DOST Misamis Occidental

03/09/2026

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2026 A1 SETUP PROJECT AWARDEE

02/09/2026

SAFE FOOD, BETTER HEALTH: DOST Misamis Occidental Conducts Food Safety Orientation in Ozamiz City

In line with continuing efforts to enhance the Complementary Food Production Facility and strengthen local food safety practices, DOST Misamis Occidental successfully conducted a Food Safety Orientation on August 26, 2026.

The training took place at the Complementary Food Production Facility Training Hall, IBJT Compound, Carangan, Ozamiz City. It was actively participated in by 9 production staff (6 males and 3 females, including 1 PWD) who are at the forefront of the city's complementary food production.

Ms. Melanie O. Laude served as the resource speaker, guiding them with essential food safety standards. This orientation serves as a step in upgrading the skills of the staff and ensuring that proper food handling protocols are met. More importantly, this activity prepares the facility for its upcoming Food and Drug Administration - License to Operate (FDA-LTO) application.

Through science, technology, and safety standards, DOST and the Ozamiz Complementary Food Production team continue to work hand-in-hand to deliver safe, high-quality, and nutritious food products for the community!

18/08/2026

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 🔔
DOST-SEI is now accepting applications for the 2027 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships.
📋 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮
• Grade 12 students graduating in SY 2026-2027 who belong to the STEM strand or are among the top 5% of their non-STEM graduating class
• Grade 12 graduates from previous school years who have not yet enrolled in college and meet the same STEM/non-STEM requirements
🔗𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸
https://science-scholarships.ph
Submit your application 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟭𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
Don’t miss the opportunity to start your journey toward a future in science and technology!

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 🔔

DOST-SEI is now accepting applications for the 2027 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships.

📋 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮
• Grade 12 students graduating in SY 2026-2027 who belong to the STEM strand or are among the top 5% of their non-STEM graduating class
• Grade 12 graduates from previous school years who have not yet enrolled in college and meet the same STEM/non-STEM requirements

🔗𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸
https://science-scholarships.ph

Submit your application 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟭𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Don’t miss the opportunity to start your journey toward a future in science and technology!

18/08/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓, 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐃𝐄𝐘𝐀: 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

The incubation program forms part of the project facilitated by the DOST Innovation Hub funded by the National Innovation Council through the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev). This startup incubation program provided mentorship for aspiring technopreneurs and startups in the province.

The Demo Day is the culminating event for the startup incubation program where six participating teams presented their startup projects to an audience of business leaders, potential investors, and community stakeholders.

During the Demo Day, the business ideas of the aspiring founders were evaluated by Oroquieta City Mayor Lemuel Meyrick Acosta, DICT Provincial Officer Engr. Kenneth Asuncion, and DTI representative Reeya Mara Aguirre.

The incubation program was facilitated in partnership with iDEYA: Center for Innovation and Technopreneurship, the technology business incubator of MSU-IIT.

10/08/2026

Psst! August 10 na!

Don't forgetti, hapit na ang application opening!

Stay tuned for more announcements on the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Application!

30/07/2026

📣 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗨𝗣, 𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦!
Applications for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗦𝗘𝗜 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 officially open on 𝟭𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
✅ Who can apply?
• Grade 12 students graduating in SY 2026–2027 who belong to the STEM strand or are among the top 5% of their non-STEM graduating class.
• Previous Grade 12 graduates who have not yet enrolled in college and meet the same STEM/non-STEM requirements.
Other eligibility requirements and application details apply. Visit https://science-scholarships.ph/ for the complete qualifications, application procedures, and downloadable forms.
🎓 Take your first step toward becoming a DOST-SEI Scholar! 🚀

📣 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗨𝗣, 𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦!

Applications for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗦𝗘𝗜 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 officially open on 𝟭𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

✅ Who can apply?
• Grade 12 students graduating in SY 2026–2027 who belong to the STEM strand or are among the top 5% of their non-STEM graduating class.
• Previous Grade 12 graduates who have not yet enrolled in college and meet the same STEM/non-STEM requirements.

Other eligibility requirements and application details apply. Visit https://science-scholarships.ph/ for the complete qualifications, application procedures, and downloadable forms.

🎓 Take your first step toward becoming a DOST-SEI Scholar! 🚀

29/07/2026

The 3-Month Incubation Program has officially entered its second face-to-face session on July 07, 2026 at DOST Misamis Occidental Innovation Hub, bringing together aspiring startup founders from across Misamis Occidental for another day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

This session also welcomed new startup teams from University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines- Panaon & Oroquieta City into the program, expanding the community of innovators committed to transforming ideas into viable ventures. Participants engaged in interactive activities, completed their Lean Canvas, and took part in the World Café Mentoring Session, where they rotated through one-on-one consultations with experienced mentors.

As the incubation program progresses, DOST Misamis Occidental, in partnership with iDEYA, remains committed to nurturing innovative startups by providing mentorship, capacity-building activities, and a supportive innovation ecosystem that empowers local entrepreneurs to build sustainable and impactful ventures.

29/07/2026

ICYMI | Northern Mindanao's Smart Mobile Kitchen Redefines Disaster Response in Camiguin
One of the most impactful moments of Day 1 of the 2026 RSTW sa ISLA was the official launch of the Smart Mobile Kitchen, and it's exactly the kind of science-based innovation that Camiguin has been waiting for.
When disaster strikes, saving lives is only the beginning. Once families are brought to safety, another urgent need follows, ensuring that every evacuee, every child, every elderly person, and every vulnerable family has access to safe, freshly cooked, and nutritious meals. And for an island province like Camiguin, where rough seas, damaged roads, and disrupted power can cut communities off from the outside world, that need becomes even more critical.
That is exactly the gap that the Smart Mobile Kitchen is designed to fill. Launched by DOST Northern Mindanao together with the Provincial Government of Camiguin during the commemorative program honoring the historic Mt. Hibok-hibok eruption, this fully equipped mobile food preparation facility can be rapidly deployed to evacuation centers, temporary shelters, and remote communities, bringing hot, freshly cooked meals directly to the people who need them most.
Because in the middle of a disaster, a warm meal is not a luxury. It is dignity. It is comfort. It is care. 💙
The lessons of Camiguin's volcanic past continue to inspire science-based solutions that protect lives and build stronger, more resilient communities, one meal at a time. 🌊

29/07/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Science and technology interventions only mean something when they actually reach the people who need them most.
On July 23, 2026, focal persons and implementers of the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) and Smart Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP), alongside local government units, state universities and colleges, and partner stakeholders gathered at the Camiguin Convention Center in Mambajao, Camiguin for a conference designed to strengthen collaboration and maximize the real-world impact of science and technology programs in communities across the region.
Through project presentations, experience-sharing sessions, panel discussions, and networking activities, participants exchanged knowledge, celebrated milestones, learned from challenges, and identified strategies to ensure that every s&t-based intervention becomes a sustainable and measurable change in the lives of the communities they serve.
Together, we keep turning projects into impact, one community at a time. 🌱

13/07/2026

Seventeen (17) personnel of Third Millennium Oil Mills, Inc. (TMOMI) participated in a 2-day Halal Training on July 8-9, 2026 in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental. The training was organized to support the company's compliance to internal halal audit and internationally recognized Halal Standards.

TMOMI is a coconut oil mill and processing plant located in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental. The company processes copra intro crude coconut oil and other coconut-based products, serving both domestic and international markets. Halal certification equips the firm to manufacture and distribute to a wider market for coconut-based products.

The conducted Halal training provides necessary competencies for the company's personnel in preparation for their application for Halal certification renewal.

The 2-day training was facilitated by DOST Northern Mindanao's Halal Lead Auditor, Ms. Gellie B. Lam-an. It is composed of discussion on Halal concepts and assurance system ensuring integrity throughout the production process. Participants were also guided on the Halal Management System (HMS) and Internal Audit modules.

This activity is DOST NorMin's initiative to strengthen capabilities of local industries by providing relevant technical interventions and capacity-building programs.