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On July 19, 2017, a total of six (6) schools in region 9 had received the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) STARBOOKS digital library through a collaborative effort between the agency’s regional office, and Coastal and Marine Resources Management in the Coral Triangle – Southeast Asia (CTI SEA).

Through the Asian Development Bank (ADB), CTI SEA had donated one (1) high-end computer unit installed with STARBOOKS to each of the following schools: Kabatan National High School, Kumalarang National High School, Lapuyan National High School, and Toribio Minor National High School in Zamboanga del Sur; Buug National High School, and Malangas National High School in Zamboanga Sibugay.

The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) will conduct its 39th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) on July 12 – 13, 2017 with the theme “Attaining Sustainable Development Goals: Philippine Fisheries and Other Aquatic Resources 20/20”.

This year, the agency has adopted the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) to be its overarching theme, while focusing on the science-critical “fisheries” aspect and how those in the sector will impact the achievement of SGDs in the Philippines.

Through the activity, the academy aims to convene a conference to determine how the Philippines will achieve the SGDs. It serves as the leading forum for the presentation of scientific and policy research results.

The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, through the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST) continues to accept applications for the 31^st Khwarizmi International Award (KIA).

In memory of Iranian Muslim mathematician and astronomer Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the annual award is dedicated to recognizing outstanding scientific achievements made by researchers, inventors and innovators from all over the world.

Those in the following fields are encouraged to participate:

The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System invites applicants to the director positions in Central Luzon Campus (CLC), Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, and Central Visayas Campus (CVisC), Argao, Cebu, with item Nos. PSHSB-DIR3-9-2009 and PSHSB-DIR-1-2006 respectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Natural or Physical Science or Engineering
• MS/MA in any relevant field (natural, physical or social science)
• Five (5) years supervisory experience in institutions / organizations offering education / academic programs
• 120 hours of managerial training
• Career Service Professional 2nd Level Eligibility
• Filipino Citizen, with good moral character; without pending administrative, civil or criminal case; preferable 35-50 years old

Manila Water Foundation, the Department of Science and Technology, and the Philippine Technological Council are proud to launch the
2017 Manila Water Foundation Prize for Engineering Excellence.

On December 2016, The Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST-IX) met with officials from the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur for the implementation of the agency’s Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program.

The DOST-IX team with Vice Mayor Teresito D. Villas last December 2016

As part of the Basic Education and Literacy entry point of the CEST program, the deployment of 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 – by 2017 was agreed upon by the meeting parties.

The meeting, led by then Regional Director now DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzano, has finally come to fruition last June 23, 2017.

Technology Academy Finland (TAF) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Millennium Technology Prize through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
The Prize is worth One Million Euros.

General principles of the Millennium Technology Prize are as follows:

• Awarded to disruptive technological innovations that enhance the quality of people’s lives in a sustainable manner.

• The innovations have been applied in practice and are delivering extensive change now and in the future.

• The innovations stimulate further cutting edge research and development in science and technology.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST IX) will be having its annual Regional Science and Technology (S&T) Week in Dipolog City this month.

Home to a variety of scientific exhibits and displays, the event will also feature STARBOOKS(Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Stations) - a digital library filled to the brim with science and technology resources.

STARBOOKS currently holds 500,000 titles of digitized journals, serial publications, reference materials, annual reports, theses and dissertations, technical and project reports, and directories of DOST-STII’s library materials. It also contains over 170 videos from the different DOST agencies, such as “TamangDOSTkarte Livelihood Videos” for aspiring entrepreneurs. The video topics range from food processing to laundry soap manufacturing and other livelihood materials.

The Department of Science and Technology IX will be celebrating its annual Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) in Dipolog City this month.

The 3-day event will house a collection of S&T exhibits from different agencies and organizations working with the DOST.

Among these exhibits is the RxBox - a compact, easily operated, 6-part telemedicine device designed to provide better access to life-saving healthcare service in isolated and disadvantaged communities. The RxBox contains the following:

Blood pressure monitor – measures the patient’s blood pressure to detect cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) problems especially hypertension, a disease which can also worsen other chronic lifestyle disease conditions.

Pulse oximeter –measures the level of oxygen in the patient’s blood and can help detect lung and cardiovascular problems – leading causes of death among Filipinos.

Electrocardiogram (ECG) – monitors the heart’s movement to pump blood throughout the body, helpful for those with acute and chronic heart problems, including pregnant mothers with cardiovascular problems.

