The country’s Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) is not yet recommending to the government to grant coronavirus disease (COVID-19) booster shots to healthcare workers. VEP chairperson Dr. Nina Gloriani maintained that the panel is still carefully studying the use of booster jabs, considering its...
The Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) warned the public against interchanging coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines, even as it appealed to wait for the start of the Philippines’ study on the safety and efficacy of mixing and matching five jab brands...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) described as a “regulatory milestone” the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry’s (DA-BPI) biosafety approval of nutrient-enriched, and genetically modified Golden Rice. (Photo by PhilRice) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de...
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Solidarity Vaccine Trial (SVT) in the country is being targeted to be conducted by August 15, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Monday, July 26. (Photo by Ali Vicoy/MANILA BULLETIN) DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Rowena...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Monday, July 26, that it was “happy” to hear that the bill seeking the establishment of a Virology Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines (VSTIP) has been included in the list of priority measures President Duterte mentioned...
The Philippines’ study on the safety and efficacy of mixing and matching five coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines could be expected by next month, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Monday, July 26. (Photo by Ali Vicoy/MANILA BULLETIN) DOST Undersecretary for Research and...
The country’s vaccine expert panel (VEP) has been urging all Filipinos to get vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Photo by Ali Vicoy/ MANILA BULLETIN) Amid the looming threat from the “more problematic” and “highly transmissible” Delta variant, VEP chairperson Dr. Nina...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has forged a partnership with a private firm in Davao City to address the country’s problems on medical waste management and disposal. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña reported that DOST Region XI partnered with Bluelander...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) has reminded the public about the importance of handling home-delivered food and restaurant deliveries properly. (DOST Facebook page) The DOST-FNRI asked Filipino families to be cautious when buying food...
As President Duterte is set to physically deliver his sixth and final State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa this Monday, July 26, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) shared Sunday, July 25, its list of expectations and wishes. DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T....
Women’s organizations in Central Luzon are expected to benefit from the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) bamboo shoot production and product development project. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the DOST-III is forging partnership with three women’s...
A local bakeshop in Masbate became the latest adopter of the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute’s (DOST-FNRI) enhanced nutribun technology. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a Facebook post, the DOST said Pan De Masbate is now producing the enhanced nutribun....
