SARAI Central Luzon

#𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐢𝐧𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆: 𝐀𝐖𝐒 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥, 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧

On May 28, 2026, the DOST Central Luzon SARAI CeNTRO Team conducted a site validation for the deployment of the Automated Weather Station (AWS) in San Miguel, Bulacan. The activity was facilitated by Mr. Arvin Jay R. Lamberte and Mr. June Alexis Santos as representatives of the SARAI CeNTRO Central Luzon Team, together with PSTO Bulacan Focal Person Engr. John Adams Aguilar.

The validation activity was carried out in coordination with the Municipal Agriculture Office of the Local Government Unit of San Miguel, represented by Mr. Khrystofer Dionisio, Mr. Jeffrey Flores, and MAO Head Mr. Glen Ortiz. The team worked closely with local stakeholders to assess the suitability of the identified site based on the technical requirements necessary for AWS installation.

As part of the activity, the SARAI CeNTRO Team also officially turned over the Automated Weather Station (AWS) to Mayor John Alvarez, marking the municipality’s continued commitment to strengthening climate-informed agriculture and disaster preparedness initiatives.

The site validation aims to ensure optimal conditions for accurate and reliable weather data collection, supporting the Municipality of San Miguel in enhancing agricultural planning, risk reduction efforts, and evidence-based decision-making through real-time weather monitoring.

Through collaborative efforts between DOST and the local government, the initiative reinforces the promotion of smart, sustainable, and climate-resilient agriculture in Central Luzon.

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𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐆𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐮𝐲𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫!

Sa pamamagitan ng DOST SINAG Drought Monitoring, regular nating mababantayan ang kalagayan ng panahon at taniman sa ating mga partner na LGU. Dito makikita ang El Niño Outlook mula sa PAGASA, mga palatandaan ng tagtuyot, pagkakaiba ng CDI at eCDI indicators, kasalukuyang drought status, at ang lagay ng ating mga partner LGUs.

Hindi lang ito ulat—ito ay gabay pananim upang makapagplano nang maaga, makaiwas sa pinsala, at mapangalagaan ang ani. 🌱

Bawat buwan, maglalabas tayo ng updated drought status para sa ating ga partner LGUs, upang masubaybayan ninyo ang lagay ng panahon at makapagplano para sa inyong mga pananim.

📍Tumutok at alamin ang lagay ng inyong sakahan, dahil sa tamang impormasyon at maagang paghahanda, mas mapoprotektahan natin ang ating pananim at ani.

Huwag hintaying matuyo ang lupa bago kumilos—alamin, maghanda, at makisubaybay sa DOST SINAG Drought Monitoring!

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#𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐢𝐧𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐉𝐚𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐆𝐔–𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

Jaen, Nueva Ecija Mayor Atty. Sylvester C. Austria, together with key municipal and provincial officials, conducted an official visit to the Department of Science and Technology Region III and the DOST SINAG Center on May 25, 2026, as part of efforts to explore science, technology, and innovation-driven solutions for local governance and development.

Mayor Austria was joined by Mr. Marsan Mateo, LDRRMO; Mr. Edronel Perez, Municipal Engineer; and Dr. Christian Salazar, Acting Provincial Health Officer, forming a delegation that aimed to strengthen collaboration between the Local Government Unit of Jaen and DOST in advancing resilient and technology-based programs.

During the visit, the delegation was oriented on DOST SINAG, including its functions, components, and benefits. The presentation was led by Engr. Bryan M. Baltazar, who discussed how SINAG supports innovation ecosystems and provides science-based solutions that may be adapted by LGUs to address community needs.

The group was welcomed and accompanied by Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, who emphasized the importance of sustained partnerships between DOST and local government units in building smarter, safer, and more resilient communities.

The visit underscored the shared commitment of DOST and the Municipality of Jaen to advance science, technology, and innovation as key drivers of inclusive growth and sustainable development in Nueva Ecija and Central Luzon.

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#𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐢𝐧𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐈 𝐂𝐞𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐖𝐒 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧, 𝐀𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

As part of the continuous implementation of DOST-SINAG through SARAI CeNTRO Central Luzon, a site validation activity for the Automatic Weather Station (AWS) was conducted in Dingalan, Aurora to assess the suitability of the proposed installation site and support the expansion of localized weather monitoring systems in the municipality.

The activity was facilitated by Engr. Mark Anthony Hementera and Mr. June Alexis Santos of SARAI CeNTRO Central Luzon in coordination with the Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) Aurora focal person, Mr. Heinrich Villanueva, and LGU focal person, Mr. Rommel S. Jintalan. The validation activity was also assisted by barangay officials from the proposed installation sites, who provided local support and coordination during the field assessment.

As part of the activity, the AWS unit was formally turned over to Dingalan Mayor Aurora Guzman-Taay as part of the municipality’s support for climate and weather monitoring initiatives under the DOST-SINAG Program. Discussions on the technical requirements and installation preparations were likewise conducted with Engr. Jairies Fae P. Batas to ensure proper site readiness and compliance with installation specifications.

The site validation focused on assessing key technical requirements such as environmental suitability, accessibility, communication and power availability, and the capacity of the location to generate reliable weather data for agricultural and climate monitoring purposes.

This initiative forms part of the continuing efforts of DOST-SINAG to strengthen localized climate information systems and provide timely, science-based weather data that can support farmers, local government units, researchers, and disaster risk reduction stakeholders in making informed decisions.

Through the continued implementation of DOST-SINAG via SARAI CeNTRO Central Luzon, the program remains committed to promoting climate resilience and data-driven environmental monitoring for communities across the region.

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