SYUDAD SANG ROXAS, Capiz, Pebrero 28 (PIA6) -- Matapos ang madinalag-on nga “calibration caravan” ukon calibration sang mga kilohan sa banwa sang Cuartero, ginakampanya sang Department of Science and Technology Provincial S&T Center sa iban pa gid nga mga lokal nga panguluhan nga mangin tagbalay sang kapareho nga hilikuton sa katuyuan nga madala kag mapalapit sa mga pumoluyo ang nasambit nga serbisyo sang ahensya.
p1. DOST Exec commends ZIDOFA, assures technical support p2. Sweet. Tasty. All these and more best describe the crowd favorite piaya p3. Brewing Tablea goodness with tech innovation p4. DOST-SEI announces 291 qualifiers from WV under JLSS program p5. DOST’s Food-iNet to boost food sector in WV p6. DOST Execs support shipbuilders in Aklan p7. DOST-SEI releases 2018 Scholarship Results, announces 630 WV qualifiers p8. DOST’s ‘Science Explorer’ invades Iloilo schools p9. As Career Makers, Homemakers, or Both
Ginpahayag ni French A. Dampog nga Project Assistant sang DOST – Capiz nga may ginpatigayon man ang DOST nga metrology forum kag training kaangut sa mass calibration para sa Capiz nga gintambongan sang mga Municipal Treasurer ukon ila mga tiglawas sang nagligad nga tuig agud nga matib-ong, mapabakod ang kolaborasyon kag kooperasyon sa tunga sang DOST kag mga lokal nga panguluhan pinaagi sa kalibrasyon sang mga kilohan kag “volume bucket” para sa mga produkto nga petrolyo. Ang nasambit nga inisyatibo ang kaangut man sa mga probisyon sang Republic Act 7394 ukon Consumer Act of the Philippines nga nagaamlig sa mga bumalakal gikan sa mga may depekto kag indi egsakto nga pagkilo sang mga produkto. Samtang ginasaad sa Consumer Act of the Philippines nga ang mga lokal nga panguluhan ang nagakadapat nga mapat-ud ang tanan nga gamit sa paghibalo sang bug-at kag volume sang produkto nga indi depektibo pinaagi sa kalibrasyon sang mga kilohan kag “measuring bucket” agud malikawan ang dinaya sa negosyo. Nahibaluan nga ang duha ka adlaw nga “calibration caravan” sa Cuartero ang naka-calibrate sang 52 ka mga kilohan kag ginsundan pa sang mass calibration sa may DOST Provincial S & T Center sa may Capiz State University – Roxas City main campus nga naka-calibrate man sang 20 ka mga kilohan sang mga negosyante diri sa syudad kag banwa sang Ivisan. Ang DOST ang may taripa sang balayran sa pag-calibrate sang mga kilohan. Samtang ang nagapanag-iya nga mga negosyante sang indi kalibrado nga mga kilohan ang mahimo makasohan kaangut sa Consumer Act. (JSC/AAL/PIA6 Capiz)
DOST Exec commends ZIDOFA, assures technical support In the performance of its directive to provide scientific knowledge and cutting-edge technological innovations utilized in areas of maximum economic and social benefits for the people, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña commends the Zarraga Integrated Diversified Organic Farmers Association (ZIDOFA) at Zarraga, Iloilo during his project site visit. ZIDOFA promotes the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) to help farmers get greater yield. “Congratulations, you might be the first agricultural product to be endorsed in OneStore. This is something well accomplished.” said Sec. de la Peña. DOST’s OneSTore is an e-commerce web application platform that operates nationwide and caters primarily to Philippine consumers which aims to further assist the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) widen the scope of their target market. Originated in Madagascar in the 1980’s, the SRI can reduce plant population, water requirements, increase land productivity, and promote less reliance on artificial fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other agrochemicals, all while buffering against the effects of climate change and reducing greenhouse gases. ZIDOFA also presented a machine they are still developing basically for weeding purposes. The research and development team of ZIDOFA plans to incorporate artificial intelligence to cover certain parameters in farming. The Secretary suggested that ZIDOFA shall register the technologies they come up with so as to provide protection and also develop technologies not limited for rice production. He also added that the association may also work with academe to gain support and further connections that would help the association
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tion in terms of funding and research and development. ZIDOFA Chairman Joby Arandela also shared his gratitude in the support that they get from DOST. “We are very thankful that DOST is supporting organization like us. We hope to help the community here in Iloilo and the farmers to become productive and competitive because I believe that people from Western Visayas can compete not only here in the Philippines, but in the whole Asia as well.” ZIDOFA’s Chairman Arandela said. “Rest assured that DOST will be looking forward to support your future endeavors.” Secretary De la Peňa further added. ZIDOFA is an organization dedicated to create a closedloop organic food value chain which covers the whole spectrum of activities in the chain. It helps small-farmers who are interested in converting some of their land to organic farm areas undergo series of trainings and seminars. ZIDOFA’s assistance continues until post-harvest drying and milling, packaging and marketing.
