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DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III turned over of 250 mobile devices and 344 power banks to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on 16 May 2022 in ARTA Office, Quezon City. This initiative is in support of the implementation of the Unified Logistics Pass (ULP) Project . The ULP is designed to streamline the issuance…
06 May 2022 – DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Pena graced this year’s first ever face-to-face event of the DOST-National Capital Region. Dubbed as “TeknoKwentuhan: Ano ang Latest?”, the event featured a montage of DOST-NCR’s accomplishments in 2021, industry-academe-government collaboration, and its projects and activities for this year as discussed by DOST-NCR Regional Director…
The DOST Electoral Board (EB) Certification Program is conducted pursuant to Republic Act No. 9369 or the Amended Automated Election Law which is aimed to increase public trust in the outcome of elections using automated technology for voting, counting, canvassing, transmission, consolidation, and recounting of the votes. Said Act mandates the DOST to certify at…
Advanced technology has paved the way for various platforms and sectors such as digital media, telecommunications, healthcare systems, and most prominently information technology. Maybe some of you are thinking how this former Overseas Filipino Worker was able to tie a knot between people and technology. Well, he made sure to tie the knot first to…
Author: Shaira P. Rapisorsa Published: Apr. 21, 2022 As one of the prime movers of local entrepreneurship opportunities through science, technology, and innovation, the Department of Science and Technology continues to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing technological innovations to improve product quality, increase productivity, and create jobs. Meanwhile, preliminary results released…
Pursuant to the Republic Act (RA) 10611 or the Food Safety Act of 2013 that aims to strengthen the food safety regulatory system of the state to protect consumers’ health, the DOST-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) continues its initiatives on enhancing the capability of food businesses through science, technology, and innovation trainings. On 29-31 March 2022, the DOST-NCR’s…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Offices – Luzon Cluster and the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) held the first leg of virtual Regional Scientific Meeting (RSM) on March 29-30, 2022. This year’s scientific meeting is anchored on the theme “PAGTANAW 2050: Agham Tungo sa Mabuting Kinabukasan (FORESIGHT 2050: Science for…
DOST-NCR conducted a webinar series on gender and development as part of the Women’s Month Celebration, held every Thursday of March starting from March 10, 2022, via Zoom. Participated by community partners, local government units, industry players, and academic institutions, the webinars tackled “Gender and Development (GAD) Issues in the Workplace”, “Impact of the COVID-19…
The DOST-NCR signed a Memorandum of Alliance and Partnership with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) – New Marikina, represented by its President, Mr. Noel S. Flores, at the Kapitan Moy (Sentrong Pangkultura ng Marikina) on March 26, 2022. This partnership is aimed at strengthening the promotion and adoption of the Science, Technology…
Communities in Metro Manila enrolled to the Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program received urban gardening kits to put up their own community gardens. This initiative, which started at the height of the pandemic in 2020, aims to ensure food security and provide…