As part of the Department of Science and Technology IX's Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) celebration, DOST IX's Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories (RSTL) will offer a 50% discount on calibration and selected testing samples and items.

Samples may be submitted at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center (ZDNSC) in Dipolog City and at the Regional Office in Zamboanga City.

The 3-day event will feature a myriad of S&T displays from different agencies and organizations working with the DOST.

Those with an affinity for things with a bit of "kick" may find DOST IX's RSTW to their liking. This year's Regional Science and Technology week in Dipolog City features Pangase Rice Wine and Coco Water Vinegar - both produced through the agency's CEST program.

CEST or Community Empowerment thru Science & Technology, is aimed at alleviating and enhancing the status of communities identified as the poorest of the poor in each region in the country through Science & Technology (S&T) interventions on five (05) identified S&T entry points, namely Basic Education and Literacy, Livelihood/Economic Enterprise Development, Health and Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation.

The Department of Science and Technology IX's Rubber Testing Lab will showcase two interesting exhibits during the agency's Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) in Dipolog city this July.

The annual event will feature a myriad of S&T displays from different agencies and organizations working with the DOST.

The Rubber Testing Lab will bring to audiences exhibits called "Elephant Toothpaste" and "Hot Ice". The former - which is not actual toothpaste - involves the production of a large amount of thick, paste-like foam through a chemical reaction. The latter, involves "frozen", but in actuality, crystallized vinegar that produce heat through an exothermic process.

DOST IX's Rubber Testing Lab provides critical support mechanisms for enhancing the competitiveness of the Philippines' rubber industry.

The annual Regional Science and Technology Week or RSTW held by the Department of Science and Technology IX will display LiDAR and LiPAD technologies on July 25-27 at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center in Dipolog City.

The mentioned technologies have been developed to aid in disaster mitigation, adaptation and risk reduction.

LiDAR or Light Detection and Ranging involve the recording of laser pulses emitted across the earth's surface. These recordings are then analyzed and interpreted to generate detailed, high-resolution 3D maps used in flood and hazard simulations.

The application for these maps is not limited for use in disaster modeling. Maps generated through LiDAR may also aid in planning and construction and energy resource mapping.

Acting as the program's safe keeper, LiPAD stores, manages, and disseminates the data generated through LiDAR.

The Department of Science and Technology's Chemical and Physical Testing Laboratory will feature 3 interactive exhibits in the annual Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) in Dipolog City from July 25-27, 2016.

These 3 exhibits showcase the lab's more entertaining side, parallel its expertise in handling various chemical components. The "Chemeleon", "Rainbow Fizz" and "Little Boy Blue" displays promises to wow audiences by treating them to a show of chemical combination processes and transformations.

The lab's main function is to provide customers with quantitative analyses on samples they send in. Raw and processed foods, water, condiments and spices and shelf-life testing are but a few of what the chemical and physical testing lab specializes in.

The Department of Science and Technology IX's Microbiological laboratory will feature a hygiene monitoring device during their annual Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) in Dipolog city.

Participants of the RSTW will get to play around with Hygiena- a device that determines the bacteria and contamination levels of a given surface by measuring the amount of ATP present on it.

ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate, is an energy molecule found on all living things; the more ATP found on a given surface, the more "living things" that surface has. You'd be surprised on the amount of "living things" you'll find on the palms of your hands.

As part of their annual RSTW or Regional Science and Technology Week, the Department of Science and Technology IX will hold a forum on Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) in Dipolog City at the Top Plaza Hotel on July 26, 2016.

The session primarily invites local government units, and will include activities and discussions on weather outlook, the use of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technologies and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as tools in DRRM, Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) and the Deployment of Early Warning Systems (DEWS) in Region IX.

Can't get enough of that Pangase Rice Wine? Worry not! Products on display at DOST's annual Regional Science and Technology Week are available on the OneSTore web portal.

On the off chance that you won't be in Dipolog City for the 3 day event, you'll still be able to place an order or two for merchandise that have left their mark on you.

From mangoes to machinery, the OneSToree-commerce web portal provides customers with an effortless shopping experience, and gives retailers simple and direct access to one of the largest customer bases in the Philippines.

OneSTore primarily aims to strengthen the small and medium enterprises assisted by the DOST's SETUP program by widening the scope of their target markets, and making their products more accessible to the public.

Should you be in town, then drop by the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center on July 25-27 and experience firsthand what Onestore.ph and the RSTW has to offer.

