DOST Caraga RSTL

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

In accordance with Malacañang Memorandum Circular No. 116, s. 2026, dated 31 March 2026, the DOST Caraga Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) will implement a Work-from-Home (WFH) arrangement on 01 April 2026, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PhST).

All transactions will resume on Monday, 06 April 2026.

For urgent concerns, you may contact:
📞 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟴-𝟯𝟱𝟮-𝟭𝟮𝟵𝟴 – Microbiological & Chemical Laboratory
📞 𝟬𝟵𝟳𝟱-𝟱𝟵𝟰-𝟮𝟯𝟭𝟲 – Metrology Laboratory

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐋 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐒𝐎/𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝟏𝟕𝟎𝟐𝟓:𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

The Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) of DOST Caraga successfully completed its First Surveillance Visit with Special Assessment under PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 on March 24–26, 2026, conducted by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (Department of Trade and Industry).

This significant milestone underscores DOST Caraga’s unwavering commitment to upholding international quality standards, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and credibility of its testing and calibration services. Through continuous adherence to ISO standards, the RSTL strengthens trust among stakeholders and supports industries, research institutions, and communities across the region.

The assessment yielded positive results, including the recommended continuation of all existing signatories from the Chemical, Microbiological, and Metrology Laboratories, the approval of additional signatories for the Chemical and Microbiological Laboratories, and the grant of expanded accreditation scope for the Metrology Laboratory, particularly on Temperature Controlled Enclosures.

More than a compliance requirement, this achievement reflects DOST Caraga’s vital role in advancing quality infrastructure and fostering a culture of excellence—ensuring that services delivered to Caraganons meet globally recognized standards and contribute to safe, innovative, and competitive industries.

📢 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga will implement a compressed four-day workweek starting March 10, 2026.
Under this arrangement, the DOST Caraga Regional Office and the DOST Provincial Offices in Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands will be open to the public from Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM only, while Fridays to Sundays will be non-working days.
This initiative supports government efforts to conserve energy while ensuring uninterrupted public service.
For inquiries and coordination, you may reach us through email, this page, or the official pages of our Provincial Offices:
DOST Agusan del [email protected]
DOST Agusan del [email protected]
DOST - Surigao del [email protected]
DOST Surigao del [email protected]
DOST Dinagat [email protected]

📢 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga will implement a compressed four-day workweek starting March 10, 2026.

Under this arrangement, the DOST Caraga Regional Office and the DOST Provincial Offices in Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands will be open to the public from Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM only, while Fridays to Sundays will be non-working days.

This initiative supports government efforts to conserve energy while ensuring uninterrupted public service.

For inquiries and coordination, you may reach us through email, this page, or the official pages of our Provincial Offices:

DOST Agusan del [email protected]
DOST Agusan del [email protected]
DOST - Surigao del [email protected]
DOST Surigao del [email protected]
DOST Dinagat [email protected]

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: In the latest Publicus Asia survey for the fourth quarter of 2025, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) maintained its high approval rating, ranking second among national government agencies—just behind the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Meanwhile, after placing third last quarter, DOST climbed to second place this quarter in terms of trust rating.
DOST’s approval rating this quarter is significantly higher than last quarter’s, reflecting growing public confidence in the agency’s programs and initiatives.
This recognition highlights DOST’s continued commitment to delivering inclusive, science-driven solutions and opportunities that uplift the lives of every Filipino.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: In the latest Publicus Asia survey for the fourth quarter of 2025, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) maintained its high approval rating, ranking second among national government agencies—just behind the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Meanwhile, after placing third last quarter, DOST climbed to second place this quarter in terms of trust rating.

DOST’s approval rating this quarter is significantly higher than last quarter’s, reflecting growing public confidence in the agency’s programs and initiatives.

This recognition highlights DOST’s continued commitment to delivering inclusive, science-driven solutions and opportunities that uplift the lives of every Filipino.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞?
Sa paggunita nito, patuloy na pinaaalalahanan ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) ang bawat Pilipino sa kahalagahan ng paggalang sa oras at sa malaking papel nito sa kaunlaran ng isang pamayanan at ng buong bansa.
Sa pamamagitan ng Oras Pinas ng DOST, na may temang “Filipino, On Time Ka!”, layunin nitong baguhin ang negatibong konsepto ng “Filipino Time” bilang laging late at itaguyod ang isang pambansang identidad na nakabatay sa punctuality, precision, at reliability.
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As we close 2025, DOST Caraga extends our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners, innovators, and communities. 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖, 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜, 𝙪𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙜-𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙣.
In 2026, we look forward to delivering more solutions and opportunities for all Caraganons through stronger and modern STI initiatives. Padayon ta sa pag-uswag pinaagi sa siyensya, teknolohiya, ug inobasyon.
Happy New Year, Caraga! May the coming year bring brighter collaborations, deeper impact, and more shared successes. 💙

As we close 2025, DOST Caraga extends our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners, innovators, and communities. 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖, 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜, 𝙪𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙜-𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙣.

In 2026, we look forward to delivering more solutions and opportunities for all Caraganons through stronger and modern STI initiatives. Padayon ta sa pag-uswag pinaagi sa siyensya, teknolohiya, ug inobasyon.

