The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VI (DOST Region VI) has just announced the 2020 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) virtual celebration with the theme “Agham at Teknolohiya: Sandigan ng Kalusugan, Kabuhayan, Kaayusan, at Kinabukasan” on December 2-3, 2020. This virtual event is for 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 and you can get a chance to 𝗪𝗜𝗡 some of the event prizes. Also, the YES! Youth Explorers of Science have prepared some virtual activities for students and teachers.

YES! Quiz Wiz S&T Trivia Game Show

Tune in every 12NN and 3PM in DOST Region VI Facebook page to WIN up to Php1,500 worth of Gift Certificates.

The person who will comment the correct answer the fastest will earn the points. There will be 10 questions to be answered in every game. Before joining, please make sure you already liked their FB Page and you are using an official FB account for verification purposes.

At the end of the game, they will display the Top 3 winners.

• Schedule: December 2, 2020 12:00NN
• Topic: Mathematics
• Schedule: December 2, 2020 3:00PM
• Topic: Science
• Schedule: December 3, 2020 12:00NN
• Topic: Engineering and Information Technology
• Schedule: December 3, 2020 3:00PM
• Topic: Science Communication and DOST Facts See Less

YES! Youth Explorers of Science Webinar Series

This webinar series for the young people and teachers aims to provide them opportunities to:

1. reduce and manage stress in a home learning space;
2. navigate the new normal of virtual learning; and 
3. be protected against cyber threats at home.

Topic 1: Healthy Learning Environment: Young People in the New Normal

• Resource Speaker: Dr. Omega Garibay
• Schedule: December 2, 2020 1:30PM-3:30PM
• Participants: High School and College Students
• Pre-register here: bit.ly/dostYESmentalhealth

Topic 2: Coping With Distance Learning: Bringing STEM to Life through DOST Courseware

• Resource Speaker: Josephine S. Feliciano
• Schedule: December 3, 2020 9:00AM-12:00NN
• Participants: Teachers, Head Teachers, Supervisors, Principals
• Pre-register here: bit.ly/dostYEScourseware

Topic 3: Safe Learning Space: Educating Youth in the Cybersecurity at Home

• Resource Speaker: Jono Angelo T. Biyo
• Schedule: December 3, 2020 1:30PM-3:30PM
• Participants: College Students and Teachers
• Pre-register here: bit.ly/dostYEScybersecurity

Register NOW! Limited SLOTS available.

YES! TV Vlog Competition!

Heads up to all 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨! Win up to Php5,000 worth of Gift Certificates! Deadline of submission is on November 20, 2020, 11:59pm.

Mechanics:
Open to all junior and senior high school, and college students composed of 1-5 members who are currently enrolled in any public or private school in Region VI.

The vlog should demonstrate and explain 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨 (𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮, 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮, 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨, 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮, 𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨) in a form of documentary, short story, music video, and the like. It can be in Filipino, Hiligaynon, or English. The more creative and unique the video, the higher chances of winning.

Entries will be screened before being shared with the DOST Region VI Facebook page for public viewing. Every reaction or share of the video will earn points. Crediting of points will be:

• 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞/𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 = 𝟏 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭
• 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 = 𝟐 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬

Criteria for judging:

• Depth and Difficulty - 30%
• Clarity of Content - 25%
• Creativity - 25%
• Facebook Reactions & Shares - 20%

Prize for winners are as follows:

• First Prize: Gift Certificate amounting to Php5,000
• Second Prize: Gift Certificate amounting to Php3,000
• Third Prize: Gift Certificate amounting to Php2,000

All entries must be a 2-3 minute video in landscape orientation at least 640x480 resolution. It is advised that the entries should be uploaded in the participants' Youtube account for easier linking to the DOST Region VI Facebook page.

For more details: www.ilonggotechblog.com/2020/11/dost-vi-yes-tv-vlog-competition.html

Source: DOST Region VI (Facebook)