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The DOST-NCR conducted another round of virtual orientation on the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH Program) with Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as organized by the Development Action for Women Network (DAWN) International and Pambansang Samahan ng Inhenyero Mekanikal (PSIM), both conducted on January 28, 2022. The DAWN invited repatriated women…
The DOST-National Capital Region, in partnership with the DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI), conducted an orientation on the Youth Empowerment through Technopreneurship (YET) Program on 25 January 2022 via Zoom. The YET Program, formerly known as the DOST-Academe Technology-Based Enterprise Development (DATBED) Program, aims to develop entrepreneurial competencies among college students and young professionals…
The Department of Science and Technology signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on January 25, in preparation for the upcoming National and Local Elections (NLE) on 09 May 2022. COMELEC Chairman Sheriff Abas and DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Pena are the principal signatories to the MOA, while…
The DOST-National Capital Region Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Team deployed Automated Rain Gauges (ARGs), Water Level Monitoring Sensors (WLMS), and Early Warning System (EWS) Devices to sites under the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program in Metro Manila. This initiative is in support of the DRRM efforts of barangay local government…
It was a long struggle for Queenbee Enterprises to process okara or soybean curd, a by-product of soybean milk processing, producing tons of wastes every day. The DOST-NCR facilitated industry dialogues and brainstorming sessions between the Queenbee Enterprises and experts from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines to come up with a solution to process…
The DOST-NCR provided funding and technical support for the project titled “Development of Ready-To-Drink (RTD) Juice from Indigenous Crop Yacon, Green Carabao Mango (Sweet Elena Variety) and Mint Essence”, a collaborative research and development (R&D) project with the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) and Vinoca Manufacturing, a SETUP-assisted enterprise processing natural drinks. The project…
The DOST-National Capital Region’s SETUP-assisted firm, Banawe Soybean Corp., was featured for its successful breakthrough in food technology during the 1st CRADLE Symposium titled, “DOST-CRADLE’s Science Kusina – Innovative breakthroughs in food technology, health and nutrition: Sarap at Sustansya, mula sa agham at teknolohiya ng DOST CRADLE” held on 18 January 2022. Funded under the DOST’s Science…
The DOST-National Capital Region joined the successful launch of the Unified Logistics Pass (ULP) organized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority on 12 January 2022 via Zoom. The ULP is poised to streamline the issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) and validation process of vehicles through a unified QR code which will facilitate easier border…
The DOST-National Capital Region, through its PAMAMAZON (Pasay, Manila, Makati, Quezon City) Clustered Area S&T Center, provided a refresher training on Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Awareness for The Superfood Grocer Inc. last 14 January 2022 via Zoom. The refresher training provided the employees with pertinent knowledge on ensuring food safety against hazards. The…
Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Dec. 20, 2021 Upholding its vision to foster a culture of science, technology and innovation, the Department of Science and Technology continues to create learning and growth opportunities for its employees. DOST has established its Human Resource Development Program (HRDP) which features seven (7) Degree components namely: Local Graduate Degree Scholarship, Foreign…