The Big One is defined as a “strong and damaging” earthquake scenario. (File Photo / Phivolcs) As explained by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), this is also often equated to the worst-case earthquake that may happen in the Greater Metro Manila Area. However,...
Philippine Science High School National Alumni Association (PSHS NAA) recognizes distinguished alumni in 10th Gawad Lagablab Awards MODEL CITIZENS Bottom from left: Dr. Fredegusto 'Guido' David, Dr. Regina Pascua-Berba, Fr. Gregory Ramon Gaston, Dr. Bobby and Mrs. Angelita Castro; middle from left:...
The Filipino-made USHER or the Universal Structural Health Evaluation and Recording technology which seeks to prevent adverse effects of earthquakes in infrastructures has been turned over to the cities of Cabuyao and San Pedro in Laguna. USHER technology (Screengrab from DOST-Calabarzon) The...
Instead of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, a senatorial aspirant said he intends to create the Pandemic Management Council that is science and technology-driven. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) That would be one of...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched on Tuesday, Nov. 23, the Science for the People (SFTP) Book series. (Photo from DOST-Science for Change Program) The SFTP series features how science, technology, and innovation benefits the Filipino people. "The Science for the People Book...
Cybersafe Learning for Education Project beneficiaries from Tangkalan Elementary Schools and Occidental Mindoro National High School received laptops from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). (DICT / MANILA BULLETIN) The Cybersafe Learning for Education Project is a...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially opened Monday, Nov. 22, this year’s National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) by highlighting its accomplishments from 2016 to 2021, including its establishment of state-of-the-art facilities, and technological breakthroughs. (DOST...
Farmers have been facing numerous challenges over the years. Some of these include climate change, the introduction of new crop species, and the emergence of pests and diseases. Luckily, these challenges also paved the way for technology to aid farmers in their jobs. But these innovations...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is eyeing 3,000 participants for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine mix-and-match trials. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) In his weekly report, DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Pena said DOST is seeking 3,000 volunteers aged 18 years old...
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved on Nov. 17 the country's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine mix-and-match trials, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Friday, Nov. 19. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In a Laging Handa briefing, DOST...
The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) of the Department of Science and Technology has unveiled 348 science and technology (S&T)-related initiatives that will help the country recover from the impacts of coronavirus disease...
The holidays are here and the news of alert level 2 for Metro Manila is making us excited (and apprehensive) for the reunions and parties ahead. While some may still opt for virtual parties, many are raring to host get-togethers since it’s been years—literally—since we last saw each other in...
