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08/09/2026

The fault lines are crackingโ€” ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐— ๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—š๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก is officially ๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก! ๐ŸŒŽ

This ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌโ€“๐Ÿญ๐Ÿญ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ, via ๐Ÿ” ๐—ญ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€, the University of the Philippines Civil Engineering Society (UPCES) invites you to ๐—–๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ค๐—จ๐—œ๐—” ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ with the theme ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€: ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด!๐Ÿ—๏ธ Join us for two days of inspiring talks, meaningful discussions, and groundbreaking insights into structural and earthquake engineering.

Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a university student, or a professional, this is your opportunity to learn from industry experts and be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow's resilient infrastructure.

๐Ÿ“ Access the ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ by scanning the QR code or by clicking this link:

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Feel free to explore the ๐—–๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ค๐—จ๐—œ๐—” ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ to know more about the seminarโ€™s details:

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If you have any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. ๐Ÿ“ง

The strongest foundations are built together. See you at ๐—–๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ค๐—จ๐—œ๐—” ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐Ÿ“‘



 : Hack4AProgress 2026 challenges participants to build AI solutions for local governance The Department of Science and ...
08/09/2026

: Hack4AProgress 2026 challenges participants to build AI solutions for local governance

The Department of Science and Technologyโ€“CALABARZON (DOST-CALABARZON), through its Management Information Unit (MIS), kicked off Hack4AProgress 2026 today, September 8, 2026, at Queen Margarette Hotel Downtown, Lucena City, Quezon, bringing together participants from across CALABARZON to develop technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges in local governance.

Carrying the theme, โ€œHarnessing AI to Build a Resilient and Sustainable Nation,โ€ the three-day activity aims to foster innovation and collaboration by challenging participants to develop practical, data-driven, and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions that can address pressing needs of local government units (LGUs).

Now on its third season, this yearโ€™s Hack4AProgress highlights the integration of AI in developing solutions for local governance, particularly its potential to improve public service delivery, data management, resource management, environmental monitoring, and decision-making. Participants are encouraged to explore how emerging technologies can be applied to create more efficient, resilient, and inclusive solutions responsive to the needs of communities.

For Jezreel R. Ramos of Laguna State Polytechnic Universityโ€“Sta. Cruz, a first-time Hack4AProgress participant representing Team EverForge, the experience of developing their project has allowed the team to see the hackathon as an opportunity to turn their ideas into solutions for community needs.

โ€œAt first, we joined to represent our school, but as we studied the topic and developed our project, our vision and mission became clearer. We realized that we're not doing this just to comply or represent the school, but also to find a way to solve problems in our community,โ€ Ramos shared.

A Technology Summit (Tech Summit) was also conducted on September 7, 2026 as a pre-event activity leading up to the official kickoff of Hack4AProgress. The Tech Summit served as a capacity-building platform featuring discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions designed to enhance participantsโ€™ technical competencies a\nd prepare them for the hackathon.

Hack4AProgress 2026 will run until September 10, 2026, culminating in a 48-hour hackathon where participants will pitch their prototypes to a panel of judges. Three teams will be selected as winners, with the winning teams to be announced on September 10. The three winning teams will receive their respective cash prizes during the Smart and Sustainable Communities Conference on October 13, 2026, as part of the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration. The champion will also be given the opportunity to propose a project to DOST-CALABARZON with seed funding of PHP 1,000,000.00.

Stay tuned and follow DOST CALABARZON so you donโ€™t miss out any Hack4AProgress news and updates!




 : ๐ƒ๐Ž๐’๐“, ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐œ๐ž ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ ๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐๐Ž๐Ž๐Š๐’ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ-๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฌ๐œ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅTANAY, Rizal โ€” To bridge the digital div...
07/09/2026

: ๐ƒ๐Ž๐’๐“, ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐œ๐ž ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ ๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐๐Ž๐Ž๐Š๐’ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ-๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฌ๐œ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ

TANAY, Rizal โ€” To bridge the digital divide in off-grid communities, the Department of Science and Technology โ€“ Provincial Science and Technology Office in Rizal (DOST-PSTO-Rizal), in partnership with Salesforce Philippines Corporation, deployed two (2) solar-powered, STARBOOKS-ready computer units to Rawang Elementary School (RES) and its Sitio Macantog annex, September 3.

As a last-mile school in the province, RES caters to Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) through its Macantog annex. The school was selected as the beneficiary for Salesforce Philippines' corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, marking its third sponsorship partnership with the DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) for nationwide STARBOOKS deployments.

During the turnover, key stakeholders highlighted the power of public-private partnerships in advancing student learning through sustainable technology. DOST-Rizal Officer-in-Charge Engr. Mhark Ellgine A. Libao reaffirmed the agency's commitment to bringing science and technology interventions closer to remote learners, while expressing sincere gratitude to Salesforce Philippines for its steadfast support.

The event was graced by Tanay Municipal Councilor Hon. Rogelio Catolos, representing Mayor Hon. Rex Manuel C. Tanjuatco; Engr. Libao of DOST-Rizal; Public Schools District Supervisors Mr. Pitsberg B. De Rosas and Ms. Cecilia D. Ramirez, representing DepEd SDO Rizal Superintendent Dr. Doris DJ. Estalilla; and Mr. Abraham Cuevas, AVP and Country Manager of Salesforce Philippines Corporation.

To express their gratitude, learners from the Sitio Macantog annex performed a traditional dance showcasing the Dumagat-Remontado community's rich cultural heritage and deep connection to the Sierra Madre.

