Marinduque is set to host this year's Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Mimaropa Regional Science and Technology (RSTW) from May 16 to 18. The event, which will be held in person at the Marinduque State College gymnasium, has the theme “Agham at Teknolohiya: Kabalikat sa Maunlad at Matatag na Kinabukasan.”
The RSTW will kick off with a press conference for local media, student journalists, and S&T enthusiasts, followed by a forum on Blue Economy with a focus on Abalone and Sea Cucumber and Hatchery and Grow-out for freshwater species.
There will also be a forum on Itik Pinas Technology and a project visit and cultural night for RSTW guests.
On the second day, the RSTW will hold forums on Tissue Cultured Dwarf Banana, S&T Trends and opportunities for Makapuno and Coconut with embryo cultured makapuno, and a Halal Assurance System and Manual workshop for Marinduque's MSMEs.
The last day of the RSTW will feature a forum on E-mobility and a spotlight on waste management technologies with advanced manufacturing.
The day will end with an awarding ceremony for TechnoBYAHE for Technopreneurship and Best Technopreneur awards, Smart Community Award, and Mimaropa Innovation Award.
