DOST Baguio-Benguet

13/08/2026

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬

Please be informed that DOST-CAR and its Provincial Science and Technology Offices (PSTOs) will observe the regular 8-hour work schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on August 17–20, 2026, pursuant to DOST Administrative Order No. 005-A, Series of 2026.

This adjustment is in view of the declaration of August 21, 2026 (Friday) as a regular holiday in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day.

The 10-hour Compressed Workweek (CWW) arrangement will resume the following week, provided that no holiday falls on a Friday.

Please be guided accordingly.

10/08/2026

𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗭𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦⚠️⚠️⚠️
How to use HazardHunterPH to check your susceptibility level to flood due to and low pressure area (LPA):
1. Go to hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph.
2. Click "Current Location."
3. Scroll down the right panel for "Flood (MGB)." Possible flood levels and duration are stated in the assessment summary.
4. To search for other possible flooded areas, go to the left panel and click Hazards -> Hydro-meterological -> Flood (MGB)

09/08/2026

Congratulations, DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.!

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) proudly congratulates Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. for being named as 2026 UPAA Lifetime Distinguished Alumni Awardee by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA).

A distinguished alumnus of the UP Diliman College of Science, where he earned his BS in Geology in 1984, Secretary Solidum has dedicated more than three decades to advancing Philippine science and technology and serving the Filipino people.

From his sterling contributions to geology, earthquake and volcano monitoring, disaster risk reduction, and public preparedness as former Director of DOST-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, to his leadership in science administration and national science policy as DOST Undersecretary and now Secretary, he has consistently championed the use of science, technology, and innovation for a safer, more resilient, and future-ready Philippines.

This prestigious recognition celebrates not only Secretary Solidum’s remarkable achievements, but also his enduring commitment to excellence, public service, and science for national development.

The science community celebrates this remarkable milestone.

Congratulations, Secretary Solidum! Your leadership and lifelong dedication to science continue to inspire generations of Filipinos.

05/08/2026

WORK in GOVERNMENT OFFICES and CLASSES in ALL LEVELS INCLUDING BENGUET (and BAGUIO CITY) are SUSPENDED TODAY, AUGUST 6, 2026, due to TROPICAL STORM MAYMAY.

KEEP SAFE EVERYONE.

MALACANAN SUSPENDS WORK, CLASSES IN VARIOUS LGUs INCLUDING BENGUET (AND BAGUIO CITY) BECAUSE OF MAYMAY

03/08/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬, 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

BAGUIO CITY, July 30, 2026 – The Department of Science and Technology–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR), through DOST Baguio-Benguet and in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry–Cordillera Administrative Region (DTI-CAR), convened micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), national government agencies, local government units, academe, and private sector stakeholders for the Pag-sci-atan Forum, a learning event designed to strengthen organizational excellence, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience through with science-based knowledge and information.

In her welcome remarks, DOST Baguio-Benguet Director Sheila Marie B. Singa-Claver emphasized the office's commitment to continuously enhancing its capacity-building initiatives to meet the evolving needs of industries. She encouraged participants to apply the knowledge and skills gained from the forum to strengthen their organizations and contribute to the economic growth and competitiveness of Baguio-Benguet.

Ms. Andrea Tactay, PQA Regional Focal Person of DTI-CAR, provided an overview of the Philippine Quality Award (PQA), the country's highest recognition for organizational performance excellence. She introduced the PQA framework as a tool for assessing organizational performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving continuous improvement across its seven performance categories.

The afternoon session focused on disaster preparedness and climate resilience. Engr. Hilario Esperanza of DOST-PAGASA Baguio discussed weather hazards, including thunderstorms, shearlines, monsoons, tropical cyclones, and storm surges, emphasizing the importance of weather forecasts and advisories in disaster preparedness.

Dr. Juan Miguel Guotana, DOST-CAR Science and Technology Fellow and geologist, discussed earthquake and landslide hazards, highlighting the country's vulnerability due to its geologic setting and the value of science-based risk assessment.
Participants also learned to use HazardHunterPH, the government's web- and mobile-based hazard assessment platform, through a hands-on session facilitated by Engr. Mark Jenesis Laory of DOST-CAR. The platform enables users to identify site-specific hazards and generate reports to support planning and disaster preparedness.

Engr. Hansi Dinumla, Supervising Science Research Specialist of DOST Baguio-Benguet, discussed Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA) for MSMEs. She encouraged enterprises to adopt practical preparedness measures, including evacuation planning, data backup, insurance, and Business Continuity Planning, while emphasizing the importance of adapting to climate change to sustain business resilience.

The Pag-sci-atan Forum serves as DOST Baguio-Benguet's knowledge-sharing platform for promoting science communication and advancing the use of science, technology, and innovation (STI) to enhance organizational excellence, strengthen disaster resilience, and foster sustainable development.//

01/08/2026

𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦, 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦!

Because of the incredible generosity and unwavering support of our partner, Sentinel Plastic Manufacturing Corporation, the Creative Inquiry Innovation Challenge just got even bigger!

💰 Our total cash prize pool has increased from ₱100,000 to up to ₱400,000!

This means each participating school will have its own set of winners, with ₱100,000 in cash prizes awarded per school:
🥇 Champion – ₱50,000
🥈 1st Runner-Up – ₱30,000
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – ₱20,000

Now, it's time to turn your bold ideas into impactful solutions!

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡!

𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙤?

