Empowerment through Science and Technology…

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Science Takes Root in Nueva Vizcaya as DOST Region II Celebrates RSTW 2025

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region II brought science closer to communities through a series of project visits and technology showcases during the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) held on October 9–11, 2025, at the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. Graced by DOST…

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Bringing Knowledge Closer | STARBOOKS Turnover in Misamis Occidental

Access to science and technology just got closer to home! Through the partnership between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the BPI Foundation, Inc., represented by Mr. Geronimo G. Torres, four schools in Misamis Occidental received brand new computer units installed with the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS)…

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Towards a Smarter Cagayan Valley: Tuguegarao City Backs MOA Signing for ODeSSEE Project.

The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. 02 (DOST R02), led by Regional Director Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera and represented by Dr. Raquel B. Santos, participated in the Committee Meeting to deliberate on the Draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the Local Government Unit of Tuguegarao City, DOST R02, Isabela State University (ISU),…

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