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- [Mula sa Agham, Tungo sa Pag-unlad: MD Juan sa Bagong Yugto ng Electric Mobility ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/mula-sa-agham-tungo-sa-pag-unlad-md-juan-sa-bagong-yugto-ng-electric-mobility/) - Sa loob ng halos anim na dekada, bahagi na ng kuwento ng lokal na industriya ng sasakyan ang MD Juan Enterprises, Inc. Mula nang itatag ito noong 1967, nagsimula ang kumpanyang pag-aari ng mga Pilipino sa paggawa ng mga piyesa para sa kilalang vintage military at civilian jeepney. Sa kasalukuyan, patuloy nitong pinalalawak ang kakayahan
- [DOST Enhances CAD Design Skills of Taguig Teachers and Students for Additive Manufacturing Applications](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-enhances-cad-design-skills-of-taguig-teachers-and-students-for-additive-manufacturing-applications/) - Looking to transform concepts into innovative digital designs and prototypes, Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) teachers and students of the Taguig National High School (TNHS) are now better equipped to develop technology-driven solutions for local problems through Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications, which they can apply using the 3D printing technologies housed at the city’s Interactive
- [Taguig's Kakanin Industry Now More Competitive with DOST’s Innovative Technologies ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/taguigs-kakanin-industry-now-more-competitive-with-dosts-innovative-technologies/) - The DOST-NCR is helping to make Taguig City’s traditional kakanin industry more competitive alongside other native delicacies by integrating science, technology, and innovation (STI) into local food production and processes. Through appropriate food processing technologies, technical assistance, and capability-building activities, the initiative aims to strengthen the productivity and competitiveness of local kakanin producers while preserving
- [Mga kuwento ng pagbabago: 2026 RSTW Roadshow naglapit ng Agham sa buhay ng mga Pilipino ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/mga-kuwento-ng-pagbabago-2026-rstw-roadshow-naglapit-ng-agham-sa-buhay-ng-mga-pilipino/) - Hindi lamang mga exhibit at programa ang saklaw ng science, technology, at innovation. Mas nagiging makabuluhan ang mga ito kapag nakikita kung paano nila nababago ang trabaho, napapalago ang negosyo, at nabibigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga taong may bagong ideya. Ito ang naging tampok sa Roadshow Activity sa 2026 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW)
- [RSTW 2026 nagparamdam ng agham sa bawat sektor ng komunidad sa Valenzuela City ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/rstw-2026-nagparamdam-ng-agham-sa-bawat-sektor-ng-komunidad-sa-valenzuela-city/) - VALENZUELA CITY — Hindi naging ordinaryo ang tatlong araw ng 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) na may temang “Siyensya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan”, at may sub-theme na “Science, Technology, and Digital Innovation Driving Food Security, Sustainable Energy, and National Resilience”, at ginanap noong Agosto 6
- [From garbage to livelihood: Barangay Potrero shows waste management can empower communities](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/from-garbage-to-livelihood-barangay-potrero-shows-waste-management-can-empower-communities/) - What if the things we throw away could help create jobs, support families, and make communities cleaner? This was the question that guided the benchmarking visit of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of La Trinidad, Benguet, together with the Department of Science and Technology–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) Baguio-Benguet Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO), to
- [DOST-NCR Joins PUP’s 16th Annual Research Awards, Calls for Research that Builds Climate Resilience ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-joins-pups-16th-annual-research-awards-calls-for-research-that-builds-climate-resilience/) - MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) joined the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)’s 16th Annual Research Awards (ARAW) 2026, held on August 20 at the Bulwagang Balagtas, Sta. Mesa, Manila, where DOST-NCR Regional Director Engr. Romelen T. Tresvalles served as keynote speaker and called for research that directly
- [DOST, Taguig LGU Ink Agreement for a Safer, More Resilient Taguig Probinsyudad Through STI ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-taguig-lgu-ink-agreement-for-a-safer-more-resilient-taguig-probinsyudad-through-sti/) - The Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), the City Government of Taguig, and the DOST Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) formalized their partnership on July 28, 2026 through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the GeoRiskPH Platform in Taguig City. The partnership marks another step toward strengthening science-based
- [San Juan City takes steps to become a better home for innovators and entrepreneurs ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/san-juan-city-takes-steps-to-become-a-better-home-for-innovators-and-entrepreneurs/) - Every successful business starts with an idea. But turning that idea into reality takes more than passion—it takes guidance, opportunities, and a community that believes in people with the courage to innovate. This was the goal of the San Juan Startup Ecosystem Mapping Initiative, held last June 30, 2026, at the Multipurpose Room of Pinaglabanan
- [MUNTAPARLAS LGUs Aim for Smarter Governance with Blockchain Solutions Training](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/blockchain-technology-for-lgus-in-muntaparlas-area/) - As part of its initiatives under the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program, DOST-NCR’s MUNTAPARLAS CASTO partnered with the DOST- Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) to conduct a workshop for MUNTAPARLAS local government units (LGUs) titled “Practical Blockchain Solutions for Enhancing Transparency and Efficiency in LGU Operations.” The workshop was held last May 28 at the MUNTAPARLAS Innovation
- [Science built by Filipinos, for Filipinos:  RSTW 2026 opens August 6 in Valenzuela City ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/science-built-by-filipinos-for-filipinos-rstw-2026-opens-august-6-in-valenzuela-city/) - Filipino ideas, technologies, and success stories will take center stage as the Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), together with the City of Valenzuela, hosts the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), its flagship celebration of homegrown science and innovation, from August 6–8, 2026, in Valenzuela City. This year's celebration carries the theme "Siyensya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan," with the sub-theme "Science,
- [Young innovators transform MSME challenges into practical solutions at Spark-a-Change 2.0](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/young-innovators-transform-msme-challenges-into-practical-solutions-at-spark-a-change-2-0/) - QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Three student teams emerged as the top winners of Spark-a-Change 2.0 after presenting innovative, science and technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges faced by Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and communities. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) in partnership with the Local Government of Quezon City, and the J. Amado
- [Bagong simula: DOST-NCR extends business grants and scholarships to OFW repatriates](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/bagong-simula-dost-ncr-extends-business-grants-and-scholarships-to-ofw-repatriates/) - Migration is a symbol of hope for most Filipinos, especially for the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), considering that working abroad provides them an alternative to underemployment and unemployment. However, outside migration also comes with a price—they sacrifice personal comfort, homesickness, adapting to a new culture, and sometimes also sacrifice their well-being despite the abusive conditions, so that they can give
- [Spark of Genius and Pitching Skills Take Student Innovators Closer to Startup Dreams ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/spark-of-genius-and-pitching-skills-take-student-innovators-closer-to-startup-dreams/) - Twelve teams of aspiring student entrepreneurs from various universities and colleges in Metro Manila just got closer to their dreams of having their own startup ventures after emerging as the top finalists at the Spark-a-Change Pitching Competition 2.0: Fueling MSMEs with Innovation! competition organized by the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR). Now in its second year, the
- [Turning a hobby to a career: ALT+TAB Festival helps Filipino gamers find opportunity in gaming](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/turning-a-hobby-to-a-career-alttab-festival-helps-filipino-gamers-find-opportunity-in-gaming/) - For many Filipinos, gaming begins as a hobby—a way to unwind, connect with friends, or immerse themselves in exciting virtual worlds. But to date, gaming is increasingly becoming much more than entertainment. For some, it has become a gateway to new skills, meaningful careers, thriving businesses, and opportunities in the nation's growing digital economy. Recognizing
- [DOST Champions Electromobility with Academe, Private Sector; New e-Mobility Techs Underway ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-champions-electromobility-with-academe-private-sector-new-e-mobility-techs-underway/) - As the Philippines’ search for cleaner and more sustainable energy sources intensifies, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is collaborating with the academe and the private sector, highlighting the need for a holistic, multi-sectoral effort, to fast-track the use of electric transportation in the country. Even before the current energy crisis brought about by
- [Agham para sa kaligtasan: HANDA Pilipinas Caravan tumutulong sa mga komunidad na harapin ang sakuna ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/agham-para-sa-kaligtasan-handa-pilipinas-caravan-tumutulong-sa-mga-komunidad-na-harapin-ang-sakuna/) - Patuloy na inilalapit ng DOST ang agham sa mga komunidad sa pamamagitan ng HANDA Pilipinas Caravan na bumisita sa Taguig noong May 20 hanggang 21 at sa Malabon noong May 25 hanggang 26 upang tulungan ang mga mamamayan na mas maging handa sa bagyo, lindol, at iba pang mga sakuna. Tampok sa HANDA Caravan ang iba’t ibang interactive at DOST-developed Disaster Risk Reduction and Management technologies na layong gawing mas madaling maintindihan at mas praktikal ang paghahanda sa sakuna para sa publiko. Nagkaroon din ng mga talakayan tungkol sa weather-related hazards, warning systems, radiation protection, food security, at iba pang makabagong teknolohiya na makakatulong sa disaster prevention, preparedness, response, at relief operations. Nagsama-sama rito ang DOST-NCR at iba’t ibang DOST-attached agencies upang magbahagi ng kaalaman at mga solusyong makakatulong sa bawat komunidad sa panahon ng emergencies at kalamidad. Sa pamamagitan ng mga aktibidad na tulad nito, ipinapakita ng DOST na ang agham ay hindi lang para sa laboratories at eksperto. Sa halip, inilalapit ito sa mga tao upang magamit sa pang-araw-araw na buhay—lalo na sa pagprotekta sa pamilya at komunidad laban sa panganib at sakuna. Ang HANDA Pilipinas Caravan ay inaasahang magkaroon ng
- [Agham para sa negosyo: DOST naglunsad ng Innovation Roadshow para palaguin ang MSMEs ng QC ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/agham-para-sa-negosyo-dost-naglunsad-ng-innovation-roadshow-para-palaguin-ang-msmes-ng-qc/) - Mas inilapit sa mga micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at sa Quezon City Local Government Unit (QC LGU) ang iba’t ibang science and technology solutions sa pamamagitan ng QC Industry Innovation Roadshow na ginanap sa DOST Compound sa Bicutan, Taguig City nitong May 13. Sa pangunguna ng DOST-NCR, katuwang ang Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry–Quezon City (PCCI-QC), ang aktibidad ay nagbigay ng pagkakataon sa mga local businesses na mas makilala at direktang makita ang laboratories at facilities na makakatulong sa pagpapabuti ng kanilang mga produkto, serbisyo, at pangkalahatang operasyon. Kasama sa programa ang QC Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (QC LEDIPO), QC Small Business
- [Kabataan at Komunidad, Katuwang sa Pagbabago: Sustainability Solutions para sa Greener Metro Manila ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/kabataan-at-komunidad-katuwang-sa-pagbabago-sustainability-solutions-para-sa-greener-metro-manila/) - Nakibahagi ang DOST-NCR sa ika-sampung Regional Conference on Campus Sustainability (RCCS) na ginanap noong April 16 sa Adamson University, na may temang “Circular Economy in Higher Education: From Campus to Globe.” Layunin ng conference na hikayatin ang mga paaralan na mas maging responsable sa paggamit ng resources—tulad ng pagbabawas ng basura, mas maayos na paggamit ng materials, at pagre-recycle. Ipinakita rin dito na ang mga unibersidad ay hindi lang lugar para mag-aral at maaari rin itong maging living laboratories kung saan sinusubukan at pinapagana ang mga solusyon para sa mas sustainable na pamumuhay. Mula sa pakikilahok ng DOST-NCR, patuloy na inilalapit ang sustainability efforts and solutions sa mga mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng pamamahagi ng Circular, Inclusive, and Technology-Based Institutions for Economically-Balanced Smart and Sustainable Cities (CITIES) 360 Program. Ang mga konsepto tulad ng pagre-recycle, pagre-reuse, at pag-iwas sa single-use plastics ay ginawang konkretong programa, teknolohiya, at partnerships na dikretang nakakatulong sa pang-araw-araw na buhay ng mga Pilipino. Sa loob ng paaralan hanggang sa mga komunidad, ating isinusulong sa DOST-NCR ang isang malinis, mas matalino,
- [DOST NCR at NAST, nagkaisa para sa STI initiatives ng 2026 LRSM ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-at-nast-nagkaisa-para-sa-sti-initiatives-ng-2026-lrsm/) - Para mas paigtingin ang evidence-based decision sa paghubog ng science, technology, and innovation initiatives at programs sa Luzon, nagsama-sama ang academicians, science enthusiasts, researchers, at policymakers sa 2026 Luzon Regional Scientific Meeting (LRSM) na may temang "UN SDGs: Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development" sa Alabang, Muntinlupa City nitong April 7 at 8. Kasama sina DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, DOST Assistant Secretary for Technology
- [Eyes at the sea: Bagong monitoring system nagpoprotekta sa mga mangingisda at karagatan ng Pilipinas](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/eyes-at-the-sea-bagong-monitoring-system-nagpoprotekta-sa-mga-mangingisda-at-karagatan-ng-pilipinas/) - Isang mahalagang hakbang tungo sa mas ligtas atmas maunlad na komunidad ang isinagawa nitong March 2 nang pormal na pinagkaloob sa Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Parañaque ang bagong maritime monitoring at surveillance technology. Ang Automated Identification System (AIS), na mas kilala bilang “Eyes at Sea,” ay proyekto ng MAPÚA University at DOST-NCR na nagbibigay ng real-time monitoring at tracking ng mga fishing vessels na nag-ooperate sa lokal na pangisdaan. Sa tulong nito, mas napapabilis ang pagtukoy sa lokasyon ng mga sasakyang pandagat at mas napapalakas ang pagbabantay sa karagatan. Hindi lang nito pinaiigting ang seguridad sa lungsod—pinoprotektahan din nito ang kabuhayan ng mga lokal na mangingisda at pinagtitibay ang pagsusulong ng sustainable fishing management sa pangunguna ng Unified Marketing and Services Cooperatives of Parañaque Fishermans Wharf. Ang proyektong ito ay malinaw na pagsasabuhay ng Solutions and Opportunities for All, na isinasalin ang Agham na Ramdam sa lokal na konteksto—upang higit na maalagaan ang mga residente at mapatatag ang kanilang hanapbuhay sa gitna ng hamon ng makabagong panahon. By: Maji Manel Medenilla of TSS-SCCU
- [ALT+TAB Festival 2026: Where Science Meets Sound, Screens, and Stories](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/alttab-festival-2026-where-science-meets-sound-screens-and-stories/) - Science. Music. Gaming. Pop Culture. One festival for an immersive celebration of Filipino creativity and innovation. This June 20-21, 2026, Gridlock Games Studio and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will bring the ALT+TAB Festival to the SMX Convention Center — a two-day event highlighting the growing intersection of science, technology, and innovation (STI) and the country’s rapidly evolving creative
- [DOST’s Spark-a-Change Challenge 2.0: Young Minds Solve the Region’s Most Pressing Problems Today](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dosts-spark-a-change-challenge-2-0-young-minds-solve-the-regions-most-pressing-problems-today/) - Kabataan, ikaw nga ba ang pag-asa ng bayan? The Department of Science and Technology- NCR is putting this statement to the test through the Spark-a-Change Challenge 2.0, a competition where teams made up of undergraduate college students are presented with real world problems that need innovative, science and technology-based solutions. It is one of the agency’s continuing initiatives to strengthen the relationship
- [DOST’s Innovation Hub to Turn Philippines’ Emerald City into Bedrock of Innovation](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dosts-innovation-hub-to-turn-philippines-emerald-city-into-bedrock-of-innovation/) - Muntinlupa, dubbed as the country’s Emerald City for its successful balancing of rapid urbanization and environmental sustainability, will soon be known by another monicker, that of a Bedrock of Innovation, thanks to the latest technologies transferred by the Department of Science and Technology-NCR (DOST-NCR) to the City Government. DOST-NCR launched its first Innovation Hub (iHub) in Metro
- [From local communities to TriNoma halls, innovators lead the circular economy conversation ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/from-local-communities-to-trinoma-halls-innovators-lead-the-circular-economy-conversation/) - April 17 — In a vibrant gathering at the Cinema Lobby of TriNoma Mall in Quezon City, science met everyday life through “TOURong Kalikasan at Agham sa NCR!”, an initiative led by the Partnerships for Sustainability Education (PSE) in collaboration with DOST–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and TriNoma by Ayala Malls. Designed to engage students, educators, and families alike, the event transformed a public space into a dynamic learning hub—one that
- [DOST-NCR Opens Innovation Hub to Drive Technopreneurship, Innovative Solutions, and Community Growth in NCR ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-opens-innovation-hub-to-drive-technopreneurship-innovative-solutions-and-community-growth-in-ncr/) - The Department of Science and Technology- NCR (DOST-NCR) today opened its first Innovation Hub (iHub) inside the Colegio de Muntinlupa (CDM) Campus to boost entrepreneurship, as well as bring innovative, science-based solutions directly to communities and stakeholders in Metro Manila, especially those in the Muntinlupa, Taguig, Pateros, Parañaque, and Las Piñas (MUNTAPARLAS) areas. DOST’s iHub is a collaborative,
- [Sustainability through Science and Technology: Environment merges with Science for TOURong Kalikasan at Agham](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/sustainability-through-science-and-technology-environment-merges-with-science-for-tourong-kalikasan-at-agham/) - Cinema Lobby, TriNoma Mall, Quezon City – The Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), in partnership with Partnerships for Sustainability Education (PSE) and Ayala Malls Trinoma, will hold TOURong Kalikasan at Agham sa NCR!, a youth-friendly sustainability learning festival that makes science feel fun, interactive, and innovative. Creative workshops, grassroots innovations, interactive exhibits, and discussion sessions will be featured at the event, showcasing how citizens can help
- [Agham na Ramdam: DOST-NCR makes Science felt in every corner of Payatas ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/agham-na-ramdam-dost-ncr-makes-science-felt-in-every-corner-of-payatas/) - Within the northeastern edge of Quezon City, Barangay Payatas spans 774 hectares across its three sections: Payatas A, B, and C, and stands as one of the city’s largest urban poor communities. For decades, it was known as the site of Metro Manila’s largest dumpsite, established in the 1970s and serving as a primary source of livelihood for many residents. This
- [Call for Stronger Science-Driven SDG Solutionsas Luzon Opens 2026 Regional Scientific Meetings](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/call-for-stronger-science-driven-sdg-solutionsas-luzon-opens-2026-regional-scientific-meetings/) - The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology Regional Offices (Luzon Cluster), will hold the 2026 Luzon Regional Scientific Meeting (RSM) on 7-8 April 2026 in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila. The event will also be streamed live via Zoom and Facebook to ensure
- [Valenzuela Women Entrepreneurs Train in Digital Economy to Compete in 21st Century Marketplace ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/valenzuela-women-entrepreneurs-train-in-digital-economy-to-compete-in-21st-century-marketplace/) - In a small but vibrant community in Barangay Mapulang Lupa, Valenzuela City, women entrepreneurs are enhancing their competitiveness in the global marketplace by learning the key points in a digital economy. At the heart of this initiative are members of the Barangay Mapulang Lupa Sewer’s Association, Inc. (BLLC), an organization that is comprised mostly of solo parents and breadwinners. They handcraft
- [Intramuros shifts to electric transpo innovation with e-Tranvia](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/intramuros-shifts-to-electric-transpo-innovation-with-e-tranvia/) - High operating costs. Environmental concerns. These are some of the concerns with the existing diesel-powered tranvia units. But with the inauguration of the locally made electric tranvia (e-Tranvia), how will this initiative transform tourist transportation in the Walled City of Manila? To support Philippine tourism in integrating science, technology, and innovation (STI) into the features and operations of Intramuros, the Department
- [When Innovation Meets Education: DOST-NCR Brings Digital Learning to Payatas ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/when-innovation-meets-education-dost-ncr-brings-digital-learning-to-payatas/) - March 9 — Technological innovation has advanced rapidly over the years and continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. As education increasingly integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile digital platforms, a persistent challenge remains: the widening of the digital divide among learners. In many marginalized communities, limited access to
- [DOST Joins the National Reintegration Network, Seeks to Help Migrant Workers through STI ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-joins-the-national-reintegration-network-seeks-to-help-migrant-workers-through-sti/) - As the nation marked the 30th Anniversary of the National Migrant Workers’ Day, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) beyond their years of work abroad—this time, by helping them build sustainable futures back home. On 7 June 2025, during the celebration hosted by the Department of Migrant Workers
- [Fueling Healthier Choices Through Innovation and Purpose ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/fueling-healthier-choices-through-innovation-and-purpose/) - What began as a personal battle with weight management in 2021 soon evolved into a mission to help others live healthier lives. Motivated by her own experience of switching to a low-carbohydrate, reduced-sugar, and gluten-free diet, Ms. Mores discovered not only its positive impact on her well-being, but also its potential to address growing concerns about obesity
- [DOST-NCR Fetes Women in Science in Celebration of Science Month](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-fetes-women-in-science-in-celebration-of-science-month/) - As the country celebrated this year’s Science Month, the DOST-NCR CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO), affirmed its commitment to Science Beyond Borders by organizing innovative initiatives that feature women achievers. On September 20, 2025, DOST-NCR partnered with the Schools Division Office of Navotas, led by Education Program Supervisor
