DOST accepting project proposals from Kalinga

By Peter A. Balocnit

TABUK CITY, Kalinga - - The Department of Science and Technology is now accepting project proposals from municipal government units.
           

Based on agreement between DOST and LGUs, each municipal LGU is required to at least submit two science and technology-based proposals.

Dexy Catacutan of DOST-Kalinga said 14 proposals had already been submitted. “Other municipalities have not submitted yet. We encourage local government units to prepare at least two proposals for inclusion to the DOST-Kalinga 2013 work and financial plan,” she said.

Municipal planning and development officers were designated coordinators on science and technology activities in their respective LGUs since they can propose and plan for their respective LGUs.

She said all proposals submitted will be validated before submission for approval. “It can be in the form of training, forum, or equipment,” Catacutan said adding “they are all given as grants for organizations and refundable to individuals who are beneficiaries under Set-Up program.”

DOST officers in Cordillera region will meet in Baguio City on January 22 for a management committee conference that includes the validation of proposals,” Catacutan said.

She said six peoples organizations were assisted last year. They were either assisted through product processing, promotion, labeling, packaging, and marketing. –PIA