Rizalie Anding Calibo
SIQUIJOR, May 6 (PIA) -- Department of Science and
Technology (DOST)-Siquijor recently turned over Grant-In-Aide (GIA) equipment
to the Siquijor Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (SCCII).
In a simple ceremony held at DOST Siquijor Provincial Science and
Technology Center, SCCII President Engr. Judy Booc together with Joy Dominie
Chan received the equipment from Provincial Science and Technology Director
Engr. Mario de la Peña .
The equipment is expected to enhance the administrative, clerical,
and ICT capabilities of SCCII.
SCCII has been in collaboration with DOST in organizing the
Siquijor Small Enterprise and Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) Summit.
In February this year, DOST Siquijor and SCCII partnered to
organize Siquijor SETUP Conference: Upgrading to Meet the AFTA
Challenge, which aims to convene all SETUP beneficiaries in the
province to discuss issues and concern regarding the ASEAN Free Trade Area
(AFTA).