- [Advancing Food Safety and Market Readiness: DOST-NCR and DTI Train MSMEs on HACCP](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/advancing-food-safety-and-market-readiness-dost-ncr-and-dti-train-msmes-on-haccp/) - In its continuing commitment to strengthening the competitiveness and compliance capacity of local enterprises, the Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), through its PAMAMAZON Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO), partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry – National Capital Regional Office (DTI-NCRO) to conduct a comprehensive training on Hazard Analysis and Critical
- [Engaging Students in Disaster Resilience through Science and Education](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/engaging-students-in-disaster-resilience-through-science-and-education/) - The DOST-NCR is ensuring a disaster-resilient community using a whole-of-society approach. The DOST-NCR CAMANAVA CASTO successfully conducted a capacity-building activity to strengthen disaster preparedness and response among students of the Malabon National High School as part of the school’s Science Month celebration on September 25, 2025, A key highlight of the program was the introduction
- [DOST-NCR Empowers Senior Citizens to Navigate the Digital World Safely](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-empowers-senior-citizens-to-navigate-the-digital-world-safely/) - In a world increasingly shaped by digital technology, the DOST-NCR continues to champion inclusive innovation through its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program. The DOST-NCR PAMAMAZON (Pasay, Manila, Makati, Quezon City) Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO) organized a specialized learning session titled “Ligtas at Listo: Gabay sa Seniors sa Digital na
- [DOST Scientists Spill the Tea on Careers in Science in Meet with Valenzuela City Students](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-scientists-spill-the-tea-on-careers-in-science-in-meet-with-valenzuela-city-students/) - Students from the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science learned about the wealth of opportunities that await those who opt to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) straight from the experts through an event titled “Engaging with Science: Insights & Opportunities in STEM with DOST Scientists.” The meeting was organized last
- [Where Innovation Ignites: Highlights from the 2025 ClusteRICE in NCR](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/where-innovation-ignites-highlights-from-the-2025-clusterice-in-ncr/) - What happens when brilliant minds, bold ideas, and a shared passion for science, technology, and innovation (STI) come together? The answer unfolded at the 2025 Clustered Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (ClusteRICE) in NCR, a two-day celebration of innovation, held from August 19–20, 2025, at the Philippine Science High School – Main Campus in Quezon
- [DOST Boosts Research Capabilities of Local Universities and Colleges to Drive Innovation](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-boosts-research-capabilities-of-local-universities-and-colleges-to-drive-innovation/) - Most innovations come from universities and colleges due to the immense wealth of research that comes from these institutions and the availability of laboratories and other facilities that can turn ideas into market-ready products and services. In the Philippines, the good news is that Research and Development (R&D) in colleges and universities have been in
- [Turnover of Rainwater Harvester System to San Juan City](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/turnover-of-rainwater-harvester-system-to-san-juan-city/) - A Rainwater Harvester System, which was developed by the Department of Science and Technology, is helping the City of San Juan to maximize a natural water resource while at the same time saving the city thousands in water bills. One unit of the Rainwater Harvester System was turned over to the city by the DOST-National
- [Young Innovators Pitch Real-World Solutions at DOST-NCR’s Spark-A-Change Finals](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/young-innovators-pitch-real-world-solutions-at-dost-ncrs-spark-a-change-finals/) - Some of the country’s best young innovators from Metro Manila’s universities and colleges went head-to-head, pitching their own technology-based solutions for problems commonly faced by the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), at the finals of the Spark-A-Change Pitching Competition organized by the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST_NCR) under its iHub
- [G-Start Builders Corporation: On Track for Industry 4.0 ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/g-start-builders-corporation-on-track-for-industry-4-0/) - In a knowledge economy, the drivers of growth and progress have shifted from physical capital to intangible assets and the structures that support and encourage innovative ideas. With the onset of Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the blinding pace by which new technologies and digital applications are coming out, companies are challenged, not only
- [DOST-NCR, Parañaque City, SCALE NCR, and PCCI-Parañaque  Unite to Boost Startup Ecosystem](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-paranaque-city-scale-ncr-and-pcci-paranaque-unite-to-boost-startup-ecosystem/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), the City Government of Parañaque, the Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystem of Startups National Capital Region (SCALE NCR), and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)-Parañaque formalized their partnership on 20 January 2026 to kickstart the STARTUP Parañaque Program, a collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening the city’s technology startup
- [Pinoy-made Jeeps Go Global ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/pinoy-made-jeeps-go-global/) - Eyeing that tough-looking jeep being ridden by our men in uniform and wondering where it came from? You may be surprised to know that’s just one of the top-of-the-line vehicles that’s being manufactured right here in Caloocan City by a proudly Philippine-owned and operated company. MD Juan Enterprises, which was founded in 1966 by Dr. Maximo D. Juan to
- [Balangkas, Valenzuela Becomes a Model for Change for Local Communities  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/balangkas-valenzuela-becomes-a-model-for-change-for-local-communities/) - Valenzuela City’s Barangay Balangkas is proving to both the local and global communities that it is possible for a barangay to transform itself and uplift the lives of its residents through the help of science, technology, and innovation. Fittingly named “Balangkas,” which in Filipino means framework, outline, structure, or skeleton, the barangay stands as a model for other
- [New Eco-Dryer Facility Repurposes Water Hyacinth Stalks into Productive Resource ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/new-eco-dryer-facility-repurposes-water-hyacinth-stalks-into-productive-resource/) - The first Eco-Dryer Facility in the National Capital Region (NCR) capable of converting water hyacinth stalks into a productive resource was inaugurated on 4 February 2026 through the partnership of the Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), the City Government of Muntinlupa, the DOST–Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI), and Maynilad Water
- [SCALE NCR, DOST NCR Led First-Ever Startup BoostCamp to Strengthen Local Startup Ecosystems ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/scale-ncr-dost-ncr-led-first-ever-startup-boostcamp-to-strengthen-local-startup-ecosystems/) - Iloilo City, Philippines – February 4, 2026 —All 17 local government units (LGUs) of the National Capital Region (NCR) participated in the first NCR LGU Startup BoostCamp: Training and Immersion Program held on February 2-4, 2026 at Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT‑U) under the initiative of Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystems of Startups National Capital Region
- [DOST-NCR, PAIBA Team Up to Fast-Track AI-Driven Innovation for MSMEs ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-paiba-team-up-to-fast-track-ai-driven-innovation-for-msmes/) - The Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and the Philippine AI Business Association (PAIBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last 21 January 2026 at the Novotel Manila Hotel, seeking to ease the access of businesses, startups, and researchers in Metro Manila to adopt new technologies and achieve digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI)–driven innovation. The
- [Science from the People, Science for the People ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/science-from-the-people-science-for-the-people/) - As the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in National Capital Region (NCR) reached its final day, the spotlight turned toward practical digital tools and smart solutions designed to address real-world community challenges. Held on November 26, 2025, at the Technological Institute of the Philippines–Quezon City, the culminating sessions continued to reflect Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region
- [Nurturing Innovations, Powering Progress](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/nurturing-innovations-powering-progress/) - Around afternoon of the third day of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), November 26, 2025, at the Technological Institute of the Philippines-Quezon City, innovators and partners gathered to listen to programs and initiatives to strengthen the technology transfer for a future that is smarter, resilient, and more inclusive. A forum titled Innovation in Motion: Driving Growth through
- [Refined Ideas for Smarter, More Inclusive Urban Future](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/refined-ideas-for-smarter-more-inclusive-urban-future/) - How do we picture a smart urban future? Happening simultaneously with the Smart City Design Challenge on November 24, 2025 at the Technological Institute of the Philippines-Quezon City is the ‘METRO REIMAGINED: Conversations on Smart Urban Futures’, a forum welcomed by its distinguished speakers who shared their innovative and transformative insights on building smart, people-centered, and sustainable urban futures. Experts shared their tips
- [Student Innovators Compete to Provide Smart City Solutions](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/student-innovators-compete-to-provide-smart-city-solutions/) - Ten dynamic teams competed for the Final Pitching Day for the ‘Smart City Design Challenge’ as part of the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in the National Capital Region (NCR) on November 24, 2025 at the Technological Institute of the Philippines-Quezon City in Cubao, Quezon City, showcasing their projects and ideas aligned to smart
- [Teknolokal Para sa Lokal ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/teknolokal-para-sa-lokal/) - Various technologies and innovations for smarter Philippines were presented in a two-session period of ‘Teknolokal for Smarter Cities and Communities’ in the Seminar Room, Technological Institute of the Philippines-Quezon City on November 25, 2025. Technologies featuring DOST-backed solutions focused on enhancing disaster preparedness, governance, and public service delivery were presented to the Local Government Units (LGUs) present in
- [DOST-NCR Sparks Inspiration of Inclusive, Smart and Sustainable Communities during the Opening of RSTW 2025](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-sparks-inspiration-of-inclusive-smart-and-sustainable-communities-during-the-opening-of-rstw-2025/) - The DOST-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) opened the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in NCR, in partnership with the Technological Institute of the Philippines - Quezon City (TIP-QC), with the theme ‘Siyensya at Teknolohiya: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan’ with sub-theme ‘Building Smart and Sustainable Communities’ on November 24, 2025 at the Technological Institute of the Philippines, Cubao, Quezon City. During his keynote speech of
- [Celebrating STI Excellence in Building Smart and Sustainable Communities ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/celebrating-sti-excellence-in-building-smart-and-sustainable-communities/) - November 26, 2025 — As the premier Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTW) in NCR drew to its ending, the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) honored outstanding Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) partners and communities whose commitment to science, technology, and innovation has significantly advanced local development. These recognitions celebrate individuals and organizations that
- [Game On for Innovation: Ready, Set, Charge!](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/game-on-for-innovation-ready-set-charge/) - Three speakers from the game development community shared their thoughts and expertise during the Fireside Chat Session titled, Game On for Innovation: Charting the Future of Game Development in National Capital Region (NCR) during the second day of the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), November 25, 2025, at the PE Center 1 of
- [DOST-NCR Fetes Partners in New DOST Project to Level Up Urban Agriculture ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-fetes-partners-in-new-dost-project-to-level-up-urban-agriculture/) - In as much as it takes the proverbial village to raise a child, it takes full commitment and support of multiple stakeholders to ensure the success of a project, especially one that will be implemented region wide. With this, the Department of Science and Technology- National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) honored at its recent Regional Science,
- [Cashless WiFi Access Wins at DOST Grassroots Innovations Expo ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/cashless-wifi-access-wins-at-dost-grassroots-innovations-expo/) - Back in the days before the onset of digital currency and online games, our parents and grandparents used play money that was bought from the corner store to use as “currency” when paying for goods in a make-believe palengke or sari-sari store, or maybe for a round at the board game monopoly. Well it’s 2025 and ordinary paper can
- [Malabon Zero Waste Community Wins Honors at Science Fest](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/malabon-zero-waste-community-wins-honors-at-science-fest/) - A barangay in Malabon that has long been a champion of zero waste practices has been awarded with first runner up honors in the Search for 2025 Best CEST Community and a Special Award for Sustainable Circular Economy, which were handed out during the Department of Science and Technology’s National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week
- [Walking the Talk: Cognitif Inc. Leads the Way for Companies of the Future](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/walking-the-talk-cognitif-inc-leads-the-way-for-companies-of-the-future/) - With so much talk about the urgent need to make companies future-ready, Cognitif Inc., a Philippine-based software solutions company, is way ahead of its peers in being prepared for the demands of tomorrow’s workforce. Cognitif, Inc., an adoptor of the Department of Science and Technology- National Capital Region’s (DOST-NCR) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), was recently awarded as the National Winner
- [DOST-NCR, FEU Tech and TESDA NCR Ink New Partnership for VirtuHalal Project to Boost Halal Industry in NCR ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-feu-tech-and-tesda-ncr-ink-new-partnership-for-virtuhalal-project-to-boost-halal-industry-in-ncr/) - November 13, 2025 marked the official convergence of science, technology and faith as the Department of Science and Technology-NCR (DOST-NCR) represented by Regional Director Engr. Romelen T. Tresvalles, the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology (FEU-Tech) represented by Executive Director Rossana T. Adao, and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority – National Capital Region (TESDA-NCR) represented by Regional Director
- [Cyber-Safe and #BudolProof: DOST-NCR Champions Cyberhygiene for Valenzuela Seniors ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/cyber-safe-and-budolproof-dost-ncr-champions-cyberhygiene-for-valenzuela-seniors/) - “Hindi lang pang-bata ang internet pati mga lolo’t lola dapat marunong na ring maging #BudolProof.” These words perfectly capture the essence of today’s fast-changing digital landscape, where being safe online is no longer just for the tech-savvy but for everyone, especially senior citizens who are now more connected than ever. To help them stay safe in the digital world, the DOST-NCR, through its CAMANAVA Clustered
- [DOST–NCR Regional Director Highlights the Role of Science and Mathematics in Advancing National Development at PCSMT Faculty Congress](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-regional-director-highlights-the-role-of-science-and-mathematics-in-advancing-national-development-at-pcsmt-faculty-congress/) - Manila, Philippines — The Philippine Consortium for Science, Mathematics, and Technology (PCSMT) convened educators and researchers nationwide for the Faculty Research and Extension Congress held at the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) on 20 October 2025. Engr. Romelen T. Tresvalles, Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region (DOST–NCR), served as keynote speaker, with her discussion around
- [Bridging STI Ecosystems: DOST-NCR, Industry and Agriculture Consortia, Benchmark Western Visayas’ Thriving Innovation Landscape](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/bridging-sti-ecosystems-dost-ncr-industry-and-agriculture-consortia-benchmark-western-visayas-thriving-innovation-landscape/) - Iloilo City, Philippines — October 15-17, 2025 — In a move to strengthen inter-regional collaboration and accelerate innovation, a joint delegation from the Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) R&D and Innovation Management Section (RDIMS), Metro Manila Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (MMIEERDC) and the Metro Manila
- [Latest Pinoy Tech, A Look at the Future of Cities  and More in Metro Manila Science and Technology Week](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/latest-pinoy-tech-a-look-at-the-future-of-cities-and-more-in-metro-manila-science-and-technology-week/) - Highlights Showcase of locally developed technologies and future-ready city concepts at the 2025 DOST Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in NCR. Happening from November 24 to 26, 2025 at the Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City campus The event will showcase interactive exhibits, techno bazaars, science competitions, and smart technologies for businesses
- [From Imagination to Innovation: Power Up Bootcamp Fuses Science and Game Development](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/from-imagination-to-innovation-power-up-bootcamp-fuses-science-and-game-development/) - A significant initiative in support of the Philippine gaming and creative technology industry was launched at The Bellevue Hotel in Muntinlupa City on July 19, 2025, kicking off the “Power Up: Game Development Bootcamp.” This joint effort by the Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and Gridlock Games Studio aims to
- [DOST-NCR, MMIEERDC join the International Symposium on Waste Materials Utilization](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-mmieerdc-join-the-international-symposium-on-waste-materials-utilization/) - The DOST-NCR supports the 2025 International Symposium on the Utilization of Waste Materials (WOW 2025) as it officially launched the Association of Tokyo Tech Alumni and Research Scholars (ATTARS) International Symposium Series under the Institute of Science Tokyo (IST). This milestone event brought together scientists, engineers, academics, industry leaders, and government representatives to explore
- [DOST-NCR, Muntinlupa LGU, SCALE-NCR Launch Business Pitching Tilt in the South  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-muntinlupa-lgu-scale-ncr-launch-business-pitching-tilt-in-the-south/) - A dynamic hub for startups in the Philippines due to the accessibility of advance technologies and innovation hubs, a young and tech-savvy workforce, and strong government support, Metro Manila is finding more of its cities building their own startup ecosystems. The City of Muntinlupa is the latest to boost its startup initiatives through the 2025
- [From Hazard Maps to Hero Moves! ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/from-hazard-maps-to-hero-moves/) - The City Government of Pasig will be leveraging the DOST-developed application GeoRiskPH for its Disaster Risk Reduction Management as it continues to strengthen its preparedness against disasters. The city’s first responders underwent a three-day training on how to use the GeoRiskPH platforms, such as the GeoMapperPH, GeoAnalyticsPH, and HazardHunterPH, last September 3–5, 2025 at Astoria
- [Empowering MSMEs Through Science and Innovation: QCertified Program Celebrates Second Batch of Graduates](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/empowering-msmes-through-science-and-innovation-qcertified-program-celebrates-second-batch-of-graduates/) - Quantum Skyview, Gateway Araneta City, July 10, 2025 — In a proud moment of recognition and achievement, the second batch of graduates from the QCertified: FDA Product Registration and Licensing Assistance Roadmap Program were formally honored during the Quezon City MSME Week 2025. The event marked a significant milestone in the journey of local micro,
- [Advancing Defense Capabilities through Science-Driven Additive Manufacturing and Communication Technology: DOST-NCR and Philippine Army Forge Innovation Partnership ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/advancing-defense-capabilities-through-science-driven-additive-manufacturing-and-communication-technology-dost-ncr-and-philippine-army-forge-innovation-partnership/) - Advancing defense readiness through enhanced communication systems powered by science and technology, the Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) has partnered with the Philippine Army’s Signal Regiment (ASR) to strengthen its 3D printing capabilities for mission-critical communication equipment. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held at the Philippine
- [One Stop Research, Ideation, and Innovation Center Rises in DOST ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/one-stop-research-ideation-and-innovation-center-rises-in-dost/) - A one-stop-shop for thinkers, innovators, and technopreneurs will soon rise within the compound of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the City of Taguig. The Science and Technology Resource and Incubation Center (STRIC), the new structure being built to address the expanding roles and services of DOST’s Regional Office in the National Capital
- [DOST-NCR Pushes for Innovation-Driven Commercialization and Tech Transfer at TECHGROW 2025 ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-pushes-for-innovation-driven-commercialization-and-tech-transfer-at-techgrow-2025/) - 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,
- [DOST-NCR, CIIT Spearheads Tech-Driven Cultural Tourism in Intramuros](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-ciit-spearheads-tech-driven-cultural-tourism-in-intramuros/) - 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
- [Innovative OFWs Assisted through IFWD PH Program; DOST Fully Commits to OFW Reintegration through ST&I](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/innovative-ofws-assisted-through-ifwd-ph-program-dost-fully-commits-to-ofw-reintegration-through-sti/) - 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
- [DOST Execs Visit NCR Technology Deployment Sites ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-execs-visit-ncr-technology-deployment-sites/) - 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
- [DOST Launches eSports Bootcamp for Game Developers  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-launches-esports-bootcamp-for-game-developers/) - 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.
