DOST Camiguin supports the 3rd Provincial MSME Summit!

by Info @Brand Zone | November 25, 2025

The Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairship in 2026 at a defining moment for the region. Home to nearly 700 million people and the world's 5th largest economy, ASEAN stands at the crossroads of unprecedented opportunity and evolving global challenges.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Camiguin proudly supports the Provincial Government of Camiguin in the conduct of the 3rd Provincial Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Summit on November 14, 2025, at the Camiguin Convention Center, Mambajao, Camiguin.

Organized in partnership with PJ Lhuillier, Inc., DTI, DOLE, DICT, and Camiguin Polytechnic State College, the summit will gather around 200 participants from the business sector, government agencies, local government units, mentors, and enablers.

This year, DOST will use this venue to promote rapid upgrading of MSMEs on the island through the integration of AI technologies and digital transformation, which can bring greater convenience to both business owners and customers. DOST has invited Mr. Rey Mark U. Anggoy, a technopreneur from Quezon, Bukidnon, to introduce accessible AI solutions that can enhance services and improve MSME operations.

By supporting activities like this, DOST reaffirms its commitment to strengthening local enterprises, fostering innovation, and advancing sustainable economic growth in the province of Camiguin.(DOST 10)

Suporta ng DOST Camiguin sa 3rd Provincial MSME Summit!

Ipinagmamalaking sinusuportahan ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Camiguin ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Camiguin sa pagsasagawa ng 3rd Provincial Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Summit noong Nobyembre 14, 2025, sa Camiguin Convention Center, Mambajao, Camiguin.

Inorganisa ito katuwang ang PJ Lhuillier, Inc., DTI, DOLE, DICT, at Camiguin Polytechnic State College. Tinatayang aabot sa 200 kalahok mula sa business sector, mga ahensya ng gobyerno, lokal na pamahalaan, mentors, at enablers ang dadalo sa naturang pagtitipon.

Ngayong taon, gagamitin ng DOST ang okasyong ito upang itaguyod ang mabilis na pag-upgrade ng mga MSME sa isla sa pamamagitan ng integrasyon ng AI technologies at digital transformation, na magdadala ng mas malaking kaginhawaan sa mga negosyante at kanilang mga customer. Inimbitahan ng DOST si Ginoong Rey Mark U. Anggoy, isang technopreneur mula sa Quezon, Bukidnon, upang ipakilala ang mga accessible na AI solutions na makatutulong sa pagpapahusay ng serbisyo at operasyon ng mga MSME.

Sa pamamagitan ng pagsuporta sa mga ganitong gawain, muling pinagtitibay ng DOST ang pangako nitong palakasin ang mga lokal na negosyo, paunlarin ang inobasyon, at isulong ang napapanatiling pag-unlad ng ekonomiya sa lalawigan ng Camiguin.

DOST Region 2 strengthens technology transfer through fairness opinion

by Info @Brand Zone | September 23, 2025

To ensure that innovative technologies from local research institutions find their way to industry partners, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 continue to advance its efforts in technology transfer and commercialization through a series of Fairness Opinion Board (FOB) Meetings. 

Recently, the Fairness Opinion Report (FOR) for the C-TRIKE technology, a locally developed transport innovation by Cagayan State University, was endorsed for adoption by LMPRESS Corp. in Iguig, Cagayan. This adoption highlights the region’s push for sustainable mobility and the utilization of homegrown solutions to address community needs.

In another FOB Meeting, the adoption of Isabela State University’s (ISU) 3-flavored duck egg technology was endorsed for Aqu Chick Boy Meat Shop & General Merchandise in San Mateo, Isabela. This flavored duck egg innovation aims to add value to traditional products, create agribusiness opportunities, and support local enterprises.

The FOB Meeting was facilitated by the FOB Secretariat under the leadership of Regional Director Virginia G. Bilgera, ensuring that the evaluation process was transparent, participatory, and aligned with DOST’s technology transfer guidelines.

