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13/06/2026

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12/06/2026

Baguio City, through the 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗧 - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub of the CPDSO is officially bridging the "missing link" between brilliant ideas and practical solutions!

We recently conducted the 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 on June 11, 2026, at the Baguio City Multipurpose Hall. This gathering of the Baguio City Research and Innovation Alliance (established under Ordinance No. 063-2023) focused on identifying fresh perspectives and re-aligning our collective initiatives to better serve our community.

By bringing together leaders from the Quadruple Helix- academe (including UC, SLU, UB, ans UP Baguio), industry, government (DTTI, DOST, DICT, TESDA, DEpED) and civil society- we are exploring new collaborations to transform research into market-ready products and evidence-based policies. Our mission is to ensure that innovative solutions to our city's most pressing urban challenges are not just imagined, but implemented for sustainable public value.

We are showcasing local innovation and building a more livable, inclusive, and creative Baguio!

11/06/2026

DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND LIVELIHOOD KITS

The Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) and the BPI Foundation turned over STARBOOKS digital libraries to 27 schools and learning institutions across the region at the Department of Education - Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR) Regional Office on Wednesday, June 10.

Livelihood kits were also distributed to selected schools and community learning centers to support skills training and income-generating projects. The beneficiaries included schools and learning institutions in each of the six provinces in CAR.
STARBOOKS recipients:
•7 schools in Abra
•3 community learning centers in Apayao
•4 schools in Benguet (including the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth in the Cordillera)
•5 schools in Ifugao
•3 community learning centers, 1 school in Kalinga
•2 community learning centers, one elementary school in Mountain Province
Livelihood Kits recipients:
•Gifts, Decors and Handicrafts Sewing - Pilar Rural High School (Abra)
•Urban Weaving and Sewing - Pudtol Community Learning Center (Apayao)
•Urban Smart Agriculture - Benguet National High School (Benguet)
•Smart Agriculture-Hydroponics - Tinoc Central School (Ifugao)
•Smart Agriculture-Hydroponics - Macutay-Palao National High School (Kalinga)
•Bread and Pastry Making - BJMP Sac-angan Community Learning Center (Mountain Province).

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11/06/2026

10 JUNE 2026

SIGLAT Baguio Youth Innovation Hub hosted the 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽. The worksop was conducted by 𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗜 - 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 (𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗜 𝗦𝗘𝗔) 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝗬𝗖) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲- 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯.

The event featured discussions regarding the different youth-led projects for Safe and Sound Cities which included:

The 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, an initiative addressing the lack of a safe, inclusive, and community-oriented public spaces in Baguio City where people, pets, and the wider community can interact meaningfully.

The 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗯, a project which addresses the growing mental health challenges experienced by young people in Baguio City.

The 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻: 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹 an initiative which aims to addresses the lack of accessible, inclusive, and adaptable public space for youth and indigenous communities in Baguio City.

The 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 Initiative which aims to address the lack of accessible means for the youth to cope with both personal and personal issues which can lead to unhealthy vices and coping mechanisms.

The 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘄: 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 at Engineer’s Hill which aims to transform the public park into a more inclusive and safe space.

Lastly, the 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 which aims to establish Baguio’s First Vertical Garden in order to address problems such as having a limited safe and productive spaces for youth, low community engagement, food supply destabilization, few opportunities for skill development, limited environmental learning, and lack of exposure to sustainable agricultural practices.

Relevant offices from the 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧, 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗗, 𝗖𝗛𝗦𝗢, 𝗖𝗩𝗔𝗢, 𝗣𝗜𝗢, 𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗠𝗢, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗢 were present to give feedback and mentorship to these innovators.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘛𝘦𝘨𝘸𝘢, 𝘜𝘊 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯

11/06/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗖𝗔𝗥, 𝗕𝗣𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗥𝗖𝗬-𝗖𝗔𝗥

SABLAN, Benguet– The Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth–Cordillera Administrative Region (RRCY-CAR) in Sablan, Benguet is among the beneficiaries of the STARBOOKS deployment supported through the ₱3.7-million grant of BPI Foundation Inc., providing youth residents with access to thousands of science, technology, and educational resources even without internet connectivity.

To ensure the effective utilization of the digital library, the DOST-CAR, through its Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) Baguio-Benguet together with the BPI Foundation Inc., conducted a STARBOOKS orientation and demonstration for RRCY personnel and youth residents on June 10, 2026.

During the orientation, participants were introduced to the features and functionalities of the STARBOOKS kiosk and were guided on how to navigate its extensive collection of digital resources. Mr. Reynaldo B. Teofilo of PSTO Baguio-Benguet, demonstrated how users can search for learning materials, access educational videos, browse science and technology publications, and explore various topics ranging from science, agriculture to mathematics and other fields of study. The hands-on session enabled both RRCY personnel and youth residents to become familiar with the system and effectively utilize the digital library as a valuable learning resource.

The STARBOOKS package received by RRCY-CAR is one of the 27 units deployed in the region through the support of BPI Foundation Inc. Through this initiative, DOST-CAR and BPI Foundation Inc. continue to expand access to science-based learning resources and educational opportunities, particularly in underserved and geographically isolated communities.

The activity was attended by DOST Assistant Secretary for Countryside Development Engr. Maria Teresa T. De Guzman, DOST-CAR Regional Director Dr. Nancy A. Bantog, Assistant Regional Directors Alicia A. Balacua and Dr. Pepita S. Picpican, along with DOST Provincial Science and Technology Directors. Representatives from BPI Foundation Inc., led by Associate Director Juvylyn “Joy” S. Reniva, Program Manager Melanie Magbuhos, and Program Coordinator Benrick Dulay, also joined the visit.

