The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is conducting a research program seeking to explore potential sources of fragrances and flavors from the country’s forest. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de...
A model for designing the country’s agricultural waste-based integrated biorefinery (IBR) has been developed under a research project funded by the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP). (DOST-NRCP) The DOST-NRCP said the research team, led...
Technology and convenience on wheels Much like the modern cellphone, cars on offer today are slowly turning into computers on wheels. No longer just a means of transportation, they too are becoming indispensable productivity partners. Many are now gaining connectivity features that allow you to...
Suzuki Ertiga and XL7 interior. Suzuki may frequently call itself the pioneer small car maker, but there’s nothing small about the brand when it comes to their in-car entertainment systems. Becoming a trademark with Suzuki cars is their penchant for massive touchscreen systems that give drivers...
There’s a wide array of high-tech features in the market that are already automating many aspects of driving. As you may have noticed, these are all small parts of the larger task of driving a car. So why don’t we have self-driving cars yet? Several brands are already working on it....
The Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) has expressed hope that the United States’ Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) “continuous recognition” of the Electronics Product Development Center’s (EPDC) testing capabilities will...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) has welcomed the House Committee on Ways and Means’ approval of a substitute bill seeking the creation of the Philippine Atomic Regulatory Commission (PARC). (Photo from DOST-PNRI) The DOST-PNRI thanked the...
Balik Scientists. Balik Puso. Balik Pilipinas. (Photos from DOST) Seven Filipino virologists who were trained abroad responded to the call of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to be part of the first-of-its-kind Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines or VIP. As they are...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Thursday, Aug. 12, that the clinical trial protocol and other related documents for the three coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines that will be used in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Solidarity Vaccine Trial (SVT) are now being...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to officially welcome on Friday, Aug. 13, the seven Balik Scientists who will be part of the country’s Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP). (DOST Facebook page) The seven Filipino virologists who were trained abroad will...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has partnered with the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) to host a series of virtual job fairs that would benefit members of the local tourism industry. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Tourism Secretary...
A complementary food production facility for the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) Rice Mongo Curls technology has been launched in Boac, Marinduque. The facility for Rice Mongo Curls Production officially opens in Barangay Caganhao in Boac,...
