DOST PSTO-Occidental Mindoro

🚀 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨! 🌟

Last August 6-9, 2024, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - MIMAROPA, Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) - Occidental Mindoro conducted an on-site monitoring and evaluation for Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), Grants-In-Aid (GIA), and Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) projects across the province.

This hands-on approach ensures that our initiatives continue to drive innovation, empower communities, and bring sustainable development to every corner of Occidental Mindoro. We're committed to turning challenges into opportunities, and this activity is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence.

Stay tuned as we continue to support and uplift local enterprises and communities through science, technology, and innovation!

𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐈𝐏 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒

DOST-STII partnered with a youth-led nonprofit organization to install a solar-powered STARBOOKS kiosk at a school for indigenous people in a remote community in Oriental Mindoro.

The DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute and Mountain Support PH, Inc. (MSPI) installed another solar-powered STARBOOKS at Sinariri Elementary School in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, on August 14, 2024.

Sinariri Elementary School is a 4-hour hike away from Panaytayan Elementary School. More than 360 elementary students and 11 teachers will benefit from the wide range of free science, technology, and innovation information resources in STARBOOKS.

Earlier, MSPI turned over two portable solar power stations and two laptop units to DOST-STII for deployment as a STARBOOKS server unit in two pre-selected IP schools in the province.

Mountain Support PH, Inc. provides human-centered solutions to socially vulnerable and off-grid mountainous communities.

📸 Rommel M. Azucena, Jr | Reynaldo Morales, Jr. | Arjay Escondo, DOST-STII
Mountain Support

𝟱 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗦𝗘𝗜 𝗦&𝗧 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻!

DOST-MIMAROPA is pleased to announce that 5 additional qualifiers from the MIMAROPA Region have qualified for the 2024 DOST-SEI S&T Undergraduate Scholarship. This brings the total number of DOST scholars from the region to 244, including the 239 qualifiers initially announced on June 17, 2024.

These 5 new additional qualifiers are potential qualifiers whose applications and requirements including the documents they have been advised to submit/resubmit were complied with and re-evaluated and have qualified for the Scholarship award.

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: All qualifiers will receive a notice of award via the e-mail provided during the application. The notice of award will contain details on the schedule of orientation wherein the qualifier and their parent/legal guardian must attend prior to signing the Scholarship Agreement.

Qualifiers who will avail of the scholarship will enjoy various scholarship benefits for the whole duration of their S&T program. These include:
1️⃣ Monthly stipend of Php 8,000
2️⃣ Tuition and other school fees support of Php 40,000 per academic year (if enrolled private institutions)
3️⃣ Learning materials and/or connectivity allowance of Php 10,000 per academic year
4️⃣ One-time clothing allowance of Php 1,000.00
5️⃣ Thesis allowance of Php 10,000.00
6️⃣ Graduation allowance of Php 1,000.00
7️⃣ One economy-class roundtrip fare per academic year for those studying outside their home province
8️⃣ Group health and accident insurance coverage

𝑂𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛, 𝑘𝑢𝑑𝑜𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡! 𝑀𝑎𝑦 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑗𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑦.

Ang inaabangang youth Science Festival ng taon ay nagbabalik na!

This year, from 𝟏𝟖-𝟐𝟏 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 at 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐂 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭, the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 is coming back with the theme, "𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙈 𝙑𝙄𝘽𝙀: 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨." Iba't ibang fun and engaging activities ang naghihintay para sa ating lahat! 🤙🤙🤙

Register na sa www.nystif.dost.gov.ph at tumutok dito sa ating page para sa iba pang mga anunsyo. Tara na, NYSTIF na! See you there!

THE LONG WAIT IS OVER! 🤩

Nagbabalik muli ang Science Festival ng taon na inaabangan ng lahat!

This year from 𝟏𝟖-𝟐𝟏 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 at 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐂 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭, the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 is coming back with the theme, "𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙈 𝙑𝙄𝘽𝙀: 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨." Iba't ibang fun and engaging activities ang naghihintay para sa ating lahat! 🤙🤙🤙

Register na sa www.nystif.dost.gov.ph at tumutok dito sa ating page para sa iba pang mga anunsyo. Tara na, NYSTIF na! See you there!