- [DOST-NCR Poised to Craft Gender-Inclusive Science Programs ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-poised-to-craft-gender-inclusive-science-programs/) - 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
- [DOST-NCR Takes Roving Consultancy Clinic to International Food Expo](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-takes-roving-consultancy-clinic-to-international-food-expo/) - 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
- [Science Body Plays Critical Role in the 2025 Elections ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/science-body-plays-critical-role-in-the-2025-elections/) - 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
- [DOST Certifies Electoral Board Members Nationwide ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-certifies-electoral-board-members-nationwide/) - 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
- [Women-led Ventures in NCR Level Up Through Food Safety Training](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/women-led-ventures-in-ncr-level-up-through-food-safety-training/) - 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
- [Empowering Every Juana: DOST-NCR Initiatives Debunk Stereotypes About Women ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/empowering-every-juana-dost-ncr-initiatives-debunk-stereotypes-about-women/) - The DOST-NCR boasts of a portfolio of women-leaders under its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), as well as in the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology and Women-Helping-Women: Innovating Social Enterprises (WHWise) Programs. For this year’s Women’s Month, DOST-NCR came up with a robust mix of awareness campaigns, capacity building activities, community engagements, and
- [A Living Classroom: DOST-NCR Takes Urban Agriculture to Schools ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/a-living-classroom-dost-ncr-takes-urban-agriculture-to-schools/) - The DOST-NCR is taking its urban agriculture initiatives to Metro Manila’s schools, in the process giving the “living classroom” experience to kids in the K to 12 levels. Urban agriculture, more popularly known as gardening for millennials who graduated from public elementary schools, affords children the opportunity to get an up close and personal look
- [New Footwear Innovation and Technology (FIT) Research Laboratory to Boost Shoe Industry in Marikina ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/new-footwear-innovation-and-technology-fit-research-laboratory-to-boost-shoe-industry-in-marikina/) - The shoe and leathercraft industry in the Shoe Capital of the Philippines is getting a much-needed boost with the inauguration of the new Footwear Innovation and Technology (FIT) Research Laboratory at the Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) last April 14, 2025. Built with the help of funding from the DOST Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and
- [Connecting Science: DOST-NCR and SCIENCEKONEK Forge Partnership for Science-Driven Solutions  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/connecting-science-dost-ncr-and-sciencekonek-forge-partnership-for-science-driven-solutions/) - Connecting the gaps of challenges to an innovative solution, Science and Technology made its way to address these impossibilities. A significant milestone was forged on April 10, 2025, DOST National Capital Region headed by Regional Director, Engr. Romelen T. Tresvalles, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the youth-led media organization SCIENEKONEK, represented by its founder,
- [Saving the Earth through STI: DOST Transforms Waste into Sustainable Community Gains ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/saving-the-earth-through-sti-dost-transforms-waste-into-sustainable-community-gains/) - Every April 22, Earth Day serves as a global call to action, raising awareness about urgent environmental issues. This year, the focus shifts to one of the most pressing challenges: waste management. With urban growth and rising consumption, waste generation in the Philippines has escalated rapidly with 61,000 metric tons of waste daily (The Philippine
- [DOST-NCR Spearheads Food Safety Training for Health Facilities  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-spearheads-food-safety-training-for-health-facilities/) - In-house Food Safety experts from DOST-NCR developed the module for the Training of Trainers on Food Safety in Hospital Setting which was conducted from April 7–11, 2025 at the National Center for Mental Health, City of Mandaluyong. Bringing together registered nutritionists who are members of the Department of Health-League of Registered Nutritionist-Dietitians, Inc. (DOH-LRNDI), this
- [STI Fever Takes Over the Metro at October Science Fest](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/sti-fever-takes-over-the-metro-at-october-science-fest/) - It will be a three-day celebration of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) when the Department of Science and Technology- National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) brings its 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration to Quezon City from 29-31 October 2024. Anchored on the theme of “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at
- [DOST-NCR and DOST-ITDI Support Barangay Fortune’s Sustainable Waste Management Efforts ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-and-dost-itdi-support-barangay-fortunes-sustainable-waste-management-efforts/) - 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 Introduces STI Programs and Solutions for Communities thru InnovTech  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-introduces-sti-programs-and-solutions-for-communities-thru-innovtech/) - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) -NCR organized a two-day event titled "InnovTech: Making Science, Technology, and Innovation Easy for a Sustainable Future," which was held from 29-30 April 2024 at the DTI-NCRO Center for Innovation and Technology Enterprises (CITE) in the City of Marikina. The workshop was participated by barangay chairpersons, officials, and
- [Join us in Creating OFW Technopreneurs thru Science and Technology!](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/join-us-in-creating-ofw-technopreneurs-thru-science-and-technology/) - Kabayan! Nakapag-apply ka na ba sa iFWD PH? Kung hindi pa, extended ang application hanggang February 15 para sa OFWs sa NCR! Habol na! Heto rin ang Frequently Asked Questions tungkol sa iFWD PH Program. Para mag-apply, punta lamang sa https://ifwdph.dost.gov.ph.
- [Green Technologies Delight Visitors as DOST-NCR Regional Science Fair Opens at Amoranto Arena](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/green-technologies-delight-visitors-as-dost-ncr-regional-science-fair-opens-at-amoranto-arena/) - Anchored on the theme "Bridging Science, Technology, and Green Economy Solutions in the Metro," the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) officially opened its 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) at the Amoranto Arena in Quezon City. The event saw the attendance of top officials from DOST and the Quezon City
- [DOST-NCR Launches Science Beyond Borders Campaign](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-launches-science-beyond-borders-campaign/) - The Department of Science and Technology- National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) has launched its Science Beyond Borders campaign at the Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila with two events, the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) Summit, and the 2024 Science Food Festival which featured products from 21 companies and groups that
- [DOST Launches TECHGROW for Technology Commercialization](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-launches-techgrow-for-technology-commercialization/) - The Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region launched its latest program that aims to fast-track growth opportunities and development in the regions last September 4, 2024 at the B Hotel in Alabang, City of Muntinlupa. TECHGROW, which stands for Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship Collaboration and Harmonization of Growing Regional Opportunities on Wealth
- [OFWs Build Better Technology-Based Businesses](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/ofws-build-better-technology-based-businesses/) - The Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) has strengthened its support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families through a new partnership with a consortium of leading Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) in Metro Manila. DOST-NCR and the Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystem of Startups – National Capital Region
- [Harnessing the Potential of Grassroots Innovators](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/harnessing-the-potential-of-grassroots-innovators/) - As part of its Science Beyond Borders campaign, the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) conducted a three-day SalikLakbay at Marikina Polytechnic College in Sta. Elena, Marikina City from June 27-29, 2024. SalikLakbay, which is derived from the words "saliksik" (research) and "lakbay" (journey), aims to uncover and document grassroots innovations originating from
- [DOST-NCR, SCALE-NCR Establish TBI in CDM to Encourage Academe-Based Entrepreneurship  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-scale-ncr-establish-tbi-in-cdm-to-encourage-academe-based-entrepreneurship/) - The DOST-NCR, together with the Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystem of Startups-NCR (SCALE NCR), a DOST TBI Consortia that is committed to fostering the growth and advancement of startups, are looking to encourage and nurture entrepreneurship in the academe with the establishment of a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) Center at the Colegio de
- [DOST-NCR’s eSports Game Development Competition Yields Promising New Talents ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncrs-esports-game-development-competition-yields-promising-new-talents-2/) - The Department of Science and Technology’s game development competition led by DOST-NCR aptly called Level Up DOST Esports Game Dev Challenge, yielded promising talents in the electronic sports and gaming industry. The competition, which was held from November 28-29, 2024 at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Cagayan de Oro City, was
- [DOST-NCR, Colegio de Muntinlupa to Stage 2024 Robotics and Emerging Technology Fair ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-colegio-de-muntinlupa-to-stage-2024-robotics-and-emerging-technology-fair/) - Recognizing the increasingly critical role of robotics and other emerging technologies in the job market and in achieving urban sustainability, the Department of Science and Technology-NCR and the Colegio de Muntinlupa (CDM) are joining forces to stage the 2024 Muntinlupa City Robotics Fair and Exhibits, which will be held from November 20-22, 2024 at the
- [DOST-NCR Supports EMCon 2024: Driving Innovation and Collaboration](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-supports-emcon-2024-driving-innovation-and-collaboration/) - The Entrepinoy Volunteers Foundation, Inc. (EVFI) spearheaded the successful Entrepinoy MSME Conference (EMCon) on October 19, 2024, at the Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center, Miriam College in Quezon City. In partnership with Miriam College and the Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), the event aimed to empower startups and MSMEs by
- [DOST-NCR Empowers MSMEs with Enhanced Skills in Food Product Development, Safety, and Longevity ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-empowers-msmes-with-enhanced-skills-in-food-product-development-safety-and-longevity/) - Nowadays, the clamor of consumers for nutrient-rich, safe, and quality products is prompting more and more food companies to go into product development to keep up with the demands of a dynamic and fast-changing market. While various companies introduce hundreds of new food products each year, the challenge is how to out-do the competition by
- [Metro Manila Startups Tackle Role in Regional and National Development ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/metro-manila-startups-tackle-role-in-regional-and-national-development/) - The role of startups and enabling support systems in national development was discussed in a Media Forum that was jointly organized by the Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystem of Startups-National Capital Region (SCALE-NCR), the Department of Science and Technology,-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), and the DOST- Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology
- [DOST-NCR, Inihayag ang mga Inisyatibo Tungo sa Smarter Cities sa Internasyonal na Kumperensiya ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-inihayag-ang-mga-inisyatibo-tungo-sa-smarter-cities-sa-internasyonal-na-kumperensiya/) - Inihayag ng mga focal persons sa programang Innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-based Development (iSTART) ng DOST-NCR ang mga nagawa nang inisyatibo ng ahensiya para tulungang maging Smarter Cities ang mga lungsod at munisipalidad sa National Capital Region sa 7th Annual Conference ng Association of Pacific Rim Universities-Sustainable Cities and Landscapes (APRU-SCL) at
- [Tables Turn in Quezon City, DOST-NCR Conducts Reverse Pitching Workshop](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/tables-turn-in-quezon-city-dost-ncr-conducts-reverse-pitching-workshop/) - iSTART leads the way! As part of the Innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-Based Development (iSTART) Program, which aims to support balanced development geographically by accelerating regional growth through science, technology and Innovation, DOST-NCR conducted a Reverse Pitching workshop for the local government of Quezon City on 21 May 2024 in preparation for
- [Pamanang Kulturang Habi sa Makabagong Panahon, Handog ng Science Community sa Metro Manila](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/pamanang-kulturang-habi-sa-makabagong-panahon-handog-ng-science-community-sa-metro-manila/) - Sa ikalawang pagkakataon, muling ibabahagi ng DOST-NCR ang makulay na kasaysayan at kultura ng Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng “Pamana Agham: Siyensya sa Bawat Habi at Hibla” na gaganapin sa ika-28 at 29 ng Agosto 2024, sa Intramuros, Manila. Katuwang ang DOST-Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI), Intramuros Administration, ang Partnerships for Sustainability Education (PSE), at ang
- [Technology Transfer, Livelihood Trainings Increase Women’s Participation in the Labor Force in City of Marikina](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/technology-transfer-livelihood-trainings-increase-womens-participation-in-the-labor-force-in-city-of-marikina/) - The Philippines will be losing out economically if it does not acknowledge and enable more women to be productive partners in society. Data shows that the Philippines’ total population in January 2023 stood at 116.5 million, with 49.2 percent female and 50.8 percent male. Yet the report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) shows that
- [OFWs in iFWD PH Program Undergo Techbiz Ideation Workshops](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/ofws-in-ifwd-ph-program-undergo-techbiz-ideation-workshops/) - Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) enrolled in Phase 1 of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) program for 2024 learned the first steps to setting up a business through a seven-part seminar workshop on Tech Ideation that will run until May 27, 2024. Conducted via
- [DOST-NCR Enhances City of Taguig’s Disaster Response Capabilities with MoCCoV Technology  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-enhances-city-of-taguigs-disaster-response-capabilities-with-moccov-technology/) - The City of Taguig is the latest Local Government Unit (LGU) in the National Capital Region to receive a boost in its disaster response efforts after the Department of Science and Technology-NCR turned over one unit of the Mobile Command and Control Vehicle with Triage Technology (MoCCoV) to its City Officials last June 28, 2024, at
- [DOST-NCR Kicks Off 2024 National Women’s Month with Parade, Wellness Activities, Bazaar, and Lakambini Title Win](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-kicks-off-2024-national-womens-month-with-parade-wellness-activities-bazaar-and-lakambini-title-win/) - LOOK: DOST- National Capital Region joined the DOST community in celebrating the start of the 2024 National Women’s Month, which is anchored on the theme “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan.” DOST-NCR’s Lakambini, Ms. Ken Handler Soledad, garbed in an outfit made from local fabric developed by the DOST-PTRI, led DOST-NCR’s delegation
- [CEST Focal Persons Strategize for Stronger STI Assistance to Communities](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/cest-focal-persons-strategize-for-stronger-sti-assistance-to-communities/) - Focal persons for the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program from all 16 DOST Regional Offices convened for a "Strategic Planning and Road Mapping Activity for the CEST Program" on February 28 to March 1, 2024 at the Golden Prince Hotel, Cebu City to assess and strategize for stronger science, technology, and innovation
- [Science and Technology Breaking Barriers for Metro Manila’s Persons Deprived of Liberty  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/science-and-technology-breaking-barriers-for-metro-manilas-persons-deprived-of-liberty/) - Hidden behind the imposing walls of state and local government-run penitentiaries, hope still springs eternal for Metro Manila’s Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), thanks to the liberating and transformative possibilities offered by Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). In line with its campaign Science Beyond Borders and its commitment to inclusive development and capacity building
- [DOST-NCR, Taguig Probinsyudad, Unveil Cutting-Edge Interactive Science Education Complex and State-of-the-Art Lab ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-taguig-probinsyudad-unveil-cutting-edge-interactive-science-education-complex-and-state-of-the-art-lab/) - Source: Official Facebook Page: Lani Cayetano Students in the Taguig Probinsyudad will now have all the opportunities to leverage cutting-edge educational technologies and equipment with the official turnover of the project “Establishment of Interactive Science Education Complex and State-of-the-Art Laboratory in Taguig City (ISEC-SAS Lab)” to the Local Government of Taguig. This Project is funded
- [DOST-NCR Holds Review Classes for Aspiring DOST Scholars](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-holds-review-classes-for-aspiring-dost-scholars/) - The Department of Science and Technology- National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) held a series of review classes organized by its four Clustered Areas Science and Technology Offices (CASTOs) to prepare aspiring scholars from NCR for the forthcoming DOST-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship Examination that is scheduled from April 5-6, 2025. Implemented under its Community
- [Bridging the Knowledge Gap: DOST-NCR, Marikina SK Open New Digital Learning Hub in Barangay Fortune ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/bridging-the-knowledge-gap-dost-ncr-marikina-sk-open-new-digital-learning-hub-in-barangay-fortune/) - "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." – Nelson Mandela In another significant step towards democratizing access to education among barangay residents in the region, the DOST-NCR PAMAMARISAN Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO), partnered with the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Barangay Fortune, Marikina to launch the Bulwagan
