DOST Laguna

02/06/2026

📣 Missed the first run? This is your second chance to take your ideas further.

Calling all startups, innovators, researchers, MSMEs, students, faculty members, and aspiring founders across the Philippines!

The journey toward building high-impact ventures continues as the Department of Science and Technology, in partnership with Ignite House of Innovation and Kaya Founders, opens the nationwide rerun of the 100X Expedition 2026: 2nd Venture Capital and Tech Info Session.

Following the encouraging response from the first session, all DOST Regional Offices (ROs) are invited to participate and extend this opportunity to innovators and stakeholders within their respective regions. Whether you are nurturing a startup idea, scaling an innovation, or exploring venture-building opportunities, this session is your gateway to the 100X EXPEDITION 2026 program.

🚀 The 100 Selected participants of the program may gain access to:
• A curated network of founders, innovators, and investors
• Structured 16-week build-invest sprints
• Mentorship and investor feedback from venture capital experts
• Potential funding opportunities ranging from USD 100,000 to over USD 1,000,000

📅 2nd Venture Capital and Tech Info Session
June 15, 2026 (Monday)
📍 Via Google Meet

📝 Register by scanning the QR or by accessing the link:
https://forms.gle/GkaDs3DgcvRSPgGt5

⏳ Registration Deadline:
June 14, 2026 (Sunday)

📩 Meeting access details will be provided upon confirmation of attendance.

🔗 Learn more about the program:
ABOUT 100X EXPEDITION: [https://app.100xvc.io/](https://app.100xvc.io/)
ABOUT 100XVC: [https://100xvc.io/](https://100xvc.io/)

Be part of a growing national community of builders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future through technology, entrepreneurship, and venture creation.

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02/06/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐌𝐏 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Department of Science and Technology – Provincial Science and Technology Office of Laguna (DOST PSTO-Laguna) successfully conducted a comprehensive Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) training for Renaissance Foods Corporation (RFC) at its Carmelray Industrial Park 1 facility in Canlubang, Laguna.

Attended by 44 participants, the activity aimed to strengthen RFC’s food safety management system by enhancing employees’ knowledge of hazard identification, preventive measures, and compliance with international food safety standards.
Facilitated by Ms. Amiel L. Alcala of the Food Safety Team CALABARZON, the training covered HACCP principles, Good Manufacturing Practices, and hygiene protocols, emphasizing the importance of thoroughness in food safety management.

To sustain the learnings, RFC’s Quality Assurance Department formed a dedicated HACCP Team to oversee systematic implementation across operations. This initiative highlights RFC’s commitment to quality and consumer safety, while reaffirming DOST PSTO-Laguna’s support for local food manufacturers through capability-building programs that promote industry competitiveness.

01/06/2026

𝐀𝐅𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟐 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚

In response to the request of AFHomes Hotspring and Ecofarm Resort, a soon-to-open resort in Calauan, Laguna, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Laguna Provincial Science and Technology Office conducted a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training on April 23, 2026, at the company’s facility in Brgy. San Juan, Alaminos, Laguna. The training was attended by kitchen staff, food servers, utility personnel, front desk staff, and the supply officer to strengthen food safety awareness and compliance with regulatory standards.

The session covered essential GMP principles, including personnel hygiene, sanitation, process control, equipment maintenance, and proper documentation. Practical examples were presented to help participants apply food safety practices in their daily operations and maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-free environment.

The training was facilitated by Mr. Leandro D. Dimatulac, PTA I, and Ms. Michelle C. Pasco, PTA II, members of the Food Safety Team. An interactive Glow Germ activity demonstrated the importance of proper handwashing and sanitation by revealing commonly missed areas through UV light inspection.

An open forum followed the training, allowing participants to raise questions and discuss food safety concerns. Ms. Judith Lardizabal, HRAD Director of AFHomes, further encouraged engagement by inviting participants who achieved perfect post-test scores to share how they would apply their learnings in their respective work areas.

01/06/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Department of Science and Technology Provincial Science and Technology Office – Laguna (DOST PSTO-Laguna), in cooperation with Renaissance Foods Corporation, successfully conducted a comprehensive training on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) last April 21, 2026 at 117 Progress Ave., corner Industry Drive, Carmelray Industrial Park 1, Canlubang, Laguna. The activity gathered 46 participants, including personnel from Sales, Warehouse, Production, and Administrative Departments, as well as one MSME representative.

Facilitated by Ms. Jean Paulene A. Castillo (PTA III) and Ms. Michelle C. Pasco (PTA II) of the Food Safety Team, the training covered key cGMP components such as personnel hygiene, sanitation, process control, equipment maintenance, and documentation. An interactive Glow Germ activity demonstrated the importance of proper handwashing and sanitation, while an open forum encouraged active discussion on food safety challenges and best practices.

This initiative strengthened participants’ knowledge and awareness of food safety principles, reinforced compliance with regulatory standards, and highlighted DOST Laguna’s commitment to supporting industry partners in ensuring safer and better food production.

