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18/05/2026

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💻: Xyrel Fuentes || PMC Head

14/05/2026

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) provincial office held on Tuesday, May 12, a ceremonial turnover of funds amounting to P700,000 to finance two projects in the municipality of San Francisco.

The money will be used for a squid drying technology project implemented under the Grant-in-Aid (GIA) program and another will be for a disaster-related preparedness and nutrition innovation under the Community Empowerment for Sustainable Technology (CEST), the provincial DOST office announced in their social media page.

Remy Lozano, president of the Pasanon Women’s Association, the beneficiary organization, committed to make the project a success.

“She shared that the association will continue to uphold the ‘4Ps’ that guide their initiatives: Paglaum, Pag-atiman, Pagpalambo, and Paglahutay—values that reflect hope, care, development, and perseverance,” the DOST said. (MMP. With DOST Southern Leyte)

14/05/2026

𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐧

May 14, 2026 — The Provincial Science and Technology Office of Southern Leyte, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Macrohon through its Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), successfully conducted the “Ecotourism Livelihood Training: Handicrafts Making for Community Empowerment in Macrohon” today at the LGU Macrohon Training Hall.

The activity gathered women participants from Brgy. Molopolo and Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Macrohon, and equipped them with practical skills in producing eco-friendly handicrafts using coconut shell–based materials. Participants learned how to create souvenir items such as keychains, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and leis that can be sold to tourists visiting the Molopolo–Sta. Cruz Bird and Fish Sanctuary.

The training was facilitated by Ms. Renilda Kuizon, owner of Lolo Bobby Handicrafts in Bato, Leyte, and an accredited trainer of the Philippine Coconut Authority. Prior to the actual workshop, participants were first introduced to the proper preparation of raw materials, including the step-by-step process of preparing coconut shells and other materials needed for handicraft production. The demonstration gave participants a better understanding of the importance of proper material preparation in producing quality handicraft products.

The activity was also graced by the Municipal Mayor of Macrohon, Hon. Jerome A. Curtina, who encouraged the participants to apply the knowledge and skills they gained from the training to help create sustainable livelihood opportunities for their families and communities. He also expressed his gratitude to DOST for its continued support and funding assistance to the municipality.

The training forms part of the project entitled, “STI Interventions for the Promotion of Marine Life Conservation and Ecotourism in Molopolo–Sta. Cruz Bird and Fish Sanctuary in Macrohon, Southern Leyte,” which aims to support marine conservation efforts while promoting sustainable livelihood and ecotourism development in the municipality.

13/05/2026

POV: you thought “timbang lang ’yan,” until you realized accurate measurements affect almost everything in daily life. 👀⚖️

Most people do not notice it, but measurements quietly affect many parts of our everyday lives, from the products we buy to the services we trust. Strengthening the country’s measurement system helps support consumer protection, public safety, and innovation. 📏

Through the proposed 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥) 𝐀𝐜𝐭, the country aims to establish stronger and globally trusted measurement standards for every Filipino.

Support the proposed for safer, fairer, and more reliable measurements for all. To know more about the proposed bill, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4ksx77u7

13/05/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞

May 12, 2026 —A ceremonial turnover of funds was successfully held at the Municipal Hall of San Francisco, marking another milestone in advancing science, technology, and innovation driven community development initiatives in the municipality.

A total of PHP 700,000 was officially turned over to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of San Francisco to support the implementation of two significant projects aimed at strengthening sustainable livelihoods, disaster preparedness, nutrition, and community resilience.

The funding will support the implementation of the GIA Project entitled “STI-Based Intervention for the Adoption of Squid Drying Technology toward Sustainable Livelihood Development in San Francisco, Southern Leyte.” The project seeks to provide local fisherfolk and communities with improved squid drying technology to enhance product quality, increase productivity, and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Also funded is the CEST Project entitled “BANtayan: Building Adaptive Nutrition and Technology for Resilience in San Francisco, Southern Leyte: Empowering Communities through Tech-Driven Disaster Preparedness, Food Innovation, and Capacity-Building.” The initiative aims to empower communities through innovative approaches in disaster preparedness, food innovation, nutrition, and capacity-building activities.

Present during the ceremonial turnover were Jason Ortizo, Municipal Mayor of LGU San Francisco; Ramil Uy, Provincial Director of PSTO Southern Leyte; members of the Pinamudlan Fisherfolk Association and Pasanon Women’s Association; as well as personnel from LGU San Francisco and PSTO Southern Leyte.

In his message, Mayor Ortizo expressed his gratitude to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the funding support extended to the municipality. He emphasized the importance of the projects in improving the lives of the beneficiaries and strengthening community development initiatives in San Francisco. Meanwhile, Dr. Uy encouraged the implementing personnel and partner associations to effectively carry out the projects to ensure their success and sustainability. He also shared that successful implementation could open more opportunities for future projects and continued support for the municipality.

