Here are the indicators of a fake website: ✖Products are advertised at very low prices compared to other websites ✖Online sellers have poor ratings or feedback ✖Online sellers ask buyers to pay by money transfer direct to their bank account instead of a preferred payment method ✖Website has little or no information about privacy and continue reading : How to spot fraud in online shopping sites?
Android app that helps farmers eliminate pests, showcased in International Conference
Did you know that there is an Android APPLICATION that can identify, monitor, and report pest diseases and incidences with just a click on your camera phone? This technology will help farmers to mitigate and eliminate pests in their farms even the diseases that plants can incur. Smarter Agriculture – The project Smarter Approaches to continue reading : Android app that helps farmers eliminate pests, showcased in International Conference
DOST 2 conducts Food Safety training to Cauayan food processors
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – DOST RO2 in collaboration with Cauayan City Health Office and Isabela State University- Cauayan conducts Food Safety Training as part of the 1st International CCA and DRRM to food handlers and managers in the city, October 24, 2018. ISU-Cauayan Food Technologist Ruby Elumbra discussed Basic Food Hygiene particularly on food selection continue reading : DOST 2 conducts Food Safety training to Cauayan food processors
Farmers raise concerns to Cong. Albano during Farmers’ Forum
About 150 farmers, extensionists, and students were able to voice out their agricultural-related problems and able to learn technology advancements in the Farmers’ Forum at FLD Coliseum, Cauayan City on October 24, 2018. Some of the problems that were raised were the provision of Solar Irrigation, Tractors, Solar Pumps, Bed Maker and Demo Farm for continue reading : Farmers raise concerns to Cong. Albano during Farmers’ Forum
Director Mabborang pushes strong support to halal industry in the region
To achieve a Halal Compliant region, Engr. Mabborang is eyeing on creating a Halal Team with experts capable to accredit SMEs in the certification of their products. “I would like the region to contribute to the Halal market”, he said. The regional director also mentioned that the activity will be followed by more initiatives to continue reading : Director Mabborang pushes strong support to halal industry in the region
DOST 2 and Isabela State U heads underline importance of Climate Change conference
Director Mabborang is hopeful for mechanisms and approaches to transfer technologies to the community. “The community…the people…the citizenry is the most important stakeholder to me”, he said. Also, the DOST 2 leader said that a strong link with LGUs and SUCs is vital to the fulfillment of each project. “SUC is a portal of knowledge, continue reading : DOST 2 and Isabela State U heads underline importance of Climate Change conference
DOST conducts undergrad scholarship exam
DOST PSTC Isabela and DOST Region 2 staff conduct the 2019 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination to Northern Isabela students at Isabela National High School, San Vicente, City of Ilagan, Isabela. About 159 hopefuls are taking their exam to qualify for the undergraduate scholarship of DOST. Passers will have the chance to enjoy benefits like monthly continue reading : DOST conducts undergrad scholarship exam
DOST conducts Pisay entrance exam
DOST PSTC Isabela administers Philippine Science High School Scholarship Examination at Isabela National High School, San Vicente, City of Ilagan, Isabela About 257 aspiring students took their exam to qualify the Pisay scholarship. Qualifiers will get the chance to avail free tuition fee equivalent to P40,000/year, a stipend of 500/month, living allowance, book allowance, and continue reading : DOST conducts Pisay entrance exam
DICT conducts Fiber Optics training
The Department of Information and Communications Technology conducted a three-day training on “Fiber Optic Network Technology” on October 10-12, 2018. Fiber-optic is a method of transmitting information from one place to another by sending pulses of light through an optical fiber. An optical fiber is a flexible, transparent fiber made by Drawing Glass (Silica) or continue reading : DICT conducts Fiber Optics training
DOST urges safe food for Echagueños
To ensure safe food to Echagueños, DOST Region 2 in coordination with the Municipal Health Office of Echague, Isabela conducted a site assessment to 4 food establishments in the town, October 12, 2018. Among the food firms assessed were Food Fest and Gotom in Banchetto, 1 bakery (Queen Zia’s Bakeshop) and 1 restaurant (Panyong’s Cabagan continue reading : DOST urges safe food for Echagueños