The Philippines would be in a stronger position to drive economic growth and development by harnessing technological advancements, such as those offered by Chinese startup DeepSeek and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian pointed this out...
In the wake of recent power disruptions caused by severe weather, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the country's electricity grid.During a panel discussion at the University of the Philippines, the DOST's Philippine...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) teamed up with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to explore waste-to-energy solutions, particularly in converting biosolids — an organic byproduct of Maynilad’s wastewater treatment process—into biogas. This...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has allocated a total of P8.8 billion for the Grants-In-Aid (GIA) Program, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).Implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the GIA Program supports the continuation of various science,...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. said on Wednesday, Sept. 11, that they will soon make use of artificial intelligence (AI) in weather forecasting, producing rain forecasts every 15 minutes."Soon we will now operate through our research program to use AI in...
A consortium of technology business innovators (TBIs) has launched a project to develop a five-year roadmap aimed at identifying collaboration opportunities and support for startups in Metro Manila. The Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystems of Startups - National...
As various government agencies beging tackling preparations for the onset of the La Niña phenomenon, the Department of Science and Technology on Friday, May 31, launched "WEHLO" or Localized Weather, Environment, and Hydromet Monitoring System.WEHLO, a localized 24/7 weather information and impact...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday, May 23, highlighted "Project Atlantis," an initiative that utilizes aquaponics technology integrated with the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sustainable farming.(Project Leader Anton Louise De Ocampo briefs...
In a move to cultivate a more inclusive work environment, the Department of Science and Technology – Central Office (DOST-CO), through its Gender and Development Unit (GADU) commenced its first Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for newly hired employees.(2024 Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday, May 14, provided a P4.99 million Green Bio-Hydrogen to Energy Laboratory in Cagayan de Oro to help find sustainable energy solutions in Northern Mindanao.(The Green BioH2E research team at Xavier Ateneo Cagayan setting up and keeping an eye...
The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) on Friday, May 10, announced the successful development of a sustainable tourism plan for Barangay San Miguel in Echague, Isabela.(Known as a natural archeological site, Dipanyong cave is seen as a...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in a statement on Monday, April 22, handed over a P17-million smart city project that seeks to utilize data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform Baguio City into a smart city.(Baguio City Mayor Magalong and DOST Secretary Solidum...
