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The Department of Science and Technology IX congratulates its very own Regional Director Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzano for having been appointed as the DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations.

The Office of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations (OUSEC-RO) assists the DOST Secretary in the formulation and implementation of policies, plans, programs and projects relative to regional operations. It also handles the administrative or oversight supervision of Regional Offices and Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI), and the coordination and monitoring of programs and projects of Senators and Congressmen in their respective districts and identified areas.

"Your brand of leadership and creativity will now be spread all over the country" said previous Department of Labor and Employment's Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns Director Chit Cilindro in salutation of the former director's appointment.

Since 1992, the now USec. Nazareth-Manzano has exercised her brand of creative leadership in region IX by instituting the agency's services, business operations, management systems and tools to international standards, resulting in DOST IX becoming the first DOST regional office in the country to receive the ISO 9001 certification.

The Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST IX) and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) continues to accept applications, nominations and recommendations for the Best Mentor in Health Research Award.

The Best Mentor Award is offered biennially to recognize and reward mentors in health research who have built the capacities of researchers in the health sector and, in the process, propelled significant advances in the Philippine National Health Research System’s (PNHRS) thrusts as identified in the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA).

Filipino citizens actively involved in mentoring researchers / students or colleagues for at least 5 years qualify for the award. Nominations can be made by heads of institutions, immediate supervisor/s, colleague/s, trainee/s, or student/advisee. Self-nominations and past winners of the award cannot be nominated.

Winners will receive a plaque of appreciation and cash incentives (PhP 100,000 for each of the cluster winners and PhP 200,000 for the National winner). Nominations may be submitted to the Consortium until February 20, 2017, while DOST-PCHRD will be accepting submissions till February 27, 2017.

Application / nomination forms are available at the DOST IX regional office in Pettit Barracks, Zamboanga City. Copies of the said documents are also posted in the DOST-PCHRD website (http://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph/). Interested participants should use the prescribed forms. Any alteration on the forms is not allowed.

For more information, please call (062) 991-1024 and look for John Apolinario or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DOSTRegion9

The Institute for International Policy Studies (IIPS), through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), is inviting nominations for the 13th Nakasone Yasuhiro Awards.

The awards are intended to honor meaningful achievements in the field of science and technology to encourage further endeavors which will contribute to peace and prosperity in the international community.

There are 2 categories of the 13th Nakasone Yasuhiro Awards: The Award of Excellence, which will grant 1,000,000 Yen and an award plaque and the Incentive Award, with 500,000 Yen and award plaque.

The e-ASIA Joint Research Program (e-ASIA JRP) has sent out the call for the submission of health research proposals focusing on the areas of Infectious Diseases and Cancer Research.

The aim of the joint call is not only to contribute to the development of regional science but also to overcome public health and medical problems in East Asia in the near future. Applicants are invited to identify potential research partners in at least two (2) other countries of the e-ASIA JRP Member organizations which participate in this Call:

The Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST IX) and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) is accepting applicants, nominations and recommendations for the Alberto G. Romualdez Jr. Outstanding Health Research Award (AROHRA).

The award is to be given to a research program or project that has demonstrated the link between research and practice through the utilization of research findings in the health delivery system.

Completed research programs or projects done by Filipino researchers may apply for the award. The nominated entry must be done mainly in the Philippines.

The award has 2 categories: Biomedical Research and Health Services Research. Winners will receive a plaque of appreciation and PhP 500,000 per category.
Nominations may be submitted to the Consortium until February 24, 2017, while DOST-PCHRD will be accepting submissions till March 3, 2017.

Application / nomination forms are available at the DOST IX regional office in Pettit Barracks, Zamboanga City. Copies of the said documents are also posted in the DOST-PCHRD website (http://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph/). Interested participants should use the prescribed forms. Any alteration on the forms is not allowed.

For more information, please call (062) 991-1024 and look for John Apolinario or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DOSTRegion9

The RxBox - a compact, easy to operate, 6-part telemedicine device capable of providing users with immediate and accurate health data will soon be deployed in Rural Health Units (RHU) in region IX.

In preparation for the rollout, representatives of the selected RHUs gathered for the first RxBox stakeholders’ meeting on December 20, 2016 at Astoria Hotel in Zamboanga City.

Imagine you, a humble, yet driven high school student in a faraway town - the kind of faraway that has yet to see a triple-w address. You've just been given an assignment, and you, being as driven as you are, would like to gather more data for your research on developing, say, GMO tomatoes for your community.

Without internet connection or a decent library in the area, how can you? That's easy: STARBOOKS.

Developed by the DOST-STII (Science and Technology Information Institute), Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station or STARBOOKS, allows users access to over 500,000 local and foreign S&T resources in text, video, and audio formats including journals, investigatory materials, and livelihood videos - and does so even without internet connectivity.

What really makes STARBOOKS shine is its user-friendly interface - which is an absolute must, if you'd want to easily wrap your brain around the numerous dissertations and directories of DOST-STII’s library materials.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-IX will be deploying 10 STARBOOKS (Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Stations) units - a digital library filled to the brim with science and technology resources in selected elementary and secondary schools at the Municipality of Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur in 2017.

With the goal to sustain the growth and development of  micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) strengthens its banner program, Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).

DOST IX Regional Director Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzano said that for this year 2016, a total of PhP55M is available for innovation support assistance to qualified MSMEs in Region IX.  This budget represents a 37.5% increase from 2015 SETUP projects which amounted to PhP40M.   In 2015 alone, a total of 40 MSMEs were assisted which contributed to the creation of 748 new jobs.