- [Science Fueled Livelihood: Baking a Better Future at the Sisters of St. Dorothy Paula Frassinetti Community](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/science-fueled-livelihood-baking-a-better-future-at-the-sisters-of-st-dorothy-paula-frassinetti-community/) - Delicious and delightful creations will soon be coming out of the kitchen of the Sisters of St. Dorothy Paula Frassinetti Community, thanks to a substantive training program on bread and pastry baking. Held from March 7-9, 2025, the initiative was spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) PAMAMAZON CASTO
- [DOST Starts Certification of Electoral Board Members for 2025 Midterm Elections](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-starts-certification-of-electoral-board-members-for-2025-midterm-elections/) - 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
- [DOST Regional Offices Personnel Undergo Protocol, Social Graces and Etiquette Training With DFA ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-regional-offices-personnel-undergo-protocol-social-graces-and-etiquette-training-with-dfa/) - 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
- [DOST-NCR Brings Science and Technology Information in a Box to Public Schools in Taguig ProbinSyudad](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-brings-science-and-technology-information-in-a-box-to-public-schools-in-taguig-probinsyudad/) - 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
- [Local Food Company Undergoes Halal Training with DOST-NCR to Break into a Fast-Growing Halal Market](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/local-food-company-undergoes-halal-training-with-dost-ncr-to-break-into-a-fast-growing-halal-market-2/) - 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
- [DOST-NCR, MIRDC Hone Pasig Students’ Skills for Industry 4.0  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-mirdc-hone-pasig-students-skills-for-industry-4-0/) - 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
- [DOST-NCR Helps Women OFWs and Families Venture into Technology-Based  Business through iFWD PH Program](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-helps-women-ofws-and-families-venture-into-technology-based-business-through-ifwd-ph-program/) - A new chapter of hope and opportunity unfolds for women Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as the Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) strengthens its commitment to empowering them through enterprise development. In celebration of Women’s Month, DOST-NCR joined the City Government of Muntinlupa in its livelihood training and family development support
- [New Technology to Level Up Mushroom Farming in Pasig City   ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/new-technology-to-level-up-mushroom-farming-in-pasig-city/) - The Samahang Pantawid Pamilya Mushroom ng Maybunga (SPPMM) and Maybunga Rainforest Park now transitions to smarter farming methods with the local government taking over management of the Solar Powered Automated Modular Mushroom Growing House, the result of a research and development project between the Department of Science and Technology-NCR (DOST-NCR) and the Rizal Technological University
- [DOST-NCR Affirms Support for Shoes and Leathercraft Technopreneurs and Startups in Marikina TBI Event ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-affirms-support-for-shoes-and-leathercraft-technopreneurs-and-startups-in-marikina-tbi-event/) - 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
- [DOST-NCR Facilitates Adoption of RDLead Program in Pasig University ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-facilitates-adoption-of-rdlead-program-in-pasig-university/) - 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.
- [DOST-NCR Partners with LP4Y to Empower Marginalized Youth and Communities](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-partners-with-lp4y-to-empower-marginalized-youth-and-communities/) - 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
- [DOST-NCR Strengthens Industry Engagement, Gives Free Technical Consultancies at PROPAK Philippines 2025   ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/local-food-company-undergoes-halal-training-with-dost-ncr-to-break-into-a-fast-growing-halal-market/) - 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
- [City of Pasig Banks on its Young Tech Savvy Innovators for its Future as a Smart City](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/city-of-pasig-banks-on-its-young-tech-savvy-innovators-for-its-future-as-a-smart-city/) - The City of Pasig is banking on its young, technology-skilled innovators to lead the way as the city transitions into becoming one of the National Capital Region’s Smart Cities. Smart Cities and Communities have been defined as those that use technology and digital services to improve the lives of its residents and businesses in areas
- [New DOST-NCR, TBI Partnership to Help OFWs Build Better  Technology-Based Businesses  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/new-dost-ncr-tbi-partnership-to-help-ofws-build-better-technology-based-businesses-3/) - The Department of Science and Technology-NCR (DOST-NCR) is partnering with a consortium of Technology Business Innovators (TBIs) to help returning OFWs and their families who are enrolled in DOST’s Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) Program to start and sustain their technology-based startups and/or business enterprises. DOST-NCR will be signing the
- [DOST, Nehemiah Gabros Partnership Promotes Innovation for Health and Wellness Industry](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-nehemiah-gabros-partnership-promotes-innovation-for-health-and-wellness-industry/) - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) continues to seek ways to provide support to MSMEs, especially in product development, in line with the Department’s main thrust of “Providing Solutions, Opening Opportunities.” Last May 10, 2024, DOST-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and DOST-Industrial Technology and Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with new
- [Intramuros Vendors Undergo DOST-NCR Food Safety Training  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/intramuros-vendors-undergo-dost-ncr-food-safety-training/) - Over 100 Postigo vendors selling their food products within Intramuros underwent a training on the “5S of Productivity Improvement, Basic Food Hygiene and Food Safety Hazards” organized by the DOST-NCR PAMAMAZON CASTO to ensure consumer safety and to boost tourism from both local and foreign visitors to the famous Walled City, all of which will
- [DOST-NCR Brings Inclusive Food S&T for the Female PDLs of Las Piñas City Jail   ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-brings-inclusive-food-st-for-the-female-pdls-of-las-pinas-city-jail/) - As part of DOST-NCR’s Science Beyond Borders Campaign, the DOST NCR MUNTAPARLAS Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO) conducted a training program on Food Safety Hazards and Good Manufacturing Practices for 21 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and Jail Officers from the Las Piñas City Jail Female Dormitory (LPCJ-FD) on November 29, 2024, at
- [DOST Waste Management Technology Helps in Barangay Fortune, Marikina’s Pursuit of Environmental Sustainability   ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-waste-management-technology-helps-in-barangay-fortune-marikinas-pursuit-of-environmental-sustainability/) - Barangay Fortune in Marikina City’s environmental sustainability initiatives got a big boost with the turnover of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) developed Dual Drum Technology and Shredder Equipment last 13 December 2024 to officials and members of the said barangay. The acquisition of these technologies, which were made possible through the DOST-NCR’s Community
- [The Most Resourceful and Creative Grassroots Innovators in NCR Recognized at First Regional Grassroots Innovation and Circular Economy (GICE) Expo ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/the-most-resourceful-and-creative-grassroots-innovators-in-ncr-recognized-at-first-regional-grassroots-innovation-and-circular-economy-gice-expo-2/) - Embodying science beyond borders, Grassroots Innovators from communities in NCR participated in the 2024 Regional Grassroots Innovation and Circular Economy (GICE) Expo on September 19, 2024 at the Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center, Miriam College, Quezon City. Aiming to identify, promote, and support innovative grassroots solutions, the GICE is conducted under DOST-NCR’s Grassroots Innovation for
- [Halal Industry Takes Center Stage at Halal Expo Philippines 2024 ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/halal-industry-takes-center-stage-at-halal-expo-philippines-2024/) - The Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) participated in the Halal Expo Philippines 2024, held from November 14 to 16, 2024 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. This significant event served as a pivotal gateway to the burgeoning Halal industry within the ASEAN region. Halal Expo Philippines 2024 highlighted its
- [Regional iFWD PH Focal Coordinators Meet to Make Program More Responsive to Needs of OFWs ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/regional-ifwd-ph-focal-coordinators-meet-to-make-program-more-responsive-to-needs-of-ofws/) - With evolving global and local situations confronting Overseas Filipino Workers, the Department of Science and Technology-NCR hosted the 2024 National Inception Meeting of DOST’s Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) Program last November 7-8, 2024, at the Bayview Hotel in Ermita, Manila to discuss and refine strategies to make the program
- [Tech Innovators Tackle Enabling Mechanisms, Support for Startups during the NCR TBI Summit 2024](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/tech-innovators-tackle-enabling-mechanisms-support-for-startups-during-the-ncr-tbi-summit-2024/) - The NCR TBI Summit 2024 held last October 10-11, 2024 at Novotel Manila in Araneta, Quezon City, brought together industry leaders, innovators, local government units, and regional line agencies that empower startups and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for sustainable growth. Focused on fostering innovation, the event featured key learning points from multisectoral change
- [DOST-NCR, DOST-ITDI, DOST-MIRDC, and RTU take part in Pasig City’s 2024 Division Science and Technology Fair  ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-dost-itdi-dost-mirdc-and-rtu-take-part-in-pasig-citys-2024-division-science-and-technology-fair/) - The DOST-NCR is investing in the future of S&T in the country as it joined the DOST-ITDI, DOST-MIRDC, and the Rizal Technological University’s (RTU) Center for Astronomy Research and Development at the 2024 Division Science and Technology Fair (DSTF), which was held from 11 to 12 October 2024 at the Eusebio High School (EHS) and
- [Will the Infusion of Technology into Local Weaves Spur a New Golden Age for the Weaving Industry? ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/will-the-infusion-of-technology-into-local-weaves-spur-a-new-golden-age-for-the-weaving-industry/) - There was a time in the not so distant past when the local textile industry seemed to be holding on to dear life. Fast-forward a couple of decades later and local weaves and Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, thanks to a renewed appreciation of Philippine crafts and heritage. Featured at
- [The Most Resourceful and Creative Grassroots Innovators in NCR Recognized at First Regional Grassroots Innovation and Circular Economy (GICE) Expo](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/the-most-resourceful-and-creative-grassroots-innovators-in-ncr-recognized-at-first-regional-grassroots-innovation-and-circular-economy-gice-expo/) - Embodying science beyond borders, Grassroots Innovators from communities in NCR participated in the 2024 Regional Grassroots Innovation and Circular Economy (GICE) Expo on September 19, 2024 at the Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center, Miriam College, Quezon City. Aiming to identify, promote, and support innovative grassroots solutions, the GICE is conducted under DOST-NCR’s Grassroots Innovation for
- [MPC-ReSOLES TBI Undergoes Design-Thinking Workshop with SCALE-NCR](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/mpc-resoles-tbi-undergoes-design-thinking-workshop-with-scale-ncr/) - MPC-ReSOLES TBI Undergoes Design-Thinking Workshop with SCALE-NCR The Marikina Polytechnic College-Reinnovate Shoes and other Leathercrafts for Entrepreneurship Start-ups (ReSOLES) Technology Business Incubator (TBI) underwent a Design-Thinking Workshop on September 23, 2024, at the Marikina Polytechnic College, under the mentorship of Mr. Resty Collado of the Miriam College and Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystem
- [DOST-NCR Conducts Its Final Stakeholders’ Consultation with Quezon City ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-conducts-its-final-stakeholders-consultation-with-quezon-city/) - As part of the initiatives to mainstream Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in their local development process under the Innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-based Development (iSTART) Program, the Department of Science and Technology- National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) organized the 4th and final Stakeholders’ Consultation Meeting with the Quezon City Local Government last
- [DOST-NCR Partners with Wadhwani Foundation for Technopreneurship, Startup and Enterprise Development for OFWs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-partners-with-wadhwani-foundation-for-technopreneurship-startup-and-enterprise-development-for-ofws/) - The DOST-NCR signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last 17 July 2024 with the Wadhwani Foundation for collaborative initiatives in startups and enterprise development that will benefit the agency’s beneficiaries under its Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) Program, as well as its academic partners exploring course offerings on technopreneurship. DOST-NCR
- [Pamana Agham Exhibit to Highlight Fusion of Science and the Traditional Art of Philippine Weaves ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/pamana-agham-exhibit-to-highlight-fusion-of-science-and-the-traditional-art-of-philippine-weaves/) - The influence of science and technology on culture and the arts, and similarly, how culture and history are reflected in the technologies that are produced in a certain era, are so seamless that few notice the mutually impactful influence of these disciplines on each other. The upcoming exhibition called “Pamana Agham: Siyensya sa Bawat Habi
- [San Juan City Women PDLs Explore Innovations in Textiles](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/san-juan-city-women-pdls-explore-innovations-in-textiles/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and the DOST- Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) are bringing new hope through Science, Technology, and Innovation to Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) San Juan City Jail-Female Dormitory. Women Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) of the San
- [Aquabot Technology Offers Solution to Metro Manila’s Clogged Waterways ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/aquabot-technology-offers-solution-to-metro-manilas-clogged-waterways/) - Metro Manila’s clogged waterways, long held as the culprit behind floodings in the city streets after heavy rains, may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new technology that has been developed by the Technological University of the Philippines-Taguig Campus through the support of the Department of Science and Technology-NCR. The Aqua
- [DOST-NCR Conducts IP CAMP, Expands SETUP Program with Intellectual Property Support for MSMEs ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-conducts-ip-camp-expands-setup-program-with-intellectual-property-support-for-msmes/) - The Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) has expanded its technical assistance under the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) to include comprehensive intellectual property (IP) support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This move aims to enhance the competitiveness and innovation capacity of MSMEs by providing them with the
- [DOST-NCR Celebrates 2023 National Women’s Month with Empowerment and Gender Equality Initiatives](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-celebrates-2023-national-womens-month-with-empowerment-and-gender-equality-initiatives/) - DOST-NCR staff joins the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 from March 29-30, underpinning 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆. The 2-day activity includes Gender Equality Walk, Wellness Exercise (Zumba), DOST GAD Mini Bazaar, We Forum, and We for Healthy Well-being Nutrition Counseling. DOST-NCR-assisted beneficiaries and staff also join the GAD
- [CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/call-for-abstracts/) - The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) and DOST Luzon Cluster are now accepting papers for the Scientific Posters Session in line with this year's theme: Agham at Teknolohiya para sa Demokrasya (Science and Technology for Democracy). The Scientific Poster Session is part of the 2023 Luzon Regional Scientific Meeting which will
- [DOST-NCR Secures Top Spot in LRSM Scientific Poster Contest](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-secures-top-spot-in-lrsm-scientific-poster-contest/) - "Science, technology, and innovation would be the agents for transformative change," expressed by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. during the 2023 Luzon Regional Scientific Meeting on May 17-18 at the Orchard Hotel, Baguio City. Highlighting the event was the annual Scientific Poster Competition wherein the DOST- National Capital Region's scientific poster entry titled,
- [NAST PHL, DOST REGIONAL OFFICES TIE-UP FOR THE 2023 REGIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/nast-phl-dost-regional-offices-tie-up-for-the-2023-regional-scientific-meetings/) - The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Offices will be holding the 2023 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSMs) with the theme "Agham at Teknolohiya para sa Demokrasya (Science and Technology for Democracy)." The 2023 Luzon RSM is scheduled on May 17-18 in Baguio City
- [DOST, DMW to Ink MOU on Boosting iFWD PH Program Implementation](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-dmw-to-ink-mou-on-boosting-ifwd-ph-program-implementation/) - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is set to forge a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 25 July 2023 at the DOST Executive Lounge, DOST Compound, Taguig City.Said MOU Signing is aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD
- [DOST-NCR Food Festival: An Exploration of Science, Gastronomy and Heritage](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-food-festival-an-exploration-of-science-gastronomy-and-heritage/) - “SHOWCASING THE FINEST IN THE METRO”The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) is all set to host its 1st ever major face-to-face event this year, the “DOST-NCR Food Festival: An Exploration of Science, Gastronomy, and Heritage” to be held on 27-29 May 2022 (10 AM-9 PM) at the Lucky Chinatown in Binondo, Manila.
