The Department of Science and Technology โ Central Luzon, under the leadership of its Regional Director Dr. Julius V. Sicat, joined in the festivities of the 2026 Uhay Festival in Science of Muรฑoz, Nueva Ecija, on Tuesday, January 20.
DOST PSTO-Nueva Ecija staff, led by Provincial Director Ms. Leidi Mel B. Sicat, participated in the 13th Uhay Festival Grand Parade alongside SCM local government units and agencies.
The agencyโs floats introduced DOSTโs flagship programs and services, highlighting the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program with the inclusion of the Mobile Command and Control Vehicle (MOCCOV), manned by the Nueva Ecija Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO).
The Continuous Solar Power-Charging Electric Utility Vehicle, an eco-friendly automobile developed by Tarlac State University in partnership with DOST, was also present.
Also showcased during the parade were โRing Bubblesโ and โPedal Powerโ, two exhibits that can be found in DOST-Central Luzonโs Regional Mobile Science Centrum.
DOST-Central Luzonโs participation in the event underscores its sincere dedication to promoting science, technology, and innovation to the people, ensuring that โAgham na Ramdamโ is truly felt by everyone.