DOST La Union

25/08/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌠
Magandang balita, mga ka-agham sa Elyu!

EXTENDED ANG REGISTRATION HANGGANG AUGUST 27!

Huling hirit para makapagpa-install ng libreng offline digital library sa inyong mga paaralan o institusyon!

📍 Venue: La Union Provincial Library (5th Floor, LUPAC Bldg.)
🗓 Mass Installation: August 26–27, 2026
🗓 Orientation & Training: August 28, 2026

Ang Science & Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS o STARBOOKS ay isa sa mga inobasyon ng Department of Science and Technology - Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII). Isa itong ‘digital library in a box’—makabagong teknolohiya na dinisenyo upang maabot ang mga lugar na may kakulangan o kawalan ng access sa internet connection.

Layunin nitong maibahagi ang mahahalagang kaalaman sa agham, teknolohiya, at inobasyon sa iba’t ibang anyo, para sa ating mga estudyante, g**o, at mamamayan sa malalayong pamayanan.

Kaya naman, mag-register na hanggang August 27 mga ka-agham!
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25/08/2026

𝙉𝙂𝘼𝙔𝙊𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙒: Sa pangunguna ni Regional Director Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog, ang Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), sa pamamagitan ng DOST La Union na pinamumunuan ni Provincial Director Jonathan M. Viernes, ay nakipagpulong kay La Union Provincial Governor Mario Eduardo C. Ortega, kasama ang mga kinatawan ng La Union Provincial Library, upang ipakilala ang Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS).

Ipinresenta ni Senior Science Research Specialist at STARBOOKS Provincial Deployment Officer Katrina F. Ronquillo ang mga tampok at kakayahan ng STARBOOKS, gayundin ang potensiyal nitong makapaghatid ng madaling mapagkukunang impormasyon sa agham, teknolohiya, at pananaliksik sa mga komunidad na may limitadong access sa mga naturang impormasyon at digital resources. Pinuri ni Governor Ortega ang inisyatiba at hinikayat ang paglalagay ng STARBOOKS, lalo na sa mga geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) sa La Union, sa pamamagitan ng koordinasyon sa La Union Provincial Library at mga local government unit (LGU).

Tinalakay rin sa pulong ang mga paghahanda para sa nalalapit na province-wide STARBOOKS Mass Installation, Users’ Training, and Orientation na gaganapin sa Agosto 26–28, 2026, katuwang ang Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) at ang DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII). Layunin ng aktibidad na higit pang palakasin ang pagtutulungan ng DOST, PGLU, at mga lokal na katuwang upang mapalawak ang access sa impormasyon sa agham at teknolohiya at mga digital learning resource, partikular sa mga komunidad na may limitadong internet connectivity at digital resources.

21/08/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐨𝐠! 🎉

May this special occasion bring you joy, good health, and renewed inspiration as you continue to lead with excellence and dedication. We wish you continued success and many more meaningful years ahead.

Happy Birthday, RD Tess! From your DOST La Union Sciglat family. 💙

15/08/2026

Calling all interested Elyucanos!🌟

Ang STARBOOKS ay libreng stand-alone tool na maaaring gamitin para sa pagre-research o pagtuturo kahit na walang Internet! Makatutulong ito sa ating mga Elyucanong mag-aaral, lalong-lalo na sa mga nasa lugar kung saan mahina ang Internet connection.

Makiisa na sa DOST Starbooks Province-wide Mass Installation na gaganapin ngayong August 26-28, 2026. Limited lamang ang slots nito kaya mag-register na bago August 20, 2026!

Registration Link: bit.ly/3S9h3Up

03/08/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐑𝐑𝐌 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐌 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, La Union - The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through the DOST La Union and the Disaster Reduction and Management (DRRM) Unit, joined the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) of the City of San Fernando, La Union as part of the 2026 National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) Caravan.

Visitors explored DOST's science and technology-based disaster preparedness initiatives, including the SOLIDO DRRM Knowledge Hub—a centralized digital platform that provides free access to disaster risk reduction and management resources, hazard and risk assessment tools, IEC materials, preparedness guidebooks, educational references, and links to DOST-developed technologies such as Handa Integrated Platform, HazardHunterPH, GeoAnalyticsPH, and other DRRM information services.

The NDRM Caravan was conducted at:
📍 Robinsons La Union – July 24, 2026
📍 SM City La Union – July 25–26, 2026
📍 CSI Mall La Union – July 31, 2026

The activity brought science closer to the public by promoting disaster awareness, preparedness, and resilience, while encouraging communities to maximize DOST-developed technologies in building safer and more resilient localities.

27/07/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬

ROSARIO, La Union – The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through DOST La Union, conducted a seminar on food safety and training on cassava and vinegar processing for community workers on July 22, 2026, at Barangay Nangcamotian, Rosario, La Union. The activity aimed to strengthen participants' knowledge and skills in food processing while promoting opportunities through value-added utilization of locally available agricultural resources.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Ria Wayne B. Gamboa, Science Research Specialist I of DOST La Union, emphasized the importance of equipping community workers with practical food processing technologies that can serve as additional sources of income while encouraging the safe production of quality food products.

