SMX CONVENTION PASAY – CerviQ is honored to be invited to this year’s ASTIG 2025: Where Communities and Technologies Converge, held on December 5, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center, Taguig City. Representing our organization were Co-Founder Ms. Gelyn Soleman and Community Engagement Specialist Ms. Ruby Rabang Gutierrez, who joined innovators, scientists, and community partners in a forum dedicated to shaping the future of inclusive and accessible technologies.
Hosted by the Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), the event brought together key stakeholders from across the country to align breakthrough technologies with real-world community needs. Co-located with PMAX and EMAX 2025, ASTIG 2025 served as a dynamic venue for collaboration across sectors—manufacturing, automation, digital governance, public health, and social development.
Strengthening Distance Learning Through REIINN Technology
One of the most inspiring conversations during the event centered on a potential collaboration with DOST-ASTI through the REIINN (Rapid, Efficient, and Intelligent Content Delivery Network for the Nation) technology—a promising platform designed to support learning continuity, particularly in unserved and underserved communities.
Through the insightful connection made with Science and Technology Fellow Mr. John Chris T. Kwong, CerviQ envisions contributing to REIINN by providing health education materials, especially on cervical cancer prevention, HPV awareness, women’s health literacy, and community empowerment.
This potential partnership holds immense promise:
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Bringing vital health information to far-flung areas
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Strengthening distance learning infrastructure
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Addressing barriers in connectivity, access, and content delivery
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Empowering communities through tech-driven health literacy
We remain hopeful that this dialogue blossoms into a fruitful collaboration, one that bridges the gap between public health and digital innovation.
Advancing the Philippine-Developed Speculoscope: A New Collaboration Pathway
Another exciting opportunity emerging from ASTIG 2025 was our potential collaboration with the Electronics Product Development Center (EPDC)—a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing and validating electronic product innovations in the country.
CerviQ is currently developing a locally manufactured speculoscope, and EPDC presents a powerful pathway to:
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Improve its electronic design and performance
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Support prototyping, testing, and compliance certifications
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Strengthen local innovation and manufacturing capabilities
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Scale the device sustainably for nationwide cervical screening programs
We extend our warmest thanks to Ms. Erica Concepcion of EPDC for her congeniality, openness, and enthusiasm for future discussions. We look forward to exploring how EPDC’s expertise can accelerate the enhancement and deployment of our speculoscope technology.
A Future Built on Collaboration and Shared Vision
ASTIG 2025 reminded us of a profound truth: technology is most powerful when it uplifts people and strengthens communities.
CerviQ is deeply grateful to DOST-ASTI for the invitation and for recognizing the importance of health innovation alongside digital governance, smart systems, and engineering breakthroughs. The convergence of sectors in this forum reflects the growing national momentum toward equitable, tech-enabled public health solutions.
We look forward to nurturing the partnerships sparked today—toward a future where digital infrastructure, community engagement, and women’s health innovations work hand-in-hand for a healthier, smarter, and more inclusive Philippines.
