Farm materials that once had little value are now finding a new purpose, as a facility in Laguna helps turn agricultural by-products into sources of income for local communities. This is what a new facility in Laguna is doing; turning agricultural byproducts into higher-value products, as the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it is boosting initiatives to roll out solar-powered and renewable energy solutions for farmers and drivers following the adverse effects of the Middle East conflict on the supply and price of petroleum products in the country. In the...
AI-powered mobility data revealing that private vehicles occupy a disproportionate share of road space is driving a push toward more people-centered transport planning in Philippine cities. Recent data from SEERMO, an AI-powered mobility program, showed that only 23 percent of road space is...
Seeking to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing for stronger mechanisms to ensure that innovations developed in Philippine laboratories reach industry, communities, and the broader economy. During the Ready, Set,...
Low- and mid-rise buildings in Metro Manila are the most vulnerable to collapse if the long-feared “Big One” strikes, with simulation estimates showing that up to 13 percent of such structures could be heavily damaged or collapse during intensity 8 shaking along the West Valley Fault,...
Seeking to unify the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will launch the National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation (NAICRI) on Feb. 26. This seeks to consolidate research, computing infrastructure, and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up its earthquake preparedness efforts through specialized training programs and the proposed establishment of a DepEd Command Center, in partnership with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In the wake of recent...
Photo from Unsplash The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has introduced the Neuroimaging Technologies for Improved Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Conditions in the Philippines (NEUROMAP PH) project, which aims to enhance early detection and treatment of...
Over 1,700 applicants have successfully passed the National Competitive Examination (NCE) of the Philippine Science High School System (PSHS) for School Year (SY) 2025-2026. Conducted nationwide in November and December 2024, the NCE is a comprehensive assessment designed to identify...
(Photos courtesy of DOST) In a landmark environmental initiative, the Philippines set a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most participants simultaneously planting bamboo, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate resilience. On October 18, 2,305 planters across 19 locations in...
Of all the trash we generate, plastics likely have the strongest chokehold on us. They are produced massively and at a pace which human consumption cannot keep up. This material offers convenience (and profit, of course, for the top plastic polluters) at the cost of a warming climate. What a...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. said on Wednesday, Sept. 11, that they will soon make use of artificial intelligence (AI) in weather forecasting, producing rain forecasts every 15 minutes. "Soon we will now operate through our research program to use AI in...
