A six-year partnership has been forged by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) which seeks capacitate the NIA in delivering science-based...
Due to economic losses caused by the perennial harmful algal blooms (HABs) like the commonly-known "red tide", research on non-food applications of mussels was sought, leading to the discovery of "tahong" cosmetics. (Photo from UPV-Tacloban Mussel Research Team) The project, “Extraction and...
More jobs may be generated in the future given the likelihood that the country would be able to commercialize and eventually export defense products thanks to the success of Project Building a Universal Mount for Heavy-Barrel Automated Weapon Integration or BUHAWI from the Department of Science and...
Upon the recommendation of the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has decided to end its Ivermectin trials that sought to evaluate the efficacy of anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin against Covid-19. Ivermectin pills (Photo courtesy of IndiaMart via PNA) During...
Albay Representative Joey Sarte Salceda became the first recipient of the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) House (of Representatives) Exponents of Responsive and Outstanding Engagement in Science (HEROES) Award. (Photo courtesy of Enrico Belga Jr., DOST-Office of the Secretary / MANILA...
Being dubbed as the marketing arm of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) not only thrives in assisting innovators but at the same time contributes to the country's social and economic development. (PHotoUnsplash / MANILA...
A team from the Quirino State University (QSU) made a significant move to address the shrinking population and the continued threat to native trees by rapidly multiplying high-quality planting stocks of native tree species in the region. For. Benabise and his team in one of Quirino's native forest,...
It is essential for a sustainable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic to invest in research and development; infrastructure; as well as Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), the top official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) bared. The seventh annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) kicked off the second part of its Science for Change Program (S4CP) Summit in Baguio City, showcasing S4CP-funded projects from the North Luzon Region. Lighting the torches are DOST Region II Director Virginia Bilgera, DOST CAR Director Nancy Bantog,...
Markaduke is a native breed produced by Marinduque State College that serves as the pride of the Philippine swine industry. “It is a product of a closed-nucleus breeding system employing selection for growth and litter size under assortative mating.” Joy B. Banayo, a researcher from the...
Empowering stakeholders in the regions will make way for a progress on a national scale, according to Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara. Igniting the passion to serve and deliver STI services to the region....
Next to chickens, duck, or itik, is the second major source of egg and meat in the Philippines. Ducks are primarily raised for balut and salted egg, or itlog na pula. Almost 500,000 Filipino families rely on ducks for livelihood as well. Whether for personal or commercial purposes, a native breed...
