The Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) Science and Technology (S&T) Fellows Program, which is now in its second year of implementation is calling for applications, looking for 33 science experts. (Photo courtesy of DOST-STII) According to DOST, the program offers competitive...
Filipino scientists in the United States (US) are being tapped by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Balik Scientist Program (BSP) as part of its continuous efforts to strengthen Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) capabilities in the country. Balik Scientist Dr. Doralyn Dalisay....
A new and clean cooking fuel alternative was introduced by a Balik Scientist of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) that looks to replace Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) stoves in homes. Abenes Dr. Fiorello B. Abenes, a Professor Emeritus at CalPoly Pomona University in California, USA,...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) called on aspiring scientists to find their "perfect match" in the online episode of the Balik Scientist Program (BSP) Talks on Feb. 15. (Photo from DOST) Titled "Match Tayo!", the second episode of the BSP Talks is set to stream for free on Facebook...
LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz Araneta With Secretary Fortunato de la Peña at the helm, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) commemorated the 125th anniversary of Jose Rizal’s execution in a profound and meaningful manner. It all began in 2019, during the Rizal Day breakfast at the National...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid Two eminent world leaders, UNESCO director-general Audrey Azoulay, and MIT professor emeritus and author, Noam Chomsky who keynoted the 28th annual conference of the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC), highlighted the critical role of...
A Balik Scientist has been named by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as this year’s “Outstanding Professional of the Year in Chemistry,” the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines’ (DOST-NRCP) said. Dr. Jonel P. Saludes (DOST-NRCP) The...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba, who was behind the year-round availability of fresh mangoes, was laid to rest on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery) in Taguig City. (Screengrab from DOST Philippines Facebook page) The Philippine government accorded a state...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba, who was behind the year-round availability of fresh mangoes, is set to be accorded a state funeral on Saturday, Oct. 16. National Scientist Ramon C. Barba (NAST PHL) The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), the country’s...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba (Photo from DOST) National Scientist Ramon C. Barba, the scientist behind the year-round availability of fresh mangoes, died on October 10 at the age of 82, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. Barba was known for his achievements in the field...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba has died at the age of 82. National Scientist Ramon Barba (NAST PHL website) This was confirmed by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña to the Manila Bulletin on Monday, Oct. 11. Barba died on Sunday, Oct. 10....
Balik Scientist Dr. Deborah Tangunan is among the 15 candidates who will compete for a spot at the global Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin, Germany, and become the “Breakthrough Winner of the Year”. (Falling Walls Lab Finale MSCA-European Union website) The Department of Science and...