The event is open to all interested individuals (S&T enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, inventors, innovators, professionals and the general public). ADMISSION IS FREE. For details, please call (062) 991-1024 look for John Apolinario and Bon Padayhag 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 (Bon Padayhag, DOST IX Press Release)

    DOST’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program or SETUP will showcase their leading technologies and programs in the agency's annual Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) on July 25-27 at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center in Dipolog City.

    Aside from their current programs and S&T innovations, SETUP will also conduct technicalconsultancies on packaging and labeling, food innovation and safety, as well as a forum on SETUP itself.

    This flagship program of DOST focuses on assisting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)in six priority sectors namely: food processing, metals and engineering, furniture, marine and aquatic resources, agriculture/ horticulture, and gifts and holiday decors.

    The program assists MSMEs to improve its productivity through different technological interventions such as acquisition of innovative and cost-effective technology, product development, process improvement, human resource development, and consultancy services, among others.

    The Department of Science and Technology (DOST IX) opens the doors of the 2016 Regional Science and Technology (S&T) Week to the public on July 25-27 at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center in Dipolog City.

    Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzano, Regional Director for DOST IX says that this event, aside from showcasing the department's top technologies and services, is also geared toward bringing together people of different ideologies and interests with the intention of inspiring them, to perhaps become the nation's next great scientific mind.

    With the theme “Juan Science, One Nation”, the event will feature the agency's leading technologies, designed to address 6 DOST committed outcome areas that have been identified to be integral in both national development and global competitiveness.

The Department of Science and Technology through Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) is now accepting applications for the Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS). Deadline for filing the application is on September 09, 2016.

The DOST-SEI offers three (3) Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) programs, the JLSS-RA 10612 which aims to strengthen the country’s science and technology education by fast-tracking graduates in the sciences, mathematics and engineering who shall teach science and mathematics in secondary schools, JLSS- RA 7687 which is open to poor, talented and deserving student and the JLSS-Merit which is open to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and are willing to pursue careers in the field of science and technology. Qualifiers shall be selected on the basis of their performance in the 2016 JLSS Scholarship Examination to be administered on 16 October 2016.

Any regular third year college student of AY 2016-2017 who are currently enrolled in any of the identified institutions and S&T priority courses may apply for the scholarship program. Moreover, he or she must be a natural-born Filipino citizen; has a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 83% or better and no failing grade in his/her 1stand 2ndyear; not a recipient of any other government or private scholarship; no pending application as immigrant in any foreign country; resident of the municipality for the last 4 years; and of good moral character and in good health.

The Philippine Science High School (PSHS), through the regional office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-IX), announces the availability of SY2015-2016 PSHS scholarship to the public. 

DOST-IX Dir. Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzano said the PSHS is the first science high school in the Philippines that nurtures students to become scientists and technologists in the future.  It has a curriculum designed to prepare the scholars for careers in S&T.

The PSHS scholarship is open to grade six pupils who belong to the upper 10% of the graduating class of SY 2014-2015 as certified by the school principal, or those with special aptitude in Science and Mathematics, as supported by a report card and letter of recommendation.  The applicant must also not be more than 15 years old by June 2015, and must be a Filipino citizen with no pending application as immigrant in any foreign country.  Moreover, the applicant must be in good health and is fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.

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 IdeaSpace Foundation Inc. (Ideaspace) in cooperation with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) and the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IX will hold its Regional Bootcamp for Zamboanga Peninsula at the Campion Lecture Hall, ADZU on September 28, 2013, 8:00AM.

Career Executive Board (CESB) confers Brenda Nazareth-Manzano, the Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IX (DOST-IX) as recipient of the 2012 GAWAD CES Presidential Award on July 31, 2013 at the Heroes Hall, Malacañang Palace, Manila.

The deadline for the application of Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Scholars for SY 2014-2015 is extended up to August 12. The one-time screening is composed of scholastic aptitude test, known as National Competitive Examination (NCE), which is designed to measure Scientific Ability, Quantitative Ability, Abstract Reasoning, and Verbal Aptitude. The NCE will be administered on September 28, 2013 at Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – IX is pleased to announce that the application for the 5^th Asian Heads of Research Councils (ASIAHORCs) Joint Symposium organized by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) is now open. The ASIAHORCs Joint Symposium will be held on the 26-28 November 2013 in Bali, Indonesia with the theme: “Food Sciences.” 

