The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-VII through the Provincial Science and Technology (PSTC) Cebu and the municipality of Alegria signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to strengthen the implementation of enhanced bamboo processing technology initiatives in the area. Bamboo culms...
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....
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) unveiled Monday, Oct. 11, five new projects that will help the country cope up with the new normal in food processing, food security, and agricultural production and extension. (DOST-Calabarzon) The...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) will launch on Friday, Oct. 15, another variant of its enhanced nutribun—the kamote (sweet potato) variant. (DOST-FNRI) In an advisory, the DOST-FNRI announced the virtual launch of the newly developed...
The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has extended until Wednesday, Oct. 13 the deadline for submission of proposals for its Higher Education Institution Readiness for Innovation and...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has extended assistance to abaca and local dairy farmers in Northern Mindanao. DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña (PCOO/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said DOST-X, through its Community...
The Department of Science and Technology- Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) will soon begin accepting online applications for the 2022 Undergraduate Scholarships. (DOST-SEI Facebook page) In a Facebook post, the DOST-SEI made the announcement, as it urged the interested students to prepare the...
Researchers from the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) have developed sustainable natural textile materials from bamboo. Pretreated Bamboo Textile Fiber (Photo courtesy of DOST-PTRI) The DOST-PTRI said the production of greener bamboo textile...
Mapúa University will be offering next month a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science Program with specialization in Nanotechnology (by Research) in a bid to increase the pool of nanotechnology experts in the country. Mapúa University (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Friday, Oct. 8, the development of test kits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Central Luzon. (Photo from Freepik.com/ MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the project was funded by DOST-III...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña sought the full digitalization of the delivery of public services, and cited the need for the government to strengthen its partnership with startups to promote Digital Public Goods (DPGs). Department of Science and...
The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) virtually launched Tuesday, Oct. 5, its Small Enterprise Upgrading Program (SETUP) e-Caravan. Department of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the DOST, through its regional offices, doubled its...