Sweet. Tasty. All these and more best describe the crowd favorite piaya
A food business initiated by a powerhouse couple, Kalibo Food Hauz has proven its winning stint in teasing the taste buds of Filipinos. Its promising freshly-baked piaya is fused with the right ingredient formulation and cooking technique. Technology has been the moving force behind the innovative ways of packing the lowly piaya. The DOST VI through the integration of packaging and labeling assistance paved way for improving the products’ packaging material and adhering to the standard labeling requirements. Equally important, the technical intervention has advanced the industry yielding to the fruitful lives of its workers.
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Brewing Tablea goodness with tech innovation
If you’re craving for a hot chocolate beverage, Sunbursts Balay Tablea is a must try. Tablea is a local blend chocolate perfected from distinct quality and smoothness of cacao beans. It is harvested in the luscious highlands of Iloilo where native brewers, dubbed as cacao masters, have handed-down their expertise from one generation to the next. The tablea is intricately formed out of profound dedication and synergy of skills attributed to these farmers. Innovations in the treasured blend followed through DOST’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). Apart from the technology upgrade, the firm likewise stepped up its product packaging with the newly-improved packaging materials. Talk about brewing prosperity and community wellness, Sunbursts Balay Tablea is living up to its dream of becoming a progressive business in Western Visayas. One can only be optimistic that there would be plenty of business ventures sharing its success stories as revolutionized by technology. (MASASalazar/DOST 6)
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announces 291 qualifiers from WV under JLSS program Iloilo City- A total of 291 out of 469 third-year college students enrolled in various S&T courses from Western Visayas qualified for the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute’s (DOST-SEI) 2017 Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Examination administered last November 19 nationwide. The college students-- RA 7687 Scholarship and DOST-SEI Merit new JLSS scholars will get to enjoy the scholarship ef- Scholarship Program. These scholars enrolled in four or fivefective the First Semester of Academic Year 2017-2018. year S&T courses can enjoy the said scholarships provided they comply with the requirements set by the DOST-SEI. The JLSS is a scholarship program under the Republic Act No. 7687 or the “S&T Scholarship Act of 1994,” R.A. No. S&T scholars will be required to render service to the 10612 or the “Fast-Tracked S&T Scholarship Act of 2013,” country upon graduation for a period equivalent to the and the R.A. No. 2067 or the Merit Scholarship Program.” number of years they availed of the said scholarship. Likewise, the RA 7687 and Merit scholars are expectSaid qualifiers to the program will enjoy two to three years ed to work along with their fields of specialization while of scholarship benefits. These include tuition subsidy, those under RA 10612 shall serve as STEM teachmonthly stipend, book allowance, and others. On the oth- ers in any public or private high school in the country. er hand, passers of the Merit Scholarship will receive the same benefits as the latter except for the pro-rated month- The list of 2017 JLSS Examination Region VI passly stipend based on the scholar’s socio-economic status. ers and schedule of orientation and contract signing can be viewed at DOST Region VI facebook The implementation of JLSS supports its primary goal of page. Meanwhile, the full list of passers can be acincreasing the number of scientists and engineers that will cessed through DOST-SEI website at http://sei. help boost knowledge creation and economic productivity dost.gov.ph/…/210-4-529-qualify-to-dost-sei-s-jl…. in the country. Under RA 10612, the execution of the K to 12 law is supported by creating a pool of scholar-graduates that can competently teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the basic education level. Aside from JLSS Scholarship, DOST also offers two other undergraduate scholarship programs for incoming first-year
