EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF S&T IN ACHIEVING WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AT UNCSW69
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By Rhea Mae B. Ruba, DOST-GAD Unit
Creating a deeper discussion of the WEE in S&T through an open forum during the DOST-led Philippine Side Event of the UNCSW69, with the event hosts and on-site speakers. (Photo from Xyrus Ivan B. De Gracia, DOST-STII)
Economic empowerment is crucial in enhancing women’s economic participation and empowerment, improving well-being, providing better financial stability, and alleviating poverty. One of the key drivers of this economic empowerment is the integration of Science and Technology (S&T), a powerful tool that opened opportunities, resources, skill development, and entrepreneurship platforms.
Mindanao flood warning system gets a boost from DOST
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Learning from past disasters that resulted in billions of dollars in economic losses, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has recently launched the Cagayan de Oro River Basin Flood Forecasting and Warning System (CDORBFFWS) that will upgrade the flood forecasting and warning system in Molugan, El Salvador City, and Cagayan de Oro City in Misamis Oriental.
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DOST kicks off Women’s Month celebration
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By Kesha Shua V. Leosala, DOST-STII, Photos by Louver Patriarca, DOST-STII
The DOST Central Office Building displaying purple light in support of the Women’s Month Celebration during the kick-off activity held on March 3, 2025 at the DOST Plaza, Bicutan, Taguig City.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) jams through music as they kick off the Women’s Month celebration titled “A GADering WEEth Music and Fun” held on March 3, 2025, at the DOST Science Plaza, Bicutan, Taguig City.
Researchers, experts of DOST-ITDI get training on science communication
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Claire Bernadette A. Mondares, DOST-STII
A group of researchers and experts from the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology and Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has taken on a two-day seminar workshop to improve their communication skills further.
Through the Science Journo Ako advocacy program initiated by the DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII), 50 information officers, including the administrative staff, underwent science communication training on March 5-6, 2025, at the KM-STICA hall in Bicutan, Taguig City.
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