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DOST Pushes for Data-Driven Action on STI4SDGs

July 21, 2025SDG

Tagaytay City, Philippines – 21 July 2025. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the Office of Assistant Secretary for Technology Transfer, Communications, and Commercialization, is taking bold steps to align science, technology, and innovation (STI) initiatives with the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Validation Workshop on Project-Relevant and Priority SDGs held in Tagaytay City. In his opening address, Assistant Secretary Napoleon K. Juanillo, Jr., Project Leader of the STI4SDGs initiative, emphasized the urgency of a strategic shift. “This is not just about filling in matrices or agreeing on a list. It is about aligning our science, technology, and innovation with agenda…

DOST showcases tech transfer and commercialization programs to “ViScience”

February 20, 2025PAGTANAW2050, PROPEL, SDG

In collaboration with Cebu Technological University and Department of Science and Technology VII, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held its Zonal Conference – Visayas Leg on February 20 at the CTU Gymnasium, Cebu City, showcasing the DOST’s commitment to driving science, technology, and innovation (STI) for sustainable development and global competitiveness. The conference highlighted flagship programs like Program PROPEL, STI4SDGs, and the PAGTANAW 2050 Foresight Training Series, empowering innovators and stakeholders.As part of PROPEL’s mission to equip Filipino innovators for the global market, the event also featured in-depth sessions on technologies, focusing on semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs), integrated circuits and devices (ICD), and…

STI4SDG, Propel, and PAGTANAW 2050 Training Series: Igniting innovation across NCR and South Luzon

February 12, 2025PAGTANAW2050, PROPEL, SDG

The DOST Philippines extends its deepest gratitude to Batangas State University-The National Engineering University and DOST CALABARZON for their invaluable support in making the DOST Zonal Conference a success! Special thanks to our esteemed leaders, Usec. Sancho A. Mabborang, Asec. Nap Juanillo, Regional Director Emelita Bagsit, PASUC President Tirso Ronquillo, BatStateU Vice President Albertson Amante, and to all other academic, research, and industry players.The conference convened key innovation champions from CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, the Bicol Region, and the National Capital Region, providing insights on Program PROPEL, STI4SDGs, and the PAGTANAW 2050 Foresight Training Series. The event also featured in-depth sessions on technology highlighting semiconductors, electric vehicles…

DOST Zonal Conference kickstarts in Baguio City

January 31, 2025Commercialisation, PAGTANAW2050, PROPEL, SDG, TechTransfer

Fueling innovation in North Luzon! The DOST Zonal Conference brought together brilliant minds from Regions I, II, III, and CAR, empowering Filipino innovators and researchers with cutting-edge insights and strategies through Program PROPEL, STI4SDGs, and the PAGTANAW 2050 Foresight Training Series. From groundbreaking ideas to thriving ventures, this conference provided the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to drive science, technology, and innovation forward.hashtag#dostPH hashtag#DOSTPROPEL hashtag#Propel hashtag#STI4SDG hashtag#PAGTANAW2050 hashtag#STIForesight hashtag#OneDOST4U hashtag#InnovationForTheFuture