Converge ICT Solution Inc., the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Pacific Kabelnet (PKN) Group have signed a tripartite agreement to expand video streaming service offerings in Metro Manila and other regions in the country.
Through the strategic collaboration, DOSTv’s programs will be widely accessible separately via Converge’s forthcoming free streaming service and through PKN Group’s notable services, Vision and Fiber TV, in Metro Manila and across other regions in the country.
DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said the partnership iss one of the department’s milestones in taking the extra mile to promote science, technology, and innovation in the country.
“To Converge and PKN Group, thank you very much for helping us spread the good news, for collaborating with us under one mission and one goal of building a culture of science, technology, and innovation – a vision that is deeply rooted in our shared commitment to push for socio-economic development for the benefit of our people and for our country.”
The DOST-Information Institute (DOST-STII) will launch four of its programs targeted toward a wide range of viewing demographics to create a culture of science within the Philippine population.
The department aims to educate and raise awareness about science and technology (S&T) through its Video-on-demand (VOD) streaming cooperation with Converge and the services of the PKN Group.
“Technology has the power to reshape societies. We are glad that we can be used as an avenue for learning and development, especially for younger viewers. As I’ve always said, there is no lack of talent among Filipinos. We’re very gifted in Science and Technology, but we just need the proper ecosystem to develop science-minded individuals. Programs such as DOSTv are one concrete way of creating this ecosystem,” said Dennis Anthony Uy, Converge chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder.
