Oroquieta City will take the spotlight on October 1–3, 2025, as it hosts the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) at the Bayfront Arena. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Northern Mindanao, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental and the City Government of Oroquieta, the RSTW is the regional annual event that offers the public an opportunity to see how science and technology are being applied to improve lives and communities.
The RSTW is the regional counterpart of the annual celebration of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) as mandated under Presidential Proclamation No. 780, signed in 2019. This year’s theme is “Agham at Teknolohiya: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan” and sub-theme “Building Smart and Sustainable Communities.”
The RSTW will feature a Technology Expo, where visitors can explore DOST-developed innovations that offer solutions and opportunities for local industries, enterprises, local government units, students, and people from all walks of life to promote human well-being, foster wealth creation, reinforce wealth protection, and institutionalize sustainability. It is also the platform where the scientific community can meet, collaborate, and network, as well as DOST’s vehicle in bringing Science, Technology, and Innovation programs and services closer to the people and support the development agenda of the local governments.
The event will also highlight learning hubs designed to inspire young learners. The Mobile Planetarium will provide a window to the wonders of the cosmos, while nuLAB, a mobile STEM learning facility, will offer high school students hands-on experiences with science and technology and laboratory experiments in an interactive setting.
A major highlight will be the launch of the Innovation Hub (iHUB) in Misamis Occidental. The facility is envisioned as a collaborative space for innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to co-create solutions that respond to local challenges.
Admission to RSTW is free and open to the public. Residents, students, professionals, and visitors alike are encouraged to join the activities, explore the exhibits, and learn more about how science, technology, and innovation can be utilized to improve lives and livelihoods. For updates and the full schedule, visit the DOST Northern Mindanao Facebook page.
The Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week is held annually to showcase DOST’s programs, projects, and services that contribute to regional development. It serves as a platform for communities, industry partners, the academe,
and government agencies to engage with science and technology through exhibits, forums, and technology demonstrations, while also recognizing achievements in research and development across Northern Mindanao.
The 2025 RSTW is one of the many initiatives of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) aimed at providing science-based, innovative, and inclusive solutions across four strategic pillars: human well-being, wealth creation, wealth protection, and sustainability. These pillars embody the mantra OneDOST4U: Solutions, Opportunities for All. For more information, visit www.dost.gov.ph
About DOST Northern Mindanao:
The Department of Science and Technology – Northern Mindanao aims to be a dynamic and competent driver of inclusive development, delivering world-class, innovative Science and Technology services that empower and uplift Region 10 toward a more sustainable and progressive future. (By Joshua Robin, Ada Bahian, DOST Northern Mindanao)