𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 | 𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
𝐴𝐵𝐴𝐶𝐴𝑁𝑂𝐵𝐴𝑆𝑌𝑂𝑁 2023 𝐷𝐴𝑌 2
𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅𝑥𝐵𝑜𝑥 𝑇𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟
DOST-V, through Provincial Science and Technology Office-Catanduanes, conducts turn over of STARBOOKS and RxBOX Technologies to Five Beneficiaries at the Virac Sports Complex, Virac, Catanduanes.
STARBOOKS or the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated KioskS is a stand-alone information source designed to reach those with limited or no access to S&T information resources. The project aims to provide STI (Science, Technology, and Innovation)-based content in various formats to students and other constituents in geographically-isolated and economically-challenged schools and communities throughout the country.
STARBOOKS contains hundreds of thousands of digitized science and technology resources in various formats (text and video/audio) placed in specially designed “pods” set in a user-friendly interface. Present during the event for STARBOOKS Turn -over Ceremony are DOST-V ARD – TO Ma. Theresa D. Alcantara, PSTD – Catanduanes Engr. Marie Grace T. Molina, MIS Unit Head Ralph Martin R. Roque, Admin. Officer V, CEST Coordinator Fae B. Banda, SRS II, School Principals namely, Lina T. Tayas of Bote Integrated School, Aileen A. Tabilog of San Miguel Rural Development High School (Mabato Annex), Jupiter I. Torno of Carorian Elementary School, and Janet T. Tapar of San Marcos Elementary School. These CEST beneficiary schools are from the municipalities of Bato and San Miguel.
On the other hand, RxBox is a Telehealth System that is designed to provide better access to life-saving health care services in isolated and disadvantaged communities nationwide. Present during the event for RxBox Turn-over Ceremony are DOST-V ARD – TO Ma. Theresa D. Alcantara, PSTD Catanduanes Engr. Marie Grace T. Molina, PTSD Masbate/RxBox Coordinator Josie D. Albao. The equipment are received by the Doctor to the Barrio of LGU Caramoran Catanduanes, Dr. John Dayag.
Both of these technologies will greatly help our fellow Catandungan for a better future ahead in terms of education and health wellness.
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