While the use of virgin coconut oil (VCO) was proven effective in alleviating mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) symptoms, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reiterated that this may not be used as a replacement for COVID-19 vaccines. (File Photo / Unsplash)...
Another study proved that virgin coconut oil (VCO) promotes fast recovery of mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) symptoms, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) confirmed on Friday, Jan. 21. (Unsplash) In a virtual presser, DOST said that another study held in Valenzuela City...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Saturday, Jan. 15, announced that it is exploring the potential benefits of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a nasal inhaler and mouth wash to prevent the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Unsplash) In an interview over...
President Duterte has suggested typhoon-stricken residents of Siargao to turn fallen coconut trees into coco lumber, which they can use to rebuild their homes with. President Rodrigo Duterte checks on areas in Siargao that were destroyed by typhoon “Odette” on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021....
The whole world is looking for the COVID-19 cure, and one of the most probable ones is virgin coconut oil. It has been found effective in reducing and preventing the progression of symptoms as well as providing relief. Manila City Vice Mayor Dra. Honey Lacuna with Marketing Director for Emerging...
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has provided yearlong funding support to improve the coconut somatic embryogenesis technology (CSet), which seeks to increase the production of...
Waste coconut water has been put to good use, after a group of researchers from University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) developed low-cost phytohormones from it, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. (Photo by Tijana Drndarski on Unsplash) The Philippines currently imports...
The country’s virgin coconut oil (VCO) clinical trial may soon be conducted in Sri Lanka, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Dec. 3. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) “The DOST-FNRI (Food and Nutrition Research Institute) is exploring possible conduct of the VCO study in Sri...
Though she is one of the initial authors of the proposed Coconut Levy Fund law when she was still a member of the 16th Congress, presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said she has objections to the new version signed by President Duterte into law earlier this year. Presidential aspirant...
Bukolyte, an instant young coconut (buko) powdered drink loaded with nutrients and minerals and contains electrolytes, has been officially launched. Bukolyte ( DOST XI Facebook page) The Food Processing Innovation Center (FPIC)–Davao launched the innovative food product in Davao City on Nov. 24...
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) has teamed up with other partner agencies to discuss the programs and projects essential to the development of the country’s coconut farmers sector. (Photo from CDA Philippines) Representatives from different agencies gathered on Friday, Nov. 26, in...
Results of the virgin coconut oil (VCO) trial at Philippine General Hospital (PGH) showed that hospitalized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients did not significantly benefit from VCO as an adjunct therapy. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) The results of the VCO clinical trial at the PGH were presented by...