The Department of Science and Technology through Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) is now accepting applications for the Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS). Deadline for filing the application is on August 24, 2012.

The DOST-SEI offers two (2) Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) programs, the JLSS-RA 7687 which is open to poor, talented and deserving student and the JLSS-Merit. Qualifiers shall be selected on the basis of their performance in the 2012 JLSS Scholarship Examination to be administered on 22 September 2012.

Based on the food consumption survey conducted by DOST Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) in 2008, the average Filipino eat less vegetable. Results also showed that from 145 grams of vegetables per day in 1978, consumption decreased to 110 grams in 2008, a decline of 35 grams of vegetable consumption within the past 30 years.

Among the lowest consumers of vegetables are regions CALABARZON and ARMM with 92 grams consumption of vegetables per person in one day, while CAR has the highest consumption with 169 grams.

In a brief round-up last May, Secretary Mario G. Montejo of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) personally witnessed how local sardines producers in Zamboanga del Norte are able to adhere to global standards through the DOST’s flagship program, Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).

Sec. Montejo with Undersecretary Carol M. Yorobe visited some of the SETUP-assisted projects last 16-17 May 2012.

During the visit, Sec. Montejo said he has high hopes that these MSMEs with proper support and access to appropriate technology can surely make big and be of help to the national economy.

Some 42 businessmen attended the Technology Investment Forum organized by the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IX, as part of the 2011 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) celebration held on July 4-9 in Dipolog City.

Aside from the promotion of appropriate technologies for possible adoption and commercialization, the forum served as a venue for exchange of ideas, information and experiences among businessmen, food processors, manufacturers and technology generators as well.

In line with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-IX), a total of 30 underweight children in Zamboanga Sibugay province are recipients of the 3-month nutri-feeding program of the Department.   The feeding program in Sanito, Ipil, Sibugay was also part of the celebration of the National Nutrition Month, which is conducted annually by the National Nutrition Council, in collaboration with the local government units and line government agencies.

Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte - Bringing another accomplishment in the Department of Science and Technology system was the DOST Regional Office IX for being the first DOST regional office to receive accreditation from the Philippine Accreditation Office (PAO) of the Department of Trade and Industry.

According to Dr. Agustin M. Fudolig, Deputy Executive Director of the DOST’s Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC), the accreditation was given to DOST IX for having been assessed and found conforming to the requirements of PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and the PAO condition for laboratory accreditation in the field of calibration.

Hundreds of viewers of the recently conducted Regional Invention Contests and Exhibits (RICE) which was held on July 7-9, 2011 at Lee Plaza, Dipolog City, had the chance of browsing / searching on the STARBOOKS. The mobile kiosk was one of the various displays and exhibits featured during the RICE, organized by the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IX (DOST IX).

STARBOOKS, or the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated Kiosk Stations,  is a stand alone, onsite research kiosk that provides free access on S&T information for academic and livelihood use.  The project, is aimed at providing Filipinos with relevant and latest information on the subject.  Users can have access to  thousands of titles of books, journals, scientific researches, technical and annual reports and other latest data and information contained at the DOST’s Science Information Network (SciNeT), Philippine eLib project sources, freely-available online resources, and subscribed databases.

DIPOLOG CITY – “Personal preparedness” is a key factor towards reducing the risk of natural hazards and preventing the disaster to occur. This was underscored by Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., Director of Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) in his lecture during a symposium held in this City early this week.

Dr. Solidum was one of the two speakers of a symposium on hazard mitigation, preparedness and global warming held Monday in a local convention center here. Another speaker was Ms. Maribel Enriquez of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Dipolog City - Some 35 participants composed of members of local council of women (LCW), micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), housewives and prospective entrepreneurs attended the Technology Training on Food Processing held on July 6 at Bamboo Garden Social Hall, Dipolog City. The activity is one of the highlights of the week-long celebration of 2011 Regional Science and Technology Week held on July 4 to 9 in the city.

The theme “Nasa Siyensiya ang Pag-asa” underscores the importance of science and technology (S&T) in the economic development of the country.  Cognizant of this, the Department conducts technology trainings on various appropriate technologies.

Specifically, the one-day  technology training is aimed at providing the participants with scientific knowledge and techniques on processing four  food technologies / products such as  Soy Milk;  Taho; Sugar Coated Peanuts; and Greaseless Peanuts.

DIPOLOG CITY – Some 300 children in Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte were treated by the Department of Science and Technology – IX (DOST-IX) with foods rich in nutrients in a nutri-feeding activity held Tuesday in Barangay Nabilid.