Mandated under the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009 (RA 10055), the Fairness Opinion Board (FOB) is an independent body of experts that reviews technology transfer agreements to ensure they are fair, reasonable, and beneficial to both research institutions and industry adopters, safeguarding public interest while fostering stronger research-industry collaboration.

Through these technology adoptions, DOST-02 continues to fulfill its mission of bridging research outputs to industry applications, empowering local businesses, and contributing to the socio-economic growth of the Cagayan Valley Region.

Mga komunidad ng Catarman, pinalakas sa bagong proyekto ng DOST

by Info @Brand Zone | September 4, 2025

Catarman, Camiguin – Noong Agosto 19, 2025, pormal na itinurn-over ng Department of Science and Technology – Northern Mindanao (DOST-10) sa Bayan ng Catarman ang limang (5) Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) projects na nagkakahalaga ng ₱3,062,174.00. Pinangunahan ito ni Regional Director Engr. Romela N. Ratilla.

Tinanggap ni Mayor Kiterio Antonio U. Palarca II ang Certificate of Property Acknowledgment Receipt para sa lokal na pamahalaan, na nagsisilbing simbolo ng pakikipagtulungan upang mailapit ang agham, teknolohiya, at inobasyon sa bawat Catarmanon.

Mga Proyektong Itinurn-over:

• Support to Response and Alert System – Water Level Monitoring System at Automated Rain Gauge

• Upgrading of Organic Fertilizer Production – Vermiculture technology at agricultural shredder

• Improvement of Tablea Production – Makinarya at pagsasanay sa GMP at Food Safety

• Upgrading of Bamboo Processing Facility – Bamboo pole cutter at splitting machine

• Processed Meat Product Development – Vacuum sealer, grinder, freezer, stainless tables

Ayon sa DOST, ang mga proyektong ito ay hindi lamang kagamitan kundi puhunan sa katatagan, kabuhayan, at kaunlaran ng Catarman.

Ang CEST Program ang pangunahing inisyatiba ng DOST na nagbibigay ng interbensyon sa kabuhayan, kalusugan, edukasyon, disaster risk reduction, at kapaligiran upang matulungan ang mga komunidad sa mas ligtas at mas maunlad na kinabukasan.

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On August 19, 2025, the Department of Science and Technology – Northern Mindanao, led by Regional Director Engr. Romela N. Ratilla, officially turned over five (5) Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) projects worth ₱3,062,174.00 to the Municipality of Catarman, Camiguin.

These projects go beyond tools and equipment—they are investments in resilience, productivity, and progress for the people of Catarman.

Mayor Kiterio Antonio U. Palarca II received the Certificate of Property Acknowledgment Receipt on behalf of the LGU, marking a milestone partnership that brings science, technology, and innovation closer to every Catarmanon.

Here are the projects turned over:

Project title: Support to Response and Alert System: A DOST CEST DRRM Project in Catarman, Camiguin

S&T Intervention: Water Level Monitoring System (WLMS) & Automated Rain Gauge (ARG) 

Project title: Upgrading of Organic Fertilizer Production Utilizing Vermiculture Technology in Catarman, Camiguin

S&T Intervention: Vermiculture technology with agricultural shredder 

Project title: Productivity Improvement of Tablea Production through Provision of Various Equipment and Other Related S&T Interventions of Catarman Cacao Growers Association in Catarman, Camiguin

S&T Intervention: GMP & Food Safety training, roasting machine, colloid mill, dehuller, stainless tables 

Project title: Upgrading of Bamboo Processing Facility of Sto. Niño Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Catarman, Camiguin

S&T Intervention: bamboo pole cutter, strip layering & splitting machine 

Project title: Increase Income by Development of Processed Meat Products of PACOWA Meat Processors in Catarman, Camiguin

S&T Intervention: vacuum sealer, grinder, freezer, stainless tables 

Through these projects, Catarman is not only better prepared to face challenges but also ready to unlock greater opportunities and a brighter future for its people.

The Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program is DOST’s flagship initiative that brings S&T interventions to communities in the areas of livelihood, health, education, disaster risk reduction, and environment. It is designed to empower grassroots communities by providing practical solutions that improve quality of life and promote sustainable development.