Tuguegarao, Cagayan — The Department of Science and Technology Region 2 (DOST RO2) recently hosted a collaborative meeting, awarded 10 portable solar drying trays, and provided P300,000 in Grant-In support to the Corn Processing center project in Alcala, Cagayan.
Alcala Mayor Christina “Tin” Antonio expressed gratitude to DOST 2 under Regional Director Sancho Mabborang for the continuous support and undertakings of the agency in the municipality.
“They say science is not part of the government, but I am so happy to discover that science is the bedrock of governance,” Antonio said during the meeting.
To avail of the S & T solutions and concerns of Alcala town, Antonio also presented possible collaborations on Research and Development in the municipality, assistance in Packaging and Labeling, Review Lessons for DOST Scholarship program, and Bamboo Tissue Culture Laboratory, among others.
To strengthen the S&T collaboration in the municipality, RD Mabborang proposed the establishment of the Municipal Science & Technology Action Group (MSTAG), the S&T policymaking body initiated by DOST R02 for municipalities and cities in Region 2.
The ceremony was also attended by the DOST Assistant Regional Directors Teresita A. Tabaog, Mary Ann Maglasin, and Virgina Bilgera, and Engr. Sylvia Lacambra, the Provincial Director of Cagayan who presented the DOST Region 2's programs and projects, and other DOST R2 personnel.