From the 300 children, 30 of them aged 4-6, identified by the Municipal Nutrition Action Office as underweight and lack the necessary nutrients, are beneficiaries of the 3-month supplemental feeding program. These children will be supplied with the necessary food requirements for the entire duration of the program.

DIPOLOG CITY – Close to 300 people joined forces Monday for a multi-sectoral tree planting caravan that ushered the Opening of the Regional Science and Technology (S&T) Week in Dipolog City.

The tree planting caravan – participated by different government agencies, local government units, academe, businesses, and non-government organizations – planted some three hundred Mahogany seedlings along Dipolog By-pass Road in Barangay Minaog, this city.

About 150 participants representing 25 institutions  in  both  public  and private sectors actively participated in the tree planting program organized by the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IX (DOST IX).  The  activity, which was held on July 26, 2010 at 8:00 in the morning, planted more than 200 mahogany tree seedlings along the highway of Begong, Tigbao Municipality, Zamboanga del Sur.

The tree planting is one of the many strategies that anyone can adopt in responding to  global climate change.   The event was closely coordinated with Mr. Joy Balandra, Begong Barangay Chairman and Mr. Alvin Ang, DOST-SETUP project beneficiary on Kiln Dryer Facility located at Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Philippine Council for Advance Science and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD) announce the search for 2010 Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation in Advanced Science and Technology.

The awards are given in recognition of scholarly work which contributes significantly to S & T knowledge to be applied for the development of the country. The search is open to all MS and PhD graduates in the following areas: Biology and related fields (Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry), Chemistry/Biochemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science/Information Technology, Earth Sciences/Space Technology Applications, Materials Science, Microelectronics and Mechatronics.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) leads the celebration of the 2010 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) every July of the year.    The annual event aims to raise public understanding of science and technology as well as DOST’s role and contributions to national development.

This year’s NSTW keeps in step with the theme, “Filipinnovation: The Way Forward”.

In Zamboanga Peninsula region, the DOST IX will hold the event in Pagadian City and Zamboanga del Sur province on July 26 to 30, 2010.   Various activities that showcase recent developments and achievements in domestic science and technology along with technology fora and symposium are lined up for the week-long activity.

         Recognizing the role of micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the economic development of our country, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST IX) conducted a Techno-Preneurship Forum for entrepreneurs in the region. The forum was held at Hotel Camila 1, Dipolog City on July 24, 2009.   The event was in line with the annual observance of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW).   This year?s regional celebration was held in Dipolog City.  The celebration was anchored on the theme ?Responding Global Challenges through Science and Technology? with sub-theme ?Saanman, Kailanman, S&T ay Kailangan?. Other activities slated during the celebration were Training on Bath Soap, Lotion, and Shampoo Production, Techno Investment Forum / Demo on Low Fat, Low Sugar Ice Cream, Product Packaging Assessment and Consultation, and Seminar on Basic Sanitation and Hygiene.

Some 26 participants composed of prospective businessmen, teachers, housewives, hotel representatives, and government employees actively participated in the Training on Bath Soap, Shampoo, and Lotion Production held at the Bamboo Garden Social Hall, Dipolog City from July 20-22, 2009. 

 The training was organized by the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IX (DOST-IX) in line with the annual observance of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW). This year?s regional celebration was held in Dipolog City.  The celebration was anchored on the theme ?Responding Global Challenges through Science and Technology? with sub-theme ?Saanman, Kailanman, S&T ay Kailangan?. Other activities slated during the celebration were Technology Forum and Demo on Low-Fat Ice Cream Production, Technopreneurship Forum for SMEs, Product Packaging Assessment and Consultation, and Seminar on Basic Sanitation and Hygiene.

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) celebrates the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) during the month of July. For Zamboanga Peninsula region, this year?s celebration will be held in Dipolog City on July 20-24 with the theme "Responding to the Global Challenges through Science and Technology? and sub-theme ?Saanman, kailanman S&T ay kailangan?. To highlight the celebration, DOST-9 has lined up various activities which focus on entrepreneur mind-setting, business and livelihood trainings, technical consultancy and technology forum. 

On June 30, 2009, the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IX, together with other government agencies through the KALAHI Program, actively participated in a vital undertaking carrying the theme "Ayuda de Presidente Gloria para na Limpapa" which provided various government services / assistance and job opportunities to local folks of Barangay Limpapa.