Representatives from the beneficiary associations also expressed their gratitude and commitment to the implementation of the projects. Ms. Remy Lozano, President of the Pasanon Women’s Association, emphasized their full commitment to making the project successful. She shared that the association will continue to uphold the “4Ps” that guide their initiatives: Paglaum, Pag-atiman, Pagpalambo, and Paglahutay—values that reflect hope, care, development, and perseverance.

As the projects move forward, the partnership between PSTO Southern Leyte, LGU San Francisco, and the beneficiary associations is expected to further strengthen community empowerment and sustainable development efforts in the municipality.

13/05/2026

𝐏𝐒𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧

May 12, 2026 —PSTO Southern Leyte, together with the Local Government Unit of Liloan and OCEANA PH, conducted a coordination meeting regarding the establishment of the SMART STI-Based Tourism Project and the proposed implementation of the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program in the municipality.

Present during the meeting were Hon. Jonna Adan, Municipal Mayor of Liloan; Hon. Victor Chua, Jr., Chairperson of the Sangguniang Bayan Committee on STI of LGU Liloan; Dr. Ramil T. Uy, Provincial Director of PSTO Southern Leyte; together with personnel from LGU Liloan and PSTO Southern Leyte.

During the meeting, Ms. Hazelyn Avila presented the proposed Smart STI-Based Tourism Hub in Panaon Island, a project that aims to promote smart, sustainable, and inclusive ecotourism through the use of science, technology, and innovation. The proposed initiative supports the protection and conservation efforts under the Panaon Island Protected Seascape (PIPS) Law while also creating opportunities for tourism development and community growth.

Meanwhile, Ms. Karen Gladys Delizo presented the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program and shared the accomplishments and best practices implemented in Maasin City. The presentation highlighted how STI can help improve local governance, community services, and sustainable development initiatives.

As discussions and partnerships continue, the proposed project hopes to position Panaon Island as a model for smart and sustainable ecotourism in the region. By combining tourism, marine conservation, and innovation, the initiative seeks to protect natural resources while promoting inclusive local development.

04/05/2026

𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆!
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29/04/2026

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲

Local entrepreneurs and stakeholders gathered on April 29, 2026 at the AVR of Southern Leyte State University Main Campus in Sogod for the Enhancing 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, organized by 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 (𝐃𝐓𝐈) 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞.

The forum served as a valuable platform to connect micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with government programs designed to strengthen their operations, improve access to financing, and boost overall competitiveness.

Representing PSTO Southern Leyte, Ms. Jema Gisulga, Science Research Specialist I, presented key initiatives that support MSME growth. Highlighted during the session was the SETUP (Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program), which assists enterprises in adopting innovative technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency.

In addition, Ms. Gisulga introduced other DOST programs and services available to local businesses, including CEST, GIA, Scholarship, among others.

Through these initiatives, DOST continues to empower MSMEs by providing not just funding support, but also access to technology, training, and expert guidance.

This joint initiative between DTI and DOST highlights their shared dedication to strengthening a more resilient, innovative, and competitive MSME sector in Southern Leyte.

29/04/2026

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28/04/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞

The Southern Leyte Provincial Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Council held its 1st Quarter Meeting for 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to push forward science and technology initiatives in the province. The meeting was attended by Provincial Administrator Engr. Nelson Tan, representing Governor Damian G. Mercado, and was presided over by Hon. Rolito D. Manalo on behalf of the Governor.

Among the key discussions were the presentation of the Bamboo Roadmap and the proposed establishment of a Soil Analysis Laboratory by Dr. Ian Navarrete of SLSU–Hinunangan Campus, along with the Maasin City Roadmap presented by Hon. Mikhael Leonardo V. Mercado and the DICT eGov initiative shared by Mr. Cosme Socito, Jr.

One of the main highlights was the proposed Resolution supporting the establishment of a Soil Analysis Laboratory in Southern Leyte, which the Council is set to issue to the Provincial Governor. This initiative is seen as a step toward improving agricultural productivity through better, science-based soil assessment.

The body also considered a motion to include additional members in the Council, namely the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Southern Leyte (PCCI–SL), represented by its President, Mr. Michael B. Nuñez; the ICT Committee Chairperson of LGU Maasin City, Hon. Mikhael Leonardo V. Mercado; and the Provincial Engineering Office, led by Engr. Lemwel Romero.

The meeting reaffirmed the province’s direction toward strengthening collaboration, supporting sustainable industries, and advancing digital solutions to improve public service delivery.