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DOST’s Food-iNet to boost food sector in WV Food-iNet was instituted by the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) with the different Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) namely, University of the Philippines in the Visayas – School of Technology (UPV-SOTECH) as the lead researcher and together with other SUCs The Philippine Food Processing Industry is one of the focusing on different field of specializations – Guimaras major components in the manufacturing sector. It ac- State College, UPV Institute of Fish Processing Technolocounts for a significant portion not only in terms of rev- gy (IFPT), Capiz State University, Central Philippine Unienue generation, but also in terms of employment. And versity, Aklan State University and University of Antique. this is also true all over the country including Western Visayas. The significance is deeper than that as our food For the initial development and operation of the Food-iNsector has a very strong backward linkage with the aqua- et, UPV is considered to be the lead institution and is culture and agriculture sectors. According to DOST VI expected to mentor the other members since they have Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, “If you can longer experience in doing food R&D. The member instrengthen the food sector, we can also be enabling and stitutions after 3 to 5 years should be at par already enhancing the well-being of our farmers, fisher folks and with UPV when it comes to food R&D. Members are other people that supply the materials needed for food also expected to invest in human resource development processing.” Director Gelonga likewise added that while in food science and technology and related areas and there are various other stakeholders in food R&D and in- commit to offer BS Food Science or BS Food Technolnovation in the region which need to be tapped, there is ogy or related courses like what CPU is offering right also a need to rationalize R&D activities as well as en- now, the BS Packaging Engineering. (MASASalazar/DOST VI) courage collaborative efforts and undertakings and R&D should also be supportive to the regional development directions and priorities. The Food-iNet aims to improve the food sector in Region VI and accelerate their competitiveness by establishing a network of R&D Centers in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)/Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and capacitate them to undertake quality research that will promote regional development. 5
DOST Execs support shipbuilders in Aklan DOST Secretary Fortunato T. De la Peña and Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Cristina Rowena L. Guevara visit fast craft passenger cargo vessel using renewable energy source in Aklan. Both expect that this project will address the Maritime Industry Authority’s (MARINA) call for modernization on the maritime industry to benefit MARINA, shipbuilders and local community. (Photo: DOST6)
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. De la Peña and Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Cristina Rowena L. Guevara visited DOST- Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD)-funded project in New Washington, Aklan for the development of a hybrid trimaran fast craft passenger-cargo vessel with multi engine and alternative energy source from ocean waves. This project was initiated by Aklan State University (ASU)-New Washington Campus in partnership with Metallica Marine Consultancy, Fabrication and Services to address the Maritime Industry Authority’s (MARINA) call for modernization on the maritime industry to benefit MARINA, shipbuilders and local community. During the project visit, USec Guevara said that she will request DOST- Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) to help in the fabrication of pumps that will be used for the prototype vessel while Sec. De la Pena said he will also request some of their MS Engineering scholar-graduates to work on the project. In his speech, the Sec de la Pena said that marine transportation is close to his heart even when he was still a boy. He added that when he assumed the position of being the Secretary of DOST, he immediately conveyed his desire to prioritize marine transportation in which his main concern is on how to connect the islands of the Philippines to make it more accessible for the people to move around.
