DOST Regional Office No. IX

02/06/2026

ATM | DOST IX conducts Training on Fuel Bucket and Weighing Scale Calibration to Municipal Treasures Association of the Philippines Zamboanga Del Sur (MunTAP) Chapter. The training is facilitated by Mr. Julius T. Fojas, Senior Science Research Specialist of DOST IX.

01/06/2026

📍 May 11–21, 2026 | Zamboanga City 1st District

The Department of Science and Technology – City Science and Technology Center Zamboanga and Isabela Cities (CSTC-ZCIC) successfully conducted a series of Project Beneficiary Scouting and SETUP/GIA Forums across the fifteen (15) barangays of Zamboanga City's 1st District.

The activity introduced DOST programs and services to local stakeholders, particularly the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), which assists MSMEs through technology upgrading; Grants-in-Aid (GIA), which supports research, innovation, and community-based projects; Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST), which provides science and technology interventions to underserved communities; Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (IFWD), which promotes technology-based opportunities for overseas Filipinos and their families; and the DOST Scholarship Programs, which support deserving students in pursuing science and technology education.

A total of 380 participants attended the forums, providing an opportunity for entrepreneurs, community organizations, local government units, and other stakeholders to learn about available science and technology-based assistance and opportunities.

The activity also served as a beneficiary scouting initiative, allowing CSTC-ZCIC to identify potential partners and projects that may benefit from DOST programs and interventions. Through these efforts, DOST continues to bring science, technology, and innovation closer to communities and support inclusive and sustainable development.

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01/06/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧- 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗚𝗨-𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

The Department of Science and Technology – Zamboanga del Sur (DOST-ZDS) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kumalarang have strengthened partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the project “𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 (𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐓) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠”.

The project, amounting to ₱𝟯,𝟯𝟱𝟲,𝟴𝟱𝟱.𝟬𝟬 and funded under the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program, will focus on three key intervention areas:

• The establishment of a Natural Dyeing Hub, which will support local weavers, promote sustainable weaving practices, and reinforce Kumalarang’s role as a living center of cultural preservation;
•Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness initiatives to strengthen the municipality’s capacity to manage and mitigate natural hazards;
• Education and Digital Access interventions designed to enhance learning opportunities and improve access to digital technologies for students, educators, and communities.

The signing ceremony was graced by LGU Kumalarang Municipal Mayor Hon. Ruel G. Molina, JD, alongside Vice Mayor Pinky P. Molina, DOST-ZDS Senior Science Research Specialist Ms. Kristine Mae R. Sarita, and witnessed by key LGU officials and DOST-ZDS personnel. The event underscored the strong partnership between DOST and LGU Kumalarang in advancing community empowerment and improving the quality of life of residents through science, technology, and innovation.

The CEST program is a flagship initiative of DOST, aimed at promoting sustainable development across communities nationwide through targeted Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) interventions in the areas of Livelihood, Health and Nutrition, Environmental Protection and Conservation, Education, and Disaster Risk Reduction Management.

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01/06/2026

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐚 to the 𝟏𝟐𝟏 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟗 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 of the 2026 DOST-SEI S&T Undergraduate Scholarship! 🎉

Out of 2,101 graduating Grade 12 students from Region 9 who took the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐒𝐄𝐈 𝐒&𝐓 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦 last February 21–22, 121 rose to the top — placing the region's passing rate at 5.76% for one of the country's most prestigious government scholarships.

Nationwide, 8,500 scholars were selected from 97,617 examinees, yielding a national passing rate of 8.7%.

The DOST-SEI S&T Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to qualified students pursuing priority STEM courses, opening doors to a future driven by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

📢 An email will be promptly sent to all qualifiers with the full orientation schedule, including the date, time, and venue closest to your location. Please check your inbox for this announcement.

Once again, congratulations to all the qualifiers — with a special shoutout to our Region IX qualifiers! The path toward becoming the next generation of Filipino scientists, engineers, and innovators starts here.

01/06/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘. Stakeholders from government, academe, industry, and research institutions come together for the 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐀𝐈) 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 to shape a collaborative and inclusive AI-driven future for the Zamboanga Peninsula, led by the DOST Regional Office No. IX, and in partnership with the DOST Caraga.

📍 Royce Convention Center, Grand Astoria Hotel, Mayor Jaldon St., Zamboanga City
📅 01–05 June 2026

The activity is further strengthened by messages of support from Engr. Al-Zamir I. Lipae, Regional Director of DTI Regional Office IX, and Ms. Cheryl C. Ortega, Regional Director of DICT Regional Office IX.

Resource persons include Dr. Eugene Rex L. Jalao, Professor 12 of the UP-Diliman; Engr. Eduardo D. Piedad, Jr., S&T Fellow I of the DOST-ASTI; and the DOST-CARAGA, led by Regional Director Engr. Noel M. Ajoc.


