President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has urged Filipino scientists to stay in the country as he revealed intention to build a "bigger pool" researchers. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. checks the innovations made by Filipino scientists and innovators that are on display during the...
Several alternatives to single-use plastics are being looked for by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in collaboration with other government organizations as it adopts a whole-of-government approach in its search. Plastic waste (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) According to DOST, studies...
A clean tech startup funded through the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) Business Innovation through S&T for Industry Program (DOST-BIST) won the grand prize of the Business Innovation Category, Top Ten Innovators (TTI) of the Shell liveWIRE (SLW) global. (Photo from Shell liveWIRE...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri called on Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. to strengthen the county’s science sector to minimize the negative impacts of disasters. Zubiri made the call during the plenary deliberation of the proposed P24.67 billion budget of the...
The key to edging out their competitors? Go beyond the usual. (DHEL NAZARIO / MANILA BULLETIN) This is exactly what Raiisa Vargas, owner of Elisha Bay Dagupan Bangus and Seafoods did for their business to thrive in Dagupan City where milkfish, locally known as "bangus" is the province's pride....
In order to encourage students in Pasig City to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the local government partnered with the Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) to launch the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched on Wednesday, Nov. 9, the first day of the Handa Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Expo 2022 to showcase the latest innovative technologies and products and research and development (R&D) project-related...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Purple yam, locally known as ube, is a staple crop in the Philippines. From halo-halo to ube jam, the tuberous root vegetable is one of the most popular ingredients in Filipino desserts and pastries. This purple variety of yam is considered one of the most sought after crops...
Officials and experts from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) reminded the public, communities, and local government units (LGUs) that despite the rare occurrence of tsunamis, they should not be complacent with the possible...
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños - Interdisciplinary Studies Center for Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management...
Ahead of the full implementation of face-to-face classes in public schools and some private schools in November, the National Nutrition Survey (NNS) disclosed that undernutrition remains prevalent among our population in rural areas and those in low-income households. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO /...
A study has found evidence regarding the association between Covid-19 and cognitive dysfunction, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. (Jansen Romero/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) “Manifestation of cognitive dysfunction is present regardless of illness severity,” Dr. Antonio D....