“We would like to attract investors in this particular industry”, said Secretary De la Pena. “Part of the commercialization effort will be the identification of practical routes for the trimaran’, he added. The Secretary also expects this project to finish within the promised time. Moreover, he expects to build capabilities in Region VI particularly in the province of Aklan, where Aklan State University is the major Higher Education Institute in this particular field with an expectation that in the future, there will be an academic program that will support the efforts on shipbuilding. Furthermore, the Secretary hopes that MARINA will be able to come up with policies that will encourage modernization on this industry. The MARINA promised to provide a technical guide during the construction of the vessel to ensure that the prototype meets the standards as well as assist during the test trials of the boat. “We cannot afford to fail in this project”, Sec De la Pena said citing major R&D deliverables in the next three to five years, namely Health, Agriculture and Industry and Energy. He further emphasized that Industry and Energy was his top priority of the three mentioned fields. “For industry and energy, I will put this as the top 1 of the top 3 in my priority list, we have the marine transportation, space technology, renewable energy, and our adventure into artificial intelligence.”, Sec De la Pena further said. (DOST6/JRAGabiota)
The development of hybrid trimaran fast craft passenger-cargo vessel with multi engine and alternative energy source from ocean waves was initiated by Aklan State University (ASU)-New Washington Campus in partnership with Metallica Marine Consultancy, Fabrication and Services. (Photo: DOST6)
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DOST-SEI releases 2018 Scholarship Results, announces 630 WV qualifiers Some aspiring senior high school students take the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute’s (DOST-SEI) 2018 RA 7687 and Merit Scholarship examinations in Passi National High School. (Photo: DOST6/N.Grio)
ILOILO CITY – Out of 8,994 qualifiers nationwide, a total of 630 senior high school students from Western Visayas qualified for the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute’s (DOSTSEI) 2018 RA 7687 also known as the “Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994” and Merit Scholarship Program formerly known as the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship under RA No. 2067, administered last October 15, 2017 nationwide, there having 466 passers for the former and 164 for the latter. Among the 466 RA 7687 Scholarship exam passers, 48 are pending for evaluation. The new scholars will get to enjoy the scholarship provided they enroll in four or five-year S&T courses and comply with the requirements set by the DOST-SEI. DOST is devoted to accelerating the development of science and technology for socio-economic development. The Science and Technology (S&T) Scholarship Program is available for both undergraduate and graduate level scholarships, to those who meet the minimum grade requirement and those qualified by the S&T Scholarship Examination. DOST offers three undergraduate scholarship programs– RA 7687 Scholarship, DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program and the RA 10612, known as Junior Level Science Scholarship. RA 7687 Scholarship (RA 7687) provides scholarship slots to poor but deserving students whose families’ annual gross incomes do not exceed the poverty threshold limit. The other scholarship referred to as DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program is awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and are willing to pursue careers in the fields of science and technology. On the other hand, RA 10612 or Junior Level Science Scholarship is offered to third year college students who are enrolled in S&T Priority courses at any State Universities and Colleges (SUC), other private universities or colleges that are with CHED compliant programs, CHED identified Centers of Excellence (COE) or Centers of Development (COD) for the priority S&T courses and Institutions with FAAP Level III Accreditation.
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The JLSS is a scholarship program under the Republic Act No. 7687 or the “S&T Scholarship Act of 1994,” R.A. No. 10612 or the “Fast-Tracked S&T Scholarship Act of 2013,” and the R.A. No. 2067 or the Merit Scholarship Program.” RA 7687 qualifiers shall enjoy financial benefits which include tuition subsidy, monthly stipend, book allowance, and others. On the other hand, passers of the Merit Scholarship will receive the same benefits as the latter except for the pro-rated monthly stipend based on the scholar’s socio-economic status. The implementation of these scholarships supports its primary goal of increasing the number of scientists and engineers that will help boost knowledge creation and economic productivity in the country. The execution of the K to 12 law is supported by creating a pool of scholar-graduates that can competently teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the basic education level. S&T scholars will be required to render service to the country upon graduation for a period equivalent to the number of years they availed of the said scholarship. Likewise, the RA 7687 and Merit scholars are expected to work along their fields of specialization while those under RA 10612 shall serve as STEM teachers in any public or private high school in the country. The list of 2018 DOST Scholarship Examination Region VI passers can be viewed at DOST Region VI Facebook page. Meanwhile, the full list of passers can be accessed through DOST-SEI website: http:// www.sei.dost.gov.ph/index.php/news-archive/216-dost-scholarshipat-an-all-time-high-with-8-994-new-s-t-scholars . (DOST6/JRAGabiota)
Excited pupils from Lapayon elementary School in Leganes, Iloilo fall in line to see what’s inside the Science Explorer Bus. (Photo: DOST6/ GMLegislador)
