14 Asia-Pacific countries to compete in the International Nuclear Olympiad in the Philippines
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The Philippines will be the battleground for the brightest young minds from 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific region as the first-ever International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) takes center stage from July 31 to August 7, 2024, at the National Government Administrative Center in New Clark Center in Capas, Tarlac.
DOST-FNRI celebrates years of promoting nutritional well-being at its 50th seminar series
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By Rudy P. Parel, Jr., DOST-STII
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) marked the 50th year of the DOST-FNRI Seminar Series (FSS) with focus on curbing malnutrition, empowering the youth, and promoting the nutritional well-being of Filipinos.
Themed “Golden Year of DOST-FNRI Seminar Series”, the two-day event was held from 3-4 July 2024 at the Sheraton Manila Hotel in Pasay City.
The seminar series is an annual initiative of DOST-FNRI that aims to disseminate completed research and development outputs and science and technology activities among stakeholders in the food and nutrition community, allied fields, and the general public.
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DOST mobilizes S&T for disaster resiliency at Handa Pilipinas Luzon Leg
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By Christian Dominic I. Casimiro, DOST-I
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Aiming to showcase innovative solutions and strategies focused on enhancing climate and disaster resilience across Luzon, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through DOST Region I hosted the Handa Pilipinas Luzon Leg with the theme “Alertong Luzon, Solidong Nasyon” together with the Luzon cluster on July 3-5, 2024, at Plaza Del Norte Hotel & Convention, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
The event was inaugurated by Hon. Matthew J. Marcos-Manotoc, Governor of Ilocos Norte, Regional Development Council (RDC) Region I Chair, and DOST-I Science Ambassador. He was joined by esteemed figures, including DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr.; DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang; DOST Undersecretary for Research & Development Dr. Leah J. Buendia; and DOST-I Regional Director Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog. Together, they set the stage for what would become a transformative gathering.
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DOST-I visions solutions and opportunities for green economy in Region I
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By Christian Dominic I. Casimiro, DOST-I
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region I recently concluded the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) with the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan,” focusing on providing solutions and opening opportunities in the green economy of Region I on July 4-5, 2024, at Plaza Del Norte Hotel and Convention in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, was a significant back-to-back event with the Handa Pilipinas Luzon Leg.
The celebration began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony graced by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, DOST Undersecretary for Research & Development Dr. Leah J. Buendia, and Hon. Rafael Chua Medina, representing Sen. Imee R. Marcos, DOST-TAPI Director, Atty. Marion Ivy D. Decena, and DOST-I Regional Director, Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog, along with various DOST & local executives. This momentous occasion set the stage for a series of transformative dialogues and showcases.
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