Overall, in 15 years of implementation of SETUP in Region IX, the program has assisted 231 firms / companies with total funding support of PhP158.94M, which consequently employed some 25,053 local constituents.

Are you interested in purchasing DOST-assisted products ? If yes, then technology made it so easy for everyJuan !

With the website “http://onestore.ph” which was recently launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), you can now order / purchase online quality products assisted / supported by the agency through its banner program,Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).

DOST IX Assistant Regional Director Mr. Martin A. Wee said that DOST’s OneStore uses an e-commerce web application that operates nationwide. It aimed at assisting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) market their products both locally and internationally. The project is targeting to promote and sell around 10,000 DOST-assisted products across the country. It gives opportunities both for MSMEs and customers with an effortless selling / shopping experiences using fast and direct transaction scheme through the Internet and mobile application technology.

In its goal to capacitate local government units (LGUs) towards an efficient and effective disaster risk reduction and management, the Department of Science and Technology, Regional Office No. IX will deploy additional 25 units of early warning systems in Zamboanga Peninsula region.

DOST IX Assistant Regional Director Mr. Martin A. Wee said that the additional weather monitoring equipment will complement the existing 70 units that were already deployed in strategic locations in the region since 2013.

Mr. Wee said that DOST-PAGASA Central Office had already approved and conducted site survey and hydrographic survey of the indentified flood prone areas / river basins. The hydrographic survey is crucial to define shore line and under water features which are needed to establish critical data and information.

        In its effort to reach out and empower local communities through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), the DOST IX - Science and Technology Information Center (STIC) offers various S&T-based services / facilities for the development of local constituents.

        DOST IX Assistant Regional Director Mr. Martin A. Wee said that any individuals or groups can have access or avail of the following services: 1) Technology & Livelihood Resources – materials on many business prospects and opportunities are available for aspiring or prospective entrepreneurs who want to transform their ideas into real business and profits; 2) Philippine’s 1st Digital Science Library - Science and Technology Academic Research Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station (STARBOOKS) which contains thousands of collections of library materials such as books, journals, researches and investigatory studies, livelihood videos, among others; 3) Print and Non-Print Materials such as books, journals and other references; 4) S & T Film Showing – any interested groups can schedule for screening of S&T films on various topics / issues.

            In line with the national policy requiring all researches involving human subjects to undergo ethical review and clearance before implementation to ensure safety, dignity, and well-being of research participants, the Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (ZCHRD) conducted an “Advanced Training-Workshop on Research Ethics” last January 7-8 at LM Hotel, Tetuan, Zamboanga City.

            The training was in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) and Western Mindanao State University (WMSU).

            Around 50 participants composed of local researchers, medical specialists, nurses and professors from WMSU, Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU), Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC), Brent Hospital and Colleges Incorporated have actively participated in the two-day training.

       The Department of Science and Technology-IX will conduct an orientation for the qualifiers of the 2014 Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) under the Republic Act No. 10612, otherwise known as “Fast-Tracked S&T Scholarship Act of 2013”. The orientation is scheduled on January 29, 2015 (2PM) at the DOST IX – Science and Technology Information Center (STIC), 2/F MCC Bldg., San Jose Road, Zamboanga City.

Need to expand or upgrade your existing business?  If yes, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST IX) would like to invite you to come and participate in the 2015 Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) Orientation, which will be held on February 12 (2-5PM), at the DOST-Science and Technology Information Center (STIC), 2/F MCC Bldg., San Jose Road, Zamboanga City.  Same orientation will also be conducted in Isabela City, Basilan Province on February 13 (venue is still being arranged).

In pursuit of cooperation in Science and Technology between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the National Science Council (NSC) of Taipei, the DOST is calling for mutually beneficial and collaborative project proposals for implementation in the 3^rd Quarter of 2013.

As a requirement, proposals must be submitted to DOST while their Taiwanese counterpart must submit the same proposal to NSC for separate review and evaluation.  Only projects approved by both sides will be implemented under this cooperation scheme.  Project proposals to be submitted must fall under any of the following identified areas for cooperation:

“Time and again, the world has witnessed demonstrations of the extraordinary skill and ability of Pinoys. Our steadfast pursuit of quality, combined with core competencies such as a strong work ethic, an ability to think outside the box, and a passion to excel in our respective crafts, distinguishes Filipinos in the global community as excellent workers.” This was the message of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III when he conferred the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) to four distinguished organizations in the country.

The Department of Science & Technology Region IX (DOST IX) is very pleased to announce that indeed 2011 was a very productive and dynamic year. Despite of the many challenges it confronted, the Department achieved / surpassed its targets / goals for 2011. These accomplishments were achieved through the best practices that DOST-IX has incessantly demonstrated over the years. Its tough organizational Core Values such as Excellence, Commitment, Customer-Priority, Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork (ExCITe) led to the enormous success of DOST IX organizational goals.

In line with its commitment to optimize the use of research to help alleviate the health and nutrition problems in Region IX, the Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (ZCHRD) through the DOST’s Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) and Pfizer Philippines will have the second round of critiquing of the three (3) research proposals on January 20, 2012 at the Conference Room of the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IX (DOST IX).  The papers will come from the Ateneo de Zamboanga University - College of Nursing (ADZU-CN) and Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) -College of Communications & Humanities, respectively.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST-IX) is pleased to announce the Region IX qualifiers of the Philippine Science High School Freshman Admission administered on September 10, 2011: