Mountain barangays in Upper Pulangi District in Bukidnon are expected to be interconnected following the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) installation of a communication system that seeks to improve communication network in Malaybalay City’s blind spot areas. Bukidnon Map (Photo...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has extended P455,000 worth of assistance to a rice mill in Zamboanga del Norte to upgrade its equipment and improve its milling capacity. Myka Rice Mill, which is located in the municipality of Pres. M.A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte, receives P455,000...
Officials from the science and technology departments of Israel and the Philippines have agreed to continue their discussions on potential cooperation in the areas of agriculture, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence (AI) at the conclusion of the just-concluded First Joint Committee Meeting...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will continue training its technical staff from regional offices to ensure that they will be equipped in providing assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and help the country’s entrepreneurs improve their performance and gain the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has vowed to step up its efforts to fight against all forms of malnutrition in the country. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña made the commitment during the Food and Nutrition Research...
The Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has completed an energy audit of five city halls in Luzon in a bid to promote energy conservation and energy efficiency practices in the country. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato...
The Department of Science and Technology announced on Friday, July 2, that 32 plants from Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos) Region are being studied for their potential anti-cancer active ingredients. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has funded a project that is looking into the ultrastructural and biophysical characterization of commonly used alternative textiles for hazmat suits and face masks. (FLICKR / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la...
Only five patients are needed to be enrolled in a clinical trial on the effectiveness of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as an adjunct therapy for hospitalized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, July 2. Virgin coconut oil (Manila Bulletin...
A total of 68 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients have already been recruited to participate in a randomized controlled clinical trial on the efficacy and safety of tawa-tawa (Euphorbia hirta) extract as an adjunctive coronavirus treatment for mild to moderate cases. Tawa-tawa (Manila Bulletin...
Three Filipino high school students bagged bronze medals at the 33rd International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held last month in Singapore, the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) announced on Friday, July 2. (Department of Science and Technology –...
The Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) has announced that it will continue conducting the Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) to look into the nutrition and nutritional health status of Filipinos. DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña...
