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Karen Vivien A. Conducto, DOST OSEC

On April 3, 2025, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. visited WELA School Systems in Cagayan de Oro City, a homegrown tech startup making waves in the education technology sector. WELA was recently named the 4th fastest-growing company in the Philippines in the 2025 Growth Champions list, a joint project of the Philippine Daily Inquirer and international research firm Statista. At the 5th spot is another DOST-supported company, RedRoot Artists Cooperative, through DOST-National Capital Region.

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Choosing the right track may be the hardest decision for some Senior High School (SHS) graduates. Most of them are unsure of the course they may take at the tertiary level; although they are on a specific track already, there is still a lot to consider.

Under the K-12 curriculum, SHS students may choose from General Academic Strand (GAS), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), Technical Vocational (TechVoc), and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These tracks help the students to prepare for their chosen career paths at the tertiary level.

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Key programs to enhance industries such as the Innovation Hubs or iHUBS will be the focus of this year’s celebration of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on May 28-30, 2025, at Occidental Mindoro State College in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro organized by the Department of Science and Technology-MIMAROPA.

iHUBS are support facilities for early-stage startups, researchers, students, OFWs, MSMEs, and innovators by providing collaborative work areas, mentorship, and access to resources. It is one of the various programs that will highlight the 2025 RSTW.

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By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII

Solidum in his speech during the opening of the 2025 RSTW celebration in Central Visayas, outlined key strategic directions aimed at building a resilient and regenerative Blue Economy Agenda, which is anchored on inclusive, data-driven, and scalable solutions. (Photo courtesy of DOST)

Central Visayas, a region at the heart of the Philippine archipelago known for its rich marine biodiversity and vibrant coastal ecosystems, is emerging as a leader in advancing a science, technology, and innovation (STI)-driven Blue Economy—one that is resilient, inclusive, and climate-smart.