Partnership Signing Ceremony of DOST-ASTI and PIA & REIINN Partners | ASTICON 2024 | Full Program

DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the premier public information arm of the government under the Presidential Communications Office, formalized an agreement to leverage PIA’s expertise in communication and advocacy of government programs, projects, and services, to help promote and disseminate DOST-ASTI’s initiatives.
Additionally, through Project REIINN, the Institute has solidified its partnership with the Local Government of Tanay Rizal, local Internet Service Providers, and USAID BEACON, paving the way for a resilient and more technologically immersed country.
ASTICON 2024 showcased DOST-ASTI's pioneering contributions to the ICT landscape while celebrating the partnerships that drive technological advancement and societal progress in the country.
This event is held in collaboration with the UP Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute's National Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering Conference (NEECECON).
To know more about the event, visit asti.dost.gov.ph/asticon2024.
00:00:46 Opening Remarks by DOST-ASTI Director Franz de Leon, Ph.D.
00:04:48 MOA Signing with Philippine Information
00:09:21 Message of Support from PIA Director Dir-Gen. Jose A. Torres, Jr.
00:12:55 Message of Gratitude from DOST-ASTI Director Franz de Leon, Ph.D.
01:13:12 Project Reintroduction and Accomplishments
01:24:45 MOA Signing with Tanay LGU
01:33:21 Message of Support from Tanay, Rizal Mayor Hon. Rafael Tanjuatco
01:39:39 Message of Support from DOST PSTO Rizal Director Fernando Ablaza
01:44:39 Message of Support from MGRP President Melvin Pielago
01:46:29 Message of Support from Mr. Jon Floyd Bio
01:49:12 Message of Support from USAID BEACON ICT Infrastructure Team Lead Engr. Melle Lamboon
01:55:55 Closing Remarks by DOST-ASTI Chief SRS Engr. Alvin Retamar