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"Something big is going to happen in June 2008!" That is the tagline on a series of video teasers being aired in e-billboards and TV stations in the country prefiguring the 50th anniversary celebration of the Department of Science and Technology this June 13, 2008.
Preparations for the golden jubilee celebration have started since May 2007 through the Golden Anniversary Committee headed by PCHRD Executive Director Jaime G. Montoya. The Committee was formed last year while NSTW activities were also being planned primarily to start the countdown and also to drum up early on, the various activities during the celebration.
Taking on the theme "DOST @ 50: Making Science Work for You", initial events included the launching of the science mascot named "TRON" during the 2007 NSTW celebration along with the DOST Jingle titled "Lift Your Head High". The DOST jingle will have its own music video which will be launched in June this year.
Activities lined up for the year pay tribute to events, accomplishments and the people who play a significant role in the development of science and technology in the country. 50 Filipinos will be honored in recognition rites in Malacanang on June 10.
Milestones in Philippine science and technology in the last 50 years are going to be chronicled in commemorative projects such as the DOST coffeetable book, a photo exhibit, and an audio-visual presentation. In cooperation with the Philippine Postal Office, the DOST will also come up with its 50th anniversary commemorative stamp as one of its souvenir items.
Highlighting the celebration would be a cultural program entitled "Gabi ng Ginintuang Sinag" which will be shown on June 9th at the UP Theatre in Quezon City with performances coming from Pilita, Kundirana, UP Symphonic Band, the Ateneo College Glee Club, the Opera Band, the UP Intertwined Voices and the Dean of the UP College of Music, Montet Acoymo who is also directing the show.
DOST employees on the other hand, will be feted with a fiesta-like celebration that includes entertainment programs and sports awards during the "DOST
Anibersaya" to be held at the DOST outdoor grounds on June 13th. Those who have been employees for more than 25 years will also be recognized through the "Lingkod Kagawaran" awards as DOST's appreciation for the employees' loyal service. (Mona Montevirgen, S&T Media Service)
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