The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) together with University of Antique inaugurated three new facilities: UA Centralized Analytical Testing Laboratory (CATL), Antique Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) Building, and Antique STARTUP Innovation Hub (HUB), worth PHP13. 4 million, November 29.

Dr Pablo S Crespo Jr., UA President, consider the inauguration as a significant milestone in the history of the academe as it strengthens its partnership with DOST who has been an ally in achieving UA’s mission.

Dr Pablo S Crespo Jr., UA President, consider the inauguration as a significant milestone in the history of the academe as it strengthens its partnership with DOST who has been an ally in achieving UA’s mission.

The three new structures located at the UA Main Campus intends to help the micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in the province in producing new competitive products in the market that will foster the growth of the startup businesses as a product of science and technology.

The three new structures located at the UA Main Campus intends to help the micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in the province in producing new competitive products in the market that will foster the growth of the startup businesses as a product of science and technology.

“This building symbolizes the beauty and wonder of our hopes for Antique teeming with the gifts of science, technology, and innovation and the strength of our collaboration with our partners and stakeholders here in the province,” he further stated.

Senator Lorna Regina Legarda, Senate Pro Tempore of the Senate of the Philippines, Hon. Antonio Agapito Legarda Jr., Congressman of Lone District of Antique, Dr. Enrico C. Paringit executive Director of DOST Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), Dr. May T. Delgado, VP for Research, Extension, and Innovation of UA. Engr Eleazar T. Moscoso, Provincial Director of Autique PSTO Mr Gabriel M Salaus Jr. PEE, Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) President, and Engr Rowen Gelenga CESO II, Regional Director of DOST VI also gave their messages of support during the program./IU