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗼 𝗜𝗸𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🧵

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) spearheaded the turnover ceremony of the natural textile dyeing implements for the Ifugao Ikat weaving community headed by Mr. Sammy N. Buhle.

This activity was held on August 7, 2024, at Brgy O-ong, Hingyon, Ifugao as part of the celebration of 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
In July 2024, thirteen (13) members of the Ifugao Ikat weaving community participated in a skill-based training on natural dye extraction and textile applications hosted by DOST-PTRI. By providing the necessary tools and technical skills, the weaving community is empowered to preserve traditional textile dyeing, enhance productivity, and use sustainable practices.

These efforts are part of DOST-PTRI’s Fostering the Revitalization of Nascent Textile Innovation Ecosystems in the Region (FRONTIER) Program. This program integrates regional active players for the consolidation of textile research and innovation agendas in the regions.

The ceremony was also graced by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, Assistant Secretary for Development Cooperation Rodolfo J. Calzado Jr., and DOST-CAR Regional Director Nancy A. Bantog.

Be the next STARBOOKS Whiz Bee Champion! 🏅

Join the biggest Science and Mathematics Whiz Bee on the National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival at the PICC Center Stage, Pasay City on September 19, 2024.

Exciting prizes await! ⭐

LOOK: Get to know Dr. Annabelle P. Villalobos, a 70-year-old Balik Scientist who is exploring a cure for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease through medicinal plant extracts.

Full story: https://businessmirror.com.ph/.../balik-scientist-seeks.../

NEW FREE COURSE OFFERING 📢

Ever wondered how cacao goes from farm to market? 🍃

Join Dr. Calixto M. Protacio as he discusses the essential steps in harvesting, fermentation, drying, sorting, grading, and storage of cacao.

Be equipped to empower local smallholders and make an impact on the market.

Scan QR code below or click this link to enroll:
https://palms.pcaarrd.dost.gov.ph/login/index.php

👉 Don't have PALMS account yet?
Follow these 3 easy-steps to create an account in PALMS:
1. Review PALMS privacy notice and agree to our privacy notice.
2. Fill out the registration form.
3. Sign in to your new PALMS account upon email receipt. Enroll and earn a certificate upon course completion.

For additional information, reach out to us at [email protected] or visit our website at https://palms.pcaarrd.dost.gov.ph

NEW FREE COURSE OFFERING 📢

Ever wondered how cacao goes from farm to market? 🍃

Join Dr. Calixto M. Protacio as he discusses the essential steps in harvesting, fermentation, drying, sorting, grading, and storage of cacao. Be equipped to empower local smallholders and make an impact on the market.

Scan QR code below or click this link to enroll:
https://palms.pcaarrd.dost.gov.ph/login/index.php

👉 Don't have PALMS account yet?
Follow these 3 easy-steps to create an account in PALMS:
1. Review PALMS privacy notice and agree to our privacy notice.
2. Fill out the registration form.
3. Sign in to your new PALMS account upon email receipt. Enroll and earn a certificate upon course completion.

For additional information, reach out to us at [email protected] or visit our website at https://palms.pcaarrd.dost.gov.ph

: The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) is proposing a higher artificial intelligence (AI) and smart city project budget for 2025.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/fp6ebaka

: 50-K students in Tawi-Tawi, Sulu, and Basilan to benefit from DOST's traveling exhibit

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/vrD4IafkYEQ?si=QAg0G5Pax--Y7Rc8

: 50-K mag-aaral sa Tawi-Tawi, Sulu, at Basilan, makikinabang sa traveling exhibit ng DOST

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/vrD4IafkYEQ?si=QAg0G5Pax--Y7Rc8

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘-𝐌𝐑𝐂 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬, who once again displayed their mathematical prowess and excellence in 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗱 (𝗛𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗢) 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Scholars clinched 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁 awards.

We'd also like to congratulate your coaches, the MathPhy unit, and families for their continued support and guidance

𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗬-𝗠𝗥𝗖 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀!

𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗹𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮: 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗽𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗵𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗸𝗮-𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻

Sa sining ng paghahabi, kung saan bawat hibla ng tela ay nagiging bahagi ng isang malikhain at makahulugang obra, ang pangalang Magdalena Gamayo ay hindi lamang sumasalamin sa kahusayan kun'di sa isang malalim na koneksyon sa kultura at pamana ng Pilipinas. Sa kanyang ika-100 na kaarawan, buong puso siyang binabati at kinikilala ng Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) para sa kanyang walang kapantay na kontribusyon sa pagpapanatili ng sining ng inabel.

Ipinanganak noong 1924 sa Payao, Pinili, Ilocos Norte, si Nana Magdalena ay nahubog sa isang pamayanang pinaliligiran ng mga bihasa sa paghahabi. Mula sa kanyang ina, natutunan niya hindi lamang ang teknikal na aspeto ng paghahabi, kundi pati na rin ang malalim na pagpapahalaga sa kultura at tradisyon ng kanilang bayan.

Ang inabel, isang tradisyunal na tela ng mga Ilokano, ay sagisag ng kasaysayan at identidad ng kanilang lahi. Sa mga kamay ni Nana Magdalena, ang mga likha tulad ng kusikos (spiral forms), inubon a sabong (floral design), at binakol (geometric pattern) ay nagiging obra maestra. Sa kabila ng kanyang edad, patuloy niyang iniangkop ang kanyang kaalaman upang lumikha ng mga disenyo na humuhuli sa diwa ng kanyang kultura.

Noong 2012, pinarangalan si Nana Magdalena bilang Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan, isang pagkilalang nagpapahayag ng kanyang natatanging kontribusyon sa sining at kultura ng Pilipinas. Ang kanyang buhay ay nagsilbing inspirasyon sa mga programa ng DOST-PTRI na naglalayong palakasin ang lokal na industriya ng tela.

Sa pagdiriwang ng kanyang ika-100 na kaarawan, ang buong bansa ay nakikiisa sa pagpupugay kay Nana Magdalena Gamayo. Ang kanyang sining at pamana ay mananatiling buhay at magliliwanag sa bawat hibla ng kulturang Pilipino.

Mabuhay ka, Nana Magdalena! Maligayang ika-100 na Kaarawan! 🎂🎈

𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗹𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮: 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗽𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗵𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗸𝗮-𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻

Sa sining ng paghahabi, kung saan bawat hibla ng tela ay nagiging bahagi ng isang malikhain at makahulugang obra, ang pangalang Magdalena Gamayo ay hindi lamang sumasalamin sa kahusayan kun'di sa isang malalim na koneksyon sa kultura at pamana ng Pilipinas. Sa kanyang ika-100 na kaarawan, buong puso siyang binabati at kinikilala ng Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) para sa kanyang walang kapantay na kontribusyon sa pagpapanatili ng sining ng inabel.

Ipinanganak noong 1924 sa Pinili, Ilocos Norte, si Nana Magdalena ay nahubog sa isang pamayanang pinaliligiran ng mga bihasa sa paghahabi. Mula sa kanyang ina, natutunan niya hindi lamang ang teknikal na aspeto ng paghahabi, kundi pati na rin ang malalim na pagpapahalaga sa kultura at tradisyon ng kanilang bayan.

Ang inabel, isang tradisyunal na tela ng mga Ilokano, ay sagisag ng kasaysayan at identidad ng kanilang lahi. Sa mga kamay ni Nana Magdalena, ang mga likha tulad ng kusikos (spiral forms), inubon a sabong (floral design), at binakol (geometric pattern) ay nagiging obra maestra. Sa kabila ng kanyang edad, patuloy niyang iniangkop ang kanyang kaalaman upang lumikha ng mga disenyo na humuhuli sa diwa ng kanyang kultura.

Noong 2012, pinarangalan si Nana Magdalena bilang Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan, isang pagkilalang nagpapahayag ng kanyang natatanging kontribusyon sa sining at kultura ng Pilipinas. Ang kanyang buhay ay nagsilbing inspirasyon sa mga programa ng DOST-PTRI na naglalayong palakasin ang lokal na industriya ng tela.

