DOST Romblon

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW: SLITTS 2026 PRESS CONFERENCE BRINGS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALIZATION INTO FOCUS

The conversation continues at SLITTS 2026 as DOST officials and key partners meet with members of the media for the Summit’s Press Conference on its opening day.

The session provides an opportunity to discuss the goals and highlights of SLITTS 2026, DOST’s efforts in technology transfer and commercialization, and how stronger connections among researchers, industries, LGUs, and potential technology adopters can help bring locally developed solutions closer to practical application.

Through the press conference, media partners also help bring these conversations beyond the Summit and broaden public awareness of the technologies, opportunities, and partnerships shaping innovation across Southern Luzon.

07/10/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐋𝐔𝐙𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒, 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

Businesses, local governments and communities in Southern Luzon will have opportunities to find technology-based solutions to their needs through the 2026 South Luzon Innovation and Technology Transfer Summit (SLITTS) on October 8–9 at the Calapan City Convention Center.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through DOST-MIMAROPA, DOST CALABARZON and DOST-Bicol, will bring together researchers, technology developers, industries, local government units, schools and potential technology users for the two-day summit.

Full Story: https://pia.gov.ph/.../south-luzon-summit-links.../

07/10/2026

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07/10/2026

Congratulations, Engr. Kate Danielle Perez, for passing the August 2026 Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), Professional Level! 🎉

May this achievement inspire you to continue pursuing growth, excellence, and greater opportunities ahead. Keep reaching for your goals and making a difference through your dedication and hard work.

Your DOST Romblon family is proud of you! 💙

KD Perez

07/10/2026

Congratulations to our DOST Scholars from Romblon who successfully passed the August 2026 Civil Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT)! 📚 Your hard work, resilience, and dedication to excellence have truly paid off.

Your DOST family is incredibly proud of you—you continue to inspire us with your passion and commitment to building a better, stronger Philippines. 💙

Padayon, mga iskolar ng bayan! 🌟

06/10/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗠𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗔 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦: 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲-𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄-𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐎

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) MIMAROPA successfully conducted the E-TURO Training for Teachers in two beneficiary schools in Romblon and Marinduque, providing teachers with hands-on experience in using the E-TURO system to support classroom teaching and learning.

📍 September 25, 2026 | San Agustin Central Elementary School, San Agustin, Romblon

A total of 10 teachers participated in the training, where they were introduced to the features and functionalities of E-TURO and guided through its practical use as an additional learning resource for their students.

📍 September 26, 2026 | Don Luis Hidalgo Memorial School, Boac, Marinduque

The training continued in Marinduque with 9 teachers participating in hands-on sessions designed to familiarize them with the system and prepare them for its use in their teaching activities.

Across the two schools, 19 teachers were trained, marking an important step toward the adoption and effective utilization of E-TURO in the beneficiary schools.

E-TURO is a digital learning solution designed to help schools and communities provide accessible education, especially in remote and underserved areas. It supports learning even in schools with limited internet access through offline-ready technology, digital learning content, smart devices, and solar-powered systems.Through E-TURO, teachers and learners can access curriculum-based learning materials, classroom tools, progress monitoring features, and training support.

06/10/2026

2 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎!

The countdown to 𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐒 2026 begins! Only 2 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 before Southern Luzon comes together for two days of innovation, technology, and opportunities for collaboration.

📅 October 8–9, 2026
📍 Calapan City Convention Center, Oriental Mindoro

𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐚-𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐒 2026!

05/10/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦! 📣📣📣
What if science, technology, and innovation could be told not just through facts—but through stories that move, inspire, and spark action?
The SalaySci Film Competition invites creative minds to create animated short films that showcase how Filipino ingenuity and STI-driven solutions can help address real-world challenges.
🎥 Tell stories about:
🔹 Smart City Challenges
🔹 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
🔹 Circular Economy and Sustainability Practices
🔹 Attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Each Region will endorse one selected entry to represent its region at the SalaySci Film Festival, happening during the 2026 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in General Santos City on November 2026.
Beyond the competition, selected films may open opportunities for further development and collaboration with game developers, creative studios, and publishers—transforming ideas into interactive media, digital storytelling, and other creative formats.
Ready to turn science into stories and bring them to the big screen?
Submit your entries until 20 October 2026!
View the full mechanics and submit your entries through the links in the comment section.
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