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𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

Game developers, creatives, and fans are set to converge at the SMX Convention Center on June 20–21 for ALT + TAB Festival 2026, a two-day celebration of science, technology, gaming, and pop culture.

The festival was officially launched during a press conference at DOST-STII Mini Theater, with DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. serving as the guest of honor on June 15, 2026.

Inspired by the keyboard shortcut 'Alt+Tab', the event aims to highlight the intersection between science, technology, gaming, music, and pop culture, with different events happening simultaneously.

DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. emphasized the reason behind the support of the agency to the e-sports, game development, and creative industry: "Mayroon nang talent, although hindi nababanggit kasi mga foreign companies ang nag-u-utilize. And that is why the first engagement that we have would be the e-sports and then recently [ay partnership sa] mga game development groups tulad ng Gridlock, and of course, we are all boosting for the popularization of game development animation through the Regional and National Science and Technology Week (RSTW/NSTW) contests."

Through its commitment to strengthening the country’s creative industries, DOST continues to support game development as a platform for nurturing Filipino talent and building human capital in the digital economy, with Gridlock Games Studio leading the festival—one of the success stories of DOST’s Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines Program.

Join us on June 20–21, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center and discover how science, technology, and creativity are shaping the future of Filipino innovation. Whether you're a gamer, developer, inventor, student, or tech enthusiast, ALT+TAB Festival 2026 has something for you.

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𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲!

June 15 — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), together with Cagayan State University (CSU) and Utitco Motor Corporation (UMCORP), formalized a Memorandum of Understanding aiming to strengthen the growing electric mobility sector at the DOST-STII Mini Theater, Taguig City.
Through this collaboration, CSU and UMCORP will work together on research and development, capacity building, technology transfer, and other initiatives to advance locally designed and manufactured electric vehicle technologies.
On the message of support of the DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang emphasized that the growing collaboration between academe and industry in advancing e-mobility is becoming increasingly valuable and important: "...Beyond providing alternative modes of transportation, e-mobility contributes to cleaner communities, greater energy efficiency, and new opportunities for local innovation and manufacturing".

Together with the DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. are DOST-NCR Regional Director Engr. Romelen T. Tresvalles and DOST-Central Luzon Regional Director Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, to grace the event. This partnership shows how government agencies, the academe, and businesses can work together in creating practical solutions that improve daily lives. By combining expertise and resources, the partnership is helping develop transportation systems that are cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable, making travel safer and more convenient for Filipinos while contributing to a healthier environment for future generations.

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🌍💡Calling all OFWs with Business Ideas!💡🌍
May business concept ka bang gustong simulan o palaguin? Ngayon na ang pagkakataon para gawing realidad ang iyong mga plano!

Sa pamamagitan ng iFWD PH (Innovation for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines) Program ng DOST-NCR, maaaring makatanggap ang mga kwalipikadong OFWs ng hanggang ₱500,000 Innovation Funding Support para sa:
✅ Pagbili ng equipment o makinarya para sa produksyon
✅ Pagkuha ng technology o systems para mapabuti ang business operations
✅ Technical assistance para mas mapaunlad ang produkto, proseso, o serbisyo
📌 Sino ang maaaring mag-apply?

Ang mga OFWs na:
✔️ Nagko-commercialize ng DOST-developed technology
✔️ Gumagamit ng DOST-developed technology sa kanilang negosyo
✔️ Gumagamit ng local o foreign technology para makagawa ng produkto
✔️ Nais bumuo o mag-develop ng sarili nilang teknolohiya o innovation
Ang iFWD PH ay bukas para sa:
🔹 Tech-Aspirants (Regular Track)
Para sa mga OFWs na nagsisimula pa lamang at wala pang business o business development training.
🔹 Innovative Builders (Fast Track)
Para sa mga may existing business o nakatanggap na ng business development training at nais pang palakasin ang kanilang kakayahan sa innovation.
🔹 Innovation-Ready Pioneers (Express Track)
Para sa mga OFWs na handa nang i-scale up ang kanilang negosyo at magpatuloy sa innovation funding support.

Kung ikaw ay isang OFW na may business proposal o may pangarap na negosyong makakatulong sa iyong pamilya at komunidad, huwag hayaang manatiling ideya lamang ito. Gawing posible ang iyong plano sa tulong ng agham, teknolohiya, at inobasyon!

📅 Deadline of Submission of Business Proposals: July 15, 2026
Para sa kumpletong detalye tungkol sa programa, i-scan ang QR code o i-click lamang ang link sa comment section!

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For 68 years, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has been bringing science, technology, and innovation closer to the lives of Filipinos.
From empowering communities and supporting entrepreneurs to creating career pathways and livelihood opportunities, DOST continues to provide solutions that open doors for every Filipino to grow and succeed.
As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment in providing solutions and opportunities for all through science and technology—because every Filipino deserves a better future.

For 68 years, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has been bringing science, technology, and innovation closer to the lives of Filipinos.

From empowering communities and supporting entrepreneurs to creating career pathways and livelihood opportunities, DOST continues to provide solutions that open doors for every Filipino to grow and succeed.

As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment in providing solutions and opportunities for all through science and technology—because every Filipino deserves a better future.

𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩 𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 (𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐄) 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐚 𝐍𝐂𝐑!

Inaanyayahan ng DOST–NCR ang mga innovator, community organizations, at iba pang organisasyon na magsumite ng kanilang mga makabagong solusyon para sa Circular Economy Category. Layunin nito na kilalanin ang mga inobasyong nagtataguyod ng pangangalaga sa kalikasan sa pamamagitan ng pagbabawas ng basura at mas efficient na paggamit ng mga likas na yaman. Sa halip na nakasanayang sistemang “take-make-dispose,” binibigyang-diin ng Circular Economy ang pagre-recycle, muling paggamit, at pagre-repurpose ng mga materyales upang mapahaba ang kanilang pakinabang at mabawasan ang basura.
Hinahanap ng DOST-NCR ang mga solusyong may kakayahang magdulot ng positibong epekto sa komunidad—tulad ng pagbawas ng basura at carbon emissions, paglikha ng kabuhayan at trabaho, pagpapalakas ng pagtutulungan ng mga sektor, at pagtitiyak ng sustinableng paggamit ng mga likas na yaman.

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