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30/05/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 🔴

Join us live for the official announcement of the qualifiers for the 2026 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships.

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29/05/2026

The Department of Science and Technology – Zamboanga del Sur (DOST-ZDS) represented by Mr. Jan Melvin D. Vallejo - Science Research Specialist I, conducted an orientation and presentation on the agency’s programs and services to various associations and cooperatives in the Municipality of Labangan during their Pre-Orientation Seminar.

Present during the activity were Hon. John Raymon C. Yu - Local Chief Executive of Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur together with officials and representatives from the Local Government Unit of Labangan.

The activity aimed to strengthen collaboration with local stakeholders and enhance awareness on the available Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) interventions that can support community development, enterprise productivity, and sustainable livelihood initiatives in the municipality.

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28/05/2026

📍𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐗 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

DOST Zamboanga Peninsula spearheaded by 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗦. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿, proudly participated in the CY 2024-2025 Performance Review together with esteemed DOST officials led by 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼 𝗔. 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴 (𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗠), 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝘇𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗼 𝗧. 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻, 𝗢𝗜𝗖 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗣. 𝗔𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗲𝘇𝗮𝗿 𝗥. 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗫 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮.

During his opening and closing messages, USAM emphasized the importance of continuously working for the betterment of others through collaboration, exchange of ideas, and sharing of best practices. He encouraged everyone not to work in silos, but instead to build on each office’s strengths and work as one DOST family to ensure more cohesive and impactful implementation of programs, projects, and activities (PPAs). He also highlighted the importance of promoting synergy across generations in the workforce—Gen Z, millennials, and baby boomers—leveraging diverse perspectives and experiences to strengthen teamwork, innovation, and service delivery. He further reminded everyone that leadership and authority should be used to positively influence and inspire others.

“𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘩𝘰 𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪 𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯.”

Guided by the theme “𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲", DOST IX showcased its accomplishments, major programs, projects, innovation initiatives, sustainability plans, and regional and provincial performance through presentations delivered by 𝗥𝗗 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿; 𝗢𝗜𝗖-𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗕. 𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘆; 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗢𝗦 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗝. 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗜𝗜𝗜; 𝗣𝗦𝗧𝗗 𝗼𝗳 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗔. 𝗣𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿; 𝗣𝗦𝗧𝗗 𝗼𝗳 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠. 𝗔𝗹𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗚. 𝗖𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻; 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗦𝗧𝗢-𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿.

The presentations highlighted DOST IX’s contributions anchored on the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗕𝗕𝗠'𝘀 𝟴-𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮, 𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗦𝗗𝗚𝘀). These likewise featured special regional initiatives, cross-cutting interventions, organizational accomplishments, and the region’s continuing commitment to delivering science, technology, and innovation-driven services across the Zamboanga Peninsula.

As we reflect on our accomplishments and areas for growth, we remain steadfast in our mission of delivering inclusive development, innovation, and excellent public service to every Filipino.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to DOST Region X for warmly hosting this meaningful gathering and for the exceptional Northern Mindanao hospitality.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 “𝗔𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗱𝗮𝗺” 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮. 💙

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DOST Philippines

28/05/2026

DOST IX, through the DOST - SARAI Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Hub, completed a 2-day training session for Agricultural Extension Workers, faculty, and staff in Zamboanga Sibugay.

26/05/2026

𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬
The Department of Science and Technology – Zamboanga del Sur (DOST-ZDS) in collaboration with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology - IX, Pagadian City Jail Male Dormitory (BJMP-IX, PCJMD), and the Josefina H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), conducted the Launching and Product Tasting of the five (5) bread variants developed under the Grants-In-Aid (GIA) project titled, “B.R.E.A.D: Bringing Reform through Entrepreneurship and Acquired-skills Development – A Bread and Pastry Project for Pagadian City Jail Inmates and Dependents Association in Lenienza, Pagadian City.”

The activity marked the official introduction of the community bakery enterprise, 𝟑𝐁'𝐒 “𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐒”, a technology-driven livelihood initiative aimed at empowering Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and their dependents through skills development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable income generating opportunities in bread and pastry production.

Present during the activity were JC INSP. Norberto D. Bana V - Jail Warden of the Pagadian City Jail Male Dormitory; JINSP. Jay Faith M. Patac - Chief of the Regional Information and Communications Technology Management Section; Dr. Joel M. Sabellano Jr. - Extension Director of JHCSC; Dir. Sharon Rose P. Garcia - Director II of the Food and Drug Administration - IX; Ms. Sheryl F. Jovenal - Science Research Specialist II of DOST-ZDS, together with representatives from partner National Government Agencies and private sector stakeholders.

This Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI)-based intervention reflects the commitment of the partner institutions in promoting inclusive development, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.