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29/10/2026

𝐀𝐆(𝐡𝐚𝐦)𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐀: 𝘿𝙖𝙮 1 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙤𝙮𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙮𝙤, 𝙄𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙧

The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through DOST Ilocos Sur, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Banayoyo and the Department of Agriculture Ilocos Region (DA Ilocos Region), conducted Day 1 of the Training on Integrated Soybean Production Technology: From Pre-Harvest Management to Postharvest Handling on October 29, 2026, at the Farmers’ Multipurpose Hall in Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur.

Hon. Alexander G. Galanga, Municipal Mayor of Banayoyo, formally opened the activity and emphasized the importance of the partnership with DOST under the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program. He also encouraged local farmers to explore soybean production as an alternative crop, highlighting its potential market opportunities and role in crop diversification.

Engr. Rustom G. Villegas, Project Staff of DOST Ilocos Sur presented the training objectives and workshop overview, highlighting the expected outputs of the activity. Meanwhile, Ms. Melinda G. Calumpit, Regional Focal Person for Field Legumes Research for Development of DA Ilocos Region, facilitated the technical sessions.

Through this initiative, DOST Ilocos Region and its partners aim to equip local farmers with knowledge and skills in soybean production and postharvest handling, promote crop diversification, and create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods in Banayoyo.

22/10/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪: The opening program of 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 today, October 22, 2026, at the Ilocandia Cultural Center, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte.

Hosted by DOST Ilocos Region in partnership with DOST Cagayan Valley and DOST Cordillera Administrative Region, catch the opening program, plenary discussions, innovative technology exhibits, press conference, and expert networking sessions driving regional growth under the theme, "Strengthening the Academe-Industry-Government Nexus for Innovation and Technology Transfer in Northern Luzon."

20/10/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪: The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗣, 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧, & 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 today, October 20, 2026, at the Ilocandia Cultural Center, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte.

Catch the ongoing sessions highlighting enterprise upgrades, community support, smart agriculture, a local product bazaar, and expert plenary discussions driving progress across the Ilocos Region under the theme, "One STI Ecosystem for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth: Strengthening Enterprise Competitiveness, Empowering Communities, and Advancing Smart Agriculture." ✨

14/10/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬!

Calling all aspiring and skilled layout artists in Region 1! Turn your passion for design into an opportunity to showcase your talent, earn through commissioned projects, and help local MSMEs bring their brands to life.

Be part of the DOST Ilocos Region creative pool and use your skills to make a difference through science, technology, and innovation.

Ready to turn your designs into real-world impact? Apply now and let your creativity shine!

26/09/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐌𝐏, 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

With the aim to strengthen food manufacturing and halal, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through DOST Ilocos Sur, in partnership with JAT Food Product and RLL Online Shop, conducted training on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety, Packaging and Labelling, and Halal Awareness Training on September 24, 2026, at JAT Food Product in Vigan City, bringing together participants from various food-related business sectors.

Ms. Mary Grace M. Caburnay, Project Technical Assistant I, discussed Food Safety, particularly Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the food industry. She focused on Basic Food Hygiene, Food Hazards, Food Safety Standards, and later discussed Packaging and Labelling. The sessions underscored the importance of proper hygiene, sanitation, procedural processes, as well as appropriate packaging and labeling in food production to safeguard consumer health and enhance product quality.

The Halal lecture session focused on the fundamental concepts of Halal and the qualifications required for products, services, and processes to be recognized as Halal through an in-depth discussion of the Halal Concepts and Principles module. The session differentiated key terms such as Halal, Haram, Najis, Mushbooh, and others, citing specific examples while emphasizing the core values, ethical standards, and religious requirements that govern Halal compliance. It also highlighted the direct correlation between Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and effective Halal management, stressing the importance of proper manufacturing procedures, hygiene and sanitation, quality assurance, traceability, and operational control in preserving the integrity, safety, and authenticity of Halal-certified products throughout the entire production process.

To reinforce their learning, participants engaged in practical group activities where they evaluated their current production processes, identified potential food hazards, and developed strategies to integrate current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and food safety measures into their daily operations.

24/09/2026

𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐏 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥?

It’s a wrap!

From September 22 to 24, 2026, DOST Ilocos Region, through DOST Ilocos Sur, conducted Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) validation and project monitoring activities across Ilocos Sur.

The three-day activity covered 10 prospective SETUP firms, where the team assessed their existing operations, production processes, and technology requirements:

📍 Conconig East Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative
📍 AGP Sailor Souvenir
📍 RJB Handicraft Store
📍 Lidlidda Junkshop
📍 Liam Rai Lara Agricultural Farm
📍 Sunio Aqua Farm
📍 7Seafold Agri Venture
📍 Ora East Rice Mill
📍 Ilocos Food Products
📍 Señorita Dulce

The team also monitored six existing DOST-assisted enterprises: Bantay Bread, Torres Rice Mill, Malakas Farm, NIK’S PRINTING, Nueva Segovia Consortium of Cooperatives, and Melody’s Food Products.

So, what is SETUP?

The Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) is a DOST program that assists MSMEs in addressing their technology needs and improving their production and business operations through appropriate technology interventions and technical assistance.

If your business is experiencing challenges such as limited production capacity, outdated equipment, inefficient processes, product quality concerns, or other technology-related needs, SETUP may be worth exploring.

Learn more about DOST SETUP and find out how science and technology can be applied to your business.

23/09/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐 | 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐍𝐀 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫

DOST Ilocos Region, through DOST Ilocos Sur, continued its 2026 Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) activities through Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) validation and project monitoring on September 23, 2026.

