The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will collaborate with BusinessMirror to promote the activities and locally developed technologies that will be featured during the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW), from November 18 to 21 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
The DOST, through its information and marketing arm, the Science and Technology Information Institute (STII), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BusinessMirror at a ceremony November 4 in Makati City.
Under the MoU, DOST-STII, which also leads the publicity and promotion of the 2025 NSTW celebration, will provide materials, necessary information, and assistance to BusinessMirror in developing content that will encourage the public-particularly the local residents of Ilocos Norte and nearby provinces-to participate in the four-day S and T celebration.
The collaboration also aims to give the public greater access to knowledge and information on research and development (R and D) in various scientific fields-such as disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, health and nutrition, environmental conservation, and enterprise technology, among others.
Meanwhile, BusinessMirror, the two-decade-old media company known for its print publication and digital platforms, will allocate space for DOST to promote NSTW-related content through its broadsheet, online news sites, and social media channels.
‘BusinessMirror has been a reliable partner of DOST for two decades. They have consistently provided us with their network and resources to reach a wider audience, helping the public appreciate and understand how science-based research and innovative solutions developed by our local scientists and engineers improve the lives of every Filipino by enabling different sectors to generate more jobs and livelihood opportunities,’ said Rodolfo P. de Guzman, chief of DOST-STII’s Communication Resources and Production Division.
‘Partnering with the Department of Science and Technology, especially for a significant event like the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week, is truly an honor for BusinessMirror. In these times, it is vital to help every Filipino gain access to timely and relevant science-based information and knowledge that can guide them in making informed decisions and ensuring the safety and well-being of their families and communities,’ said Business Mirror Editor-in-Chief Lourdes ‘Chuchay’ M. Fernandez.
This year’s 2025 NSTW celebration will feature activities, forums, and interactive exhibits anchored on the sub-theme ‘Building Smart and Sustainable Communities’ which aims to showcase several R and D-based and scientific services that would offer long-term solutions to different communities’ pressing challenges and existing limitations.