DOST to showcase new agri-aqua technologies at 2026 NSTW

Inquirer.net - Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will showcase three agricultural and aquaculture innovations at the 2026 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in General Santos City, on November 25–29.  The annual NSTW serves as a platform for presenting locally developed technologies and research initiatives that highlight the country’s scientific and

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