TNA Validation was conducted for five prospective SETUP firms: Sunio Aqua Farm in Cabugao, 7Seafold Agri Venture in Vigan City, Ora East Rice Mill, Ilocos Food Products, and Señorita Dulce in Bantay, Ilocos Sur. The activity assessed the firms’ existing operations, production processes, and technology requirements as part of the evaluation of their proposed SETUP projects.

Project monitoring was also conducted at Torres Rice Mill in Cabugao and Malakas Farm in San Juan to review the status of their existing DOST-assisted projects.

The validation and monitoring team included Prof. Anabella G. Valdez, member of the Regional Technical Evaluation Committee (RTEC); Ms. Kate Ronquillo, Head of the SETUP Regional Project Monitoring Office (RPMO); Mr. Gerald Q. Gabriel, Supervising Science Research Specialist of DOST Ilocos Norte; Engr. Eldrick John Vinluan; and Ms. Karen Jane Eslao of RPMO. The DOST Ilocos Sur team also participated in the conduct of the validation and monitoring activities.

The results of the activities will serve as reference for the succeeding assessment of the prospective SETUP projects and the monitoring of existing DOST assistance.

22/09/2026

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃 | 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐍𝐀 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫

The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through DOST Ilocos Sur, conducted Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) validation of five firm applicants in the province of Ilocos Sur on September 22, 2026, as part of the assessment process for proposed projects under the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).

The five firms validated were Conconig East Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative in Santa Lucia; AGP Sailor Souvenir and RJB Handicraft Store in Candon City; Lidlidda Junkshop in Lidlidda; and Liam Rai Lara Agricultural Farm in Santa Maria.

The validation examined the firms' existing technologies, production and operational requirements, and identified areas for technology upgrading. The assessment provides the DOST validation team with a basis for determining appropriate interventions responsive to the specific needs and development plans of each enterprise.

Mr. Jonathan M. Viernes, Provincial Director of DOST La Union; Prof. Anabella G. Valdez, member of the Review and Technical Evaluation Committee (RTEC); Ms. Kate Ronquillo, Head of the SETUP Regional Project Management Office (RPMO); Engr. Eldrick John Vinluan; and Ms. Karen Jane Eslao of the RPMO composed the validation team.

Findings from the validation will serve as basis for the succeeding assessment of the firms' proposed SETUP interventions and their qualification for the next stage of the program.

Through SETUP, DOST continues to assist Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing access to appropriate technologies, equipment upgrading, and technical support responsive to their specific enterprise needs.

18/09/2026

𝑴𝒖𝒌𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒌. 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝑫𝑶𝑺𝑻 𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒂 𝒃𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒕.

Ammom kadi? (Alam mo ba?)

Kumalat online ang mga post na nagsasabing “chichirya” ang ipinamahagi ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa kanyang pagbisita sa Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan.

Pero ano nga ba talaga ang produktong ito?

Ang 𝑹𝒊𝒎𝒐 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒍𝒔 ay Rice-Mongo Curls, isang food technology na binuo ng DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). Gawa ito mula sa bigas at munggo at idinisenyo bilang masustansyang snack, kabilang ang mga bersyong may nutritional fortification.

Sa mismong pagbisita ni Pangulong Marcos sa Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corporation (NFMC) noong Setyembre 17, 2026, ipinaliwanag niya na may mga produktong maaaring magmukhang ordinaryong snack o junk food, ngunit hindi ito chichirya dahil ito ay may dagdag na nutrients at ginagamit din sa mga programa para sa nutrisyon at school feeding.

Kaya bago maniwala sa mga kumakalat online, alamin muna ang buong kuwento. 👀

Mula sa research at laboratoryo, ang teknolohiyang ito ay naisalin sa aktuwal na produksyon sa tulong ng DOST at NFMC, para makapaghatid ng mga pagkaing may dagdag na nutritional value sa mga batang nangangailangan nito.

Hindi lang basta snack.
May agham, pananaliksik, at teknolohiya sa bawat kagat.

10/09/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑, 𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐒𝐂; 𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Ilocos Region, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), and the Municipality of Cervantes formally forged partnership for nature conservation through the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Project KALIKASAN during the DENR’s Handog ng Pangulo, Luntiang Bukas at SM City Laoag, Ilocos Norte today.

DENR Secretary Atty. Juan Miguel T. Cuna led the activity with DOST Ilocos Region Director Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog, DENR Ilocos Region Director Atty. Ronnel C. Sopsop, and ISPSC President Dr. Mario P. Obrero.

Project KALIKASAN which stands for Kiosk for Advocating and Learning through Innovative Knowledge Advancement of Safeguarding and Appreciating Nature is a DOST-funded project under the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program. It aims to bring science-based information on biodiversity and environmental conservation closer to communities and stakeholders. It will be piloted at the Bessang Pass Natural Monument/Landmark in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur. Through an interactive kiosk, the project will provide information on the area’s biodiversity, natural resources, conservation efforts, amenities, and communities, giving visitors, students, and local residents an accessible learning tool.

With the partnership, DOST contributes its expertise in science, technology, and innovation; DENR provides technical guidance on environmental protection and biodiversity conservation data collection and sharing; ISPSC contributes academic and technical support for systems development; and the Municipality of Cervantes supports local implementation and community engagement.

Through the MOA, the partners commit to making environmental education more accessible and encouraging communities and customers to understand, appreciate, and help protect the protected areas. Upon completion of the project, the kiosks will be stationed in Cervantes municipal hall and in the Bessang Pass Natural Monument Landmark.

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