By Alma L. Tingcang
ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST IX)
is set toopen the2016Regional Science and Technology (S&T) Week to the
public on July 25-27 at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center in
Dipolog City.
DOST Regional Director Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzanosays
that this event, aside from showcasing the department's top technologies and
services, is also geared towardbringing together peopleof different ideologies
and interests with the intention of inspiring them, to perhaps become the
nation's next great scientific mind.
Aptly themed,“Juan
Science, One Nation”, the event will feature the agency's leading
technologies, designed to address sixDOST committed outcome areas that have
been identified to be integral in both national development and global
competitiveness.
These six outcome
areas are Industry Competitiveness highlighting DOST-IX's
laboratory innovations and services, namely: Enterprise Development - showcases
the agency's contributions in bolstering economic development; Health &
Nutrition - features advancements developed to improve the Filipino's quality
of life; IT-BPM & eGovernment - puts the spotlight on innovations in the
field on information technology; Education &Research - focuses on programs
and projects geared towards academics and learning, and Disaster Preparedness -
which puts developments in environmental awareness and safety front and center.
DOST IX will offer 50% discount on selected Regional
Standards & Testing Laboratory (RSTL) services and samples for the duration
of the 3-day event.
Apart from the aforementioned exhibits, various
technical sessions on Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) and
Disaster Management are also lined up.
The eventis open to all interested individuals (S&T
enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, inventors, innovators,
professionals and the general public).ADMISSION IS FREE. For details, please
call (062) 991-1024 look for John Apolinario and Bon Padayhag or email at
dost9info@gmail.com or visit their facebook page at
www.facebook.com/DOSTRegion9