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The Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) bagged the third place for the Agency Category of the Gender Mainstreaming Awards of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

The award was given and received by no less than DOST-STII Director Richard P. Burgos during the DOST’s 64th Anniversary: Gabi ng Parangal at Pasasalamat held on June 13, 2022 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City.

The DOST GAD Mainstreaming Awards is an incentive program of the department which aims to recognize deserving DOST regional offices, attached agencies, and Philippine Science High School Campuses for their outstanding performance in gender mainstreaming and effective implementation of gender responsive science and technology programs.

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With an average of 20 typhoons that hit the country every year, the DOST-PAGASA vigorously observes the Typhoon and Flood Awareness Week (TFAW) every 3rd week of June to give emphasis on the importance of early warning systems and early action in strengthening disaster action and preparedness to ensure the safety of communities during calamities.

“Mahalaga na prepared tayo at alam natin kung ano yung magiging action kapag inilabas na ng PAGASA yung mga early warning systems (It is important to prepare and know what to do once PAGASA releases the early warning systems),” emphasized Dr. Esperanza O. Cayanan, DOST-PAGASA’s Deputy Administrator for Research and Development. She also reminded the public to help clean the sewage systems to avoid clogging of canals that cause floods during heavy rains and typhoons, underscoring the need for cooperation by all citizens.

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Bagong Silang San Juan Batangas Farmers Association, Inc. (BSSJBFAI) received training on food safety and packaging technology as well as labeling requirements from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Batangas in partnership with Batangas State University’s (BatStateU) Graduate School of College of Accountancy, Business, Economics and International Hospitality Management (CABEIHM). The training was conducted at Sitio Bagong Silang, Brgy. Escribano, San Juan, Batangas, last 28 May 2022.

BSSJBFAI is engaged in the production of chocolate-coated banana chips. They have adopted the technology on processing banana chips and integrated the chocolate coating process as product innovation they learned during the training provided by BatStateU-CABEIHM. To further improve their product, the Master in Business Administration students of BatStateU-CABEIHM initiated the capacity building activity for the farmer-workers on product packaging technology, labeling requirements and food safety.

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Two weeks before the end of his term, Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña made sure that his predecessor would have a lot to build on in terms of the implementation and the enhancement of various research and development (R&D) programs and technical services of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). 

The legacy and significant contributions of the country’s science department in the past six years have been immortalized through the 'Science for the People' book series.