Sa pagdiriwang ng kanyang ika-100 na kaarawan, ang buong bansa ay nakikiisa sa pagpupugay kay Nana Magdalena Gamayo. Ang kanyang sining at pamana ay mananatiling buhay at magliliwanag sa bawat hibla ng kulturang Pilipino.

Mabuhay ka, Nana Magdalena! Maligayang ika-100 na Kaarawan! 🎂🎈

BREAKING NEWS! To our local science communicators and DOST Information Officers, the deadline for submission of entries for the 2024 Bantog Awards for Media and Science Communication has been extended until midnight on August 16!

The is open to all credible science media practitioners, advocates, and allies with irrefutable integrity devoted to increasing science literacy, appreciation, and awareness in the country through media reporting and science writing.

Click here https://tinyurl.com/DOSTBantogMediaGuidelines to know more about the Bantog Awards and submit your entries through this form: https://bit.ly/Bantog_CallForEntries.

BREAKING NEWS! To our local science communicators and DOST Information Officers, the deadline for submission of entries for the 2024 Bantog Awards for Media and Science Communication has been extended until midnight on August 16!

The is open to all credible science media practitioners, advocates, and allies with irrefutable integrity devoted to increasing science literacy, appreciation, and awareness in the country through media reporting and science writing.

Click here https://tinyurl.com/DOSTBantogMediaGuidelines to know more about the Bantog Awards and submit your entries through this form: https://bit.ly/Bantog_CallForEntries.

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘'𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓: 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃

DOST-MIMAROPA Regional Director Dr. Ma. Josefina P. Abilay receives the 2021 Presidential Gawad Career Executive Service (CES) Award in a ceremony at the Ceremonial Hall of Malacañan Palace on August 5, 2024. The event was led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Civil Service Commission Chairperson Karlo Nograles, and graced by cabinet members, including DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.

Dr. Abilay was honored alongside other Gawad CES recipients for 2022 and 2023. The award recognizes CES members for their exemplary performance and significant contributions, particularly in innovation, information and communications technology, social services, administrative reforms, and public policy.

Congratulations, RD Nenette!

Photo screenshot from RTVM Livestream.

DOST-MIMAROPA REGIONAL DIRECTOR DR. MA. JOSEFINA P. ABILAY HAILED AS 2021 PRESIDENTIAL GAWAD CES AWARDEE

DOST-MIMAROPA takes pride in announcing that its Regional Director, Dr. Ma. Josefina P. Abilay, has received the prestigious 2021 Gawad Career Executive Service (CES) Award. This highest honor, bestowed by the CES Board, recognizes exemplary leadership in government.

Dr. Abilay has dedicated over 15 years to public service, with a strong focus on prioritizing countryside advancement. Her efforts include improving access to safe and affordable necessities such as water, building disaster resilience, and accelerating research, development, and innovation for a more sustainable future, among other initiatives.
(CES)Award

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐑. 𝐌𝐀. 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐏. 𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐄

DOST-MIMAROPA takes pride in announcing that its Regional Director, Dr. Ma. Josefina P. Abilay, has received the prestigious 2021 Gawad Career Executive Service (CES) Award. This highest honor, bestowed by the CES Board, recognizes exemplary leadership in government.

Dr. Abilay has dedicated over 15 years to public service, with a strong focus on prioritizing countryside advancement. Her efforts include improving access to safe and affordable necessities such as water, building disaster resilience, and accelerating research, development, and innovation for a more sustainable future, among other initiatives.

(CES)Award

ABANGAN | Mas mapapabilis ang pag-unlad ng negosyo kung nabibigyan ng tamang suporta at kagamitan para sa pagpapahusay ng serbisyo nito.

Sa edisyon ngayong hapon ng , makakapanayam natin ang DOST-MIMAROPA upang alamin ang nga programa nito lara sa micor, small, and medium enterprise.

Tumutok sa ganap na alas-dos ng hapon sa Radyo Pilipinas 738kHz AM.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱!

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) recently inaugurated the Natural Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (NTFIH) at Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) on August 2, 2024. This marks the establishment of the first innovation hub of its kind in the SOCCSKSARGEN region, aimed at advancing the textile industry in Central Mindanao in collaboration with DOST XII - Department of Science and Technology - Region XII and SKSU.

The NTFIH Sultan Kudarat will focus on optimizing the use of abundant Natural Textile Fibers (NTFs) in Mindanao, such as banana, abaca, and pineapple leaf fibers. Central to its mission is the advancement of socioeconomic progress and the empowerment of local communities, particularly farmers and indigenous groups who rely on these natural resources for their livelihoods.

This hub will positively impact 11,797 farmers, 15 fabricator personnel, and 700 weavers, benefiting 12,518 individuals. Additionally, the innovation hub will require twenty-nine (29) hectares of NTF source each year for textile fiber processing, guaranteeing a consistent supply of high-quality natural fibers for spinning.

Additionally, The NTFIH will support the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center (RYPIC) Sultan Kudarat's efforts to improve yarn production and drive innovation within the textile sector by providing a steady supply of high-quality natural fibers.

Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of the RYPIC Mindanao! Exciting details are coming soon!

The Department of Science and Technology welcomes the delegates to the 1st International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) opening ceremonies, held at the SMX Convention Center in New Clark City, Pampanga.

Participants are junior and senior secondary school students under 20 years old who emerged as Olympiad champions from Bahrain, Malaysia, Mongolia, Singapore, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran, Jordan, Syria, and the Philippines.

The event marks a milestone for the Philippines as the inaugural host of the 1st Nuclear Olympiad. INSO will run from August 1-6, 2024, in New Clark City, Pampanga, and Capas, Tarlac.

The Department of Science and Technology welcomes the delegates to the 1st International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) opening ceremonies, held at the SMX Convention Center in New Clark City, Pampanga.

Participants are junior and senior secondary school students under 20 years old who emerged as Olympiad champions from Bahrain, Malaysia, Mongolia, Singapore, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran, Jordan, Syria, and the Philippines.

The event marks a milestone for the Philippines as the inaugural host of the 1st Nuclear Olympiad. INSO will run from August 1-6, 2024, in New Clark City, Pampanga, and Capas, Tarlac.

: To further promote science and technology culture among the Filipino youth, the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), in partnership with C&E Publishing, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., honored top student innovations during the awarding ceremony of the 7th cycle of the imake.wemake: create.innovate.collaborate on 26 July 2024 at the Citadines Bay City Manila in Pasay City.

Read the story linked below 👇

DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute's “Gawad Alunig x Dalumat: Empowering Science Stories through Citizen Journalism” is back on its third edition with the theme that revolves around stories about 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 and 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. This nationwide journalism contest aims to highlight science communication by featuring stories from the ground by the citizen journalists.

Calling all science communicators and budding journalists to join the contest by uploading a 1-3 minute newscast about local inventions in your community that could qualify for TAPI's 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗩𝗙𝗣) or to submit your science-based school publication.

What are you waiting for? Showcase those innovation stories!

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀:
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗴: https://tinyurl.com/mw2n6nkd
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁: https://tinyurl.com/4ydhmrzh

𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗴 𝘅 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: https://tinyurl.com/y5ct4hjc

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: August 15, 2024

Mga 𝗸𝗮-𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 at 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀! 👋

“Gawad Alunig x Dalumat: Empowering Science Stories through Citizen Journalism” is back on its third edition with the theme that revolves around stories about 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 and 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. This nationwide journalism contest aims to highlight science communication by featuring stories from the ground by the citizen journalists.

Calling all science communicators and budding journalists to join the contest by uploading a 1-3 minute newscast about local inventions in your community that could qualify for TAPI's 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗩𝗙𝗣) or to submit your science-based school publication.

What are you waiting for? Showcase those innovation stories!

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀:
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗴: https://tinyurl.com/mw2n6nkd
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁: https://tinyurl.com/4ydhmrzh

𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗴 𝘅 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: https://tinyurl.com/y5ct4hjc

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: August 15, 2024

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) supports World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7), an annual celebration highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and its benefits for the health of babies and mothers worldwide.