11/06/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗣𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

DOST-CAR and BPI Foundation Inc. recently visited the Cacao Growers and Processors Association of Sablan (CGPAS), the Sablan Organic Practitioners Association (SOPA), and Dulche Chocolates Inc. to see how DOST-assisted interventions are supporting livelihood development, product innovation, and value-adding initiatives in the local cacao industry.

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11/06/2026

KITAEN | Naiwaras kadagiti nasusulinek a pagadalan iti Cordillera ti Starbook Packages para iti internet connection.

Naipaay pay ti livelihood kits kadagiti ALS Schools tapno mapabileg dagiti learner iti livelihood projects da.

Kabayatanna, naiwaras iti tunggal LGU iti Cordillera ti SARAI Automated Weather Stations a pinutar ti DOST-Project SARAI Kordilyera, maaramat dagitoy para iti real-time, site-specific weather information tunggal adda kalamidad tapnu maigiya dagiti mannalon iti umno nga aramidenda.// via Jezryl Khate Lapizar, PTVCN

11/06/2026

𝗣𝗵𝗽 𝟯.𝟳-𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet | June 10– The Department of Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR), the Department of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII), and BPI Foundation Inc., received 27 STARBOOKS Packages and six (6) Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI)-based Livelihood Intervention Packages aimed at enhancing access to quality learning resources and sustainable livelihood opportunities across the Cordillera.

Funded through a Php 3.7-million grant from BPI Foundation Inc., the initiative seeks to bridge knowledge gaps and empower communities by providing schools, learning centers, and beneficiary institutions with innovative educational tools and livelihood support. The project is expected to benefit more than 1,300 learners, teachers, Alternative Learning System (ALS) beneficiaries, and community members throughout the region.

The turnover ceremony was held at the DepEd-CAR Regional Office in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on June 10, bringing together representatives from partner agencies, beneficiary institutions, and community stakeholders in a shared commitment to promoting science, technology, and innovation-driven development.

A key component of the project is the deployment of STARBOOKS (Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS), the country's first digital science library developed by DOST-STII. Designed to provide offline access to thousands of digitized science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), health, agriculture, and livelihood resources, STARBOOKS serves as an invaluable learning platform, particularly for schools and communities with limited internet connectivity.

Complementing the digital learning resources are the STI-based Livelihood Intervention Packages, which aim to equip beneficiaries with practical skills and technology-based livelihood opportunities that can help improve productivity, generate income, and support community development.

Through this collaboration, DepEd-CAR continues to strengthen educational opportunities by integrating science and technology into learning environments while supporting programs that promote lifelong learning, skills development, and community empowerment.

The partnership among DepEd-CAR, DOST-CAR, DOST-STII, and BPI Foundation Inc. reflects a shared commitment to fostering innovation, expanding access to quality education, and creating sustainable opportunities that will help transform the lives of learners and communities across the Cordillera.

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11/06/2026

Schools and learning institutions in the Cordillera region received digital libraries and livelihood packages from the Department of Science and Technology through the DOST – Cordillera and the BPI Foundation.

DOST Assistant Secretary Maria Teresa De Guzman, BPI Foundation Associate Director Juvylyn Joy Reniva, DOST-CAR Regional Director Nancy Bantog, DepEd-CAR Regional Director Nicolas Capulong and Assistant Regional Director Ronald Castillo led the turnover of the STARBOOKS digital library to 27 schools and other institutions in the region during a ceremony at the DepEd-CAR in La Trinidad, Benguet on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Recipients includes seven schools in Abra, three community learning centers in Apayao, four schools in Benguet including the Regional Rehabilitation Center For Youth in the Cordillera, five schools in Ifugao, three community learning centers and one school in Kalinga, and two community learning centers and one elementary school in Mountain Province.

STARBOOKS is a stand-alone digital library that provides thousands of curated science and technology resources without the need for internet connectivity. The STARBOOKS were given mostly to schools located in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas or the “last mile public schools".

Livelihood kits were also turned over by the officials to the reps from the alternative learning system schools and other facilities, with one each from the six provinces in the region.

The livelihood projects include Gifts, Decors and Handicrafts Sewing for the Pilar Rural High School in Abra; Urban Weaving and Sewing for the Pudtol Community Learning Center in Apayao; the Urban Smart Agriculture project for the Benguet National High School in Benguet; the Smart Agriculture – Hydroponics livelihood project for the Tinoc Central School in Ifugao and the Macutay-Palao National High School in Kalinga; and the Bread and Pastry Making livelihood project for the Sac-angan Community Learning Center of the BJMP in Mountain Province.

The support for livelihood empowerment for communities in the region is for priority schools and institutions identified by the provincial science and technology offices to enhance the learners’ skills and provide economic opportunities.

The provincial science and technology officials from the different provinces and other key officers of the DepEd-CAR were also present during the turnover ceremony.

DOST Secretary Renato Solidum delivered a video message conveying gratitude to the BPI Foundation for the continued support to the DOST and the Filipino people through the turned-over science and technology interventions.

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11/06/2026

𝐁𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐈𝐓𝐃𝐈'𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Join us for the Official Launching of DOST-ITDI Technology Packages 2026 and learn about available technologies, technology transfer opportunities, and the latest rates designed to support innovation and industry growth.

June 16, 2026
8:30 AM – 9:40 AM
Via Zoom & Facebook Live

Register now by scanning the QR code.