DOST’s Science Explorer resource person Michelle Manglicmot, Marine Science Expert from Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman, gives simple bathymetric activity to the pupils of Lapayon Elementary School inside the Science Explorer Bus. (Photo: DOST6/GMLegislador)
DOST’s ‘Science Explorer’ invades Iloilo Dubbed as the Philippines’ first mobile science learning facility, the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Science Explorer has now arrived in Iloilo to bring to schools that are under-equipped or have no science laboratories, a fun experience in learning science through cool and interactive experiments in the hope of inspiring them to pursue S&T courses in the future. This is the first time DOST brought this learning facility in Western Visayas. The Science Explorer accommodated a total of 570 pupils and students from Lapayon Elementary School and Lapayon National High School in Leganes, Iloilo on its first leg last January 26, 2018. Several topics were taught inside the Science Explorer Bus which include Weather Science, Forest Biodiversity, River Geology, Water Rocketry and Marine Science.
Run by the DOST- Science Education Institute (DOSTSEI), this year’s five-day Science Explorer project is set to invade further the following schools in Iloilo: 1. Bayag Elementary School and Bayag National High School in Leon, Iloilo- February 27, 2018; 2. Badiangan Elementary School and Badiangan National High School in Badiangan, Iloilo- February 28, 2018; 3. Dueňas Central Elementary School and Dueňas General Comprehensive High School in Dueňas, Iloilo- March 1, 2018; and 4. New Lucena Central Elementary School and New Lucena High School in New Lucena, Iloilo- March 2, 2018 Science Explorer features a growing collection of exciting modules that promote hands-on learning of complex science and mathematics fields. The Science Explorer Bus goes to underprivileged schools in the provinces as well as in Metro Manila. Different strategies are being employed inside the Science Explorer to ensure effective learning. These include Computer Aided Instructional Materials for elementary or high school science and mathematics using locally-developed courseware and resources, ETV lessons and resources featuring CDs of educational science programs, fun experiments and play science, interactive science exhibits, story telling and creativity workshops and invent school. Unveiled in 2010, the Science Explorer was conceptualized to help bring to schools that are under-equipped or has no science laboratory a hands-on experience in experiments and discover the world of science at an early age. (DOST6/JRAGabiota) Pupils actively join the wind speed activity inside the Science Explorer Bus. (Photo: DOST6/GMLegislador)
These pupils and students on the first two visits were just part of the more or less 750 pupils and students from public elementary and secondary schools in Iloilo who are about to experience the said learning facility in the upcoming days.
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As Career Makers, Homemakers, or Both May it be as an esteemed scientist, a noble doctor, an inspiring teacher, a supportive sister, a selfless mother, or as a loving wife, women can indeed embrace multiple roles and shine. In celebration of Women’s Month, we would like to highlight the accomplishments of women alike and one exceptional example is Dr. Alice Joan G. Ferrer. She is an Ilongga from Dumangas who graduated with a degree in Economics and Psychology from one of the most respected universities in the country, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV). Pursuing her studies in the University of the Philippines Diliman, she acquired her master’s and doctorate degrees in 1996 and 2003, respectively. Dr. Ferrer is formerly the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development in UPV from 2008 to 2011. Currently, as she continues to teach Economics in UPV, she is also the Executive Director and the chair of the Human Resource Development Committee of the Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (WVHRDC) of the DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development. Also active in her affiliation with the Asian Fisheries Society, she is the Vice President and Chair of the Fora and Conferences. This incredible woman is unstoppable when it comes to projects and researches. Her fields of specialization include health and environmental economics, policy analysis, health social science, fisheries social science and fisheries management. In a span of 7 years, she has a total of 20 finished and on-going projects and researches and 23 publications. Some
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Project Leader for Economic Assessment of Bottom Trawling in Northern Iloilo from December 10 2016 to June 10, 2017 – OCEANA Philippines (with Dr. Harold Monteclaro)
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Project Site Leader for “Impact Assessment of the Closed Fishing Season Policy for Sardines in the Visayan Sea” from May 2016 to October 2017 – DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) Project Leader for Establishing an Active Tracking System for Unmet Need for Health in Region VI from March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 – Department of Health Regional Office VI (with Prof. Nilo Araneta as co-project leader) As Dr. Ferrer excels in the field of science and research, she is also a mother of three and a wife to Mr. Jerry Ferrer. In her biography written by M. Cichon, she briefly shares about being with her family. She says, “I make it a point that I eat supper with them, and when they wake up I am with them. And on weekends, if I am not in the field conducting research, I spent my time with them. But even then, I do something to keep me busy. I either write or paint.” We salute you, Alice, along with all the women out there who embrace their respective roles in the society. To the career-driven women who help build a better nation, to the homemakers who selflessly devote time taking care of their families, and to those who happily serve as both, Happy Women’s Month!
