Philippines Department of Science and Technology hosts regional and national innovation weeks

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched several initiatives to promote scientific and technological advancement across the Philippines. In the Cordillera region, the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) opened in Apayao, focusing on food security, sustainable energy, and national resilience.

Key regional developments include the inauguration of the Apayao-Abulug River Basin Flood Forecasting and Warning System, the commissioning of the MoVE Apayao Smart Mobility System, and the groundbreaking of the DOST-PHIVOLCS Northern Luzon Cluster Monitoring Center for Earthquake and Tsunami. Additionally, advanced robotics laboratory packages were provided to Apayao Science High School.

On a national level, the DOST is preparing to showcase agricultural and aquaculture technologies at the 2026 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in General Santos City. Featured innovations include Sun Harvest, a solar-powered irrigation system; Smart RAS, an IoT-based aquaculture monitoring system; and Project ARKA, a digital platform designed to connect farms directly to markets while optimizing production through sensor data.