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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DOST 2 pushes green tech in Cagayan Valley

SCIENCE, technology and innovation (STI) provide sustainable solutions that can open opportunities in the green economy and help build a resilient, comfortable, and secure future for all. DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang highlighted this at the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) that is being held from September 25-27,…

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Lawmaker: SUCs may continue to offer senior high school

House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan said Tuesday state universities and colleges (SUCs) can still continue offering senior high school if they want to, and Congress retains the prerogative to provide appropriations for them on a case-to-case basis. Libanan made the statement after the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) issued a memorandum ordering…

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DOT projects PH as a tourism powerhouse in 5 years

The Department of Tourism (DOT) projects the Philippines to become a tourism powerhouse in Asia in the next five years. At the unveiling of the 2023-2028 National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) during a tourism stakeholders’ summit in Manila, DOT Secretary Christina Frasco said they envision to “establish a Philippine tourism industry anchored on Filipino culture, heritage and identity, which aims…

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Mindanao Gears Up for the Future with HANDA Pilipinas, RSTW 2025, and the C-Trike Breakthrough

Zamboanga City – The Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST IX) successfully hosted the HANDA Pilipinas Mindanao Leg and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on September 23–25, 2025 at the Palacio Del Sur, Marcian Garden Hotel, Zamboanga City. The three-day event was graced by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.,…

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Nueva Ecija gets another onion cold storage facility

PALAYAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – This province, a major producer of onion, will shortly have another onion cold storage facility that could help prolong the shelf life of the commodity. The groundbreaking rites for the facility was recently held in Barangay San Vicente, Laur town. Agriculture and local officials led the groundbreaking rites. The project which will benefit members of the San Vicente Alintutuan Irrigators…

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DOST 1 Champions Full-Scale Disaster Readiness Training Across all Provinces in Region1

Under the leadership of Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog, Department of Science and TechnologyRegion 1 (DOST-1) Regional Director, a transformative initiative took shape in the northernPhilippines, partnering with DOST-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology(PHIVOLCS), led by Dir. Teresito Bacolcol, DOST 1 has successfully conducted the seriesof capacity-building sessions on the use of GeoRisk Philippines platforms. This…

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