THE Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) led by Regional Director Teresita Tabaog acquired a Certificate of Appreciation from the Philippine Open Government Partnership Project Management Office for its invaluable help, lively participation, and significant contribution as an organizer and partner through the profitable observance of Open Gov Week 2026.
In help of the nationwide name for a extra clear, accountable, participatory and people-centered authorities, DOST Ilocos Region, along with its Provincial Science and Technology Offices – DOST Ilocos Norte, DOST Ilocos Sur, DOST La Union and DOST Pangasinan – joined the celebration by opening its doorways to the general public and bringing science, expertise and innovation nearer to the folks, anchored on its dedication to ship “Agham na Ramdam” by way of science-based packages and companies which can be accessible, responsive and significant to communities throughout the area.
As a part of its Open Gov Week actions, DOST Ilocos Region facilitated an open home occasion that welcomed college students, companions, stakeholders and most of the people to study extra in regards to the company’s packages, initiatives, services and science-based companies.
CLOSER LOOK AT TECHNICAL SERVICES Participants additionally joined the Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory tour, which offered a better take a look at the technical companies that help product high quality, public security, native enterprises and evidence-based decision-making. DOST ILOCOS REGION PHOTO
The exercise featured interactive studying periods such as Sci-Kwentuhan, Simatar, Starbooks, DOST Courseware and STI Trivia, which made science, expertise and innovation extra participating and accessible to guests.
Participants additionally explored the Solido DRRM Knowledge Hub, the place they discovered about science-based catastrophe threat discount and administration assets, and joined the Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory tour, which offered a better take a look at the technical companies that help product high quality, public security, native enterprises, and evidence-based decision-making.
Through Open Gov Week 2026, DOST Ilocos Region reaffirmed that open governance goes past opening door; it’s about constructing belief, encouraging participation and making public service extra accessible, responsive, and significant to the folks.