DOST-Nueva Ecija donates STARBOOKS unit to Ako ang Saklay, Inc.

June 18, 2024

by DOST - Nueva Ecija

DOST-Nueva Ecija, headed by their Provincial Director Ms. Leidi Mel Sicat, awarded one set of Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated Kiosks (STARBOOKS) unit to Ako ang Saklay Inc.
in Brgy. Luyos, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija last June 14, 2024.
STARBOOKS is a stand-alone information source designed to reach those with limited or no access to S&T information resources. This project aims to provide STI-based (Science, Technology, and Innovation) content in various formats to students and other constituents of Ako ang Saklay Inc., which are constantly providing free summer classes to students in their community.
Along with STARBOOKs deployment, blessing of the previously provided vertical hydroponics system was also conducted. In addition, DOST-NE Science Research Specialist II (SRS2) Mr. Ralph Louie C. Binene facilitated the training on the overall operation of the STARBOOKS unit to the volunteer-teachers of the center.
The deployment activity is funded under the DOST Community Empowerment through Science and Technology program that is supported by Senator Joel “Tesdaman” Villanueva. 

Provincial Director Sicat and Ako ang Saklay Inc. Head Fr. Arnold Abelardo signed the memorandum of agreement to signify both parties' commitment in the project implementation.
DOST-NE SRS2 Engr. Jaymar  Y. Sorza was also present during the event.

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