GOVPH
MENU

Details
Hits: 475

A DOST assisted cooperative signed a licensing agreement for the adoption and production of iron-fortified rice (IFR) in the province of Pangasinan.

This was held during the 2025 North Luzon Innovation and Technology Transfer Summit recently at the Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. 

DOST Region 1 with Bantog Samahang Nayon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BSNMPC) and DOST-FNRI during the signing of the technology licensing agreement for iron-fortified rice.
Front left to right: DOST-1 Director Teresita A. Tabaog, BSNMPC General Manager Ferdinand N. Jamias, and DOST-FNRI Business Development Unit Head Jaypy S. De Juan. Back left to right: DOST-1 Regional Focal for Techgrow Adelisa Florendo, Jennifer Fernandez, senior SRS from DOST Pangasinan; and partner of Ferdinand N. Jamias.

Details
Hits: 724

Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. led the Philippine Delegation at the United Nations Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN Headquarters in New York on May 7-8, 2025.

At the Forum’s ministerial session entitled, “Harnessing science and technology for the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions”, Secretary Solidum showcased the Philippines’ efforts in utilizing science, technology, and innovation to bring solutions both locally and in the international community with partner developing countries. 

Details
Hits: 371

(From left to right) Hon. Crison “Don” Martesio (SB Member), Mayan Jane J. Inni (PSTD-PSTO DDO), Mr. Ivan Kleb N. Ulgasan, CESE (Municipal Administrator), RAMON EVAN T. RUIZ (TESDA Regional Director), ABEGAIL B. EUPEÑA (Provicial Director - TESDA DDO), Rowena O. Megriño (MONSTAC Training Superintendent), Art A. Hermoso (Acting PD - DTI Davao de Oro) during the inauguration of the country’s first TESDA-accredited Jewelry Training Center at Monkayo, Davao de Oro.

The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. 11 (DOST-11), in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Monkayo, has inaugurated the country's first TESDA-accredited Jewelry Training Center. 

Details
Hits: 3337

DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. speaks at the 2025 National Innovation Day celebration held on April 30 at Novotel Manila, where he highlighted the agency’s key initiatives in advancing innovation through its diverse research and development programs. (Photo by Karen Vivien Conducto, DOST-Office of the Secretary)

It is not surprising to hear how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been shaping local healthcare, agriculture, education, and disaster resilience. In many cases, AI is making a real difference, opening up tremendous opportunities for the Philippines.