Author: Raffy Rico

Policy Forum on Multidisciplinary Approach to Community-Based Conservation and Management Program

Policy Forum on Multidisciplinary Approach to Community-Based Conservation and Management Program

Posted by | Jun 28, 2016 |

Dr. Maria Inez Angela Z. Ponce de Leon (right) receives her certificate of appreciation from National Scientist Angel C. Alcala (left) as speaker on science communication during the Policy Forum on Multidisciplinary Approach to Community-Based Conservation and Management Programs held at Hotel Jen on June 14, 2016. Looking on was Academician Rhodora V. Azanza, Chair of the Biological Sciences Division of NAST Philippines and moderator during the event. (Photo courtesy of NAST Philippines/Text by Rodolfo P. de Guzman/S&T Media...

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MONSANTO PHILIPPINES, UP-COLLABORATE TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

MONSANTO PHILIPPINES, UP-COLLABORATE TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Posted by | Jun 27, 2016 |

BY; ADELA GARAPAN IDA Informal Press Conference (from left-right) Mr. Gabriel Romero, Monsanto, Scientific Affairs lead; Ms. Chat Garrido-Ocampo, Monsanto, Corporate Engagement Lead; Ms. Rachel P. Lumibao, Monsanto, Country Commercial Lead and Pam Valenzuela Monsanto, Marketing Lead.  MONSANTO Philippines with the collaboration of the University of the Philippiness League of Agricultural Biotechnology Students (UP-LABS) had performed an on-stage play with the title “Lina’s Town Rises Again.” Almost 50 grade school students and teachers attended and watched the live performance from Alabang Elementary School. The venue was held at the Bulwagang Haribon, Insular Life Corporate Center, Muntinlupa City. The “Lina...

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DOST’s STARBOOKS logs in at Lucena City

DOST’s STARBOOKS logs in at Lucena City

Posted by | Jun 27, 2016 |

The innovative digital learning tool called STARBOOKS or the Science and Technology Academic Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosks System is installed in various private and public schools in Quezon province during the STARBOOKS training in Lucena City. In photo are DOST Region IV-A Provincial S&T Center Director Maria Esperanza E. Jawili (first row, third from right), DOST-STII STARBOOKS Team (in red and white shirts), and the officers of the Librarians Association of Quezon Province and Lucena Inc. headed by its president, Eulalia G. Zapata (second row, second from right). A memorandum of understanding among the stakeholders was signed on April...

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Unveiling of the 2015 RPRH Accomplishment Report.

Unveiling of the 2015 RPRH Accomplishment Report.

Posted by | Jun 25, 2016 |

From L-R: Former Health Secretary Ezperanza Cabral, Head of the RPRH National Implementation Team; Dr. Janette-Loreto Garin, DOH Health Secretary; and Dr. Juan Antonio Perez III, POPCOM Executive Director, poses after the unveiling of the 2015 RPRH Accomplishment...

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Help the poor through innovative research, DOST VII head urges scientists in the Visayas

Help the poor through innovative research, DOST VII head urges scientists in the Visayas

Posted by | Jun 25, 2016 |

By Licinio F. Gingoyon S&T Media Service, DOST-VII The Department of Science and Technology Region VII Director Edilberto Paradela urged scientists in the Visayas to do researches that promote “inclusive development.” Speaking before the participants in the scientist conference at the University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) Auditorium, Paradela stressed doing such fulfills the scientists’ moral and social duties to help alleviate the living condition of grass root communities. The regional director said that while the country’s economy has improved tremendously, the grassroots have not enjoyed the benefits of economic growth. Thus he made the appeal to Visayan scientist-participants...

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DOST LAUNCHES ONESTORE HUB IN Q.C.

DOST LAUNCHES ONESTORE HUB IN Q.C.

Posted by | Jun 25, 2016 |

BY: ADELA GARAPAN IDA   The Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region ( DOST-NCR) has launced its 6th ONESTORE HUB in Quezon City at Timog Ave., June 23, 2016, spearheaded by the Out-going Secretary Mario G. Montejo. The aforementioned ONESTORE HUB is owned by businessman, media personality and author Dr. Carl Balita. Present during the launching of ONESTORE HUB was Hon. Joy Belmonte, Vice Mayor, Quezon City; Mr Pax Maghacot, President, PCCI QC; Engr. Sancho A. Maborrang, Regional Director, DOST-NCR; Dr. Teresita C. Fortuna, Regional Director, DOST-NCR; Dr. Carl E. Balita, OWNER, OneStore Hub-Lyf Center; Dr....

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SSS opens third branch in Pasig City

Posted by | Jun 25, 2016 |

The Social Security System (SSS) formally opened its third branch in Pasig to meet the rising demand for its services in the fast-growing city and bring its social protection programs closer to more than 28,000 members and about 1,900 employers from barangays Rosario, Sta. Lucia, Santolan, Manggahan and Dela Paz. SSS Senior Vice President for National Capital Region Operations Group Jose B. Bautista said that the SSS Pasig-Rosario Branch is located at the 3rd Floor of the Alfonso Commercial Complex along Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue in Barangay Rosario. “SSS Pasig-Rosario provides a more convenient and accessible venue for members and employers to transact with SSS, especially given the increasing number of business establishments in the area. They no longer need to travel all the way to our other Pasig branches for their SSS concerns and queries,” said Bautista. Apart from SSS Pasig-Rosario, members and employers residing and working in Pasig City can also visit SSS Pasig-Shaw located at Chipeco Building along Meralco Avenue and SSS Pasig-Rotunda located at the ARMAL Building in Barangay Caniogan. As a full-service branch, SSS Pasig-Rosario offers transactions such as issuance of Social Security numbers for members, Employer ID numbers and Certificates of Registration for employers; data capture services under the Unified Multipurpose Identification System; receipt and processing of applications for salary loans, educational loans and funeral grants, and  receipt of benefit applications. Aside from...

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DA-BFAR HOLDS TOPPING OUT OF NEW FISHERIES COMPLEX

DA-BFAR HOLDS TOPPING OUT OF NEW FISHERIES COMPLEX

Posted by | Jun 22, 2016 |

BY: ADELA GARAPAN IDA The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) held its topping out of the New Main Building on June 20, 2016. Topping out is the business construction language when the last beam is placed on top of the structure. Highlights of the event was the topping of its last beam of the structure of the Main Building. UnderSecretary and National Director, Atty. Asis G. Perez, Regional Directors and its Representatives, Engineers and Architects that constructed the buildings led this event. Director Atty. Asis G. Perez delivered his Opening Message/Remarks. In his Speech, he...

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APTJSO competition activities

APTJSO competition activities

Posted by | Jun 20, 2016 |

By Ma. Lotuslei P. Dimagiba   Dr. Josette T. Biyo, Director of DOST-SEI plants a narra tree during the tree planting activity of the 5th APTJSO. (Photo by Gerry Palad/ Text by Ma. Lotuslei Dimagiba) (Click picture below to enlarge)   INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PLANT TREES IN MAKILING | Participants in the 5th ASEAN Plus Three Junior Odyssey or APTJSO climbed up the Makiling Botanical Garden in the University of the Philippines Los Baños for a tree planting activity as their own little way of helping Mother Earth cope with climate change. The 5th APTJSO, with the theme “Climate Change...

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