DOST-funded TBIs in Davao eye to establish the first Mindanao Startup Consortium
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Technology business incubators (TBIs) from different Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Davao Region, spearheaded by UP Mindanao Growing and Developing Enterprises (UPGRADE), recently concluded the Region XI Startup Community Dialogue last 14 January 2022, via Zoom platform.
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Aetas in San Luis, Batangas undergo basic course in sewing
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The science and technology interventions for the indigenous community of Aetas in Barangay Banoyo, San Luis, Batangas continues!
Women members of the Aeta community were trained in the basic course on sewing as a kick-off activity for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-funded solar-powered sewing services enterprise that ran from 31 January to 01 February 2022.
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DOST 1 on the go! Getting ready for the 2022 automated elections
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to sit in on elections and serve? What preparations are being made to ensure the election's success? How do they prepare the front-runners for the big day?
The Electoral Boards (EBs), used to be known as Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs), are composed of teachers from the Department of Education (DepEd) who are chosen based on the criteria of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). They're the real players when it comes to Election Day. However, before being deployed to the ‘battlefield’, they must complete a series of training programs, including the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Certification Program.
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DOST-MIMAROPA aids Romblon’s S&T committee with waste management of the marble industry
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The Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Committee of Romblon, Romblon started identifying STI-related programs and initiatives, one of which is the enhancement of the existing marble industry in the municipality, in a coordination meeting held last January 27 January 2022 at the Romblon Old Municipal Building, Romblon, Romblon.
The committee and the DOST-MIMAROPA Provincial S&T Center in Romblon (PSTC-Romblon) discussed municipal gaps and opportunities in the province including the utilization and management of marble wastes such as marble dust. DOST-MIMAROPA, for its part, will also perform a consultative and advisory function to the STI committee.
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