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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥!

Please be advised that your scholarship orientation will be held on June 3, 2026, at the Holy Name University Grade School AV Hall in Tagbilaran City.

Kindly check your email inbox starting tomorrow, June 1, at 5:00 PM for your official notice, which will contain your specific orientation schedule.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the DOST Bohol Scholarships Hotline at 0918-308-2416.

𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬
𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐔 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐅𝐏𝐑𝐃𝐈 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

For educators in the woodworking industry, learning modern finishing techniques is not only about improving craftsmanship, it is about equipping future learners with skills that create products people will actually buy.

This became one of the key takeaways during the Wood Finishing Training conducted by the Department of Science and Technology – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI)

The training covered proper finishing systems, application techniques, equipment maintenance, and safety practices, complemented by hands-on exercises on surface preparation, sealing, and top coating.

For educators, mastering these techniques is essential in teaching learners how to transform ordinary wood pieces into durable, visually appealing, and market-ready products. Proper finishing not only enhances appearance but also increases product value and competitiveness in the woodworking industry.

By exposing teachers to industry-based technologies and standards, the training helps ensure that future woodworkers are equipped with practical skills aligned with real market demands, allowing creativity, craftsmanship, and science to come together in producing wood pieces that truly sell.

𝐂𝐡𝐚-𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐥𝐚 💃🧠
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠?

Ready or not… the cha-cha shoes are coming out this weekend! ✨

After an overwhelming wave of excitement during the INDAK orientation, the much-awaited practicum sessions for the pioneering batch of senior citizens officially begin this May 30, kicking off five fun-filled weekends of dancing, laughter, movement, memory exercises, and meaningful social connection.

From tentative first steps to confident twirls, participants are set to discover that brain exercise does not always happen sitting down — sometimes, it starts with a cha-cha beat, a salsa sway, and a whole lot of smiling. 🕺💜

The INDAK or “Dance for the Brain” sessions will also serve as the live practicum training ground for DOST Scholar Trainees majoring in Psychology, who are currently undergoing intensive mentorship under certified INDAK trainers from the UP Diliman Sports Science Department. After completing the month-long rigorous practicum and evaluation, scholars who pass the program will graduate as certified INDAK Dementia Care Specialists.

Because in INDAK, growing older does not mean slowing down… it simply means dancing smarter. 💃🧠

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐞 💃🧠
From shy smiles to excited giggles, senior citizens filled the DOST Bohol office with energy and enthusiasm during the INDAK orientation session.

Curious minds and eager feet proved that age is never a barrier to learning something new, especially when dancing comes with brain-boosting benefits.

With Cha-cha, Salsa, Merengue, and laughter waiting ahead, participants expressed excitement to become part of the pioneering batch of INDAK or “Dance for the Brain,” an evidence-based program designed to improve memory, movement, and social connection among older adults.

Because in INDAK, every step is a step toward healthy aging. 💜

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬
𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗣𝗥𝗗𝗜 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀

In the woodworking industry, proper finishing is more than just aesthetics, it is a competitive advantage that enhances product quality, durability, and market value.

To help local enterprises improve their craftsmanship and product competitiveness, the Department of Science and Technology – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) conducted a Wood Finishing Training on May 25–26, 2026, at C&G Arts and Crafts Trading in Pondol, Loon, Bohol.

The training equipped participants with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience on proper wood finishing techniques, including surface preparation, sealing, top coating, equipment maintenance, and safety practices. Participants personally performed the step-by-step finishing process to better understand the importance of precision and consistency in achieving premium-quality finishes.

According to Mr. Glendo Lauron, owner of C&G Arts and Crafts Trading, the training is a valuable opportunity to improve their products and production quality.

Through science-based capability-building initiatives, DOST-FPRDI continues to empower local MSMEs with technologies and skills that help them produce higher-value, market-ready woodcraft products.

𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧?

𝐻𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 “𝑇𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑜”?

Before a single step lands on the floor, Tango begins with listening through movement, rhythm, and awareness. In INDAK, it becomes more than a ballroom dance. It is a living conversation between mind, body, and connection.

Unlike ordinary exercise routines that rely on repetitive movement, Tango keeps the brain awake. Participants anticipate direction, remember patterns, interpret cues, and respond with precision and control. Every deliberate pause sharpens attention. Every step strengthens balance, coordination, and concentration. What appears graceful on the dance floor is, in truth, a cognitive exercise woven into art.

But perhaps Tango’s greatest beauty lies in how it makes people feel. Through music and movement, older adults reconnect with rhythm, memory, and human connection. Tango becomes a form of healing. It stimulates participants to feel deeply, respond sensitively, and listen not only with their ears, but with their whole body.

This experience does not end with Tango alone. Dances such as Bachata, Swing, and Salsa extend the same principle in different rhythms and energies, each contributing to memory, coordination, and social engagement in distinct ways.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐊 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞
Behind every step, and every rhythm in INDAK is the heart of the program: to help older adults reconnect with memory, dignity, and community.

“Indak” reflects the essence of the program. The rhythmic movement, swaying, and dancing are expressions of joy, coordination, and life. Through ballroom dances like Bachata and Swing, older adults are guided to move with rhythm and confidence under trained guidance. Beyond dance lies deeper meaning. Each movement strengthens memory, attention, balance, and decision-making, while music and social interaction awaken emotional connection and awareness.

At its core, INDAK believes that growing old should never mean losing purpose, dignity, or hope. Every step taken in rhythm is a reminder that life continues to be meaningful, and that every older adult deserves care that reaches not only the body, but also the heart.