Through this deployment, DOST-Rizal and Salesforce Philippines reinforce their shared commitment to ensuring no learner is left behind, opening doors to digital literacy and quality educational resources even in the most remote communities of Rizal.

What other technologies can further improve education in remote, off-grid communities? Share your thoughts in the comments section below! To stay updated on the latest S&T initiatives in the province, like, follow, and share the official DOST-CALABARZON and DOST-Rizal pages.




07/09/2026

LIVE: SEPTEMBER 2026 DOST UNIFIED VIRTUAL FLAG RAISING CEREMONY

Join us as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) family comes together nationwide to kick off the month with unity and dedication to service!

Together, let us continue advancing science, technology, and innovation for the nation.

07/09/2026

1 DAY TO GO!

Tomorrow, the hack begins!

Bring your ideas. Bring your team. Get ready to build solutions that can make a real difference.

Letโ€™s make progress happen!

MEET THE KAYSIPAG 2026  PARTICIPANTS! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ†The wait is over! ๐ŸŽ‰We are excited to announce the schools and Grade 6 students w...
06/09/2026

MEET THE KAYSIPAG 2026 PARTICIPANTS! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ†

The wait is over! ๐ŸŽ‰

We are excited to announce the schools and Grade 6 students who have secured a slot in the KaySipAg 2026!

These young minds from across CALABARZON are ready to put their Science and Math knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to the test in Kahusayan sa Sipnayan at Agham (KaySipAg) 2026!

๐Ÿ“… Date: September 11, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Venue: E.O. Tan Hall, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), Los Baรฑos, Laguna

To all participating schools and students, congratulations on earning your slot! ๐ŸŽ‰

Your KaySipAg journey starts here. Prepare to think fast, solve smart, and rise to the challenge! ๐Ÿ”ฌโž—๐Ÿง 

Who will make it through to the next round? Stay tuned! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ†


06/09/2026

2 DAYS TO GO!

Two more days before we put ideas, skills, and innovation to the test. Ready to hack for progress?

Letโ€™s go, innovators! See you soon.

05/09/2026

3 DAYS TO GO!

The challenge is getting closer. Is your team ready to turn innovative ideas into AI-powered solutions?

Hack4AProgress 2026 is almost here!

๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—œ๐—ฃ ๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐Ÿ”” All Grade 12 students enrolled in pilot schools implementing the Strengthened Senior Hi...
04/09/2026

๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—œ๐—ฃ ๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐Ÿ””

All Grade 12 students enrolled in pilot schools implementing the Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum are now eligible to apply for the 2027 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship.

Applicants enrolled in the Strengthened SHS Curriculum are required to submit Form E5 along with other required forms via https://ugs.science-scholarships.ph/

๐Ÿ“… Application is ongoing until September 17, 2026 (Thursday). Applicants are advised to submit their applications early.

๐Ÿ”— For inquiries or concerns, reach us via this link: https://helpdesk.sei.dost.gov.ph/

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students under the Strengthened SHS Curriculum, who have already submitted their requirements using Form E1 or Form E2, are not required to resubmit their applications. Previously submitted applications remain valid and will be evaluated accordingly.

 MSMEs in Sto. Tomas strengthen digital readiness through TIKMEMicro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sto. Toma...
04/09/2026



MSMEs in Sto. Tomas strengthen digital readiness through TIKME

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sto. Tomas strengthened their digital readiness through a seminar on transforming MSMEs into smart enterprises held at SM City Sto. Tomas, Batangas, September 4.

The seminar was organized through the partnership of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Batangas, City Government of Sto. Tomas, Rotary Club of Batangas Malarayat, and SM City Sto. Tomas as part of Teknolohiya at Inobasyon, Kaagapay ng Micro Enterprises (TIKME), held from September 2 to 4.

Mr. John Maico M. Hernandez, Senior Science Research Specialist of DOST-Batangas, facilitated the discussion on digital transformation, emphasizing that it goes beyond simply digitizing existing business practices. He explained that digital transformation involves redesigning how a business creates value by bringing together technology, data, people, and new ways of working.

Mr. Hernandez identified four forces that continue to drive MSMEs toward digital change: customers, industry, rules, and shocks. He emphasized the need for enterprises to build digital capability into how they compete, respond to market changes, and sustain their operations.

The discussion also covered digital marketing for MSMEs, including principles of digital promotion and strategic communication, the Philippine social networking services market, approaches to developing digital marketing and promotion strategies, and an introduction to marketing and digital marketing promotion tools.

The session highlighted how digital technologies can support businesses beyond product promotion by helping enterprises communicate with customers, reach wider markets, understand changing consumer behavior, and make more informed business decisions. Integrating these tools into business processes can also help MSMEs respond to market disruptions and changing industry requirements.

In his message, Mr. Eric Dizon, Department Head of the City Livelihood and Enterprise Development Office of Sto. Tomas, emphasized the role of technology in advancing local MSMEs. He underscored the need for entrepreneurs to adapt to changes in the business environment and use available technologies to improve their operations, reach customers, and remain competitive.

Ms. Felina C. Malabanan, Provincial Director of DOST-Batangas, thanked the participating MSMEs and emphasized the importance of digital transformation in an increasingly technology-driven business environment. She stressed that digital transformation provides MSMEs with opportunities to improve their operations, expand market reach, strengthen customer engagement, and respond to emerging business challenges. She also emphasized that technology should be viewed not only as a tool for business promotion but as a means of continuous improvement and innovation.

The seminar was one of the activities of TIKME 2026, which brought together local MSMEs, government partners, and technical experts to promote the application of science, technology, and innovation in enterprise development.

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