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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. encourages micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to collaborate with DOST, particularly in utilizing science, technology, and innovation to boost entrepreneurship.

“Science and business are being merged. Sa ating mga MSMEs, magpa-SETUP na kayo kasi tiyak kikita kayo, hindi kayo “upset,” magiging masaya kayo,” shared Sec. Solidum during the opening of 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration held at Veranza Mall Atrium in General Santos City.

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Dr. Sylvester A. Badua discussing the automated fertigation system

It is expected that by the year 2050, water shortages will be experienced all over the world due to the increasing population. This poses a specific problem in the agricultural sector, which uses 82% of freshwater for crops.

Dr. Sylvester A. Badua, an associate professor at Central Luzon State University (CLSU), raised this concern while sharing his lecture on automated fertigation systems during the green economy forum, part of the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), held on September 25, 2024 at SM City Tuguegarao.

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By Kesha Shua Leosala, DOST-STII

(Photo from Office of DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations)

“Science and technology are keys to unlocking the full potential of the Cagayan Valley.”

These were the words of Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. as he officially launched the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in Cagayan Valley, 25 September 2024 at the SM City Tuguegarao.

DOST Secretary Solidum emphasized that science and technology are not just tools for discovery but pathways to progress and solutions to real-world problems. He affirmed that the Department of Science and Technology, as "One DOST," fully supports the region.

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“Our young designers, our young creatives are scientists just as much as they are artists”.

This was the message of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) Director Dr. Julius L. Leaño, Jr. during the Stitch-Off Urban Vibe Fashion Show," the culmination of the fashion design and garment-making competition held on September 21, 2024 during the closing of the 2024 National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent in Pasay City.