27/10/2026
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง-๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฃ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐บ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐๐ณ๐๐น ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ ๐จ๐ฝ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
The Department of Science and Technology โ Provincial Science and Technology Office of Dinagat Islands (DOST-PSTO PDI) recognized three successful cooperators of the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) through the Awarding of Certificates of SETUP Graduated Projects held on October 9, 2026, in the Province of Dinagat Islands. The awarding was graced by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., Undersecretary Sancho A. Maborrang, Assistant Secretary Maria Teresa B. de Guzman, Regional Director Noel M. Ajoc and Provincial Director Ann O. Tibe, highlighting the Departmentโs continued commitment to advancing local enterprises through science, technology, and innovation.
The certificates were awarded to Osiang Welding Shop, Larry Welding Shop, and Roljane Graphic Express in recognition of their successful completion of their respective SETUP projects and compliance with program requirements. Through DOSTโs technology interventions, these enterprises have enhanced their business operations, improved productivity and service quality, and strengthened their competitiveness in their respective industries.
This milestone underscores DOST-PSTO PDIโs commitment to empowering local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through appropriate technologies and innovation-driven solutions. The success of the three graduated firms demonstrates the value of perseverance, partnership, and technological advancement in achieving sustainable business growth, inspiring more local entrepreneurs to embrace innovation and contribute to the inclusive economic development of the Province of Dinagat