The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - IX celebrates the 2013 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) in Pagadian City with the theme “Science, Technology and Innovation: The Road to a Smarter Philippines.” The 4-day celebration will kick off on June 16 with Dr. Carol M. Yorobe, DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations, as the keynote speaker.
The week-long celebration is an annual opportunity for all people, especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), inventors and youth, to learn about the importance of science and technology, and the role it plays in our daily lives. It will run until July 19. The event is open to public with various activities which is highlighted by the technology exhibits that showcase the products of the local enterprises under the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program of DOST.
The week-long activities are as follows:
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Time |
Activity |
Venue |
Target Participants |
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Day 1 : July 16 |
8:30 AM – 11:00 NN |
Opening Ceremony |
C3 Mall, Pagadian City |
SMEs, NGOs, LGUs and NGAs representatives, students, teachers, and inventors |
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11:00 AM (2-day exhibit) |
Viewing of Product Display & Exhibits |
C3 Mall, Pagadian City |
SETUP Proponents |
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12:00 NN – 1:00 PM |
Press Conference/Lunch |
Mardale Hotel |
DOST Top Management, Best SETUP Adaptors Media Practitioners |
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1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Consultative Conference with SETUP Beneficiaries, Potential SME clients and SETUP Top Management |
Mardale Hotel |
SETUP beneficiaries & potential SETUP adaptors |
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Day 2: July 17 |
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Metal Industry Cluster Organizational and Consultative Meeting |
Hotel Alindahaw |
Metalwork shop owners |
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Day 3: July 18 |
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Disaster Management Forum |
Hotel Alindahaw |
LGUs, NGAs, Private groups, Teachers, Students, Media practitioners |
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Day 4: June 19 |
8:00 AM – 12:00 NN |
Nutri-feeding of Underweight and Malnourished School Children Using Nutri Foods developed by FNRI |
Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay |
Malnourished and Underweight children based on Municipal Nutrition Council Recommendation |
The line-up of events serves to remind us that involvement in science and technology isn’t limited to classrooms, laboratories and policy circles; it in fact touches every aspect of our daily lives and citizens have been making important contributions to science for years.
Moreover, registrations for all activities are free-of-charge. However, seats are limited and on a first-come-first served basis. Target participants are advised to sign-up or make reservation through Mr. Ebenezer Tulog or Ms. Sheryl Jovenal at telephone number (062)-925-1152.
