Training for emergency livelihood

In support to the Comprehensive Livelihood Emergency Employment Program (CLEEP) of the government, the DOST Biliran joined hands with the DTI in conducting training activities for the youth and women's group in the municipality of Naval, Biliran Province

A training on bocorillo production was conducted for the women beneficiaries while training on silk screen printing was designed for the youth group. Bocorillo is a local delicacy made from young coconuts mixed with caramelized sugar with milk and formed into small circular patties. The product is a popular dessert.

Meanwhile, silk screen printing using photographic film was specially taught to youngsters. The skill is specifically applicable in t-shirt printing, ribbon production, and other specialized printing for commercial purposes.

A total of 51 trainees benefitted from the 1-day simultaneous activity that was conducted on October 29, 2009 at the Naval Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office facility. The LGU of Naval was co-implementing the event through the MSWDO.

NIT is now Naval State University (NSU)

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has finally signed Republic Act 9718 converting the Naval Institute of Technology (NIT) into Naval State University (NSU) at Malacañang Palace on October 14, 2009.

Witnessing the event are Congressman Glenn A. Chong of the Lone District of Biliran and principal author of the law, Dr. Emmanuel Angeles, Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Naval Sangguniang Bayan member Jose T. Genson, and Dr. Edita S. Genson, NSU President
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DOST Biliran is Biliran OTOP's Most Supportive Partner Organization

The Department of Science and Technology's Provincial Science and Technology Centers in Region 8 bagged the One Town One Product's (OTOP) Most Supportive Partner Organization awards in Provincial levels fro 5 out of 6 provinces. The 5 provincial awardees and nominated for the Regional level awards are Biliran, Eastern Samar, Samar, Northern Samar, and Southern Leyte with Samar PSTC emerging as the Regional OTOP Most Supportive Partner Organization.

The awarding ceremony was made during the Regional OTOP Congress conducted in Tacloban City on September 10, 2009 through the leading of the OTOP Secretariat, the Department of Trade and Industry. Also awarded during the event are the SMEs and LGU implementers.

Honorable Cynthia R. Nierras, Presidential Assistant for the Visayas, graced the occassion attended by OTOP partners and beneficiary LGU's and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) around the region.

S & T Scholarship Information Caravan in Biliran

Students from 13 high schools in Biliran Province joined the Information Caravan on DOST scholarships conducted by the the DOST-8 Scholarship promotion team together with Biliran Provincial S & T Center and the Department of Education Division of Biliran on August 20, 2009 at the Naval Central School, Naval, Biliran

Teachers and students were briefed on the requirements and application procedures of the diffrent scholarship programs implemented by the DOST. Specifically, the caravan was aimed to generate awareness on the scholarship programs and what benefits it would bring to the qualifiers. It was also geared towards encouraging all qualified students to apply and have the chance to qualify through the examinations slated on November 15, 2009 in designated testing centers nationwide.

Participating students are those belonging to the top 10% of the graduating class coming from the different high schools around the island province. Students not belonging to the top but who possess special aptitude in science and mathematics could also apply by showing proof through rating cards and certified by the school principal.

Students from Biliran and neighboring towns of Leyte i.e. Leyte and Calubian, may opt take the qualifying test at Naval State University, the designated testing center in Biliran, after proper coordination with the DOST-8.

Finally, the DOST Biliran PSTC extends its gratefullness to DepEd Biliran's Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Sarah Apurillo for quickly organizing the forum.

Sec. Alabastro visits projects in Samar Provinces

The untiring Secretary, Dr. Estrella F. Alabastro, of DOST remarkably toured the entire island of Samar on August 13-15, 2009 in an effort to update herself of what DOST has done in this area. This visit is marked as the Region VIII leg of her countrywide project visits this year.

Sec. Alabastro maybe the first DOST Secretary to have visited in a single trip the projects in the provinces of Northern Samar, Samar (Western), and Eastern Samar. She scaled down urban areas, walk dirt roads, travelled bumpy streets, hiked hills, and even cross the seas through small boat, to reach DOST projects even in remote areas.

The 5th Visayas S & T Fair Opens Today

The 5th Visayas S & T Fair opens today at the People's Center in Tacloban City with a simple Opening Ceremony yet well attended by major science and technology stakeholders of the Visayas region and other DOST officials around the country.

For a more detailed report Click Here. Here is a glimpse of the major activities today:

Opening Ceremony:

Launching of the Visyas SET-UP Online, a web-based GIS database of DOST projects and programs.

Forging of the Visayas Consortium with Engr. Rowen Gelonga, Engr. Rene Burt N. Llanto, and Engr. Edgardo M. Esperancilla, Regional Directors of DOST 6, 7, & 8, respectively witnessed by DOST Assistant Secretary, Dr. Carol M. Yorobe.

Public Awarding of ISO 17025 Accreditation to DOST-8 Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory.

Awarding of S & T Kabalikat Award to ABC 5

Opening of the S & T Exhibits.

Press Conference.


Dialogue with SETUP beneficiaries.