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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) III Regional Director Dr. Victor B. Mariano awarded to the local government unit (LGU) of Orion, Bataan a cheque amounting to P719,000 during the last quarter of 2015 to help improve the LGU’s disaster risk reduction and management practices.

The said funds will be used for the fabrication of two units of DOST-designed fiberglass rescue boats for rescue operations in flooded areas and/or distribution of relief goods.

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) once again leads the whole nation in observance of the second National Time Consciousness Week (NTCW) from January 4-8, 2016 as it enjoins all Filipinos to synchronize their watches with the official Philippine Standard Time (PhST) provided by DOST’s Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

The initiative aims to create a culture of discipline among Filipinos by allowing a shift from the so-called “Filipino Time” attitude to one characterized by punctuality to show respect to the value of time and to other people.

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A soon to be established library hub in San Jose West Central School in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija will have STARBOOKS among its array of features and facilities that will provide elementary and high school students in the city with different types of advanced reading and learning materials.

STARBOOKS, or Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosks, was developed by the Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII). It is the first digital science library in the country, containing tons of information on science, mathematics, and technology in text, audio, and video formats. It does not require Internet connection in order to be accessed.

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The Department of Science and Technology-MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA), Palawan State University (PSU), Palaweño ICT Association (PICTA), and Make a Difference (MAD) Industries of Malaysia opened the first ever international Information and Communications Technology (ICT) business incubator in the region last December 14, 2015 at the Palawan State University-Main Campus in Puerto Princesa City.