- [Muntinlupa City Raises Future Mechatronics Engineers and Robotics Experts](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/muntinlupa-city-raises-future-mechatronics-engineers-and-robotics-experts/) - The City of Muntinlupa, one of the faster growing cities in Metro Manila and dubbed as the "Emerald City" for its large green areas, may soon be known for another monicker: that of Metro Manila's birthplace of future mechatronics engineers.For the past five years since 2018, Muntinlupa's Colegio de Muntinlupa (CDM) has been partnering with
- [Pasig LGU, DOST-NCR Sign Partnership to Implement Smart and Sustainable City Program through iSTART](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/pasig-lgu-dost-ncr-sign-partnership-to-implementsmart-and-sustainable-city-program-through-istart/) - The Department of Science and Technology- NCR (DOST-NCR) signed an agreement with the City Government of Pasig last June 6, 2024 at the 8th Floor, People's Hall, Pasig City Hall, to implement the DOST’s “Innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-Based Development (iSTART) Program,” and the “Smart and Sustainable Communities (SMART) Program” in the
- [Empowering Women in NCR thru S&T](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/empowering-women-in-ncr-thru-st/) - Women are inherently strong, resourceful, and creative; and science, technology and innovation empowered women in the National Capital Region to be more inventive and more curious in creating solutions, and providing opportunities for economic and social growth. Women in a Male-Dominated Field Ms. Yolly dela Cruz is the President and CEO of Nisco Phis. Enterprise
- [DOST-NCR Brings Science, Innovation and Bayanihan to NCR Schools](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-brings-science-innovation-and-bayanihan-to-ncr-schools/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region, through its four S&T clustered areas, recently initiated activities to make classrooms in selected elementary and high schools in the region conducive to learning in time for the new school year. Partner schools were chosen, within the barangays, which have been previously assisted by DOST-NCR through its
- [DOST-NCR Worked Hand-In-Hand with DOLE-OSHC to Ensure the Safety of its Clients](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-worked-hand-in-hand-with-dole-oshc-to-ensure-the-safety-of-its-clients/) - Employees are a company's greatest asset to achieve its business objectives. One of the best ways to retain staff and maximize their productivity is by creating a safe work environment for them. Every industry presents various kinds of safety hazards to its employees. The gamut of possible occupational safety hazards ranges from mild, immediate physical
- [Dielle’s Honey Wine: How One Man’s Hobby Turned into a Profitable Venture](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dielles-honey-wine-how-one-mans-hobby-turned-into-a-profitable-venture/) - Raising honeybees was a natural business of choice for Mr. Luke Deogracias D. Macababbad, especially since he had always harbored a love and fascination for bee farming. Not to mention, of course, that raising bees requires minimal space and time and are non-pollutants. Honeybees even help balance the ecosystem because of their important role in
- [Go-Bag, DOST-NCR’s Lifeguard](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/go-bag-dost-ncrs-lifeguard/) - Authors: Jan Rose Bravo, Warren David Gomez and Reny B. Caspe Jr. Published: Jan. 06, 2020 Packed inside a container called “Go-Bag”, the employees of DOST-NCR were equipped with survival tools in case a disaster occurs prompted by its ever-dynamic Regional Director, Jose B. Patalinjug III. In the morning, the office conducted an orientation about
- [Best 5S is More Than Just a Practice, It Is a Habit](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/best-5s-is-more-than-just-a-practice-it-is-a-habit/) - As part of its continuous effort to increase corporate productivity, DOST-NCR, spearheaded by Regional Director, Jose B. Patalinjug III, conducted a 2-Day 5S (SORT, SET IN ORDER, SHINE, STANDARDIZE, and SUSTAIN) activity to eliminate wastages in its resources and deliberately save reusable items on its 4 division offices and 4 clusters namely; Finance and Administrative
- [DOST Regional Offices Train on Data Gathering Tools to Generate S&T Roadmaps](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-regional-offices-train-on-data-gathering-tools-to-generate-st-roadmaps/) - DOST Regional Offices staff gathered for a 5-day workshop last January 20-24, 2020 at the Vivere Hotel and Resorts, Alabang, Muntinlupa City in preparation for S & T roadmapping for a more effective implementation of the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP2).The workshop was organized by DOST-NCR in partnership with the Development Academy of the
- [DOST-NCR Signs MOA with Muntinlupa City, Extends Livelihood Assistance To Women Groups](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-signs-moa-with-muntinlupa-city-extends-livelihood-assistance-to-women-groups/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and Local Government of Muntinlupa through the Muntinlupa City Gender and Development Office (GAD) and Muntinlupa City Technical Institute (MCTI) sealed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) along with a Ceremonial Turnover of food processing equipment to women producer's cooperative in Muntinlupa.DOST Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug
- [DOST rolls out new technologies in their comprehensive risk reduction exhibition](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-rolls-out-new-technologies-in-their-comprehensive-risk-reduction-exhibition/) - Manila, Philippines - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launches its first major risk reduction and response expo on March 12 to 14 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The event is called HANDA PILIPINAS: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Expo 2020 featuring relevant technologies from different DOST agencies to
- [4th Inventondo Launched](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/4th-inventondo-launched/) - Manila, Philippines = On 27 February 2020, Thursday, Tondo High School held its 4th annual Manila Young Inventors Forum, Expo and Trade Fair entitled "INVENTONDO 2020" with the theme, "Nurturing Intellectual Capital Towards Driving the Etrepreneurial Spirit of the Community." Elementary and high school students from public schools in Manila participated. The event, Tondo High
- [DOST-NCR Leads the Release of iFWD to Assist Repatriated OFWs As They Head Back to the Philippines](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-leads-the-release-of-ifwd-to-assist-repatriated-ofws-as-they-head-back-to-the-philippines/) - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) introduced a new project entitled "iFWD PH: Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines" developed to aid in the livelihood of repatriated OFWs as they opt to stay in the Philippines. The kick off was supported by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers
- [DOST-NCR Addresses the Need of Assistance for Education in the Metro through DOST Courseware](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-addresses-the-need-of-assistance-for-education-in-the-metro-through-dost-courseware/) - "Our education system needed a 180-degree shift. Under the new normal brought about by the pandemic, institutions had to explore ways to bridge potential learning gaps in the blended (non-face to face) modes of teaching and communicating information," said Jose B. Patalinjug III, DOST-National Capital Region Director as he welcomed participants to the "STEM E-learning
- [DOST's iFWD PH Provides Hope to OFWs Amid the Challenges of the Global Pandemic](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dosts-ifwd-ph-provides-hope-to-ofws-amid-the-challenges-of-the-global-pandemic/) - Innovations Moving OFWs ForwardIn a policy brief authored by a top Philippine university, about 300,000 to 400,000 OFWs are estimated to be affected by the pandemic, from cuts to layoffs in employment to eventual repatriation. As of 6 May 2020, there has been a total of 174,000 repatriated Filipinos, most of whom were Overseas Filipino
- [DOST-NCR starts off Y2021 clean, big 5S implemented on first week of the year](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-starts-off-y2021-clean-big-5s-implemented-on-first-week-of-the-year/) - The dawn of a new year can't come soon enough given how the past year has gone. The turn of the calendar brings both the opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months that have passed and the chance to begin planning for the next dozen. The coming of the New Year is traditionally the
- [DOST-NCR makes progress amidst a challenging time](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-makes-progress-amidst-a-challenging-time/) - True to its promise to bring science closer to people amid ongoing health crisis, DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III together with some DOST-NCR staff members held a year-end project visit in its Community Empowerment through Science and technology (CEST) program beneficiaries and Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) adoptors in Muntaparlas (Muntinlupa, Taguig,
- [Following the Footsteps of a Role Model](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/following-the-footsteps-of-a-role-model/) - "The consummate public servant, she died with her boots on, ever the champion of regional development through science and technology. We will truly miss her passion, her friendship, ready smile and helping hand," Science Secretary Fortunato T. de la Pena said on his Facebook account on 4 February 2021, Thursday, at 10:43 A.M. after the
- [DOST-NCR upholds a-life saving act through voluntary blood-letting](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-upholds-a-life-saving-act-through-voluntary-blood-letting/) - A gift is something that is enjoyed twice - first by the giver who revels in the pleasure of giving something special (tangible or intangible) and then also savored by the recipient of the gift. With most things in this world, there is only a limited amount of what you can give away. Fortunately, generosity
- [DOST-NCR Partners with DA-BPI To Boost Urban Agriculture Project](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-partners-with-da-bpi-to-boost-urban-agriculture-project/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen the implementation of the Urban Agriculture Bayanihan Project.Bureau Director George Y. Culaste and DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III led the signing of the
- [DOST-NCR Comes to Conga Creek's Rescue](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-comes-to-conga-creeks-rescue/) - Water is one of the most vital natural resources on earth and has been around for a long time. We know how important it is to human life and also, because of agriculture, how important it is to plant life. But what about the ecological balance and the earth in general?Biological diversity is the "groundwork"
- [DOST-NCR, Miriam College Ink Partnership to Strengthen Women-led Technology Startups](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-miriam-college-ink-partnership-to-strengthen-women-led-technology-startups/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) formalized its partnership with the Miriam College-Technology Business Incubator (MC-TBI) through the "Partners in Innovating Resilient Start Ups" (PAIRS), which aims to promote government initiatives in providing an ecosystem of support for women-led technology startups and entrepreneurs. DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III and MC-TBI
- [DOST Showcases Solutions to UN Sustainable Development Goals in Science Fair](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-showcases-solutions-to-un-sustainable-development-goals-in-science-fair/) - This year’s exhibit of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in celebration of the 2019 National Science and Technology Week will be especially relevant as the country transitions into what has been termed as the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Scheduled to be held on July 17 to 21, 2019 at the World Trade Center in
- [DOST-NCR Holds Webinar Series, Entices MSMEs to Explore Halal Certification](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-holds-webinar-series-entices-msmes-to-explore-halal-certification/) - The Halal industry is one of the lucrative and fast growing industries today. A report on the "State of the Global Islamic Economy of 2020/21" states that the halal food and beverage sector has 1.8 billion consumers among both Muslims and non-Muslims, with food expenditures estimated at $1.17 trillion.The Halal industry, however, is not just
- [DOST-NCR's SETUP Adoptors Win in 2021 Productivity Olympics](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncrs-setup-adoptors-win-in-2021-productivity-olympics/) - Four beneficiaries of the Department of Science and Technology-NCR's (DOST-NCR) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) joined some of the best companies in the region as Regional Winners at the 2021 Productivity Olympics-Pandemic Edition which was held on August 19.Aretei Foods Corporation, Ideatechs Packaging Corporation, and Compact Pharmaceuticals who competed in the Small-Industry Category, as
- [DOST's Gulayan sa Pamayanan: Bringing a Bountiful Harvest to the Entire Metropolis](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dosts-gulayan-sa-pamayanan-bringing-a-bountiful-harvest-to-the-entire-metropolis/) - The adverse effects of the CoVID-19 pandemic profoundly added to the woes, not only to developing countries like the Philippines, but also to the global community's healthcare systems, food supplies, and economic trends. True to its vision of using "Science for the People", DOST has introduced a science and technology-based concept to metropolitan communities to
- [DOST-NCR, PIDS Conduct Training on Development Policy Research](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-pids-conduct-training-on-development-policy-research/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), in partnership with the government research agency Philippine Institute for Development Studies, (PIDS), conducted a two-day virtual training on Development Policy Research on September 28-29, 2021.With the theme, "From Innovation to Policy Implementation", the event aimed to inspire participants and recognize their critical roles in nation
- [DOST-NCR Launches SETUP e-Caravan with a Virtual Kick-Off, Confers Awards to Completers and Exemplary Performing MSMEs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-launches-setup-e-caravan-with-a-virtual-kick-off-confers-awards-to-completers-and-exemplary-performing-msmes/) - The DOST-NCR signaled the start of the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) e-Caravan with a Virtual Kick-Off on October 5, 2021 via Zoom, with live simulcast via Facebook. With a theme "Tech Ka Muna, Na-SETUP Ka Na Ba?", the event was participated by 428 micro, small, and medium enterprises, industry partners, government agencies, media
- [OFW-Owned Enterprises Proceed to Phase 2 of the iFWD PH Program, DOST-NCR Green-Lights Innovation Fund Support](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/ofw-owned-enterprises-proceed-to-phase-2-of-the-ifwd-ph-program-dost-ncr-green-lights-innovation-fund-support/) - Author: Bianca Claudette R. Canlas Published: Oct. 15, 2021 Two enterprises owned and managed by Overseas Filipino Workers recently joined the roster of DOST-NCR-assisted firms through the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) Program.The DOST-NCR evaluated and approved the innovation funding support for Chef Mechanic Lami Chicharon, which is co-owned by
- [FOB Secretariats Tackle Technology Readiness for Commercialization](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/fob-secretariats-tackle-technology-readiness-for-commercialization/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) held the webinar "From Ideation to Commercialization" on October 29, 2021, to level up the capabilities of technical personnel in assessing whether technologies developed by research and development institutes (RDIs) are ready to be commercialized for the market.This activity is a part of DOST's continuing initiatives
- [DOST-NCR, PNP-NCRPO Forge Partnership for SIBOL for Communities](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-pnp-ncrpo-forge-partnership-for-sibol-for-communities/) - The DOST-NCR signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine National Police-National Capital Regional Police Office (PNP-NCRPO) last November 10, 2021 at the Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City to work together in providing support to communities in Metro Manila through the NCRPO's Simula ng Isang Bagong Oportunidad sa Lipunan
- [DOST-NCR, DOST-TAPI Showcase Research and Inventions during the 2021 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits in NCR](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-dost-tapi-showcase-research-and-inventions-during-the-2021-regional-invention-contest-and-exhibits-in-ncr/) - The DOST-NCR, in close partnership with the DOST-TAPI, held the first virtual Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) in NCR last November 8-10, 2021 via Zoom with live simulcast on Facebook.The 3-day activity was organized by the DOST-NCR and DOST-TAPI, and was opened for students and inventors in Metro Manila. Operating on the theme "Imbensyon
- [DOST-NCR Highlights Stories of Hope During Virtual Kickoff for 2021 NSTW Celebration](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-highlights-stories-of-hope-during-virtual-kickoff-for-2021-nstw-celebration/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region successfully conducted its Virtual Kickoff for the 2021 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) Celebration on November 11, 2021 via Zoom with live simulcast on Facebook.Anchored on the theme "Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon: Mga Proyektong Pangkalusugan at Pangkabuhayan ng DOST-NCR", DOST-NCR showcased the stories of inspiration
- [DOST-NCR Advocates for Use of Innovations to Address Single-Use Plastic Pollution](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-advocates-for-use-of-innovations-to-address-single-use-plastic-pollution/) - The DOST-NCR held an advocacy webinar on plastic reduction titled Filipino and Innovations Towards Sustainable Development in partnership with non-government organizations, and DOST research and development institutes on November 12, 2021.In his message, DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III mentioned that through the years, "the Philippines has become a 'sachet economy' with a significant
- [DOST-NCR Extends Livelihood Support to Persons Deprived of Liberty in Metro Manila](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-extends-livelihood-support-to-persons-deprived-of-liberty-in-metro-manila/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region exemplifies inclusivity of science and technology as it extends livelihood support projects to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-National Capital Region sealed through a series of Memoranda of Agreement.Last June 29, DOST-NCR formalized the upgrading of equipment and provision of other S&T assistance to the BJMP
- [Communities, Students Showcase S&T on the Ground through Digital Tech Contests](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/communities-students-showcase-st-on-the-ground-through-digital-tech-contests/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region conducted two digital technology contests to showcase science, technology, and innovations on the ground, as part of the 2021 National Science and Technology Week Celebration in the National Capital Region. Titled "CLICK! #CESTinAction: Showcasing Science, Technology, and Innovation through Mobile Photography Contest" on November 15, and "S&T
- [Ideatechs Packaging Corporation Emerges as National Winner for the 2021 National SETUP PRAISE Award](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/ideatechs-packaging-corporation-emerges-as-national-winner-for-the-2021-national-setup-praise-award/) - Author: Bianca Claudette R. Canlas Published: Nov. 23, 2021 The DOST recognized the Ideatechs Packaging Corporation as the National Winner for the 2021 National SETUP PRAISE Award during the Awarding Ceremonies held on November 23, 2021 via Zoom.Formerly Greenpak Paper Package Manufacturing, the company has been assisted by the DOST-NCR through the Small Enterprise Technology
- [DOST-NCR Creates a Spellbinding Experience with RTU; Jupiter, Saturn, Venus Add Spice to NSTW 2021](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-creates-a-spellbinding-experience-with-rtu-jupiter-saturn-venus-add-spice-to-nstw-2021/) - As the 2021 National Science and Technology Week highlights research and development (R&D) outputs and innovative products and services developed and offered by different agencies and Regional Offices of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to address the challenges brought about by the pandemic and climate change, the DOST-National Capital Region (NCR) demystifies astronomical
