Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) has formalized a Triple Partnership with Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Northwestern University (NWU), and Northern Christian College (NCC) to co-host the upcoming 2025 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (2025 NSTW) in Region 1. The collaboration, led by DOST Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, underscores the area’s dedication to advancing science, know-how, and innovation by strengthened partnerships with State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
Joining Dr. Tabaog on this milestone partnership are MMSU President Julius P. Manzano, NWU President Ferdinand S. Nicolas, and NCC President and CEO Lucris Carina N. Agnir-Paraan. The three (3) tutorial establishments have pledged important contributions to make sure the success of NSTW 2025.
MMSU will mobilize its school, workers, and college students to take part in main NSTW actions, together with the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Evening Cultural Events, and Plenary Sessions. The college will present ushers and usherettes, ROTC marshals for visitors and parking help, cultural performers (Nasudi Chorale and Dance Troupe), transportation companies for VIPs and performers, and venues for JSPS-coordinated actions.
On the opposite hand, NWU will function the venue for 4 (4) main Thematic Fora on Human Well-being, Wealth Creation, Wealth Protection, and Sustainability. To help this, NWU will mobilize officers, staff, and college students to attend actions, present school facilitators, IT help workers, marshals, and directional signages, and lengthen transportation help with a coaster and bus to shuttle contributors throughout NSTW venues in Laoag City.
Meanwhile, NCC will actively help the NSTW by partaking its tutorial neighborhood in actions such because the SALINHALI Symposium Series and Scienteach periods. The faculty’s NCC Auditorium will function one of many official NSTW venues with deployed IT help workers to make sure clean program supply.
Strengthening Science, Technology, and Innovation, this Triple Partnership of DOST Region 1 between MMSU, NWU, and NCC symbolizes a collective effort to showcase and advance science, know-how, and innovation within the area. By pooling sources and experience, the collaboration ensures that 2025 NSTW might be a dynamic platform for information alternate, cultural appreciation, and stakeholder engagement.
“Through this strong alliance, we are not only celebrating science and technology but also demonstrating how academic institutions and government can work hand in hand to bring inclusive development to the people of Region 1,” mentioned Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog, DOST Regional Director.
The 2025 NSTW guarantees to spotlight breakthroughs in science, know-how, and innovation whereas cultivating collaboration among the many academe, authorities, trade, and communities. (Kent J. Ramil)