𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐃𝐎 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚ñ𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐞

January 28, 2026

by 𝘌𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪ñ𝘢, 𝘋𝘖𝘚𝘛-𝘚𝘛𝘐𝘐

The Department of Science and Technology–Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST–STII), through its STARBOOKS program, formalized a partnership with the DOST–National Capital Region (DOST–NCR) and the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Parañaque through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held at the Jaime Ferrer Hall, SDO Parañaque.

The program was led by Florante D. Garcia, PhD, Education Program Supervisor, with signatories Kim L. Atienza, Officer-in-Charge of the Clustered Area Science and Technology Office of Muntinlupa, Taguig, Paranaque and Las Pinas (CASTO-MUNTAPARLAS) representing DOST–NCR Regional Director Engr. Romelen T. Tresvalles; Alan C. Taule, IRAD Chief of DOST–STII STARBOOKS; and Loretta B. Torrecampo, CESO V, Schools Division Superintendent of SDO Parañaque.

The partnership strengthens efforts to expand access to science and technology information and promote transformative learning. A training orientation for teachers and school administrators followed, focusing on the effective use of STARBOOKS as a classroom learning tool.

Ahead of the MOA signing, a mass installation of STARBOOKS was completed in 10 schools, benefiting about 6,000 learners and 100 teachers. The initiative supports digital literacy, deeper classroom engagement, and the continuing improvement of science and technology education.