by: Jan Aleyana Astorga, DOST Scholar The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) hosted its 2025 Exit Conference for graduating scholars in Region 8 on July 8, 2025. Held at the Summit Hotel in Tacloban City, the event brought together an estimate of 221 scholars alongside esteemed guests to facilitate their continue reading : DOST-SEI Conducts 2025 Exit Conference for Graduating Scholars in Region 8
DOST 8 Supports the Inauguration of the Country’s First Green Mussel Glycogen Production Facility of UPTC
Green mussels, or “tahong,” are set for a groundbreaking transformation in Eastern Visayas with the official launching of the Philippines’ first Glycogen Extraction Facility. Located in Brgy. New Kawayan, Tacloban City, this innovative facility, inaugurated on July 2, 2025, actively supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VIII, will convert the said continue reading : DOST 8 Supports the Inauguration of the Country’s First Green Mussel Glycogen Production Facility of UPTC
Boosting Aspiring Scholars: DOST VIII Launches Free Review Sessions for Promising Scholars in the Province of Region VIII – Iskolars Para Sa Bayan!
For talented students with the potential to excel within the domains of Science and Technology, yet hindered by financial expenditures, the Science Education Institute (SEI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launches Free Review Sessions for aspiring scholars encouraging them to be the next “Iskolar Para Sa Bayan”. These Online Reviews for the continue reading : Boosting Aspiring Scholars: DOST VIII Launches Free Review Sessions for Promising Scholars in the Province of Region VIII – Iskolars Para Sa Bayan!
DOST Region VIII Welcomes Dr. John Glenn D. Ocaña as New Regional Director
The DOST Regional Office No. VIII warmly welcomes its new Regional Director, Dr. John Glenn D. Ocaña, as he arrived in office on July 12, 2024. The short celebration was attended by its colleagues and staff at its office in Brgy. Candahug Palo, Leyte. As their former boss, the Provincial S&T Office of Leyte also continue reading : DOST Region VIII Welcomes Dr. John Glenn D. Ocaña as New Regional Director
Expanding Educational Opportunities in Region VIII with the Deployment of STARBOOKS
Six (6) STARBOOKS were successfully handed over today to their recipient schools in the region. The Six (6) STARBOOKS were successfully handed over today to their recipient schools in the region. The turnover ceremony was held at Luntad Elementary School in Palo, Leyte, wherein the recipient schools are as follows: STARBOOKS, which stands for Science continue reading : Expanding Educational Opportunities in Region VIII with the Deployment of STARBOOKS
DOST8 Employee Earns Certification in the RGADC 8 Gender and Development Resource Pool
The Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) 8 certified the first batch of Regional Pool of GAD Resource Persons (RPGRP) during its 3rd Quarter meeting last September 18, 2024, at the Southern Leyte Employees Multi-purpose Cooperative (SLEMCOOP) Function Hall, Asuncion, Maasin City, Southern Leyte. Among the seven (7) newly conferred RPGRP in Eastern Visayas is continue reading : DOST8 Employee Earns Certification in the RGADC 8 Gender and Development Resource Pool
RICE-MONGO BLEND SEEN TO IMPROVE NUTRITION OF SAMAR KIDS
VILLAREAL, SAMAR – At least four remote villages in this town will benefit from a complementary feeding program intended for malnourished children through an intervention introduced by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The DOST turned over on Tuesday PHP974,360 in assistance to Villareal town Mayor Carlo Latorre for the implementation of the six-month project that continue reading : RICE-MONGO BLEND SEEN TO IMPROVE NUTRITION OF SAMAR KIDS
PCHRD AND EVHRDC BRACE FOR 16TH PNHRS WEEK CELEBRATION IN TACLOBAN CITY
The chairs and members of various working committees of the 16th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week Celebration from the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) and Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC), gathered at Summit Hotel in Tacloban City last April 28, to prepare for the upcoming PNHRS week continue reading : PCHRD AND EVHRDC BRACE FOR 16TH PNHRS WEEK CELEBRATION IN TACLOBAN CITY
UNLAD BAYI: DOST VIII is looking for the Most Innovative Women Entrepreneurs in Eastern Visayas
Together with DOST PCIEERD, DOST8 brings you 𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗔𝗗 𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗜: The 2023 Search for the Most Innovative Women Entrepreneurs of Eastern Visayas. If you are a woman entrepreneur or founder of a social enterprise, send your application today and get a chance to be awarded P50,000 cash incentive with various consultancy services and mentoring sessions. Send continue reading : UNLAD BAYI: DOST VIII is looking for the Most Innovative Women Entrepreneurs in Eastern Visayas
DOST VIII PAMPERS EMPLOYEES, PROMOTES GENDER EQUALITY IN HEALTH AND WELL BEING
The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. VIII conducted a Pampering Day as part of the 2023 Observance of the National Women’s Month last March 20. All personnel of DOST8 received free manicure, pedicure, foot spa and massage services. It was emphasized that pampering is an essential part of self-care which has positive continue reading : DOST VIII PAMPERS EMPLOYEES, PROMOTES GENDER EQUALITY IN HEALTH AND WELL BEING