With the theme: “Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan — TECH-UP BICOL: Harnessing the power of Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) for Regional Development,” Sorsogon State University (SorSU) SUC President III, Dr. Geraldine F. De Jesus, together with other SUC Presidents, city/municipal mayors, provincial governors, and other key officials across the Bicol Region, joined the 2023 Bicol Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) opening ceremonies, spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology Region V (DOST-V) today, October 23, 2023, at the Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon.
Mr. Rommel R. Serrano, CESO III (Regional Director, DOST RO-V) delivered the opening message, while DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., who also graced the event, provided the keynote message.
A Ceremonial Commitment Signing of Partners for Smart and Sustainable Communities involving SUCs, alongside DOST-V, DILG-V, DICT-V, LGUs, and NGOs, also took place.
Further, key attendees, including SUC Presidents, city/municipal mayors, provincial governors, and other officials in Region V, likewise delivered their messages of support for Smart & Sustainable Communities and the RSTW event afterward.
With the aim to continue its effort in exhibiting and highlighting the pivotal role of science, technology, and innovation in advancing scientific progress and excellence, the 2023 Bicol RSTW Celebration runs from October 23-25, 2023, which also included the following contests, to wit: Tech-Tok 2023 (Science Tiktok Making Contest for Junior High School Students), Pintagham 2023 (Science Digital Poster Making Contest for Senior High School Students), and Aghamusika (Music & Science: Innovative Harmonies, Science Jingle Making Contest for ALL. (SorSU PIO)