01/06/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Department of Science and Technology Provincial Science and Technology Office - Laguna (DOST PSTO-Laguna), in cooperation with DTI Laguna, continues its mission to strengthen local MSMEs by conducting a training on Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) for OTOPreneurs. Held on May 14, 2026 at Km. 75 National Highway, Brgy. Banca-Banca, Victoria, Laguna, the activity gathered 20 MSMEs to enhance their knowledge and readiness in food safety practices.

Project Technical Assistants, Mr. Jherome L. Lusterio and Mr. Leandro D. Dimatulac facilitated the session, beginning with a review of Basic Food Hygiene, Food Safety Hazards, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices. Mr. Dimatulac, a member of the DOST CALABARZON Food Safety Team, emphasized that SSOPs must be tailored to each company’s facilities, equipment, and processes, covering pre-operational, operational, post-operational, monitoring, and corrective actions.

The training highlighted eight essential hygiene conditions, including safe water, clean food contact surfaces, prevention of cross-contamination, proper handwashing facilities, protection against adulteration, correct labeling, safe use of toxic compounds, employee health monitoring, and pest exclusion. Participants also learned the fundamentals of cleaning and sanitation.

In the workshop, MSMEs developed their own SSOPs addressing equipment, hand wash facilities, water, prevention of cross-contamination, toxic substances, and pest management. Their outputs were presented, evaluated, and refined with feedback from the DOST Laguna team.

This initiative supports the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Program, reinforcing the commitment of DOST and DTI Laguna to empower MSMEs through food safety, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards — enabling OTOPreneurs to thrive in wider markets.

01/06/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩.’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐏 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬

On May 6, 2026, the Department of Science and Technology – Provincial Science and Technology Office of Laguna (DOST PSTO-Laguna) conducted a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Training and Workshop for EBlue Holdings and Trading Corp., a company engaged in coffee, tea, and specialty beverage solutions with nine branches nationwide. A pre-test was administered to assess participants' awareness of HACCP.

The training covered the fundamentals, significance, seven principles, and implementation process of HACCP, including hazard analysis, identification of critical control points, establishment of critical limits, monitoring, corrective actions, verification, and record-keeping. Emphasis was also placed on forming a HACCP team, developing product descriptions and process flow diagrams, and conducting hazard analyses.

Following the training, Ms. Comendador, Head of Roastery, shared the company's plan to establish a multidisciplinary HACCP team to develop and implement its HACCP Plan.

30/05/2026

Join us live for the official announcement of the qualifiers for th...

29/05/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 🙌

Join us tomorrow, May 30, at 12:00 NN as we announce the qualifiers of the 2026 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships.

📌 Stream it live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

DOST Laguna stands in unity and salutes the National Flag as we officially kick off the National Flag Days!

From May 28 to Independence Day on June 12, 2026, we honor the courage of our heroes who fought at the Battle of Alapan in 1898, where our national standard was first unfurled.

As civil servants, we renew our commitment to serving the public with integrity, patriotism, and scientific excellence.

Quick Flag Protocols for Everyone:

The Salute: Place your right hand over your left chest during the anthem or flag ceremony.

The Display: Ensure the flag is well-lit and never touches the ground or floor.

The Peace Position: Always keep the blue field on top during times of peace.

➡️ Download and use official posters from national Historical Commission of the Philippines:
bit.ly/Kalayaan2026posters
➡️ Learn how to properly display our National Flag:
bit.ly/FlagAndHeraldicCode2018

🇵🇭 𝓡𝓐𝓘𝓢𝓔 𝓨𝓞𝓤𝓡 𝓕𝓛𝓐𝓖❗ 🇵🇭

Starting today, we celebrate the National Flag Days by displaying our National Flag in our homes, schools, and offices in celebration of our nation’s independence.

Ceremonies will be held throughout the country, especially in the following sites:
📌 Dambana ng Pambansang Watawat, Alapan, Imus City, Cavite (with City Government of Imus)
📌 Rizal Park Luneta, Ermita, Manila (with National Parks Development Committee and Salute To A Clean Flag Movement)
📌 NHCP Museo nina Marcela Mariño at Felipe Agoncillo, Taal, Batangas (with Municipality of TAAL)
📌 Samonte Park, Cavite City, Cavite (in the afternoon, with City Government of Cavite)

May 28 was selected as the start of the National Flag Days as it is the anniversary of the Battle of Alapan. Filipino revolutionary forces under the overall command of General Emilio Aguinaldo, who returned from exile on 18 May 1898, defeated a large Spanish force at the field of Alapan, Imus, Cavite. In celebration of the victory, Aguinaldo unfurled and showed to the Filipino people for the first time the new National Flag made by Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo in Hong Kong at the Teatro Caviteño in Cavite City.

The new flag, which featured the red and blue fields with a white triangle superimposed by a sun with eight rays and three stars, would become the Flag of the Philippine nation and is the basis for our present-day standard.

➡️ Download and use our official posters:
bit.ly/Kalayaan2026posters

➡️ Learn how to properly display our National Flag:
bit.ly/FlagAndHeraldicCode2018