DOST, DOTr ink agreement to enhance cashless payment systems in our public transportation
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr (2nd from left) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime C. Bautista (2nd from right) lead the signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between two national government agencies working together in raising the quality of our public transportation systems to be at par with global standards. The DOST and DOTr will establish a testing and validation facility for the Automated Fare Collection System (“AFCS”) National Standards (“NS”) through the Electronics Product Development Center (EPDC) of DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI). Also in photo are DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Leah J. Buendia (left) and DOTr Assistant Secretary for Railways Jorjette B. Aquino. (Photo by Henry A. de Leon, DOST-STII)
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) have joined hands and signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on December 22, 2022, to work together in raising the quality of our public transportation systems to be at par with global standards.
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DOST leads Oras Pinas campaign in the observance of the National Time Consciousness Week
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Designed by James B. Intia, DOST-STII
For every one of us, dealing with time, schedules, and deadlines to serve our clients and work with our colleagues are things that we cannot simply avoid. So, the Department of Science and Technology, once again, is leading the nation to encourage everyone to support the advocacy for the observance of the National Time Consciousness Week (NTCW) this coming January 1-7, 2023.
As we bid goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023, the DOST remains at the forefront of promoting the National Time Consciousness Week (NTCW) with the theme “Oras Pinas: Tamang Oras Tungo sa Maunlad na Pilipinas” to synchronize all timepieces across the country.
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DOST co-hosts the Asia and the Pacific Regional Consultation Workshop for the Global Sustainable Development Report 2023
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By Karen Lou S. Mabagos, ITCU, DOST
The High-level guests and speakers during the opening session of the Workshop (Photo courtesy: GIZ) (L-R: NEDA Director Sapaen, GIZ Project Director Emmanuel, UN DESA Senior Sustainable Development Officer Bonini, UN Philippines Resident Coordinator Gonzalez, DOST Secretary Solidum, DOST Undersecretary Buendia, IGS Member Shackell, IGS Member Montoya)
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) co-hosted the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) 2023 Regional Consultation Workshop for Asia and the Pacific that was co-organized by the United Nations (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) in Makati City, last 29-30 November 2022.
DOST-STII, EdukSine, ink agreement to promote science through film
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By Dessa D. Maderal, DOST-STII
The Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) and EdukSine, a block streaming platform, agreed to work together to promote Science and Technology (S&T) related content to a wider audience through film.
On December 12, 2022, both parties signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) which aims to strengthen and promote S&T by showcasing different programs of the DOSTv in the EdukSine website and applications.
DOSTv is the official broadcast channel of DOST that produces various programs related to department’s projects and programs, knowledge products, services, and science luminaries in the country. On the other hand, EdukSine is the only block streaming platform in the Philippines, showing films, documentaries, and other socially relevant videos that appeal to various audiences.
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