DOST ILOCOS REGION HIGHLIGHTS 2024-2025 INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY IMPACTS: SETS STRATEGIC PATHWAYS FOR REGION 1
Carrying forward the spirit of bringing “agham na ramdam” impact to communities, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) convened its 2024–2025 Performance Review on April 23, 2026, in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, to assess accomplishments, identify ways forward, and set strategies for the years ahead.
The review was led by DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, Assistant Secretary for Countryside Development Engr. Maria Teresa De Guzman, together with representatives from various DOST offices and regional units, highlighting a coordinated, whole-of-organization approach in evaluating program implementation and strengthening public service delivery.
DOST Ilocos Region Director Teresita A. Tabaog led the regional presentation, together with Assistant Regional Directors, Provincial Directors, and the assigned DOSTOneSCIGLAT team, demonstrating a unified approach to advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI)-driven public service.
In his opening message, Undersecretary Mabborang emphasized continuous improvement and alignment with national priorities, stating: “This is not an audit; this is a learning process…In the next two years, value yourself and be able to do your duty with respect and be able to listen, [so that] you can provide decisions that are based on science and data to help the communities.”
In her presentation, Director Tabaog detailed DOST Ilocos Region’s major programs, projects, and accomplishments, highlighting how these initiatives continue to make a difference on the ground—strengthening communities across Region 1 while supporting the government’s priority development agenda and the PBB 8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda. In addition, reports also covered financial and administrative performance, technical and field operations, and innovation initiatives, including sustainability and scalability strategies. Furthermore, DOST provincial offices also shared localized
implementation efforts, best practices, and the impact of science, technology, and innovation (STI) interventions across the region.
The 2024–2025 Performance Review not only showcased accomplishments but also clarified the region’s strategic direction toward more responsive, inclusive, and data- driven science and technology services in the years ahead. DOST Ilocos Region continues to empower communities with the help of science, technology and innovation.
