Triple Partnership Forge for 2025 National Science and Technology Week

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) has formalized a Triple Partnership with Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Northwestern University (NWU), and Northern Christian College (NCC) to co-host the upcoming 2025 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (2025 NSTW) in Region 1. The collaboration, led by DOST Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, underscores the region’s commitment to advancing science, technology, and innovation through strengthened partnerships with State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Joining Dr. Tabaog in this milestone partnership are MMSU President Julius P. Manzano, NWU President Ferdinand S. Nicolas, and NCC President and CEO Lucris Carina N. Agnir-Paraan. The three (3) academic institutions have pledged significant contributions to ensure the success of NSTW 2025.

MMSU will mobilize its faculty, staff, and students to participate in major NSTW activities, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Evening Cultural Events, and Plenary Sessions. The university will provide ushers and usherettes, ROTC marshals for traffic and parking assistance, cultural performers (Nasudi Chorale and Dance Troupe), transportation services for VIPs and performers, and venues for JSPS-coordinated activities.

On the other hand, NWU will serve as the venue for four (4) major Thematic Fora on Human Well-being, Wealth Creation, Wealth Protection, and Sustainability. To support this, NWU will mobilize officials, employees, and students to attend activities, provide faculty facilitators, IT support staff, marshals, and directional signages, and extend transportation support with a coaster and bus to shuttle participants across NSTW venues in Laoag City.

Meanwhile, NCC will actively support the NSTW by engaging its academic community in activities such as the SALINHALI Symposium Series and Scienteach sessions. The college’s NCC Auditorium will serve as one of the official NSTW venues with deployed IT support staff to ensure smooth program delivery.

Strengthening Science, Technology, and Innovation, this Triple Partnership of DOST Region 1 between MMSU, NWU, and NCC symbolizes a collective effort to showcase and advance science, technology, and innovation in the region. By pooling resources and expertise, the collaboration ensures that 2025 NSTW will be a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, cultural appreciation, and stakeholder engagement.

“Through this strong alliance, we are not only celebrating science and technology but also demonstrating how academic institutions and government can work hand in hand to bring inclusive development to the people of Region 1,” said Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog, DOST Regional Director.

The 2025 NSTW promises to highlight breakthroughs in science, technology, and innovation while cultivating collaboration among the academe, government, industry, and communities. (Kent J. Ramil)