CEBU CITY – The Department of Science and Technology Region VII (DOST-7) continues to strengthen its various projects and programs supports through science, technology, innovation and gender responsiveness as the department prepares action plans and budgetary requirements for the region.
DOST-7 OIC-Regional Director Dr. Tristan Abando said that the region has already made significant strides in mainstreaming gender and development (GAD) across its interventions; from MSME technology upgrading initiatives, to community empowerment projects and support for local government units (LGUs) in science and technology adoption, gender perspectives have been intentionally integrated to ensure inclusivity and impact in various industries in the region.
“This activity is not just compliance. It is
part of our continuing journey of creating a more inclusive, equitable, and
just society through science, technology, and innovation,” Abando said.
Abando shared that DOST-7 through the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐏𝐒𝐓𝐎)- 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮, engaged in a
forward-looking meeting with 𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧
on
September 22, to focus on the growth of the Blue Economy and
Blue Industry.
He bared that the Blue economy industry need to develop an innovative ecosystem, tapping the vast potential of the marine and coastal resources, not only in Cebu but across the Central Visayas region.
“The sustainability of the Blue economy must be nurtured, from logistics to marine technologies; from sustainable fisheries to emerging blue tech startups. DOST-7 and Gothong Southern partnership seeks to transform our oceans into hubs of innovation and inclusive growth for families and communities to thrive,” Abando said.
With Gothong Southern’s expertise and experience in logistics and maritime industries and DOST’s science-driven programs and services, Abando noted that this collaboration would position Central Visayas as the catalyst for Blue Technology development, to empower communities and generate more jobs.
Similar collaborative developments ensured between DOST-7 and the local government unit of Dalaguete town, Cebu on September 20, to strengthen the agricultural commodities into value-added products to uplift the local economy, improve food supply chains and sustainable livelihood for the residents.
“With agriculture as the vital economic driver of Dalaguete town, it is a MUST to introduce STI-based interventions into the ecosystem to open new doors for farmers, entrepreneurs and local producers,” Abando said.
Abando added that the collaboration highlights
the establishment of the Vegetable Food Innovation Center, a facility envisioned
as a high-end post-harvest processing to ensure that crops are not only
preserved but also transformed into market-ready products with higher economic
value. (Photos: DOST7/Dayien Lizada)
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