DOST-PCIEERD TikTok

The Department of Science and Technology Research and Development – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) has recently announced its partnership with TikTok to boost the promotion of Filipino-made technologies through science and technology education campaign. The DOST-PCIEERD has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TikTok to promote Filipino technologies through its science communication TikTok account @pinoyscience. As a leader and partner in enabling innovations, we are excited with this collaboration with TikTok as a new avenue for us to share distinctly Pinoy innovations through this social media platform" DOST PCIEERD Executive Director, Dr. Enrico Paringit stated, The DOST-PCIEERD's partnership with TikTok is a six-month collaboration wherein TikTok will be providing training for researchers on how to use the platform for science communication, promotion of Filipino technologies, and conduct contests for the Filipino TikTok community. There are various contests on TikTok that intend to show off Filipinos creativity and resourcefulness. Moreover, another contest that will be launched is the #PinoyScience hashtag challenge which challenges TikTok users to explain the science behind DOST PCIEERD's supported scientific projects. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the DOST-PCIEERD to help promote awareness and understanding for science and innovation, as well as inspire the Filipino youth to discover their creativity and talents. Read more in our articles including "DOST-PCIEERD, TikTok partner for Science and Technology Education Campaign" and "Watch: Bringing TECH to TIKTOK?! ft. Jiro Morato & Shyr Balagtas".