The Department of Science and Technology (DOST IX) opens the doors of the2017 National Science and Technology (S&T) Week Regional Celebration, back-to-back with the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE), to the public on 22-24 November at the Palacio del Sur in Zamboanga City.
DOST-IX’s top official, Mr. Martin A. Wee says that this event, while promoting DOST’s programs and services, is also targeted at bridging the gap between the world of scientists and research buffs to the reach of every Juan across the country.
True to its goal of bridging the world of the sciences to the Filipino communities, this year’s theme “Science for the People”, will feature the department-developed technologies and inventions. Also to be featured are the DOST assisted food and non-food productsas well asthe different programs and servicesandinteractive exhibits.
Among the activities lined-up for the NSTW and RICE events include technology bazaars and exhibit, S & T Film Festival, technology fora and technical sessionson Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Science Journalism, Food Packaging and Labelling, Green Engineering and Health and Wellness. Inventions and research projects of the qualified RICE entries will also be showcased and adjudged.
DOST Secretary, Professor Fortunato T. dela Peña will be gracing the event as the keynote speaker and DOST-IX’s former Regional Director and now Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Ms. Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzano together with the DOST Regional Directors are also expected to grace the event.
The eventis open to all interested individuals (S&T enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, inventors, innovators, professionals and the general public).ADMISSION IS FREE.For details, please call (062) 991-1024and look for John Apolinario(0917-708-5181) or Nuhman M. Aljani or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.%20or%20dost9fos">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You may alsovisit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DOSTRegion9 (SaribaAlam, DOST IX Press Release)
