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The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) highlighted the need for demand-driven, innovation-led research during the 2025 TECHGROW Summit, held at The Eye, Green Sun Hotel in Makati City.   With the theme “TECHGROW: Bridging Government, Industry, and Academe to Accelerate Innovation,” the summit convened key stakeholders across the triple helix – the government,…

Within the centuries-old walls of Intramuros, where Philippine history lives through the cobblestoned streets and colonial architecture, a new era driven by innovation is being written. On June 11, 2025, the historic Centro de Turismo served as the venue for the ceremonial signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Science…

Innovation has played a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life within our society. The integration of modern science and technology across various sectors has created numerous opportunities for Filipinos to thrive. As a result, our nation is increasingly becoming an industry driven by scientific and technological advancements. However, many of our fellow Filipinos…

Executives from the Department of Science and Technology, led by DOST’s Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, visited select technology adoptors in Metro Manila to see how scientific and technological interventions are delivering on the Department’s advocacy of science, technology, and innovation (STI) to provide solutions and open opportunities for all.   Undersecretary Mabborang…

Buoyed by the success of the first Level Up: eSports Game Dev Challenge, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with Gridlock-Games, is launching its first-ever eSports Bootcamp this June.    Dubbed the Power Up: eSports Game Dev Bootcamp, this dynamic learning experience is tailored for students, aspiring developers, and early professionals across the country….

The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region brought its Roving Consultancy Clinic on food safety and food product development when it participated at the recently held 18th International Food Exhibition (IFEX), which was held from May 26-28, 2025 at the World Trade Center, City of Pasay.   IFEX is a major trade show in the…

The Department of Science and Technology, one of the Commission on Elections’ (COMELEC) partners, together with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in the recently held national and local elections (NLE), has been playing a critical role in Philippine elections for the past ten years.  Banking on the objective accuracy of science, and…

Handa na sa eleksyon!  The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in coordination with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), has successfully implemented the Certification of Electoral Board (EB) Members for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) in compliance with Republic Act No. 9369, which mandates that at least one (1) member of each EB…

To strengthen its campaign of promoting Science Beyond Borders, technical and administrative personnel from the Department of Science and Technology- NCR (DOST-NCR) recently underwent a training workshop titled “Empowering Gender-Smart Science & Innovation Services,” jointly organized with Miriam College (MC)-Women and Gender Institute (WAGI) held at Miriam MC Environmental Studies Institute (ESI).   With the world…

In a strong demonstration of its commitment to inclusivity, DOST-NCR PAMAMAZON CASTO and Food Safety Unit, collaborated with the De La Salle University (DLSU) – La Sallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development (LSEED) Center in conducting a Food Safety training to advance the capabilities of women-led social enterprises under the DOST’s Women-Helping-Women: Innovating Social Enterprises…