Tag: DOST
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DOST’s PROPEL Initiative Aims to Boost Philippine Innovations on the Global Stage
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has rolled out the PROPEL program, a strategic initiative designed to elevate local innovations to international markets. Launched at Batangas State University, the program was introduced to stakeholders from Southern Luzon and the National Capital Region during a zonal conference on February 12, 2025. PROPEL, which stands for…
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DOST to Revolutionize Education in Davao de Oro with Digital Science Libraries
In a move to enhance educational resources, the Department of Science and Technology’s Provincial Science and Technology Office in Davao de Oro has announced plans to install digital science libraries in all public schools across the province. This initiative falls under the DOST’s STARBOOKS program, which is designed to offer offline access to a vast…
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DOST-Negros Island Personnel to Educate Teachers on Automated Counting Machines
In preparation for the upcoming midterm elections on May 12, personnel from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) are set to train public school teachers on the operation of automated counting machines (ACMs). This initiative was highlighted during a training session held in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, on…
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Bacolod City Launches DOST-Funded Startup Incubator to Boost Local Innovation
Bacolod City has taken a significant step towards fostering innovation and entrepreneurship with the launch of the ALPhA Accelerator Hub. The new facility, situated within the Bacolod Express Services Office at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, was inaugurated on February 6, 2025, and is supported by a grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).…
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Bacolod City Launches DOST-Funded Startup Incubator at Ayala Malls
Bacolod City has taken a significant step forward in fostering its startup community by inaugurating the ALPhA Accelerator Hub, a new initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The hub, situated within the Bacolod Express Services Office at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, was officially launched on February 6, 2025, and aims to…
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Philippines Unveils Advanced Wave Flume Facility in Ilocos Norte to Boost Coastal Resilience
In a significant step towards enhancing coastal resilience, the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, has introduced the nation’s first two-dimensional wave flume facility. Launched on February 3, 2025, this PHP41-million project, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), aims to simulate and study complex wave and water movements…
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DepEd and DOST Join Forces to Enhance STEM Education
In a move to elevate scientific literacy across the education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have formalized a partnership. On January 17, 2025, at the DepEd’s main office in Pasig City, Education Secretary Sonny Angara and DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. inked a four-year memorandum of…
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President Marcos Jr. Commits to Funding for Virology and Vaccine Institute
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has promised to secure financial support for the ongoing construction of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. This commitment came after a meeting with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) at Malacañan Palace on January 15, 2025, where DOST…
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DepEd and DOST Strengthen Partnership to Boost Science and Innovation
MANILA – In a significant effort to enhance science and innovation across the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) is intensifying its partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). This was announced in a recent news release where Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emphasized the pivotal…
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CICC Requests Additional Funding to Bolster Cybercrime Combat Efforts in 2025
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) in Manila is actively seeking more financial support to enhance its battle against cybercrimes next year. Assistant Secretary Mary Rose Magsaysay, the deputy executive director of CICC, revealed that they have approached the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for funding a crucial research and development initiative. This…
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