Happy New Year, Caraga! May the coming year bring brighter collaborations, deeper impact, and more shared successes. 💙

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐑𝐌𝐋 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞

In pursuit of promoting accuracy, integrity, and consumer trust in commercial transactions, the DOST-Caraga Regional Metrology Laboratory (RML) took part in the OPLAN Calibration: Surprise Inspection of Business Establishments held on October 14, 2025, in RTR, Agusan del Norte. The activity was organized by the LGU Remedios T. Romualdez in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Through this initiative, the participating agencies collectively ensured consumer protection and fair-trade practices by conducting inspection, verification, and sealing of weighing scales and fuel dispensers in local business establishments. The DOST-Caraga RML extended its technical expertise in calibration and measurement verification, empowering the LGU to strengthen its implementation of the Consumer Act of the Philippines (R.A. 7394).

This collaborative effort highlights the government’s shared commitment to maintaining accuracy in measurement and fairness in commerce, ensuring that every transaction made in the marketplace is anchored in honesty and trust for the protection and welfare of all consumers.

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗗𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

Three personnel from Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte successfully completed their two week technical work immersion at the DOST Caraga Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) on August 11 to 22, 2025.

Mr.Jemon Carl M. Sulimba of SNSU Del Carmen Campus, together with Ms. Ivy Marie T. Julgalbot and Ms. AC E. Juntilo of LGU Del Carmen, underwent intensive training covering the fundamentals of laboratory operations. The sessions focused on protocol implementation, sample acceptance and analysis, quality assurance practices, and regulatory compliance, key competencies in preparing for the full operation of the soon to be established LGU Del Carmen Water Testing Laboratory.

With these enhanced technical capabilities, LGU Del Carmen is a step closer to providing reliable, timely, and standardized water testing services to its communities, contributing to safer and healthier living conditions.

This initiative is part of DOST Caraga’s sustained efforts to build the capacities of local government units in safeguarding public health through science based solutions, as the RSTL continues its commitment to enabling local institutions to deliver accurate testing services for safer communities.

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝘿𝙊𝙎𝙏-𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖 𝙍𝙎𝙏𝙇 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙅𝙏 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 19 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙎&𝙏 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨

The𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 congratulates the 𝟭𝟵 𝗢𝗻-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀 (𝗢𝗝𝗧𝘀) who have successfully rendered the required OJT training hours at the Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL).
Over several weeks of hands-on training at DOST Caraga, the OJTs performed food and water testing in the Chemical and Microbiological Laboratories, conducted instrument calibration in the Metrological Laboratory, and carried out research in the MINERAL Hub. These experiences sharpened their technical skills, deepened their knowledge, and prepared them to meet the high standards and demands of the science and technology field.

This year’s OJTs include:
𝟲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 from 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻, Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Microbiology (120 hours)
𝟭𝟬 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 from 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (𝟮𝟰𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀)
𝟭 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 from 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Microbiology (𝟮𝟰𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀)
𝟮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 from 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻, Bachelor of Science in Biology (𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀)

On 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, a culmination program was conducted honoring our OJTs for their dedication and growth during their training at RSTL. The ceremony featured inspiring messages from 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗝. 𝗗𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲, RSTL Technical Manager; 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘇, CSU CMNS Internship Focal Person for Chemistry; and 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝘆 𝗔. 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗰𝗼, CSU CMNS College Internship Coordinator. With a strong foundation of skills and experience, they are well-prepared to take the next step in their careers.

To our 19 OJTs—congratulations and thank you! We are proud to have been part of your training, and we look forward to seeing the great things you will accomplish in the field of science and technology.

𝘿𝙊𝙎𝙏-𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖 𝙍𝙎𝙏𝙇 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙍-𝙀𝙈𝘽 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩

On 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟰–𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 (𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗟) underwent a successful 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 led by external assessors from the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 – 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂 (𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥-𝗘𝗠𝗕), namely Ms. Karla Jane S. Tawing, Ms. Pamela Diaz, Mr. Antolin P. Beceril Jr., Ms. Christy Joy A. Raden, and Mr. Chres John Laguna.

This activity forms part of DOST-RSTL’s ongoing efforts to uphold its recognition under 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 𝟲𝟯, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟴 (𝗗𝗔𝗢 𝟵𝟴-𝟲𝟯), which sets the standards for environmental laboratory accreditation in the Philippines. The assessment reaffirms DOST-Caraga RSTL's unwavering commitment to providing accurate, reliable, and high-quality environmental testing services that meet national regulations and scientific standards.

More than a compliance check, the assessment serves as a strategic opportunity for DOST-RSTL to continuously improve its laboratory operations. It also ensures the laboratory remains aligned with evolving environmental laws and regulatory frameworks.

This initiative highlights DOST-Caraga RSTL’s dedication to excellence, environmental stewardship, and continuous service enhancement, further solidifying its position as a trusted partner in environmental monitoring and protection in the region.

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮. 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙪𝙨. 🧪📏✨

The RSTL just leveled up! We're now offering new testing and calibration services to better serve industries, safeguard communities, and raise the bar on safety and compliance.
Whether you're checking product quality or ensuring instrument accuracy—we’ve got you covered. 🔬✅

📸 Take a closer look at how we’re expanding our services through the photos below.