THE Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) hosted two major events — the Hand Pilipinas Luzon Leg 2025 and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) — at Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City from Aug. 7-9.
THE Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region hosted two major events — the Hand Pilipinas Luzon Leg 2025 and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week — at Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City from Aug. 7-9.With the theme “Bida ang Handa: STI for a Smart and Resilient Luzon,” Handa Pilipinas promoted proactive, science-based disaster preparedness.
led the collaboration, showing how STI enables communities to anticipate, adapt to, and thrive amid climate and disaster challenges.Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan welcomed guests on behalf of Mayor Benjamin Magalong, while Regional Director Nancy Bantog stressed collaboration for resilience. Keynote speaker and DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. underscored STI’s role in risk prevention, citing programs like GeoRiskPH, Project SARAi, and Innovation Hubs.
’s mascot, promoting science culture.DOST also turned over mountain engineering technologies such as slope stability solutions for rice terraces and artificial groundwater recharge facilities for upland areas.Across three days, forums, sessions, and exhibits featured technologies for disaster reduction, agriculture, health, and infrastructure, aiming to connect
Hosts Back-To-Back Events In Baguio City
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