by Thelma E. Diego (DOST)
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Apr. 26, (PIA) - - In its quest to help develop and strengthen the
science and technology (S&T) production sector, the Department of Science
and Technology (DOST) IX has recently approved the provision of Science and Technology
( S&T) intervention to the project entitled “Establishment of Seaweeds
Noodles Processing Facility.”
The S&T intervention
amounted to two hundred forty-two thousand seven hundred thirty pesos (P
242,730.00) funded through the DOST Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program.
Specifically, DOST-IX’s
assistance to the facility involves (1) system development;
(2) process improvement; and (3) manpower development.
Beneficiary of the project is the Local Government Unit of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province.
The said project is aimed at helping the local residents develop livelihood activities and generate income through the application of Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI)-developed seaweeds-based noodles technology.
The objective of this
intervention is to curb malnutrition and mitigate hunger in poor rural
communities in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.
The project is part of the
“Siglang Pinoy” hunger mitigation program of DOST-FNRI.
Through the project, LGU Ipil is expected to generate more income as well as help improve product quality and productivity, lessen malnutrition incidence, and increase employment and business opportunities for the community. (JPA/TED/DOST /PIA 9-ZBST)