The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Friday, Aug. 20 that it will be conducting a study on the state of nutrition in areas hit by disasters and calamities. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the research study will be conducted...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has tapped a total of 61 “active” volunteers for its clinical trial seeking to evaluate the beneficial effect of virgin coconut oil (VCO) given to probable coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients in Valenzuela City. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will unveil its 21 high impact technologies and game-changing research and development (R&D) projects on Sept. 7. (DOST-STII Facebook page) The technologies and R&D projects that will be launched are in the following areas: health and...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) has announced that four new silkworm hybrids have been developed in Northern Mindanao and are expected to be officially launched for commercial use by the end of this year. New Philippine silkworm hybrids...
The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is conducting a research program seeking to explore potential sources of fragrances and flavors from the country’s forest. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de...
A veteran Filipino virologist expressed confidence Friday, Aug. 13, that the Philippines could produce its own diagnostic test kits for the detection of bacterial and viral pathogens. (Screenshot from DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" T. de la Peña's Facebook page) Balik Scientist Dr. Elpidio Cesar...
Data source: Food and Drug Administration | Pubmat: Manila Bulletin Five months since the country's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination drive started, more than 24 million vaccine doses have already been administered. The Philippines' COVID-19 vaccination drive started last March 1,...
A foreign-trained Filipino virologist appealed Friday, Aug. 13, to the government to provide more support to the soon-to-rise Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines or VIP, even as he called on fellow Filipino scientists to join the so-called “Lucky 7.” Screenshot from Department of...
The Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) has expressed hope that the United States’ Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) “continuous recognition” of the Electronics Product Development Center’s (EPDC) testing capabilities will...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) has welcomed the House Committee on Ways and Means’ approval of a substitute bill seeking the creation of the Philippine Atomic Regulatory Commission (PARC). (Photo from DOST-PNRI) The DOST-PNRI thanked the...
Balik Scientists. Balik Puso. Balik Pilipinas. (Photos from DOST) Seven Filipino virologists who were trained abroad responded to the call of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to be part of the first-of-its-kind Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines or VIP. As they are...
The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in the Philippines is "similar" to what the country experienced in March and April, a hospital group said Wednesday, Aug. 11. Adventist Medical Center in Pasay City places a sign that there is already fully occupied with COVID-19 cases (ALI VICOY...
