The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) said over 90 technologies have already been incubated in 10 regions in the country. (DOST-PCAARRD) Citing its Agri-Aqua Technology Business...
Good news for students, bamboo musical instrument makers, and bamboo plantation owners! Bamboo Musical Instruments (BMI) website (DOST-FPRDI) The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has launched the Bamboo Musical Instruments (BMI)...
The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has launched a handbook which seeks to inform the public about the properties of selected tree plantation species (TPS), serving as a reference material for their efficient use. Tree Plantation...
The country’s agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR) sector will not be left out in the cold. (DOST-PCAARRD) The commitment was made by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Nov. 26, that more than 3,000 participants of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Solidarity Trial for Vaccines in the country have already received their first dose of jabs against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (MANILA BULLETIN...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is bracing for the local development of new anti-cancer and antimicrobial drugs. Bioactive Compounds from Marine Sediments project (DOST-PCHRD Facebook page) During the Talakayang HeaRT Beat on the agency’s BIG 21 Tuklas Lunas Projects initiated by...
The country’s researchers have discovered bioactive peptides from marine organisms that may be used to treat pain, infections and cancer, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Nov. 26. (Screenshot from DOST-PCHRD Facebook page) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Nov. 26, that initial results of the clinical study on tawa-tawa (Euphorbia hirta) as adjunctive treatment for coronavirus disease showed that tawa-tawa capsules are safe for patients who are experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms. Tawa-tawa...
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...
The team of experts from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Metals Industry Research and Development Centre (MIRDC) behind the the Advanced Mechatronics, Robotics and Industrial Automation Laboratory (AMERIAL) project visited 12 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Batangas...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) through its Provincial Science and Technology Centre (PSTC) in Batangas continued implementing programs seeking to help the victims of the Taal Volacano eruption get back on their feet....
The chairperson of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) explained Thursday, Nov. 25, why she preferred the Sinovac vaccine as her booster shot and availed the homologous booster vaccination. Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine (AFP/MANILA BULLETIN) “I chose...