00:00 The DOST is planning to develop new innovations or technologies
00:06 to help the local governments.
00:09 This is Rod Lagusa.
00:11 The Department of Science and Technology is now focusing on effective use
00:17 and to feel that many people are bringing help with new technologies and innovations.
00:22 According to the DOST, they are currently doing a research and development proposal.
00:28 And from here, it will be mainstream, just like the local government units.
00:32 The smart and sustainable communities
00:35 where we are looking at this catch-all programs of the Department of Science and Technology.
00:43 And what we will do here is we will make a community laboratory or city laboratory
00:50 for these LGUs so that we can show the technologies and the equipment.
00:57 This is also to be able to address the issues that LGUs are facing.
01:01 The DOST is now going around to different places to introduce the new technologies.
01:06 In November, the DOST will be holding the first National Science and Technology Week in Iloilo City
01:11 where the various innovations that the agency has created will be held.
01:15 The main thing to look forward to here, according to the DOST,
01:17 is the exhibition on yarn, fiber, and clothing led by the Philippine Textile Research Institute
01:23 and, for the first time, the innovations related to maritime transport.
01:27 The DOST is also continuously striving to encourage young people to enter the field of science and technology.
01:34 Just recently, we have been able to provide a school here in Tuguegarao City,
01:43 here in Cagayan, Tuguegarao City Science High School,
01:48 with equipment so that we can better serve our youth
01:54 who are interested in science, technology, and innovation.
01:58 The DOST is also striving to change the view of young people
02:01 that the course of science and technology is difficult.
02:05 The DOST is also planning to build a science center and planetarium
02:08 in different parts of the country for the benefit of young people.
02:12 Road to Guzad, for the people.
