As Filipinos brace for the impact of the El Niño phenomenon next year, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. took the time to explain the difference between dry spell and drought that are expected to hit most of the country’s 82 provinces. The official on...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said the current strong El Niño phenomenon is "comparable" to the “worst” episode that occurred from 1997 to 1998. Photo from Pixabay In a televised briefing on Tuesday, Dec. 12, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said plans and actions must be in...
Sixty-five provinces or about 77 percent of the country will experience drought in May 2024, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said as the government gears up for the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. talks about the El...
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to coordinate all plans to mitigate the impacts of El Niño which is expected to persist until the second quarter of next year. During a sectoral meeting with various agencies on Tuesday, Dec. 12, Marcos ordered an intensified effort to mitigate...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has cited nuclear science and related studies as key to addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. Photo from Unplash / Frédéric Paulussen DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. emphasized the potential of nuclear technology to...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) vowed to boost the blue economy in the country following the recent National Science Technology and Innovation Week. “DOST will ensure the protection, conservation, and sustainable utilization of our marine resources,” said...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) showcased around 60 technologies to support disaster preparedness, response, rehabilitation, and recovery at the Visayas leg of the “Handa Pilipinas 2023: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition.” Photo courtesy of DOST...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Wednesday, Oct. 25, commenced its first-ever National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and inspire youths to pursue careers in the field. Photo credit to...
Textile materials, weaves, traditional wear, and innovative textiles created by Filipino designers took center stage at the ASEAN Techno-Fashion Expo in Bohol as part of the 84th ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation (COSTI). (Photo from DOST) The event was led by the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched a program that seeks to create food products that have the recommended nutrients specifically for senior citizens. (Photo courtesy of DOST) DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. unveiled today the “Healthy Aging Program for PinoY...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recognized a total of 45 Balik Scientists for their contributions that helped shape the country's science and technology (S&T) landscape during the 9th Annual Balik Scientist Program (BSP) Convention. DOST Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. gives the...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The government highlighted the bamboo’s capabilities as a strategy, especially for local government units (LGUs) in Mindanao, in reducing disaster risk during the occurrence of natural hazards as well as climate change adaptation during the HANDA Pilipinas: Innovations in...