Jordan, Guimaras - DOST Secretary Fortunato T. dela Peña (2nd from right) visits the Western Visayas Food Innovation Center (WVFIC) situated at the Guimaras State College (GSC) Mosqueda Campus. DOST established FICs to support the development of the food industry in different regions, among which is the WVFIC. Sec. Dela Peña was joined by SUC presidents and LGU officials in the Province of Guimaras. (MASASalazar/DOST6)
Sunburst Balay Tablea offers locally-blended with distinct quality chocolate made of cacao beans to DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peňa and other DOST officials in his project visit at Cabatuan, Iloilo. These beans are harvested from highlands of Iloilo where native brewers, dubbed as cacao masters, have handed-down their expertise from one generation to the next. Sec. de la Peña advised owner, Ms. Catherine Taleon to go deeper into product development focusing more on improving the texture of the product.
Jordan, Guimaras - Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DOST VI, UPV-SOTECH and Guimaras State College (GSC) Collaboration on Food R&D. Rightmost is Dr. Rogelio Artajo, President of GSC, Dir. Rowen R. Gelonga of DOST VI (2nd from right), Prof. Emeliza Lozada, Dean of SOTECH-UPV (3rd from left), Dr. Methusela C. Perrocha, Campus Administrator GSC Mosqueda Campus (2nd from left) and Dr. Emelyn P. Flores, leftmost is ARD for Technical Operations of DOST VI. The purpose of the MOU is to build and enhance collaboration and development efforts amongst parties in the areas of research and development, transfer and sharing of information, knowledge and expertise, and educational trainings. (MASASalazar/DOST6)
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DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la PeĂąa feeds milkfish broodstock at Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) Igang Marine Station in Brgy. Igang, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. The Secretary advices technicians to develop their marine culture technology and commercialization.
Odessa Estrevillo from West Visayas State University together with other enthusiastic qualifiers for 2017 Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute’s (DOST-SEI) Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) sign their contracts with their parents for the said scholarship. In Western Visayas, a total of 291 out of 469 third-year college students enrolled in various S&T courses qualified for the DOSTSEI JLSS. These scholars will get to enjoy the scholarship effective the First Semester of Academic Year 2017-2018. (DOST6/JRAGabiota)
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(Left) Department of Science and Technology (DOST VI) Assistant Regional Director for Technical Operations Dr. Emelyn P. Flores presents agency vision, mission and programs, projects and activities of DOST VI in the Fiscal Year 2016, 2017 2018 and proposal for 2019 during the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Consultation. (Right) Ma. Isabel Gracia from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA VI) discusses the rationale and objectives of the CSO Mechanics for Fiscal Year 2018 Consultation. Gracia says the consultation aims to engage civil society organizations, NGOs, and the private sector in evaluating the effectivity of programs and project of agencies. Moreover, it also enhances policy-making, planning, and investment programming functions of the RDC through evidence-based decisions in allocating budgets to regional programs, projects and activities. (DOST6/JRAGabiota)
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