- [Brgy. 412 Rises From the Estero, Sparkles Hope to the Whole Metro](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/brgy-412-rises-from-the-estero-sparkles-hope-to-the-whole-metro/) - According to research from the Innovations for Poverty Action or IPA, community-based approaches to development, also called community-driven development (CDD) has become an increasingly common tool used by governments to address the needs of poor communities.For the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST), one of its flagship
- [HRDP Scholars from DOST-NCR Earn Master's Degree in Public Management from ADMU](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/hrdp-scholars-from-dost-ncr-earn-masters-degree-in-public-management-from-admu/) - 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 Graduate
- [DOST-NCR Provides Refresher Training on Food Safety Essentials for Vegan Food Manufacturer](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-provides-refresher-training-on-food-safety-essentials-for-vegan-food-manufacturer/) - 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 discussion
- [DOST-NCR Extends Support to Ease Border and Port Restrictions through the Unified Logistics Pass](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-extends-support-to-ease-border-and-port-restrictions-through-the-unified-logistics-pass/) - 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 and
- [DOST-NCR's SETUP Adoptor Spots R&D Breakthrough in Food Tech](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncrs-setup-adoptor-spots-rd-breakthrough-in-food-tech/) - 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 for
- [DOST-NCR Approves Collaborative R&D Project on Development of RTD Juice from Indigenous Crops](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-approves-collaborative-rd-project-on-development-of-rtd-juice-from-indigenous-crops/) - 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 aims
- [Food Experts Turn Okara Wastes into Flour for a Soy-Processing Company in NCR, DOST-NCR Funds Collaborative R&D Project](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/food-experts-turn-okara-wastes-into-flour-for-a-soy-processing-company-in-ncr-dost-ncr-funds-collaborative-rd-project/) - 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 okara
- [DOST-NCR Deploys Flood Monitoring Systems to CEST Communities in Metro Manila](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-deploys-flood-monitoring-systems-to-cest-communities-in-metro-manila/) - 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 units
- [DOST Inks MOA with COMELEC for Automated 2022 Polls](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-inks-moa-with-comelec-for-automated-2022-polls/) - 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 DOST
- [DOST-NCR Holds Webinar Series on Gender and Development in Line with the Women's Month Celebration](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-holds-webinar-series-on-gender-and-development-in-line-with-the-womens-month-celebration/) - 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 Pandemic
- [DOST-NCR Partners with DOST-TAPI to Support Young Filipino Technopreneurs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-partners-with-dost-tapi-to-support-young-filipino-technopreneurs/) - 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 by
- [DOST-NCR Intensifies Campaign on iFWD PH](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-intensifies-campaign-on-ifwd-ph/) - 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 OFWs
- [DOST-NCR Joins Stakeholders Consultation for Metals Industry Consultancy Services](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-joins-stakeholders-consultation-for-metals-industry-consultancy-services/) - The DOST-National Capital Region participated in the stakeholders meeting on the project "Strengthening the S&T Consultancy Services in the National Capital Region through Capacity-Building on Metals and Engineering" held last 04 February 2022 at the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) Gold Building.The stakeholders meeting and ocular visit sought to inform and update the
- [DOST-NCR Engages Balik Scientist from PUP for Biogas Plant Development for Slaughterhouses and Food Service Establishments](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-engages-balik-scientist-from-pup-for-biogas-plant-development-for-slaughterhouses-and-food-service-establishments/) - The DOST-NCR engaged with Balik Scientist Dr. Ginno L. Andres of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines for the project "Biogas Plant in Abattoirs and Portable Biogas Digester for Food Service Establishments as a Source of Sustainable Energy". The project aims to design and fabricate a biodigester plan for slaughterhouses or abattoirs, and a portable
- [DOST-NCR Conducts Training on Nutrition Education Kit and Meal Planning](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-conducts-training-on-nutrition-education-kit-and-meal-planning/) - The DOST-National Capital Region, in partnership with the DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), conducted a webinar series on the Use of Nutrition Education Kit (NEK) and Meal Planning for the community health workers and school feeding coordinators in areas under the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program.Under the project "Capacity Building Program
- [DOST-NCR Trains EB Certifiers on the Use of the Vote Counting Machine](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-trains-eb-certifiers-on-the-use-of-the-vote-counting-machine/) - The DOST-National Capital Region spearheaded the Electoral Board (EB) Certifiers' hands-on training on Vote Counting Machine (VCM) at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Office in Quezon City on February 15, 2022.A total of 65 Certifiers from the different DOST agencies in the NCR were trained on the operation of the VCM. This was followed by
- [DOST ROs Build Accomplishments of the iFWD PH Program](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ros-build-accomplishments-of-the-ifwd-ph-program/) - Since its launching in 2020, the DOST Regional Offices has sustained the implementation of the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) Program, helping repatriated OFWs nationwide.In 2021, a total of 205 OFWs have completed the IFWD PH Program's capacity building phase, where they were provided with technical training sessions to help
- [DOST-NCR Brings Waste Management Technology to Barangays in Muntinlupa](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-brings-waste-management-technology-to-barangays-in-muntinlupa/) - Issues on solid waste management, especially in urban areas such as Metro Manila, have been long-running, posing serious environmental concern that requires critical attention. Waste generation of communities is consistently growing tons by tons, every day.This problem is what is sought to be addressed by Republic Act (RA) No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste
- [Electoral Board Certification Officially Starts in NCR](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/electoral-board-certification-officially-starts-in-ncr/) - In light of the upcoming National and Local Elections (NLE) in May 2022, the DOST Electoral Board (EB) Certifiers in the National Capital Region kicked off the certification process held simultaneously in different venues in Metro Manila on 12 March 2022.The team administered proficiency tests to the EBs under a two-part certification process: the online
- [DOST-NCR Hosts Filipino Inventor's Book Launch](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-hosts-filipino-inventors-book-launch/) - The DOST-National Capital Region led by RD Jose B. Patalinjug III extended its support during the virtual launch of Edgardo "Garry" Vasquez's book titled, "The Life of a Filipino Inventor" on 02 March 2022 via Zoom.Mr. Vasquez is known for his pre-fabricated housing technology or the "Vazbuilt System", which earned him awards, including the Golden
- [DOST Brings Water Disinfection Technology to Brgy. Bagong Silangan, Addresses Issue on Potable Water Shortage](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-brings-water-disinfection-technology-to-brgy-bagong-silangan-addresses-issue-on-potable-water-shortage/) - The World Health Organization and Unicef Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene reported that at least 47% of the Filipinos have access to clean drinking water as of 2020. Water.org, a non-governmental organization reported that as of 2021, "3 million Filipinos rely on unsafe and unsustainable water sources and 7 million lack
- [Paranaque CENRO Receives Training on Bottled Tahong Processing](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/paranaque-cenro-receives-training-on-bottled-tahong-processing/) - Author: Bianca Claudette R. Canlas Published: Mar. 23, 2022 Mussels (tahong) is an abundant resource in Paranaque City and has a potential of providing additional livelihood opportunity for the fisherfolks in the Fisherman's Wharf in Brgy. La Huerta. Thus, the DOST-NCR, in partnership with the Local Government of Paranaque, organized a Training of Trainers (ToT)
- [DOST-NCR Distributes Urban Gardening Kits for "Gulayan sa Paaralan" in Bangkulasi, Navotas](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-distributes-urban-gardening-kits-for-gulayan-sa-paaralan-in-bangkulasi-navotas/) - 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
- [DOST-NCR, PCCI-New Marikina Ink Partnership to Promote S&T for MSMEs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-pcci-new-marikina-ink-partnership-to-promote-st-for-msmes/) - 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 and
- [DOST Regional Offices, NAST-PHL Conduct Luzon-Wide Scientific Meeting; DOST-NCR to Host 2023 Celebration](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-regional-offices-nast-phl-conduct-luzon-wide-scientific-meeting-dost-ncr-to-host-2023-celebration/) - 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 a
- [DOST-NCR's Food Safety Initiatives Continue to Benefit MSMEs in Metro Manila](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncrs-food-safety-initiatives-continue-to-benefit-msmes-in-metro-manila/) - 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 Pasig,
- [MSMEs Eye Wider Product Promotion through DOST OneSTore](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/msmes-eye-wider-product-promotion-through-dost-onestore/) - 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 by
- [eBarangay PH: Connecting People and Technology](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/ebarangay-ph-connecting-people-and-technology/) - 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
- [DOST Concludes Electoral Board Certification Program for 2022 Polls](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-concludes-electoral-board-certification-program-for-2022-polls/) - 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
- [DOST-NCR Unveils More S&T Programs in 2022 through 'Pandesal' Forum](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-unveils-more-st-programs-in-2022-through-pandesal-forum/) - 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
- [DOST-NCR Backs Unified Logistics Pass Project, Donates Mobile Devices to LTFRB](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-backs-unified-logistics-pass-project-donates-mobile-devices-to-ltfrb/) - 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 of
- [A Feast of Delectable 'Pagkaing Pinoy with a Taste of Science'](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/a-feast-of-delectable-pagkaing-pinoy-with-a-taste-of-science/) - George Bernard Shaw once said, "There is no love sincerer than the love of food." Indeed, everybody will agree to this. As for Filipinos, we really love to eat not only three-times a day but more -- that might sound an overstatement yet accurate!Unlike the traditional celebration of recipes and cuisines per town or province,
- [France Ambassador Visits DOST-NCR's S&T-Based Projects in Quezon City](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/france-ambassador-visits-dost-ncrs-st-based-projects-in-quezon-city/) - Madame Michele Boccoz, Ambassador of France to the Philippines, paid a community and project visit to Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City on 02 June 2022.Barangay Bagong Silangan is one of the beneficiaries under the DOST-NCR's Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program. Ambassador Boccoz visited Bagong Silangan's community-based mushroom cultivation, Gulayan sa Pamayanan (GSP)
- [DOST-NCR, DOST-FPRDI Conclude Training on Bamboo Tech for BJMP San Juan PDLs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-dost-fprdi-conclude-training-on-bamboo-tech-for-bjmp-san-juan-pdls/) - A total of 15 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) from the Bureau of Jail and Management Penology-San Juan Male Dormitory were awarded with Certificates of Completion during the Closing Ceremonies conducted on June 2, 2022 for the Training Series on Bamboo Technologies organized by the DOST-NCR in collaboration with the DOST Forest Products research and
- [Muntinlupa Gov't Allocates Land for DOST-NCR, Eyes the Establishment of an STI Corridor](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/muntinlupa-govt-allocates-land-for-dost-ncr-eyes-the-establishment-of-an-sti-corridor/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Jun. 03, 2022 With the unwavering commitment of bringing science, technology, and innovation programs in Muntinlupa, DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III and Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi signed a Deed of Usufruct on 01 June 2022 at the Muntinlupa City Hall.This is to formalize the City's allocation
- [DOST-NCR Co-Leads DOST's 64th Anniversary Science Art Exhibit](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-co-leads-dosts-64th-anniversary-science-art-exhibit/) - In line with the celebration of the DOST's 64th Founding Anniversary, a total of 50 artworks were exhibited during the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 Science Art Contest on 06 June 2022 at the DOST Central Office.Inspired by the DOST-NCR's Sining Siyensya conducted in 2021 as part of its celebration of the National Science and
- [DOST Concludes S4CP Summit, Highlights S&T Breakthroughs in NCR and South Luzon](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-concludes-s4cp-summit-highlights-st-breakthroughs-in-ncr-and-south-luzon/) - Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III and staff of the DOST-NCR joined in the recently concluded hybrid celebration of the Science for Change Program (S4CP) Summit-NCR and South Luzon Cluster on 10 June 2022 held at the Crimson Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.Anchored on the theme, "Science For Change is Science For The People", the Summit
- [DOST-NCR Bags Multiple Awards in Culture and Arts Tilt](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-bags-multiple-awards-in-culture-and-arts-tilt/) - Homegrown artists of the DOST-National Capital Region clinched various awards in the DOST 64th Anniversary's "KontemporANYO: Cultural Presentation and Science Art Contest" which concluded on 09 June 2022 at the Philippine Science High School-Main Campus in Quezon City.The awards received were: 1st Place, Weave Got Styled (Male and Female Category) represented by Mr. Rodolfo Geronimo
- [DOST Confers S&T Awards to Partner Beneficiaries in NCR](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-confers-st-awards-to-partner-beneficiaries-in-ncr/) - Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. de la Pena awarded two (2) program beneficiaries of DOST-NCR during the DOST 64th Founding Anniversary's "Gabi ng Parangal at Pasasalamat" held on 13 June 2022 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.Brgy. 412, Legarda, Manila, led by its Chairwoman Filiomena G. Cinco garnered
- [DOST-NCR Holds Training and Deployment of RxBox to Philippine Heart Center](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-holds-training-and-deployment-of-rxbox-to-philippine-heart-center/) - The DOST-National Capital Region turned over three (3) units of RxBox to the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) in Quezon City on 16 June 2022.The RxBox, is one of DOST's innovation efforts for health, with functions such as blood pressure monitor, pulse oxymeter, electrocardiogram, fetal heart monitor, maternal tocometer, and temperature sensor. It is aimed at
- [DOST-NCR Continues to Support Paranaque City's Livelihood on Waste Recovery Product Development](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-continues-to-support-paranaque-citys-livelihood-on-waste-recovery-product-development/) - DOST-NCR personnel conducted a project visit to Paranaque City Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) in Brgy. La Huerta, Paranaque City on June 16, 2022.In 2021, DOST-NCR supported the Livelihood Program of CENRO-Community Relation and Information Division (CRID) through the project titled "Enhancing of the CENRO-Community Relation and Information Division (CRID) Livelihood
- [DOST-NCR Turns Over Computerized Embroidery Machine to Muntinlupa City Technical Institute](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-turns-over-computerized-embroidery-machine-to-muntinlupa-city-technical-institute/) - DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III turned over a Computerized Embroidery Machine to the Muntinlupa City Technical Institute (MCTI) on 24 June 2022 at the MCTI Building in Brgy. Putatan, Muntinlupa City.This initiative is in support of the Industrial Sewing Machine Operation (ISMO) and Dressmaking Course at MCTI, aiming to strengthen the garments sector,
- [DOST-NCR Engages Stakeholders on Scenario Building for SETUP Roadmaps](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-engages-stakeholders-on-scenario-building-for-setup-roadmaps/) - The Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region conducted a 2-day virtual "SETUP 2.0 Project 1 Stakeholders' Consultation" on June 24 and July 1, 2022.The consultation is aimed at identifying focal issues and scenarios of the eight (8) priority industry sectors that were identified under the SETUP 2.0 Project 1 which include Food Processing, Agriculture/Forestry/Livestock,
- [DOST-NCR Gets CSC Prime HRM Level II Recognition for 2 Systems](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-gets-csc-prime-hrm-level-ii-recognition-for-2-systems/) - The DOST-National Capital Region received its Level 2 Accreditation Award (Process-defined Human Resource Management) of the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) awarded by the Civil Service Commission - National Capital Region (CSC-NCR) on 04 July 2022.The award recognizes DOST-NCR's commitment to further improve its human resource management system under
- [DOST-NCR Collaborates with Japanese Orgs for MSME Capacity Building Activities](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-collaborates-with-japanese-orgs-for-msme-capacity-building-activities/) - July 8, 2022, Makati - DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III met with Mr. Tetsuji Kawakmi, Managing Director of Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS), and Mr. Ernesto Abrenica, Director of Philippine-Japan Training Institute of Culture and Technology (PJTICT) to discuss capacity building activities lined up for the DOST Regional Offices
- [DOST-NCR Joins Muslim Community in Celebration of Eid](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-joins-muslim-community-in-celebration-of-eid/) - The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region joined in the celebration of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) on 09 July 2022 at the Quezon City Police District, Camp Karingal, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City.Staff from DOST-NCR's PAMAMAZON Cluster office, which serves the S&T needs of Pasay, Makati, Manila, and Quezon City, shared DOST's programs and
- [DOST-NCR Supports 2022 Disaster Resilience Month Celebration](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-supports-2022-disaster-resilience-month-celebration/) - In celebration of the 2022 National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM), the Office of the Civil Defense-NCR (OCD-NCR), in collaboration with the Department of Education-NCR (DepEd-NCR), conducted an On-the-Spot Poster Making and Recycling Contest on 11 July 2022 at the DepEd NCR Office in Quezon City.Ms. Jan Rose C. Bravo of the DOST-National Capital Region served
- [DOST-NCR Continues to Deploy RxBox Devices to Healthcare Institutions in Metro Manila](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-continues-to-deploy-rxbox-devices-to-healthcare-institutions-in-metro-manila/) - DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III turned over one (1) unit of RxBox Device to Dr. Joselito Mariano, OIC and Rural Health Physician of Tumana Health Center & Lying-in Clinic in Marikina City on 19 July 2022.RxBox, is one of DOST's health innovation efforts, which functions as blood pressure monitor, pulse oxymeter, ECG, fetal
- [DOST-NCR, PFST, Nagsagawa ng Training para sa High School Science Teachers ng SDO MUNTAPARLAS](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-pfst-nagsagawa-ng-training-para-sa-high-school-science-teachers-ng-sdo-muntaparlas/) - Nagsagawa ng isang in-person training para sa High School Science Teachers ang DOST-NCR MUNTAPARLAS Clustered Area Science and Technology Center, sa tulong ng Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST), noong ika-isa ng Agosto 2022 sa Student Center for Life Skills Building, Tunasan, Lungsod ng Muntinlupa.Hango sa temang, "Teaching Science Beyond Classroom through Philippine Science Centrum
