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Countryside development is the most effective and equitable strategy to achieve the Aquino administration’s pursuit of inclusive growth, Science Secretary Mario G. Montejo stressed during a meeting held at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 3 Office in San Fernando City, Pampanga.

Speaking before provincial directors and staff, Sec. Montejo highlighted the importance of regional offices in promoting DOST services that can help small- to medium-sized firms to be more competitive, employ more people, and spur more wealth-creating activities in their locales so that provincial folk will no longer move to the big cities looking for jobs.

“Despite our successes, we need to convince more people about S&T and their benefits toward improving their lives. Sa ganitong paraan natin maipaparamdam sa kanila na nasa syensya at teknolohiya ang daan sa pag-unlad,” Secretary Montejo said.

The Secretary also challenged the DOST 3 provincial directors and staff to go the extra mile and exceed their original targets, particularly in technology commercialization and public assistance in their respective areas. He added that people in government service should always strive to be relevant just as how their entrepreneur-clients strive to remain in business.

DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo speaking before the provincial directors and staff of the DOST Region 3 Office. With him are DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Carol M. Yorobe (seated) and DOST 3 Officer-in-Charge Julio Caesar Sicat (standing).

 

 

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The Department of Science and Technology will host a free seminar on renewable energy technology for building, agricultural, and industry application May 30 1-5PM at the DOST Executive Lounge, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila. Sponsoring the free seminar is the Free Eco + Energy Development Society (FEEDS) in cooperation with the DOST and its line agency Technology Application and Promotion Institute.

Renewable energy technologies are essential contributors to the energy supply portfolio, as they contribute to world energy security, reduce dependency on petroleum based products, such as diesel and LPG, and provide opportunities for individual self-reliance.

Climate change, pollution, and energy insecurity are among the current greatest problems. Addressing these problems requires major changes to energy infrastructure. The world is currently shifting from coal, oil, and gas to wind, solar, and geothermal energy. Moreover, the new energy economy harnesses wind, solar, and biogas energy.

Topics to be discussed at the forum include biogas preparation and development, irrigation wind and run off water spiral pump, solar and wind energy assembly and servicing, and emerging energy generations. The discussions will have actual demonstrations.

The seminar is open to the public. However, early registration is required. Interested individuals may contact Ms. Onnie Ramos, FEEDS executive director, at tel nos: 2261965 or 4819776 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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Severe Weather Bulletin No. 9
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 25 May 2011

"CHEDENG" has intensified into a typhoon as it remained almost stationary.

Areas having Public Storm Warning Signal
Signal No. 2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs)
Luzon: Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Sur, and Camarines Norte
Visayas: Samar provinces
Mindanao: None

Signal No. 1 (Winds of 45-60 kph is expected within the next 36 hours)
Luzon: Marinduque, Masbate, Burias and Ticao Islands, Southern Quezon and Polilio Is.
Visayas: Biliran Island, Northern Leyte
Mindanao: None


Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signals #2 & #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Typhoon "Chedeng" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 PM today.

For updated information on CHEDENG and Storm Warning Signals, visit: http://www.weather.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1313:severe-weather-bulletin-no-9&catid=213:severe-weather-bulletin&Itemid=488

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Paluan, a sleepy town on the northernmost edge of Occidental Mindoro, will be abuzz for the next few days as experts from the country’s lead agency in food and nutrition research gather up nutrition workers, mothers and children in the community for an intensive nutrition enhancement program.

This stemmed from the 2008 Operation Timbang findings that Paluan, with a population of 13,718 as of 2007, ranked fifth among towns in the province of Occidental Mindoro with the most number of malnourished kids.

The program, dubbed “Package for the Improvement of Nutrition of Young Children” or PINOY, was launched May 1 in this town, coinciding with its 101st Foundation Day celebration. The launch was followed by nutrition education training for Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) by DOST-FNRI resource persons. The BNS themselves will later train the mothers and caregivers on breastfeeding, meal planning, proper food handling, and others, including hygiene and sanitation.

And for the three-pronged program’s third component, DOST-FNRI will hold a 120-day feeding of DOST-FNRI-developed complementary foods to children aged six months to three years old.

PINOY will also be launched in the nearby town Abra de Ilog on May 9.

“DOST developed this program purposely for children of said age group because this is the most critical period in a child’s life,” said DOST Sec. Mario Montejo.

Any inadequacy in a child’s diet will result in irreversible long-term physical and mental damage, so nutrition intervention is very important at this period, according to nutrition experts.

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Paluan Mayor Abelardo Pangilinan receives the training modules and complementary food samples from DOST-FNRI Director Mario Capanzana and Occidental Mindoro SP Board Member Antonio Rebong Jr.

 

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Paluan Mayor Abelardo Pangilinan feeds one of the child beneficiaries of DOST’s PINOY with FNRI-developed complementary food.