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By Rhea Mae Ruba, DOST GAD Unit

A “Power Walk” activity during the 2025 Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for newly hired DOST-Central Office employees, illustrating social inequalities and diverse lived experiences within the community.

Recognizing the importance of fostering an equal, inclusive, and respectful workplace, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the Gender and Development (GAD) Unit, conducted the 2025 Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) with the goal to enhance understanding of the basic concepts of gender, modifying the perceptions and behaviors associated with GAD, and cultivating a gender-sensitive culture within the workplace.

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Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. recalled how Science, Technology, and Innovation has improved in providing solutions and creating opportunities for all, through the years. 

“Over the years, we’ve seen how science and technology can bridge gaps and DOST has reached communities, even those that were once considered too far or too difficult to serve,” Solidum said.

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Be treated to a sensory experience this July as the Department of Science and Technology- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) marks its 68th Anniversary with exciting activities for the public.

Themed Rooted in Senses, Growing Innovations: A Celebration of Forest Products, this year’s celebration highlights the Institute’s remarkable legacy of science-driven innovation and the deep connection between people and the forest.

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The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) will officially inaugurate the Philippine Handloom Weaving Center on 07 July 2025 at the DOST-PTRI Grounds in Taguig City.

The Philippine Handloom Weaving Center is envisioned as a hub for innovation in the country’s handloom weaving sector. It aims to advance weaving techniques and technology while preserving the cultural heritage and craftsmanship of Filipino weavers.