DOST XII - South Cotabato Provincial Office

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 🔴

Join us live for the official announcement of the qualifiers for the 2026 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships.

(LIVE) 2026 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships – Qualifiers Announcement Join us live for the official announcement of the qualifiers for th...

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 🙌

Join us tomorrow, May 30, at 12:00 NN as we announce the qualifiers of the 2026 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships.

📌 Stream it live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! 📣🎓

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 👀✨

The moment you've all been waiting for is almost here! 🎉 DOST-SEI will officially reveal the 2026 Undergraduate S&T Scholarship Exam results on May 30, 2026 watch it on their official YouTube channel! Nearly 98,000 Grade 12 students competed across 222 testing centers last February and March 2026, all vying for just 8,500 coveted slots.

It's one of the toughest scholarship battles in the country so to every examinee, you've worked hard for this. Good luck! 🍀

📢 IMPORTANT ADVISORY: WEBINAR POSTPONEMENT 📢

Please be informed that due to unforeseen circumstances, our scheduled webinar "FOOD SAFETY FIRST 2026" | Risk Mitigation in Food Manufacturing: Additives & Adulteration originally set for May 28, 2026, will be moved to a later date.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding, patience, and continued interest.
Please stay tuned to our official page as we will announce the new schedule soon. We look forward to having you join us then! Thank you very much for your unwavering support.

DOST XII - Cotabato Provincial Office
DOST XII - Sultan Kudarat Provincial Office
DOST XII -Sarangani Province and General Santos City Office
DOST XII - South Cotabato Provincial Office

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞. 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞. - 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗫𝗜𝗜 - 𝐏𝐒𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐨𝐂𝐨𝐭 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Department of Science and Technology – SOCCSKSARGEN Region (DOST XII), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office – South Cotabato headed by Provincial Director Giselle Eve O. Siladan, proudly served as one of the resource speakers during the 2026 South Cotabato Federation of Local Chambers of Commerce Conference held in line with the celebration of the South Cotabato Business Week.

The conference gathered business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and development partners across the province to discuss opportunities, collaborations, and strategies that will further strengthen South Cotabato’s growing economy and thriving business ecosystem.

A highlight of the event was the participation of Hon. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. during the Governor’s Hour, where he shared significant developments on the province’s improving economy and the continued growth of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), emphasizing the province’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Meanwhile, Provincial Director Giselle Eve O. Siladan presented the various Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) of DOST, particularly initiatives that support innovation-driven entrepreneurship and startup development. Among the key initiatives highlighted were the establishment of Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) for startups and the proposed Innovation Hub (iHub) facility in the province, which aims to become a collaborative space for innovators, researchers, students, MSMEs, and aspiring entrepreneurs to transform ideas into impactful solutions and sustainable enterprises.

The event was spearheaded by the South Cotabato Economic and Investments Promotion Center (SCEIPC) headed by Mr. Tyronn Jann Villanueva, RN, MPA, in partnership with various stakeholders dedicated to advancing economic development and innovation in the province.

Through initiatives like this and with the support of RD Malawan, DOST XII - PSTO SoCot continues to strengthen its commitment to fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, empowering local entrepreneurs, and creating more opportunities for science, technology, and innovation to drive inclusive and sustainable development in South Cotabato and the entire SOCCSKSARGEN Region.

𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓’𝐍𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

The Department of Science and Technology – SOCCSKSARGEN Region (DOST XII) through its Provincial Science and Technology Office – South Cotabato headed by Provincial Director Giselle Eve O. Siladan, formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Project Likhaan in a significant step toward advancing innovation, creativity, and science-driven development in the region.

The partnership was established in collaboration with Ms. Isis Umali, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Likhaan, with Dr. Sammy P. Malawan serving as the official signatory for DOST XII and Provincial Director Giselle Eve O. Siladan as witness to the agreement. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to empowering Filipino creators through technology, innovation, and inclusive digital transformation initiatives.

At the center of the partnership is the project entitled, “Likhaan 18-82-1: Digital Transformation and Market Validation of Likhaan: A Comprehensive Platform for Empowering Filipino Creators.” Supported under the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) Startup Grant Fund (SGF) Program, the initiative aims to establish a unified digital platform that connects Filipino creators from all regions and provinces, enabling them to showcase their products, expand market access, and strengthen the visibility of Philippine culture, creativity, and craftsmanship.

The project serves as a bold and innovative step toward bridging traditional artistry with modern digital opportunities. Through the platform, local creators and cultural communities will gain access to wider audiences, enhanced market opportunities, and tools that support sustainable creative enterprises in the digital economy.

To bring the initiative into action, pilot implementation sites have been identified in Quezon City, Marikina, Baguio, Cebu, and Lake Sebu. These communities will serve as dynamic hubs for testing and validating the platform’s impact, strengthening market readiness, and fostering deeper community engagement among local creators and stakeholders.

Among the pilot sites, Lake Sebu was intentionally chosen because of its rich cultural heritage and strong tradition of indigenous artistry, particularly the internationally recognized T’nalak weaving of the T’boli people. Known for its intricate, dream-inspired patterns and deep cultural symbolism, T’nalak represents the richness of Filipino identity and creativity that Likhaan seeks to celebrate and elevate.

By including Lake Sebu in the initiative, the project highlights the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge systems and traditional craftsmanship while embracing technological advancement. The partnership demonstrates how culture and innovation can work hand in hand, ensuring that Filipino heritage continues to thrive and evolve in the modern digital landscape.

For over a week, DOST XII – PSTO South Cotabato proudly participated in the 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨, bringing science, innovation, and MSME opportunities closer to the community.

From unique local products to smart technologies and science-based solutions, the flea market became a vibrant space where negosyo, creativity, and innovation came together.

Thank you to everyone who visited the DOST booth, supported our local MSMEs, and experienced how science can help turn simple ideas into thriving opportunities.

Because in South Cotabato Business Week, innovation is always part of the market experience!