The SIGLAT – Baguio Youth Innovation Hub, in partnership with Sentinel Plastic Manufacturing Corporation, proudly presents the Creative Inquiry Innovation Challenge, an opportunity for students, innovators, researchers, startups, and changemakers to develop practical solutions to real community challenges.

🌱 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮:
🔹 Better Public Services
🔹 Environmental Sustainability
🔹 Economic Prosperity
🔹 Digital & Smart Communities

Or identify a community challenge of your own in partnership with local stakeholders.

🏆 𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗼 ₱400,000 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀!

Through the support of our partner, Sentinel Plastic Manufacturing Corporation, winning teams from each participating school will receive:

🥇 Champion – ₱50,000
🥈 1st Runner-Up – ₱30,000
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – ₱20,000

Each participating school will have its own set of winners, with ₱100,000 in cash prizes awarded per school, for a total prize pool of up to ₱400,000.

More than a competition, this is your opportunity to collaborate with government, industry, academia, and communities to transform bold ideas into solutions with real impact.

💡 Innovate. Collaborate. Create Impact.

📢 Registration details: https://bit.ly/creative-inquiry-2026

31/07/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬, 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Baguio City, July 30, 2026 – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-CAR, through DOST Baguio-Benguet, equipped micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), national government agencies (NGAs), academe, and other stakeholders with science-based knowledge to strengthen preparedness for natural hazards during the afternoon session of the Pag-sci-atan Forum held at Ritz Hotel, Baguio City.

The discussions focused on weather hazards, geologic hazards, hazard assessment, and disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR-CCA), highlighting how scientific information and technologies can help communities and businesses anticipate risks, protect lives and assets, and strengthen resilience against natural hazards and the impacts of climate change.

Engr. Hilario Esperanza, Assistant Chief of the Weather Services Section of DOST-PAGASA Baguio, discussed weather hazards such as thunderstorms, shearlines, monsoons, tropical cyclones, and storm surges. He explained how these weather systems develop and highlighted the importance of understanding tropical cyclone forecasts, warning signals, and weather advisories to help protect lives, property, and businesses.

Meanwhile, Dr. Juan Miguel Guotana, DOST-CAR Science and Technology (S&T) Fellow and geologist, discussed geologic hazards, particularly earthquakes and landslides. He explained that the Philippines is highly susceptible to these hazards because of its active fault systems and geologic setting, emphasizing the importance of understanding natural processes to support disaster preparedness and risk-informed decision-making.

To help participants assess hazards in their respective areas, Engr. Mark Jenesis Laory of DOST-CAR introduced HazardHunterPH, the government's official web- and mobile-based hazard assessment platform. Participants were guided through a hands-on activity using the application to identify site-specific risks such as active faults, earthquake hazards, volcanic hazards, and weather-related threats. The platform also generates hazard reports that can support land-use planning, infrastructure development, and business preparedness.

Engr. Hansi Dinumla, Supervising Science Research Specialist of DOST Baguio-Benguet, discussed Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA) for MSMEs. She encouraged enterprises to strengthen their preparedness by implementing practical measures such as preparing evacuation plans, backing up business records, obtaining insurance, and developing a Business Continuity Plan.

Engr. Dinumla also underscored the importance of climate change adaptation, explaining that businesses must adjust their operations to cope with the long-term impacts of changing climate conditions to remain resilient and competitive.

Through the Pag-sci-atan Forum, DOST Baguio-Benguet continues to promote science communication and strengthen disaster preparedness by translating scientific knowledge into practical actions that help safeguard communities, livelihoods, and businesses from natural hazards.

30/07/2026

📣 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗨𝗣, 𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦!

Applications for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗦𝗘𝗜 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 officially open on 𝟭𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

✅ Who can apply?
• Grade 12 students graduating in SY 2026–2027 who belong to the STEM strand or are among the top 5% of their non-STEM graduating class.
• Previous Grade 12 graduates who have not yet enrolled in college and meet the same STEM/non-STEM requirements.

Other eligibility requirements and application details apply. Visit https://science-scholarships.ph/ for the complete qualifications, application procedures, and downloadable forms.

🎓 Take your first step toward becoming a DOST-SEI Scholar! 🚀

30/07/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬

July 30, 2026 | Baguio City – The DOST-Baguio Benguet, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry – Cordillera Administrative Region (DTI-CAR), is conducting "Pursuing Quality Performance for MSMEs: An Overview of the Philippine Quality Award (PQA)" as the morning session of today's PAG-Sci-ATAN Forum.

This is being participated by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), government agencies, academe, and the private sector to strengthen their understanding of quality management and organizational excellence.
Ms. Andrea Tactay, PQA Regional Focal Person of DTI-CAR, serves as the resource speaker for the session. She provides an overview of the Philippine Quality Award (PQA), the country's highest level of national recognition for organizational performance excellence.

PQA serves as a diagnostic framework that enables organizations to assess their overall performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and measure organizational maturity. It evaluates organizations across seven key categories: Leadership; Strategy; Customers; Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management; Workforce; Operations; and Results.
The session aims to encourage organizations to adopt the PQA framework as a guide toward organizational excellence and inspire both public and private organizations to pursue the Philippine Quality Award.

The PAG-Sci-ATAN Forum serves as a venue for knowledge sharing, learning, and collaboration toward building more competitive, innovative, and resilient enterprises. The term PAG-Sci-ATAN is coined from "Sci" (Science) and the Ilocano word "pagsayaatan," meaning improvement or betterment. It symbolizes the strategic application of science, technology, and innovation (STI) to drive continuous improvement, organizational excellence, and sustainable development.