To honor the beauty and strength of breastfeeding mothers this week, the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute presents the daily nutritional guide pyramid for Filipino lactating women.

For more details, visit bit.ly/FNRI_lactatingwomenguide

𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕖 𝕎𝕖𝕓𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕣!!!⁣
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 (𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘈𝘈𝘚𝘛), 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘖𝘚𝘛 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘟𝘐𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘏𝘺𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥 𝘞𝘦𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘥 "𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲" 𝘰𝘯 𝟐𝟎 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟗𝐀𝐌-𝟏𝐏𝐌 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞. ⁣
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𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺. ⁣
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𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬: https://tinyurl.com/3webregister
𝘘𝘙 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸. ⁣
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𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦!

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐓𝐀𝐏𝐈 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟓𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

As we celebrate the 50th Nutrition Month this year, we reflect on the crucial role of proper nutrition in fostering healthy development and resilience, especially in children. Under the theme, “Sa PPAN: Sama-same sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat,” we call on everyone - government agencies, NGOs, businesses, and communities - to unite and commit to advancing nutrition for all.

Let us work together to combat malnutrition and support a healthier future.

📢 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Supervising Science Research Specialist (PSTO Oriental Mindoro)
👉 https://region4b.dost.gov.ph/job-opportunities/

DOST-MIMAROPA encourages interested and qualified applicant including persons with disability (PWD), members of indigenous communities and those from any sexual orientation and gender identities (SOGI) to submit and/or send application letter and resume / curriculum vitae not later than 11 August 2024 through e-mail [email protected] and by accomplishing the form through this link https://forms.gle/cQcjNGUhz6vRnbdE9 along with the required documents indicated in the
Notice of Hiring 👉 https://region4b.dost.gov.ph/job-opportunities/

📆 Deadline for submission: 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

CALLING ALL INCOMING GRADE 7 STUDENT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026!

IT’S YOUR TIME TO TAKE THE PSHS NATIONAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (NCE) 2024 AND BE THE NEXT SCIENCE SCHOLAR OF THE NATION!
Application Period: June 10 to October 10, 2024
DATE OF EXAM: November 16, 2024
Criteria for Eligibility:
A grade 6 elementary pupil from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education who meets the following criteria is eligible to apply for the PSHS National Competitive Examination (NCE).

He/She Must:
• have a final grade of 85% or better in Science and Mathematics, evidenced by the student's report card. If the student's grades in Science or Math are below 85%, then, he/she must provide evidence that he/she belongs to the upper 10% of the batch.
• be a Filipino citizen with no pending or approved application as immigrant to any foreign country;
• not be more than 15 years old by June 30, 2025;
• have at least a satisfactory rating (or its equivalent) in his/her Character Rating in his/her report card (SY 2023 - 2024);
• Have not previously applied for admission in PSHS; and
• preferably, be in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:

For walk-in applicants:
• Fully accomplished application form.
• Recent 1x1 ID pictures.
• Non-refundable processing fee for private school students - Php 300, based on the applicant's Grade 5 school / Free for public school students and students with full scholarship from private schools.
• Certified true copy of report card (SY 2023 - 2024) by the class adviser / principal.
• If the final grades in Science or Math are below 85%, certification or proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch.
• Certification from the private school if the pupil-applicant is on full scholarship.
• The physical copy of the documents must be submitted to the nearest DOST office or PSHS campus. See addresses: https://www.dost.gov.ph/contact-us/office-directory.html or https://pshs.edu.ph/contact-us-2/

For applicants online:
• Scanned/Digitized copy of most recent 1x1 ID pictures
• Scanned/Digitized copy of Proof of Payment (Php 300 for private school students; free for public school students and students with full scholarship from private schools)
• Scanned/Digitized copy of Certified true copy of report card (SY 2023 - 2024) by the class adviser / principal.
• Scanned/Digitized copy of certification of proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch if the final grades in Science or Math are below 85%.
• Certification from the private school if the pupil-applicant is on full scholarship.

Click here to apply online: https://nce.pshs.edu.ph