DOST XI highlights science, tech and innovation in RSTW 2019

SCIENCE, Technology and Innovation takes center stage once again in the region in the upcoming Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW). The regional event will take place at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City from October 28-30, 2019. This year, the RSTW will be simultaneously conducted with the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE). Bearing the theme: “Science for the People: Enabling Technologies for Sustainable Development”, the three-day event is part of the annual NSTW tradition of showcasing the capability of science experts and inspire the youth and other sectors in patronizing local technology. Visitors will be treated with exciting and interactive activities and exhibits. DOST XI encourages the general public to take part of the annual S&T exhibit that is open for all. For more information regarding the RSTW 2019 celebration and other activities in store, you may visit the DOST XI website (http://region11.dost.gov.ph/) or contact us thru landline (082) 227-1313 or thru e-mail: rstw2019@gmail.com.

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 28, 2019) - The Linggo ng Kabataan kicks off as the new little officials led by Frank Jeay Montebon, Little Municipal Mayor, introduces his fellow little officials during the flag ceremony at the Municipal Hall on August 27. Students from various high schools were elected as little Municipal Mayor, Vice Mayor and Municipal Administrator, 11 little legislative officers and 15 little municipal head officers. The elected officials will start observing their respective counterpart functions and their duties and responsibility. (John James I. Doctor/ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 28, 2019) – Vice Governor Elmer T. Peralta, M.D. welcomes guests from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office Assessment Team headed by Almanzor Dataya, Planning Officer IV; Arthur John Gabucan, PO III; Ryan Balanza PO II; Norhaniza Macabato, STAT 1 together with PSWDO Raquel Panal. The team was conducting a Local Social Welfare and Development Office Service Delivery Assessment 2019 at the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office on August 27. (Quenny D. Dandan/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 28, 2019) – Chief of Staff Cesario Cagas (extreme left) and staff from the Governor’s Office give reading glasses to beneficiaries from Alabel on August 22 at JLC Capitol Building. In partnership with Crystal Lens Optical and Latter-Day Saint Charities, the provincial government conducted the turnover of reading glasses to 65 senior citizen beneficiaries after the preeye check-up done during the medical mission on July 10 at Alegria Integrated School. (Martin Fernando Bernad Jr. – Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE