DOST Surigao del Norte

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟔𝟓 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐒𝐄𝐈 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩! 🎉

Your hard work, dedication, and passion for learning have earned you a place among the country's future scientists, engineers, and innovators.

As DOST-SEI scholars, you will receive the following benefits:

✅ ₱8,000 monthly living allowance
✅ Up to ₱40,000 per academic year for tuition and other school fees (for students enrolled in private HEIs)
✅ ₱10,000 annual allowance for learning materials and internet connectivity
✅ ₱1,000 one-time clothing allowance
✅ ₱10,000 thesis allowance
✅ ₱1,000 graduation allowance
✅ One round-trip economy-class fare per academic year (for scholars studying outside their home province)
✅ Group health and accident insurance coverage

Successful applicants are advised to check the email address used during their application for the official Notice of Award, Scholarship Orientation details, and other pertinent announcements.

Welcome to the growing family of Iskolar ng Agham at Teknolohiya!

𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤: 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓–𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨

DOST–Surigao del Norte, in partnership with the Socorro Empowered People's Cooperative (SOEMCO) and the National Dairy Authority–Northern Mindanao, conducted the 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 on May 19, 2026, at Hillsbrook Farm, Socorro, Surigao del Norte. Led by resource person 𝐌𝐬. 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌. 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐜, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Officer of the National Dairy Authority–Northern Mindanao, local farmers and processors learned dairy safety regulations, milk quality assurance, proper milking, and food safety practices, capped by a hands-on demonstration of milk testing and proper milking using Holstein Friesian cows. Messages of support and encouragement were delivered by Mr. Edelito C. Sangco, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and Mr. Reynerio T. Canta Sr., Chief Executive Officer of SOEMCO.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/FoodSafetyTrainingInSocorro

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓–𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟒𝟎

DOST–Surigao del Norte and the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte conducted the Stakeholders Consultation for the Smart and Sustainable Community Roadmap 2040 on May 18, 2026, at Maradjaw Restobar, Surigao City, bringing together stakeholders to refine the province’s long-term development priorities. Opening remarks were delivered by Mr. Jonathan A. Litang, EnP, Provincial Planning and Development Officer, while roadmap presentations were led by Mr. Nole Kristoffer L. Laganga, Engr. Mildred Eileen L. Ronsable, and Engr. Roger H. Abucejo, Jr., followed by sectoral consultations to strengthen and refine the roadmap’s milestones, policies, and PPAs.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/StakeholdersConsultationSDN

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓–𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐆𝐌𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐦

The Department of Science and Technology – Surigao del Norte conducted the “Strengthening Food Safety and cGMP Compliance for Food Processors” and the “Technical Workshop on the Conceptualization and Development of a GMP-Based Food Safety Manual for Gigaquit Rum” on May 12–15, 2026, at the Gigaquit Rum Distillery in Brgy. Alambique, Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte. Opening messages were delivered by Hon. Chandru T. Bonite, Municipal Mayor of Gigaquit, and Mr. Nole Kristoffer L. Laganga, Senior Science Research Specialist, while Ms. Mary Grace M. Sabuero and Engr. Mildred Eileen L. Ronsable served as resource persons on food safety, cGMP principles, and GMP manual development for Gigaquit Rum operations. A key highlight of the activity was the presentation of draft manual outputs by participant groups for technical review and validation aligned with FDA and cGMP standards.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/GigaquitFoodSafety2026

𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓–𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐃𝐍 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫

The Department of Science and Technology – Surigao del Norte (DOST-SDN) formally presented the proposed Electric Mobility and Platform for Optimized Widespread EV Rollout in Surigao del Norte (EMPOWER SDN Project) to LGU Claver on May 13, 2026, at the Municipal Hall of Claver as part of the preparation for the 2027 Local Grants-in-Aid (LGIA) Project and the envisioned Claver–Surigao EV Industrial Corridor.

The presentation was spearheaded by Mr. Nole Kristoffer L. Laganga, Senior Science Research Specialist of DOST Surigao del Norte, in the presence of Mayor Georgia Gokiangkee, Vice Mayor Leah Dagasdas Patan, and members of the Sangguniang Bayan members of LGU Claver, where DOST-SDN discussed national transport challenges, policy opportunities, and the EMPOWER SDN Project’s three-pillar integrated solution focused on EV deployment, EV infrastructure, and local EV capacity development for sustainable transportation in Caraga.

LGU Claver, through Mayor Georgia Gokiangkee, expressed full support and strong interest in the initiative, reaffirming the local government’s commitment to advancing sustainable, science- and technology-driven transportation solutions for the municipality and the province.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/EMPOWERSDN

🚨 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐒𝐄𝐈 𝐉𝐋𝐒𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬

May 15, 2026 is the 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 of the application for the 2026 Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute Junior Level Science Scholarship (DOST-SEI JLSS).

Eligible aspiring scholars are encouraged to complete and submit their applications before the deadline. The scholarship program aims to support talented students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields across the country.

Applicants may access the application portal and view the complete scholarship guidelines through:
jlss.science-scholarships.ph

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𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐄𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬

JUST NOW | The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Surigao del Norte, in partnership with the Metals and Engineering Innovation Center Caraga (MEIC) Caraga, successfully conducted a two-day training program aimed at strengthening smart manufacturing capabilities.

Implemented under DOST’s SETUP, the technology training brought together participants from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), beneficiaries of the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), and faculty members from Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU).

The two-day training combined theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on sessions. Dr. Renee C. Tan of MEIC Caraga led the lectures, while Engr. Jovan O. Agbu conducted demonstrations and guided participants in the operation of key equipment such as hydraulic press brakes and plasma cutters. The activity strengthened participants’ core competencies in layout design, metal cutting, and machine operation.

Under the leadership of Dr. Vrian Jay V. Ylaya, MEIC Director, MEIC Caraga continues to advance technical capacity, research, and innovation in the metals and engineering sector through its programs and services. As an emerging hub for research, prototyping, and technology development, it plays a key role in driving capacity building and industry advancement across Caraga. The initiative is funded by the DOST - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) and implemented by the DOST - Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC), in collaboration with DOST Caraga and SNSU.