The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) welcomed ten new aspiring space scientists to the Advanced Degrees for Accelerating Strategic Space R&D and Applications (AD ASTRA) Scholarships Program. The new scholars signed their contracts on Wednesday, Feb. 8. During the ceremony, PhilSA Director...
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between two attached agencies of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) seeking to strengthen research collaboration on the applications of nuclear science and technology in the fields of volcanology and seismology. DOST-Philippine...
A first-of-a-kind planetarium has been unveiled by the Philippine Science High School - Ilocos Region Campus (PSHS-IRC) as part of its plan to enrich STEM education offered on the campus. PSHS-Ilocos Region Campus Director Dr. Ronnalee N. Orteza, PSHS Executive Director Lilia T. Habacon, Former...
DOST LOGO (DOST OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) needs additional equipment to further improve its monitoring capabilities on volcanic and seismic activities, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. “There is a need to augment...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala (DOST) The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) mourned the death of National scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, recognizing the latter's contributions and research works on marine biodiversity and marine conservation. Alcala, who died last Feb. 1 at the...
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) is currently working together with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for a new insurance package benefiting patients suffering from heart disease. MB file photo In a...
The Philippine High School (PSHS) System has officially installed the new campus director of the PSHS-Zamboanga Peninsula Region Campus (PSHS-ZRC). Dir. Chuchi P. Garganera (Photo courtesy of Aries N. Oliveros) In a statement on Friday, Feb. 3, it said that Dr. Chuchi P. Garganera has been...
Where our country stands in the global context The Covid-19 pandemic recently highlighted how important scientific expertise and research is to the success of a country. The Philippines was fortunate to have many health experts and scientists willing to advise and guide the government in its...
In an aim to encourage innovators in the country, the Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation (BCYF) along with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation is looking to recognize individuals, teams, or organizations who have initiated or developed an innovation and a whopping P1-million cash prize await the...
Films communicating science as a catalyst for positive change can be streamed on JuanFlix, according to the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) as part of its 6th Indie-Siyensya Film Festival, almost three years after the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country....
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is encouraging researchers and scientists to submit their proposals for 2025 via the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) from May 1 to May 31, 2023. DOST Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. delivers the Keynote Speech during the kickoff event...