๐๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ก๐๐ข, ๐๐ฎ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ป โ In a significant milestone for migrant worker reintegration in Region 1, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), through the Department of Science and Techology-La Union (DOST-La Union), has formalized a partnership with Medmed Prints, marking the first innovation support project under the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) Program in La Union. The collaboration, sealed through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), is designed to empower Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by equipping them with technology-based solutions to build or enhance sustainable enterprises as they return to the country for good.
Medmed Prints, a customized digital printing business located in Bagulin, La Union, is owned by Ms. Gemma P. Saldoโa former OFW who dedicated eight (
The MOA signing was held with DOST-La Union Provincial Director Jonathan M. Viernes following an orientation on the projectโs terms and implementation process. He underscored the shared commitment between the DOST and the project cooperator to uphold accountability, innovation, and community impact. The formal agreement not only initiates technical and funding support for Medmed Prints but also sets a precedent for future partnerships that promote science-driven entrepreneurship among OFWs in the province.
Through the iFWD PH Program, DOST Region 1 continues to embody its mantra of โProviding Solutions, Opening Opportunities,โ by turning the dreams of returning OFWs into tangible ventures. This initiative underscores DOST Region 1โs dedication to inclusive innovationโbridging science and technology with the entrepreneurial aspirations of modern-day heroes. By fostering resilience, productivity, and local economic growth, DOST Region 1 paves the way for OFWs like Ms. Saldo to thrive as innovators and changemakers in their communities.: ๐๐ข๐ต๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐ข ๐. ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ๐ฐ, ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐๐