The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-7 and Cebu Technological University (CTU) engaged in collaborative discussions on April 28, 2025, for the planning and implementation of the DOST’s KIST Park in the university.
The Knowledge, Innovation, Science, and Technology (KIST) Ecozone/Park, is a flagship initiative of DOST, driving innovation-driven regional growth via strategic science and technology hubs within state universities and colleges (SUCs). KIST is a joint venture between DOST and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
During the meeting, OIC-Regional Director 7 Dr. Tristan L. Abando and his team led the discussion on DOST-7’s assistance in the evaluation of CTUโs application for accreditation as a Special Economic Zone by PEZA, guided by the DOST-PEZA Joint Memorandum Circular guidelines.
CTU, one of the premier institutions specializing in science, technology, and innovation, will further boost its institutional excellence by partaking in the DOST’s KIST program. This program will advance CTU’s research and development infrastructure, global collaborations, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and workforce capabilities, among others.
Present during the meeting were CTU key officials, including University President Dr. Joseph C. Pepito; Dr. Pet Roey L. Pascual, Vice President for Research and Development; Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr., Vice President for Production, Extension, and Resource Generation; Dr. Romeo C. Lepiten, CTU-Barili Campus Director; CTU-Barili Campus RGO Director Dr. Danny E. Carabio; Dr. Lolita V. Velita, University Director for Production and Resource Generation; and Planning Officer Arch. Leo Edwin Mutya.
