DOST SEC. DELA PENA UNDERPIN SOLID FOUNDATION IN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

DOST Sec. Fortunato dela Pena, who happens to be a Bataeño said in his opening remarks in the 2019 National Science and Technology Week celebration, with the theme; “Enabling Tehnologies for Sustainable Development,” that laying down the foundation that showcase the latest innovations in technologies, products and research will surely help achieve the country’s sustainable development goals. Said celebration was hosted by Bataan and held at the Vista Mall Activity Center in Balanga City.

The good Secretary opined that the yearly celebration has the noble intention of harnessing the power of innovative technological ideas and concepts that
of our students/youth to power the country towards new opportunities that can solve long-standing societal problems.
The 3-day event introduced current innovative knowledge, products and services in the areas of food and security; energy and environment; aging society; health and medical care; humanresource development, biological resources and many others.
During the closing ceremony last August 1, Ms. Rosalie Ona, DOST Provincial Director thanked all the people who in one way or the other have assisted in making the 3-day event a successful one.