The activity commenced with a seminar on food safety conducted by Ms. Zea D. Arquero, Instructor I from the College of Technology of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Mid La Union Campus (DMMMSU MLUC). She discussed the fundamental principles of food safety, proper hygiene and sanitation practices, and the importance of maintaining product quality to ensure consumer safety.

The seminar was followed by an introduction to vinegar processing and a hands-on demonstration on the step-by-step production of cassava vinegar and rice water vinegar. Participants learned the proper preparation of raw materials, fermentation techniques, handling procedures, and quality considerations necessary to produce safe and marketable vinegar products. The practical session enabled participants to apply the concepts discussed and gain firsthand experience in the processing technology.

The training was conducted in response to a request from the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Rosario to provide community workers with additional opportunities through technology-based interventions. A total of 26 community workers participated in the activity, which was facilitated by Ms. Gamboa and Ms. Cherrylene P. Marquez, DOST La Union Intern, with the support of Mr. Julius R. Alvior, Project Technical Assistant IV.

The training highlighted cassava and rice as valuable local resources that can be transformed into higher-value products. Cassava, one of Rosario's major agricultural commodities and the centerpiece of the municipality's annual Linubian Festival, and rice wash water, a commonly discarded household by-product, both offer sustainable opportunities for value addition through vinegar processing, helping promote resource-efficient food utilization and livelihood development in the community.

22/07/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐖𝐖𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧

SAN JUAN, La Union – In a bid to bring science, technology, and innovation (STI)-based opportunities closer to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) under the leadership of Regional Director Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog through DOST La Union, joined the Alagang OWWA: OFW Welfare, Health, and Membership Serbisyo Caravan on July 16, 2026, at the San Juan Multi-Purpose Gymnasium, San Juan, La Union.

Organized by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Welfare Office I (OWWA RWO I), the caravan convened National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), and partner institutions to provide integrated welfare, reintegration, employment, and livelihood services for OFWs. As one of the participating agencies, DOST La Union showcased its programs, projects, and services through an information booth, offering consultations on technology-based entrepreneurship, science and technology (S&T) scholarship opportunities for qualified dependents of OFWs, and innovation support initiatives designed to strengthen existing and aspiring enterprises.

A total of 166 clients visited the DOST information booth, reflecting the growing interest of OFWs and their families in science, technology, and innovation as pathways toward sustainable economic reintegration. Participants were introduced to DOST’s technology business development initiatives, including the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) Program, which equips aspiring entrepreneurs with innovation mentoring, entrepreneurship training, and business development support, as well as the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), which provides technology interventions to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) improve productivity, competitiveness, and business growth.

Through strengthened collaboration with OWWA and other partner agencies, DOST Ilocos Region continues to demonstrate that science, technology, and innovation are vital enablers of inclusive development. By integrating STI into government reintegration initiatives, the agency helps transform the skills, experiences, and aspirations of OFWs into innovative livelihood opportunities, paving the way for resilient families and more sustainable local economies.

21/07/2026

16/07/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐆𝐌𝐏 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through DOST La Union, conducted a seminar on Food Safety and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for Man-Durong Malunggay Pandesalan on July 13, 2026, at Dangdangla, San Juan, La Union. The activity aimed to strengthen the company's food safety practices and enhance its compliance with regulatory standards in preparation for securing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) License to Operate (LTO).

Engr. Bernandine P. Suniega, Supervising Science Research Specialist of DOST La Union, formally welcomed the participants and underscored the significance of the seminar in ensuring the production of safe and high-quality food products. He encouraged the participants to apply the knowledge and skills gained from the training in their daily operations and to share these best practices with their fellow workers to promote a strong culture of food safety within the company.

Mr. Hero D. Galamgam, Science Research Specialist II of the DOST Ilocos Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL), served as the resource speaker for the seminar. He discussed the fundamental principles of food safety and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), including the identification of biological, chemical, and physical food hazards; the causes of food contamination; measures to prevent cross-contamination; and the proper maintenance of equipment and production facilities. He also highlighted the importance of personal hygiene, proper handwashing procedures, and safe food handling practices to ensure the production of safe and quality food products. During the open forum, Mr. Galamgam addressed participants' questions and provided practical guidance to assist Man-Durong Malunggay Pandesalan in meeting the requirements for securing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) License to Operate (LTO).

In his closing message, Mr. Harold Morong, Manager of Man-Durong Malunggay Pandesalan, conveyed his sincere appreciation to DOST Ilocos Region for providing support to the company. He expressed optimism that the knowledge gained from the seminar would contribute to improving the company's operations and strengthening its commitment to producing safe and quality food products.

The seminar was facilitated by the DOST La Union team, led by Provincial Director Mr. Jonathan M. Viernes, Science Research Specialist I Ms. Ria Wayne B. Gamboa and DOST intern Mr. Edrei Cesar A. Ramos.