The Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) in Caraga, a special committee under the Regional Development Council (RDC) is mandated to plan the regional R&D agendas, set regional policies and direction on research, development, and innovation and reflect these in the Caraga Regional Development Plan through Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).

In line with this, PENRO-LGU attended the Provincial STI Stakeholders' Consultation Workshop for the crafting of Regional Research, Development and Innovation Agenda 2023-2028 represented by Xiara M. Lincuna-Environmental Management Services Chief Designate on February 6, 2023 at the PGO Conference Room, Capitol Hills, Tandag City. This was faciitated by the DOST-CARAGA headed by DOST XIII Regional Director Engr. Noel M. Ajoc and participated by all Planning Development Officers of the 19 LGUs and selected offices in the Provincial Government. Among the offices were PDRRMO, PPDO, PHO, OPAg and Tourism Office who actively participated the workshop thru a consultative session that would focus on assessing the research priorities addressing the needs of various sectors in the province of Surigao del Sur.