- [DOST-NCR, Nagsagawa ng Pagsasanay sa Lean Management Para sa MSMEs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-nagsagawa-ng-pagsasanay-sa-lean-management-para-sa-msmes/) - Sumailalim sa tatlong araw na birtwal na pagsasanay patungkol sa Lean Management ang dalawampu't dalawang micro, small, at medium enterprises o MSMEs na benepisyaryo ng Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program o SETUP noong ika-3 hanggang ika-5 ng Agosto 2022.Nagsimula noong 2018, naging taunang aktibidad na ng DOST-National Capital Region at Entrepinoy Volunteers Foundation Inc. ang
- [DOST-NCR, LGU Officials, District Reps, Nagpulong Ukol sa Pagpapalawig ng mga Proyektong Agham at Teknolohiya sa Kalakhang Maynila](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-lgu-officials-district-reps-nagpulong-ukol-sa-pagpapalawig-ng-mga-proyektong-agham-at-teknolohiya-sa-kalakhang-maynila/) - Nagsagawa ang DOST-NCR Clustered Area Science and Technology Centers ng sunod-sunod na mga pagpupulong kasama ang iba't ibang opisyal ng mga lokal na pamahalaan at representatibo ng mga distrito sa kalakhang Maynila noong ika-2 hanggang ika-5 ng Agosto taong kasalukuyan.Sa mga ginanap na pagpupulong, muling ibinahagi ng DOST-NCR ang mga proyekto, programa, at serbisyong hanay
- [DOST iFWD PH: An OFW's Flight to Conquer Plight](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ifwd-ph-an-ofws-flight-to-conquer-plight/) - The COVID-19 pandemic which terrified our nation, just like the rest of the world, has brought daunting challenges to everyone including the Filipino migrant workers. Our country, which is known as one of the major sources of labor supply worldwide, has identified this health crisis as economically destructive, leaving massive job losses and repatriation of
- [DOST and the Academe: A Symbiosis for the Future](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-and-the-academe-a-symbiosis-for-the-future/) - Government plays an essential role in fostering a more technology-equipped and innovation-driven country through research and development (R&D). Aside from funding assistance, it is also important to support and recognize the salient contribution of science and technology, both from a local and national level of perspective. One way to achieve advanced outcomes of collaborative research
- [DBM Conducts On-Site Visit to DOST-NCR Assisted Projects](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dbm-conducts-on-site-visit-to-dost-ncr-assisted-projects/) - 06 September 2022 - The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Bureau-F headed by Director Elena Regina S. Brillantes and the DOST-National Capital and conducted an all-day visit to DOST-NCR-assisted projects specifically in CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) and MUNTAPARLAS (Muntinlupa, Taguig, Paranaque, Pateros, and Las Pinas) areas.The on-site visit started with an overview presentation
- [DOST-NCR Joins 'Lakbay Teknolohiya para kay Juan at Juana' in South Luzon](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-joins-lakbay-teknolohiya-para-kay-juan-at-juana-in-south-luzon/) - Officer-in-Charge for DOST-NCR Office of the Regional Director, Engr. Romelen T. Tresvalles led said Office's league who joined the DOST Stakeholders' Forum and Caravan: Bringing S&T Closer to the People ("Lakbay Teknolohiya para kay Juan at Juana") from 17-18 October 2022 in Batangas State University-Main Campus, Batangas City.The DOST Stakeholders' Forum and Caravan, an initiative of the
- [DOST Provides Inputs to S&T Roadmaps; ROs, Technical Experts, Conclude Roadmapping Journey](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-provides-inputs-to-st-roadmaps-ros-technical-experts-conclude-roadmapping-journey/) - The DOST Regional Offices (ROs) gathered comments from the top management to finalize the Science and Technology Roadmaps for nationwide priority industries via a virtual Presentation and Critiquing Session conducted on 24 October 2022.The DOST-NCR led the Technology Scanning and S&T Roadmapping for Priority Industries / Sectors as one of the projects under the three-part
- [DOST-NCR Joins WTAD 2022 Celebration in Paranaque City](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-joins-wtad-2022-celebration-in-paranaque-city/) - The DOST-National Capital Region, DOST Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), and the Local Government of Paranaque organized "Seminar on Tsunami Hazards, Community Preparedness, and Early Warning System for Paranaque City" at the Paranaque City Fisherman's Wharf in celebration of the World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 on October 28.The event featured concepts on tsunami, Historical Tsunamis
- [Innovation Committee Supports S&T Plans, Innovation Centers, Techs in Metro Manila](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/innovation-committee-supports-st-plans-innovation-centers-techs-in-metro-manila/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Nov. 07, 2022 The DOST-National Capital Region, together with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Regional Line Agencies, Local Government Units, and Metro Manila Consortia Representatives, conducted the 2022 Regional Research Development and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) General Assembly Meeting on 04 November 2022 at the MMDA Office in Guadalupe Nuevo,
- [HANDA PILIPINAS '22: DOST Showcases S&T Innovations for Disaster Resilience and Preparation](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/handa-pilipinas-22-dost-showcases-st-innovations-for-disaster-resilience-and-preparation/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Nov. 09, 2022 The Department of Science and Technology, spearheaded by the DOST-National Capital Region and DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute, kicked-off the HANDA Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Expo 2022 at the Hall A, World Trade Center in Pasay City on 09 November 2022.This 3-day event
- [DOST Highlights Initiatives on Health, Shelter, as Relief Post-Pandemic and Disaster](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-highlights-initiatives-on-health-shelter-as-relief-post-pandemic-and-disaster/) - Capping off the second day of HANDA Pilipinas Expo 2022, technology innovations addressing the country's concerns on safe and reliable shelter, especially during pandemics and hazards, were displayed and demonstrated by various local tech-innovators assisted by the Department of Science and Technology.Under these local technologies include the DOST Forest Products Research and Development Institute's (FPRDI) Structural
- [DOST Awards 2022 Best Industry, Best Community](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-awards-2022-best-industry-best-community/) - The Department of Science and Technology is currently celebrating the National Science and Technology Week, which will run until November 27 at the World Trade Center. One of the highlights of this year's NSTW celebration is the awarding of the best adoptors of DOST's two banner programs - the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP)
- [DOST-NCR Brings Science and Technology Fair to North Caloocan](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-brings-science-and-technology-fair-to-north-caloocan/) - Following the successful celebration of the 2022 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW), the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region brought science to the people, this time to northern Metro Manila through its Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) which was held from 1-3 December 2022 at the University of Caloocan-North Congressional Campus, Caloocan City.Anchored on the
- [DOST-NCR Upgrades Urban Farming in Quezon City thru Innovative Drying Technology](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-upgrades-urban-farming-in-quezon-city-thru-innovative-drying-technology/) - 21 February 2023 - The DOST-NCR PAMAMAZON Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO), conducted an orientation on the locally-developed Portasol Technology in Brgy. Bagong Silangan, Quezon City.The Portasol will aid farmers and traders to dry rice and corn, grains, fruits, as well as fish, more effectively and efficiently as it allows quality drying even
- [DOST-NCR Kicks Off 2023 with Manufacturing Productivity Consultancy for 12 MSMEs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-kicks-off-2023-with-manufacturing-productivity-consultancy-for-12-msmes/) - The DOST-NCR conducted series of on-site orientations on the Manufacturing Productivity Consultancy Program (MPCP) for twelve (12) micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Metro Manila from January 4 to 16, 2023.DOST-NCR Assistant Regional Director for Technical Support Services (TSS) Dr. Elvin B. Almazar and technical experts from AJV Management Consultancy led the needs assessment
- [DOST-NCR Deploys STARBOOKS to Schools in North Caloocan](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-deploys-starbooks-to-schools-in-north-caloocan/) - The DOST-NCR, through its Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela (CAMANAVA) Clustered Area Science and Technology Office, turned over three (3) units of Science and Technology Academically Research-based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS) to selected schools in District 1, North Caloocan City on 20 January 2023.The units were deployed to Bagong Barrio Elementary School, Bagong Barrio National High
- [From Slow to FAST Charging!](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/from-slow-to-fast-charging/) - Author: Ken Handler Soledad Published: Jan. 31, 2023 The DOST-NCR PAMAMAZON CASTO pitched the Charging in Minutes (CharM) Technology of CHRG Electric Vehicle Technologies, Incorporated to Local Government Unit of Pasay thru its Tricycle and Pedicab Franchising and Regulatory Office (TPFRO) and Cooperative Development Office.CharM (Charging in Minutes) is a DOST-funded technology developed by the
- [Bakery Goes Mobile; DOST-NCR, Mission Alliance Upgrade Community's Baking Operations](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/bakery-goes-mobile-dost-ncr-mission-alliance-upgrade-communitys-baking-operations/) - "Hindi na po kami maglalakad sa paglalako," said Lilian TigLao, a member of the North Homeowners Association Inc. (NHOAI) as DOST-NCR, through its PAMAMAZON Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO), turned over two (2) units of the DOST-NCR-designed Mobile Bakery Cart to community groups in Manila on 07 February 2023.Funded by Mission Alliance Philippines, and in collaboration
- [DOST-NCR Scales Up Marikina Community's Bioreactor Operation](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-scales-up-marikina-communitys-bioreactor-operation/) - Aiming to capacitate the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) personnel of Brgy. Concepcion Uno, the DOST-NCR PAMAMARISAN Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO), in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), concluded the 4-day Training on Bioreactor Operation and Maintenance from 24-27 April 2023 held at the MRF Building, Brgy. Concepcion Uno in Marikina
- [DOST-NCR, TESDA RTC-NCR Ink MOA for Deployment of S&T Digital Library](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-tesda-rtc-ncr-ink-moa-for-deployment-of-st-digital-library/) - The DOST-NCR, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-NCR, and Regional Training Center (RTC) sealed a partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the TESDA Office, Taguig City on 06 March 2023 for the transfer of the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosks (STARBOOKS) in TESDA RTC-NCR to aid in offering
- [DOST-NCR Presents S&T-based Solutions for MSMEs and Community Enterprises in Business Forum](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-presents-st-based-solutions-for-msmes-and-community-enterprises-in-business-forum/) - The DOST-NCR's MUNTAPARLAS Clustered Area Science & Technology Office (CASTO) presented the DOST's programs and services for entrepreneurs during the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (PCCI) forum on 30 March 2023 at Casa Aguilar, Las Pinas City which was hosted by PCCI- Las Pinas.Carrying the theme, "Fire up your Business" , the event aimed to provide,
- [An Opportunity with So MUSHROOM to Grow](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/an-opportunity-with-so-mushroom-to-grow/) - When we talk about business, we simply talk about how much money one can make or how many products one can launch in a span of time. However, we tend to forget the thought of how someone has started his or her own business. And that is why sharing the hardest part, which is the
- [DOST Concludes Project SAGIP Pilot Study in Marikina City](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-concludes-project-sagip-pilot-study-in-marikina-city/) - The Department of Science and Technology-NCR, in partnership with the DOST Food and Nutrition Research Institute, the Office of Congresswoman Stella Luz A. Quimbo and study site Concepcion Integrated School have concluded the two phases of the Project "Supporting Adolescent Growth in the Philippines (SAGIP): Pilot Study in Marikina" on 14 April 2023 at the
- [Cover It Right: DOST-NCR Staff Hone Their S&T Promotion Skills](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/cover-it-right-dost-ncr-staff-hone-their-st-promotion-skills/) - understanding of the concepts of news and feature writing, as well as photography and captioning, to further strengthen the agency's efforts in bringing science closer to the people.During the workshop, participants did actual writing sessions, photography, and captioning, after which they submitted and presented their final outputs for critiquing.Resource persons during the workshop were Ms.
- [Good Food, Food Science and History Make for a Satisfying Weekender at the DOST-NCR and Megaworld Food Festival](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/good-food-food-science-and-history-make-for-a-satisfying-weekender-at-the-dost-ncr-and-megaworld-food-festival/) - Author: Aurora Marcelo Published: May. 29, 2023 What happens when you put some of the more popular foods in Metro Manila in a bazaar, add a healthy serving of the science behind those foods, and put in a dash of history? You get a food festival that is a treat for both the mind and
- [DOST-NCR, Marikina Food Safety Team, Draft Roadmap for Marikina MSMEs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-marikina-food-safety-team-draft-roadmap-for-marikina-msmes/) - Food experts from the DOST-NCR joins the Marikina Food Safety Team (MFST) during its Strategic Planning Workshop last 7 June 2023 with representatives and technical experts from the Department of Trade and Industry - National Capital Regional Office (DTI-NCRO) and the Marikina City Health Office to produce a 5-year roadmap aimed at upgrading the operations
- [Battle of the Brains: Pasay City SDO Hosts Scien-Terrific Combat](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/battle-of-the-brains-pasay-city-sdo-hosts-scien-terrific-combat/) - Dubbed as a "Scien-Terrific Combat", Schools Division Office of Pasay City partnered with the DOST-NCR PAMAMAZON (Pasay, Makati, Manila, Quezon City) Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO) as it staged its 2023 Division Science and Technology Fair on June 10, 2023 at the Andres Bonifacio Elementary School in Leveriza, Pasay City anchored on the
- [Brgy. Bagong Silangan and Payatas Health Centers Receive Telemedicine Devices](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/brgy-bagong-silangan-and-payatas-health-centers-receive-telemedicine-devices/) - Acknowledging the need to provide quality health care to patients, RD Tresvalles recognized the crucial role of the primary health care system in delivering continuous and comprehensive care, in which the RxBox could be of help. The RxBox is a device that can measure the patient's vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen
- [DOST-NCR Mines Untapped Innovations from Metro Manila Communities](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-mines-untapped-innovations-from-metro-manila-communities/) - Filipinos are inherently creative, especially in coming up with practical solutions for day-to-day problems. Taking this cue, the Department of Science and Technology came up with a program that will identify knowledge or innovations generated from communities and bring these to wider public awareness through the Grassroots Innovation for Inclusive Development (GRIND) Program.The SalikLakbay program
- [DOST-NCR, DOST-FPRDI Provide Hands-On Bamboo Technology Training for PDLs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-dost-fprdi-provide-hands-on-bamboo-technology-training-for-pdls/) - The DOST-National Capital Region, together with the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI), conducted a three-part Training on Bamboo Technologies on May 16, 17-19, and 23-25, 2022.The training was attended by 15 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) from the Bureau of Jail and Management Penology-San Juan Male Dormitory. Topics during the training series include
- [DOST-NCR Puts Filipino-developed Technologies and Innovations on Display in Taguig STI Fair](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-puts-filipino-developed-technologies-and-innovations-on-display-in-taguig-sti-fair/) - The troublesome weather did not put a damper to the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region's celebration of its Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week, nor did it deter the crowd from visiting the fair which was held from August 30-31, 2023 at the SM Aura Mall, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.An annual celebration
- [DOST-NCR Celebrates Women in Science](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-celebrates-women-in-science/) - One of the forums featured during the DOST-National Capital Region's celebration of its Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) is the HERStory: A Forum on Women in Science conducted on August 30, 2023 at Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig City.Carrying the sub-theme "Encouraging the next generation of aspiring women scientists to pursue their passions in STEM
- [Innovation Congress: Setting the Technology Transfer and S&T Agenda for Metro Manila](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/innovation-congress-setting-the-technology-transfer-and-st-agenda-for-metro-manila/) - Author: Kerve Supnet Published: Sep. 04, 2023 Current research and development agenda, and technology commercialization initiatives were discussed during the "Innovation Congress: Technology Transfer and Science and Technology (S&T) Agenda for Metro Manila" on August 31, 2023 as part of the DOST-National Capital Region's celebration of its Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week 2023.Dr. Manuel
- [DOST-NCR's Innovation Forum Highlights Science-Based Climate Change Initiatives](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncrs-innovation-forum-highlights-science-based-climate-change-initiatives/) - "Today's youth should take up the initiative to act towards a sustainable future against climate change. Do not leave it to the hands of adults, because tomorrow is yours to take care of."This was the challenge of De La Salle University Animo Labs Executive Director, Federico C. Gonzales, to the young people who attended the
- [Comprehensive Training Equips Metro's LGUs Against "The Big One"](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/comprehensive-training-equips-metros-lgus-against-the-big-one/) - To relieve public concerns regarding "The Big One," which is a potentially catastrophic seismic event, the DOST-NCR conducted a comprehensive Structural Integrity Audit Training for 51 representatives of local government units and DOST attached agencies last August 31, 2023, at People's Hall, SM Aura Tower, Taguig City, followed by a Mock Assessment of selected DOST
- [Crafting Innovation: Empowering Local Arts and Crafts through Science](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/crafting-innovation-empowering-local-arts-and-crafts-through-science/) - DOST-NCR's event, "Pamana Agham: Celebrating the Filipino Heritage through Science," featured a novel activity that accomplished two things: promote the products of its assisted communities and OFW entrepreneurs under DOST's Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) and the Innovation for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD) programs, and at the same time teach
- [Entrepreneur Conference Highlights Resilience, Embrace of Innovation as Keys to Successful Businesses](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/entrepreneur-conference-highlights-resilience-embrace-of-innovation-as-keys-to-successful-businesses/) - The willingness to adapt to change and to use innovative technologies were highlighted as two of the key factors to sustaining a successful business at the First Entrepinoy MSME Conference (EMCon) 2023 dubbed as Ugnayang MSME: Sama-sama sa Pag-unlad ng Negosyo, which was held at the Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center in Miriam College, Quezon
- [KOOHA ko: Celebrating the Fusion of History and Technology in a Lens](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/kooha-ko-celebrating-the-fusion-of-history-and-technology-in-a-lens/) - Author: Jennylle Escarcha Published: Oct. 23, 2023 The adage "a picture is worth a thousand words" refers to the ability of a single photograph or image to convey multiple ideas. Aside from conveying different meanings, photographs can also capture specific moments in time, even a century's worth of history, for a new generation to appreciate
