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KALIBO, Aklan, (PIA) -- School supplies, basic goods and other commodities sold in Aklan are all within the suggested retail prices (SRPs). This is according to Department of Trade and Industry-Aklan officer-incharge Ma. Carmen Iturralde when she recently met the local media during the agency’s monthly conference dubbed “DTI Meets the Media.” Iturralde said the DTI recently monitored 15 stores selling school supplies in time for this year’s school opening, and all were found to be selling items within the SRP. For price trending, the DTI also monitored a total of 50 firms in the province, particularly in the towns of Kalibo, Ibajay, Altavas, and Malay (Boracay Island and Caticlan) composed of super-
KALIBO, Aklan, (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) here is once again opening its doors to Aklanon Grade 12 students who wish to go to college as scholars and pursue priority fields of study in science, mathematics and engineering through its DOST-Science Education Institute’s Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarships. Per announcement of the DOSTAklan Provincial Science and Technology Center, application forms for said scholarships can now be obtained from the provincial office, or downloaded at the website (www.sei.dost.gov.ph. Applicants must be natural-born Filipino citizen; belong to all Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand senior high school; or belong to the upper 5 percent of the nonSTEM strand senior high school graduating class; a resident of the municipality for the last four years as attested by the barangay; and of good moral character.
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markets, grocery stores, and hardware stores for construction supplies. She noted that in supermarkets monitored in Kalibo, two brands of sardines had price increases ranging from P0.10 - P0.50 while there was no movement for other brands. It was also noted that the 300 ml Alaska filled milk prevailing price decreased by P0.35; condensada 300ml of the same brand by P0.85; and evaporated filled milk 330 ml by P0.60. On the other hand, Carnation, Cow Bell and Alpine milk products increased its milk product prices by P0.25 - P0.60. Other items that had price increases include a brand of coffee - Kopiko Black 3-in-1, with P0.40 price increase; Lucky Me beef and chicken instant noodles, which increased by P0.20 - P0.30; Tide
Accomplished forms can be filed at DOST-Aklan office, with deadline set on September 6, 2019. Examination will be on October 20, 2019. If the applicant passes the examination, the following scholarship privileges will be enjoyed: P40,000 per academic year tuition and other school fees; P10,000 per year book allowance; P1,000 MS/PE uniform (1st semester of First Year only); Premium Group Insurance; 1 economy class round trip fare; transportation allowance for those studying outside the home province; P7,000 monthly living allowance; summer allowance if required per curriculum consisting of P1,500 for tuition and other school fees, book allowance of P500; and 2 months monthly allowance. The Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarships have two types: RA 7687, also known as the “Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994,” provides for scholarships to talented and deserving students whose family’s socio-
June 16 - 31, 2019 and Bonux detergent bars which had prevailing price increase of P0.35 P0.65. Iturralde said there is no noted movement as compared to last month’s monitoring of the prevailing prices of powdered milk, coffee refill, iodized salt and distilled water. For prime commodities, the DTI noted a decrease in the prevailing price of a brand of corned beef; a decrease in price in a brand of vinegar; and an increase in price of a brand of soy sauce. There is no price movement on toilet bath soap and batteries as compared to last month’s price monitoring report, the report showed. The prices of basic necessities and prime commodities in the monitored stores are within the SRP, the DTI head emphasized. Aside from monitoring activities, the DTI also discussed the activities of the provincial office it conducted for the month of June like the Negosyo Sa Barangay, Skills Training Activities and Mentor Me On Wheels. (JBG/VGV/PIA6 Aklan) economic status do not exceed the cut-off values of certain indicators. Qualifiers must priority field of study in the basic sciences, engineering and other applied sciences, and science and mathematics teaching; and the DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, formerly known as the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship under RA No. 2067, which is awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and are willing to pursue careers in the fields of science and technology. Qualifiers can enroll at state universities and colleges (SUCs), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) – Identified Centers of Excellence or Centers of Development for the S&T programs covered under the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships, and institutions with FAAP Level III Accreditation. Upon completion of the S&T program, the scholar-graduate shall render return service in the country on a fulltime basis, preferably in his/her home region, and preferably along his/her field of specialization for a minimum period equivalent to the length of time he/she enjoyed the scholarship. (JBG/VGV/PIA6 Aklan)