The Provincial Government of Batanes and the DOST – Provincial S&T Center had established project for the inmates thru the project “Provision of Livelihood for the Inmates in Batanes”. This is to give them the chance to earn for their families while serving their sentences. The project which was initiated last year, enabled the inmates continue reading
BIFASA Trained for Safety Officer 2
The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. 02 in collaboration with the Batanes Island Food and Accommodation Services Assoc, Inc. conducted a Training on Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Course at HRTC, Provincial Capitol, Basco, Batanes last Oct. 2 to 4, 2019. The training, a response to the request of BIFASA, aimed continue reading
PSTC joins NSB
PSTC Batanes joins the #negosyoserbisyosabarangay spearheaded by DTI thru presentation of programs and services offered by DOST specially to MSMEs… The Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (NSB) continues to penetrate the barangay communities in Sabtang in its campaign to spread awareness on the services the common entrepreneur can avail from DTI and its partner agencies. Participants came all continue reading
New Transport Packaging for Ivatan Products
When we talk about packaging, what first come to mind is the consumer-facing packaging. But in reality, it includes the whole supply chain, way before a product reaches a consumer. Gaining the popularity of Batanes as a prime tourist destination, tourists seek products that they can take home conveniently. DOST – PSTC Batanes, seeing the continue reading
1st Basic Research Caravan held in Batanes
The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) in collaboration with DOST R02 – PSTC Batanes commenced its very first Nationwide Regional Basic Research Caravan last August 14-15, 2019, with Batanes as its launching point. The Caravan is NRCP’s latest initiative to promote research and innovations for active involvement and increased utility. The event was continue reading
Strengthening Food Safety in the Province
PSTC Batanes strives to strengthen food safety system in Batanes. An Advocacy-cum-Training on Food Safety held at Negosyo Center in DTI, Basco, Batanes, in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration. FDA North Luzon Director Jesusa Joyce Cirunay was the resource speaker wherein she discussed the mandates of FDA and roles of stakeholders in strengthening continue reading
DOST joins 236th Payuhwan Fest
“Being Ivatan: Living It”, a very timely theme in line with the 236th Batanes Founding Anniversary celebration which is also dubbed as Payuhuan Festival. Various activities were held during the week-long celebration, June 26 to July 2, 2019, highlighting activities such as cultural parade, kanan du kumnavahayan (unity lunch), provincial sports tournament and Agro-Industrial Ecotourism continue reading
Be an S&T Scholar for the Nation
The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute is pleased to announce the availability of the 2020 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships. This is open to Grade 12 students in AY 2019-2020 who are interested in pursuing Science and Technology degree programs in college. The application form is downloadable at www.sei.dost.gov.ph. Please see below poster for more continue reading
BOSH in Batanes
The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. 02 in collaboration with Saint Dominic College of Batanes, Inc. conducted a Live-out Training on Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Course at SDC Function Hall on May 4 to 6, 2019. The training aimed to prepare participants to formulate and implement occupational safety and continue reading
S&T Caravan goes to Batanes
The Department of Science and Technology Region 02 (DOST R02) in cooperation with the Batanes State College and the Provincial Government of Batanes conducted the 2019 S&T Caravan in the province of Batanes on March 11-16, 2019 with the theme “Empowering the Ivatans thru Science and Technology”. On day one, Opening Program was held at continue reading