- [Four Metro LGUs to Pilot as Smart Cities in NCR](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/four-metro-lgus-to-pilot-as-smart-cities-in-ncr/) - Four cities in Metro Manila are among the first in the National Capital Region to be enrolled under the Department of Science and Technology's Smart Cities and Communities Program. The four were presented along with 76 other cities nationwide on 25 November 2023 during the celebration of the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week
- [DOST-NCR Capacitates PDLs’ thru S&T](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-capacitates-pdls-thru-st/) - The Department of Science and Technology-NCR is giving hope to Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) that they can be productive members of their communities after leaving the country’s penitentiaries through the help of science, technology, and innovation. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-NCR and DOST-NCR have partnered in a project that aims to
- [DOST-NCR Boosts Caloocan City’s Disaster Response with MoCCoV Technology, Aims for a Smart Caloocan](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-boosts-caloocan-citys-disaster-response-with-moccov-technology-aims-for-a-smart-caloocan/) - The City of Caloocan’s capability to respond to disasters and calamities got a major boost with the Department of Science and Technology-NCR’s turnover last January 22, 2024 to the local government of a breakthrough technology called the Mobile Command and Control Vehicle with Triage Technology (MoCCoV). The event, which was held at the Caloocan Sports
- [Leading Firms Attest to Critical Role of S and T in Enabling Company's Growth](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/leading-firms-attest-to-critical-role-of-s-and-t-in-enabling-companys-growth/) - Author: Pinky Marcelo Published: Published: Jan. 25, 2024 Leading figures from two of Metro Manila's more successful companies spoke about the critical role of science, technology, and innovation in spurring their respective company's growth and development in an online colloquium titled "Navigating the Regional Innovation Ecosystem with DOST," which was jointly organized by the Department
- [DOST Eyes Esports Development](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-eyes-esports-development/) - Let the games begin! Supporting the growth of the gaming industry and digital sports in the country, DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Esports World Federation represented by its Founder and CEO, Mr. Arniel O. Gutierrez, on 19 February 2024. Esports in the Philippines has been steadily climbing
- [DOST-NCR Deploys Offline Library-In-A-Box to Build Smart Cities](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-deploys-offline-library-in-a-box-to-build-smart-cities/) - The DOST-NCR is moving to ensure that all 16 cities and one municipality in the National Capital Region become smart and sustainable cities by investing in young people through its smart learning enabling technologies.One such technology is the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosks (STARBOOKS) which was developed by the DOST Science
- [Grassroots Communities in NCR Receive STI Tools from UNDP Philippines](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/grassroots-communities-in-ncr-receive-sti-tools-from-undp-ph/) - The DOST-NCR and DOST-XI presided the turnover of equipment and materials that were funded by the United Nations Development Programme in the Philippines (UNDP Philippines) for the grassroots communities in Metro Manila last February 23, 2024 at the DOST Executive Lounge in Bicutan, City of Taguig. The collaboration between DOST-NCR, DOST-XI, and various local organizations
- [DOST Joins Efforts with UN, PCW, to Bridge the Gap on Gender and Poverty ](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-joins-efforts-with-un-pcw-to-bridge-the-gap-on-gender-and-poverty/) - To address the challenges of gender inequality and poverty, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the United Nations (UN) Women Philippines, spearheaded the "Mind the GaP (Gender and Poverty)" hybrid forum on March 22, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Aligned with
- [DOST-NCR Prepares Metro Manila Students for Scholarship Exam](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-prepares-metro-manila-students-for-scholarship-exam/) - The Department of Science and Technology- National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Metro Manila students get a slot in the coveted DOST Undergraduate Scholarship Program under DOST’s Science Education Institute. DOST-NCR has mobilized its four Cluster Offices, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Baños - DOST
- [HANDA PILIPINAS is coming back this July!](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/handa-pilipinas-is-coming-back-this-july/) - HANDA PILIPINAS: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Exposition is an annual event conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). This year, we are bringing HANDA Pilipinas around the country! Its first of three legs, HANDA PILIPINAS Luzon Leg 2023 will be conducted on July 27-29 at the World Trade Center,
- [DOST-NCR's STI Celebration Takes Center Stage in BGC](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncrs-sti-celebration-takes-center-stage-in-bgc/) - Science is more fun in the Metro! Take a break and learn about the latest science, technology, and innovation (STI) stories in Metro Manila as the DOST-National Capital Region celebrates its 2023 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) from 30 August to 01 September 2023 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. This year’s celebration
- [Philippine S&T Ministry, Women Commission, to hold forum on Gender and Poverty, Women Empowerment thru STI](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/philippine-st-ministry-women-commission-to-hold-forum-on-gender-and-poverty-women-empowerment-thru-sti/) - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and United Nations (UN) Women Philippines are organizing the forum titled “Mind the GAP (Gender and Poverty)”, which will be held both online and in-person, on March 22, 2024. The Mind the GAP forum will feature science, technology, and innovation (STI)-based programs for
- [DOST-NCR Celebrates Innovation and Heritage in the Walled City of Intramuros](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-celebrates-innovation-and-heritage-in-the-walled-city-of-intramuros/) - In collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Local Government of Manila, and Intramuros Administration, the Department of Science and Technology — National Capital Region will bring together the worlds of history and science through the very first "PamanaAgham: Celebrating Filipino Heritage through Science" from 14-16 October 2023 at the Plaza Moriones, Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila.This
- [DOST-NCR to Launch New Disaster Response Technology in Caloocan City](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-to-launch-new-disaster-response-technology-in-caloocan-city/) - Metro Manila’s local government units will soon be able to better and more quickly monitor response activities after disasters and other emergencies with the introduction of the next-level technology in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management- the Mobile Command and Control Vehicle with Triage Technology (MoCCoV). The Department of Science and Technology-NCR will launch the MoCCoV
- [Celebrating Science Beyond Borders: DOST-NCR Holds Twin Events in Binondo](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/celebrating-science-beyond-borders-dost-ncr-holds-twin-events-in-binondo/) - It will be four days of fun and learning as the Department of Science and Technology-NCR (DOST-NCR) holds two events from May 29 to June 1, 2024 at the Lucky Chinatown in Binondo, Manila. The twin events signal the formal launch of DOST-NCR’s five-year campaign, dubbed as “Science Beyond Borders” which will see the agency’s
- [RD Patalinjug, Ginawaran ng Leadership Awards ng LGU at PNP Officials](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/rd-patalinjug-ginawaran-ng-leadership-awards-ng-lgu-at-pnp-officials/) - Author: Shaira Rapisora Published: Aug. 02, 2022 Iginawad nina Quezon City Police District Director PBGen Remus Medina at Quezon City 1st District Representative Hon. Juan Carlos C. Atayde ang isang Plaque of Appreciation kay DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III noong ika-18 ng Hulyo 2022 sa QCPD Office, Lungsod ng Quezon.Ang naturang parangal ay
- [Mga Bagong Opisyales ng SIKAT sa DOST-NCR, Nanumpa](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/mga-bagong-opisyales-ng-sikat-sa-dost-ncr-nanumpa/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Aug. 11, 2022 Pinangunahan ni Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III ang pormal na panunumpa ng mga bagong-halal na opisyales ng kauna-unahang DOST-NCR SIKAT o Samahan para sa Ika-uunlad ng Kawani ng Agham at Teknolohiya chapter noong ika-10 ng Agosto taong kasalukuyan.Sa nagdaang mga taon, ang SIKAT ay nagsisilbing organisasyon
- [Paglunsad sa Bagong Paranaque City Wharf, Dinaluhan ng DOST-NCR](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/paglunsad-sa-bagong-paranaque-city-wharf-dinaluhan-ng-dost-ncr/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora at Anthony I. Dula Published: Aug. 17, 2022 Pinaunlakan ng DOST-NCR, sa pangunguna ni Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III, ang paglunsad ng bagong Paranaque City Wharf "Bulungan" Building sa Brgy. La Huerta, Lungsod ng Paranaque noong ika-16 ng Agosto taong 2022.Kabilang sa nasabing Paranaque City Wharf building ay ang thermally processed
- [RD Patalinjug Welcomes 27 HEIs for DOST-TBI Funding](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/rd-patalinjug-welcomes-27-heis-for-dost-tbi-funding/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Sep. 15, 2022 DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III graced the opening of the 3-day Higher Education Institution Readiness for Innovation & Technopreneurship (HEIRIT) Proposal Writeshop with the theme, "Drafting Relevant and Impactful Proposal for HEIs Venturing in the Startup Ecosystem (DRIVE)" from September 14-17, 2022, at the Miriam College-Technology Business
- [Local Inventors Feature Tech-Innovations for Disaster Preparedness and Response](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/local-inventors-feature-tech-innovations-for-disaster-preparedness-and-response/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Nov. 10, 2022 Following the conduct of the 4th quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill, a special forum on the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Capabilities and Innovation was also held during the second day of the HANDA Pilipinas Expo on 10 November 2022.Various technologies deemed essential for disaster preparedness and
- [Local Inventors Unveil Tech, R&D Feats thru TeknoLokal](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/local-inventors-unveil-tech-rd-feats-thru-teknolokal/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisor Published: Dec. 02, 2022 The rapid growth of advanced technologies, not only in the country but across the world, has ideally addressed some of the emerging demands of the society, including improvements in health and economic systems, disaster response, environment, and energy conservation as well as industry commercialization processes.As we move
- [RTU Faculty, Researchers Complete DOST's 3D Printing Training Program](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/rtu-faculty-researchers-complete-dosts-3d-printing-training-program/) - Author: Juelrick Rodriguez Published: Mar. 07, 2023 06 March 2023 - Faculty and researchers of Rizal Technological University completed the 2-week Capability Building for 3D Printing Technology Training for Education held at Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen), provided by DOST-Metals Industry Research for Development Center (MIRDC), in partnership with DOST-NCR PAMAMARISAN Clustered Area Science and Technology
- [Taguig City Establishes Science Complex, Receives DOST-NCR Assistance for Interactive Labs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/taguig-city-establishes-science-complex-receives-dost-ncr-assistance-for-interactive-labs/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Feb. 24, 2023 24 February 2023 - The DOST-National Capital Region MUNTAPARLAS Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO), provided assistance to the City Government of Taguig through the project, "Establishment of Interactive Science Education Complex and State of the Art Science Laboratory in Taguig City (ISEC-SAS Lab)"which will be located
- [Marikina Health Centers Receive 19 RxBox Telehealth Devices from DOST-NCR](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/marikina-health-centers-receive-19-rxbox-telehealth-devices-from-dost-ncr/) - Author: Juelrick Rodriguez Published: May. 09, 2023 Marikina City's Health Centers received 19 new units of the RxBox Telehealth devices from the DOST-NCR as part of the agency's initiatives to provide advance healthcare services for a "Smarter Philippines". The medical units were turned over by the DOST-NCR's PAMAMARISAN Clustered Area Science and Technology Office (CASTO)
- [MSMEs Receive S&T assistance from DOST-NCR](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/msmes-receive-st-assistance-from-dost-ncr/) - Author: Anthony I. Dula Published: Mar. 14, 2023 Na SETUP ka na ba? Na-SETUP na sila!More and more companies are realizing the transformational power of science, technology, and innovation in business as micro, small and medium enterprises sign up to be a part of the DOST's Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).SETUP is DOST-NCR's flagship
- [Maghahabi: Weaving Every Dream into Reality](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/maghahabi-weaving-every-dream-into-reality/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Apr. 12, 2023 Even though the Philippines is known for its production of textile and local fabrics through Abaca, Pina, and other plant fibers, the Philippines' textile industry still comes across several challenges to surmount - be it in production, preservation, and commercialization.The rapid technological advancement and continuously changing economy
- [Science Food Fest: Fit and Feat](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/science-food-fest-fit-and-feat/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: May. 30, 2023 From devouring several Pinoy food products to exploring the scientific processes and technological innovations assimilated in every favorite local food such as balut, kakanin, taho, native Lechon, and many more, this year's food fiesta have also ensured that the visitors and mallgoers will stay fit and healthy
- [S&T Experts Share Their S&T Journey to the Students, Teachers during S&T Talk](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/st-experts-share-their-st-journey-to-the-students-teachers-during-st-talk/) - Author: Abigail Atienza Published: Sep. 01, 2023 As part of the celebration of its Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week, the DOST-NCR spearheaded the "S&T Talk: Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Technopreneurship" on August 30, 2023 at the Kalayaan Hall, SM Aura Tower, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City highlighting breakthroughs made by local scientists that contribute
- [Science, Culture and History Take Centerstage in Pamana Agham](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/science-culture-and-history-take-centerstage-in-pamana-agham/) - Author: Aurora F. Marcelo and Bianca Claudette R. Canlas Published: Oct. 18, 2023 Agham, ipamana!The rich, dynamic, and transformational relationship between science, culture, and history took centerstage in Pamana Agham, which ran from October 14-16, 2023 at the Plaza Moriones, Fort Santiago inside the famed Walled City of Intramuros.Department of Science and Technology-NCR Regional Director
- [PBBM Opens DOST's National Science and Technology Week Fair](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/pbbm-opens-dosts-national-science-and-technology-week-fair/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Nov. 23, 2022 Science and technology took center stage as his Excellency, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. joined the country's science community during the opening ceremonies of this year's National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) Celebration at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. President Marcos Jr. and Science Secretary
- [Quezon City Barangay Wins DOST's 2023 National Best CEST Community Award](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/quezon-city-barangay-wins-dosts-2023-national-best-cest-community-award/) - Author: Pinky Marcelo Published: Nov. 27, 2023 Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City bested 15 other communities in the country to emerge as the National Winner of the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) 2023 Search for the Best Community assisted through the Community Empowerment Through Science and Technology (CEST) program.Barangay Captain Mr. Wilfredo Cara
- [Women at the Forefront: Championing Entrepreneurial Visions into Reality thru DOST's WHWise](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/women-at-the-forefront-championing-entrepreneurial-visions-into-reality-thru-dosts-whwise/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Jun. 14, 2023 Every woman should be recognized and given the opportunity to pursue their dreams, particularly when it comes to venturing into the entrepreneurial sphere.For years, workplaces consciously or unconsciously blindsided women; perhaps due to social norms, preconceived ideas, and male dominance in certain fields. The existence of a
- [NCR's Women Startup Entrepreneurs Win Big in National Business Pitching Contest](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/ncrs-women-startup-entrepreneurs-win-big-in-national-business-pitching-contest/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Jun. 27, 2023 Three women-led social enterprises from Metro Manila emerged among the country's best at the Women-Helping-Women: Innovating Social Enterprises (WHWise) National Pitching Competition held on June 26, 2023, at the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Making it to the roster of the top 20 companies are Hibla
- [DOST-NCR Turns Tables in Reverse Industry Pitching](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/dost-ncr-turns-tables-in-reverse-industry-pitching/) - "The tables have been turned." This was the goal of the DOST-NCR's Reverse Pitching activity dubbed as "Turning Tables: Pitching of Industry Needs for Market-Driven Research and Development (R&D) and Technology Transfer," on August 31, 2023, organized as part of this year's Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week.Key figures from various industry sectors in Metro
- [Leaning Towards Productivity Improvement: DOST-NCR Conducts Lean Management Trainings For MSMEs](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/leaning-towards-productivity-improvement-dost-ncr-conducts-lean-management-trainings-for-msmes/) - Author: Angeli Gerone R. Platino and Reny B. Caspe Jr. Published: Dec. 17, 2019 “Lean [Management] is a mindset.” Mr. Marciano B. Hermo IV, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Holder Entrepinoy Volunteers Foundation, Inc. (EVFI) Consultant Involving best practices such as the 5S System (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain); the identification
- [SHBPAI Prospers from CEST to SETUP: How a Social Enterprise Thrived through Innovations](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/shbpai-prospers-from-cest-to-setup-how-a-social-enterprise-thrived-through-innovations/) - Author: Bianca Claudette R. Canlas Published: Nov. 15, 2021 As part of the 2021 National Science and Technology Week Virtual Kickoff last November 11, 2021, the DOST-NCR awarded innovation-enabling fund support through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) for the Southville 3 Home-Based Producers Association Inc. (SHBPAI), a women-led social enterprise in Brgy. Poblacion,
- [Visual Arts: Doorway to Promote Science and Technology in the New Normal](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/visual-arts-doorway-to-promote-science-and-technology-in-the-new-normal/) - Author: Shaira Rapisora Published: Nov. 18, 2021 It is true that incorporating the element of art into something makes it really unique at any point. People often say that when art and science collide, there is magic - a spark that connects the two elements and eventually brings an unexplainable yet overwhelming appreciation to its
- [Usec. Mabborang Visits DOST-Assisted Projects in Metro Manila](https://ncr.dost.gov.ph/usec-mabborang-visits-dost-assisted-projects-in-metro-manila/) - Author: Shaira P. Rapisora Published: Jul. 25, 2022 DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang and DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose B. Patalinjug III led a two-day project visit to DOST-NCR-assisted institutions in Metro Manila on July 21-22, 2022.Projects in the Muntinlupa, Taguig, Pateros, Paranaque, and Las Pinas (MUNTAPARLAS) Area were visited during the

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