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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has started the certification of Electoral Board (EB) members in preparation for the upcoming national and local elections on May 12, 2025. The certification of EB members as capable of operating the new Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) is a significant step toward ensuring a safe, secure, and efficient…

Key personnel from the Department of Science and Technology’s Regional Offices underwent a two-day training course on protocol, social graces, and proper etiquette last February 27-28, 2025, at Miriam College in Quezon City under the tutelage of a Protocol Team from the Department of Foreign Affairs.    Organized by the DOST-NCR, the training is envisioned to…

Benjamin Franklin famously stated, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”   As part of its Science Beyond Borders campaign, which aims to  open new opportunities for all by democratizing access to scientific knowledge, the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) turned over 15 sets of the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based…

Marikina City remains highly vulnerable to natural hazards, particularly flooding due to its geographical location. In response, the City has continuously strengthened its disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts by integrating science-based solutions. A key initiative is the installation of Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) and Automated Rain Gauges (ARG), which enhance real-time monitoring and improve…

DOST-NCR’s technical experts engaged with stakeholders and gave free technical consultancies, mainly on food safety and its programs for MSMEs during PROPAK Philippines 2025, which was held from February 12-14, 2025, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. The event is a major annual platform that features cutting-edge technologies and modern approaches in food processing…

To prepare the next generation of workers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, DOST-NCR PAMAMARISAN CASTO and the DOST Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) partnered to train high school students from the City of Pasig on 3D printing technology through a “3D Printing Innovation Challenge Pre-Event Workshop” held on…

The DOST-NCR is walking the talk in its commitment to promote human well-being and empower marginalized sectors by forging a partnership with Life Project for Youth (LP4Y), an active Auxiliary Social Welfare and Development Agency (SWDA) that is certified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The two parties formalized this collaboration with…

The Department of Science and Technology National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) affirmed its support for MSMEs and startups in the shoes and leathercrafts industry during the Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) Reinnovate Shoes and Leathercrafts for Entrepreneurship Startups (ReSOLES) Technology Business Incubator (TBI) Awareness Campaign, held last 24 January 2025 in the City of Marikina.   In her…

The DOST-NCR has facilitated the adoption of the Research and Development Leadership (RDLead) Program by the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) and the Pasig LGU last January 22, 2025, at the People’s Reception Hall, Bridgetown, City of Pasig.   …

The Philippine Halal industry is rapidly growing, driven by an increasing global demand for Halal-certified products, not just from Muslim consumers, but also by health-conscious individuals. Like their foreign counterparts, Halal food production in the Philippines is governed by strict standards to ensure compliance with Islamic dietary laws. Recognizing the importance of Halal and the…