The province of Davao Occidental made history on Wednesday by hosting the initial two days of the first-ever Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in Davao Region.<\/p>\n
In her speech, DOST 11 (Davao) assistant regional director Elsie Mae Solidum described the event as a clear sign of the province\u2019s commitment to actively participate in regional and national science, technology, and innovation.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, we are making history. That\u2019s right\u2014every one of you here today is part of this milestone as we celebrate the first-ever RSTW in Davao Occidental,\u201d she said at the event held at the Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology.<\/p>\n
With the theme \u201cSiyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan,\u201d Solidum emphasized DOST\u2019s mission to inspire and transform communities through Science, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (SETI).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe that true transformation happens when SETI is not confined to laboratories, but is instead woven into the very fabric of our communities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She also emphasized the province\u2019s extensive coastline as an entry point to a sustainable blue economy, while its agricultural lands present opportunities for value-added products and industry innovation.<\/p>\n
As part of the celebration, DOST-11 formally turned over the first Provincial Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Plan and launched the Innovation Hub and Community-Led Innovation Center (CLIC) here.<\/p>\n
\u201cRest assured that DOST-11 is your steadfast partner in this journey. We are here to provide the tools, the knowledge, and the support to help you transform your boundless potential into tangible progress,\u201d Solidum affirmed.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, DOST-11 Davao Occidental provincial director Maria Victoria Dado said the event will highlight how science and technology promote inclusive growth, empower communities, and develop solutions for a smarter, more resilient Davao Occidental.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis RSTW is Davao Occidental\u2019s vibrant response to the national call\u2014and this is only the beginning of many more to come,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The event, which runs until Sept. 4 in the province, features robotics demonstrations, a planetarium exhibit by the DOST\u2013Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, and National Research Council of the Philippines membership, among others. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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