The Philippines and China have agreed to address differences on the South China Sea through open and cordial dialogue as well as forge on possible cooperation in the areas of fisheries, marine research and protection. The 6th Philippines-China Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea...
The average new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases per day in the National Capital Region (NCR) was further down by 25 percent to 1,299 cases during the May 14-20 period, OCTA Research said in its report released on Friday, May 21. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The reproduction...
One fundamental factor in the sustained growth of a country is having a strong and purposive research and development (R&D) program. R&D plays an essential role in society’s advancement. It provides science-based knowledge for the development of new products, solutions and services....
Independent research group OCTA has observed "significant increases" in new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Cagayan de Oro City, Davao City, and Iloilo City over the past week. OCTA's monitoring report released on Wednesday, May 19, showed that the average daily recorded cases in Iloilo...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2 has kicked off its First Regional Research and Development Caravan on May 17 in a bid to promote research and development in the Cagayan Valley. Photo from DOST Region 2's website With a theme: “Inception to Commercialization Support to...
Independent research group OCTA said on Tuesday, May 18, that eight cities in Metro Manila are now classified as "moderate risk" areas for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In its latest monitoring report, OCTA said the average daily attack rates (ADAR) in eight local government units (LGUs) were...
As the lead agency for health and health-related research initiatives, Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) continues to support various health research projects and activities to help address the challenges brought by the...
Independent research group OCTA has expressed concern over the "very high" coronavirus disease (COVID-19) positivity rate monitored in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan over the past week. OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said the high positivity rate could be due to the limited testing capacity in...
An infectious disease expert reminded the public not to be complacent despite the downgrading of the lockdown in the National Capital Region Plus to general community quarantine (GCQ) amid a decline in new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna,...
Filipino medical student Chris Dee talks about the importance of the right kind of information in science “The idea came about first and foremost because I knew how connected Filipinos were on social media,” Chris Dee told me. A graduate of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale...
The Philippines is now under a state of calamity for a period of one year due to African Swine Fever (ASF), but the government's Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said recovery of the local hog sector is expected to happen in 2023 yet. During the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)...
Zamboanga City topped the list of areas outside Metro Manila with the highest number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases reported in the past week, based on the OCTA Research Group's report released on Wednesday, May 12. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) From May 5 to 11, the...
