The Provincial Research, Development, and
Innovation Committee of South Cotabato(PRDIC-South
Cotabato) convened its first meeting on November 8,
2024, in Koronadal City. Presided over by PRDIC
Co-chairperson
PD Giselle Eve O. Siladan, Regional
Planning Officer and Provincial Director of the DOST
XII Provincial Science and Technology Office of
South Cotabato (DOST XII -PSTO
South Cotabato), the meeting laid the foundation for
advancing local research and innovation initiatives.
Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. serves as the
committee's chair. Formed by the Provincial
Development Council (PDC) through Resolution No.
2024-07 in March 2024, the PRDIC is a pioneering
initiative within South Cotabato dedicated to
strengthening research, development, and innovation
(R&D and STI) efforts at the provincial level.
This approach emphasizes South Cotabato's
stance in aligning science and technology projects
with local development priorities to support
sustainable socio-economic growth.
Knowledge Unleashed Through the First Ever Research
Hive: Specific Online Course for Research
Culminating
with insightful discussions and a wealth of knowledge
shared, the Research Hive webinar series has
successfully concluded its six series. We extend our
gratitude to all the Resource Speakers and participants
for their invaluable contribution to a thriving research
community.