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📢 Call for Commissioned Thematic Research 2026

Researchers, scholars, and advocates are invited to submit proposals under the theme: "Challenging Patriarchal Institutions and Strengthening Anti-Harassment Responses in ASEAN."

This research initiative seeks to generate evidence, insights, and policy recommendations that address sexual and gender-based violence, institutional accountability, and gender equality across ASEAN contexts.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: 10 July 2026, 11:59 PM (Bangkok Time)

Contribute to advancing safer, more inclusive, and gender-responsive institutions in the region.

More info https://shapesea.com/our-programmes/opportunities/comissioned-antiharrassment-responses-2026/

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Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST), and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kapalong, welcomed representatives from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XI for a coordination meeting and site revalidation activity last June 16, 2026 under the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines through the Centralized National Hub for Regional Operations (SARAI/CENTRO) Program.

The activity aimed to assess and validate the proposed site for the installation of an Automated Weather Station (AWS) in the municipality, ensuring compliance with technical and locational requirements that will support precision agriculture, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness initiatives for local farmers.

The delegation was received by Hon. Edgardo L. Timbol, Municipal Mayor of Kapalong, together with Engr. Rey Jhon L. Chavez, OIC-MENRO, and Mr. Ohwen S. Duran, Municipal Agriculturist. Representing KCAST were Mr. Ronel Geraldizo Dagohoy, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Ruel B. Toredez, BSA Department Head; and Mr. Rowel A. Peñora, CELNO Director. The DOST team was composed of Ms. Lesselle I. Abatol, Project Focal for Davao del Norte; Engr. Drelyn Perez, Project Technical Specialist; Mr. Jayson Victor Suello, Project Technical Assistant; Mr. Earl Angelo Tahod, Project Technical Assistant; and Ms. Andrea Villegas, Admin and Finance Personnel.

Through this collaborative effort, KCAST, LGU Kapalong, and DOST reaffirm their commitment to leveraging science, technology, and innovation in advancing sustainable agricultural development and strengthening the resilience of farming communities in the municipality.