DOST-RSTL IX Presents Three (3) R&D Projects During ONELAB R&D Conference
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Three (3) research and development projects were highlighted during the 1st ONELAB R&D Conference organized by Department of Science and Technology Development- Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) from March 29-30, 2022 via Zoom and Facebook Live. Different DOST Regional Offices and affiliates participated in this two-day activity, with the purpose of showcasing the widened function of Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories (RSTLs) from being a testing and calibration facility in line with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 into an R&D hub leading to translatable S&T interventions that can impact the community.
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Mindanao food, nutrition and health talents accelerate with PAGTANAW 2050 STI plan
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Food, nutrition and health talents gained traction as 16 experts discussed the state of Science Technology and Innovation (STI) talent development and retention in Mindanao during the recently concluded Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting held on April 5-6.
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ZamPen researchers top Mindanao-wide Scientific poster tilt
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Two researchers from Zamboanga Peninsula garnered the top spots in the Mindanao-wide conference held April 5-6.
Emerging as winners in the poster category during the Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting (MRSM) convened as a virtual conference, Dr. Genelyn Madjos and Dr. Servando Halili with Annie Gonzales won first and second place respectively, competed with six (6) other entries from Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao region, Caraga region, Soccsksargen and the Autonomous region of Bangsamoro.
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Post-harvest facility upgrade granted to Agri-based firm by DOST
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Funding assistance amounting to P1,380,000.00 was approved for Anamel Agrivet Supply and Rice Mill, an agri-based firm based in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay. The firm, which is now on its 2nd project phase of assistance from the Department of Science and Technology – Regional Office no. IX, re-availed the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) for the provision of a one (01) unit mechanical grain dryer.
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Scientific meet pushes for talent development and retention
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“STI talents must work with other scientists; it is important to note to begin with the end in mind” Dr. Frederico M. Macaranas emphasized during the virtual plenary session of the Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting (MRSM) on 5 April 2022.
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