Dr. Nancy A. Bantog took her oath of office as the new Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology - Cordillera Administrative Region on June 13, 2018 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. The ceremony coincided with the celebration of the 60 Years of S&T and Beyond. Being the newly appointed head of the said office (DOST-CAR), she shall assume responsibility as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Cordillera Regional Health Research and Development Consortium.