The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) launched the Fostering the Revitalization of Nascent Textile Innovation Ecosystems in the Region (FRONTIER) program, which aims to rejuvenate the local textile industry and create opportunities, particularly...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) Majority of Filipinos have expressed satisfaction with how the Marcos administration is running the country, based on the December 2023 "Tugon ng Masa" survey conducted by the OCTA Research. The survey results released on...
Looking for an entertaining and informative way to discover the beauty of Siargao Island? Look no further! The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) has developed a mobile application named "Siargao Flora & Fauna Puzzle." Photo from DOST...
Although fishermen make substantial contributions to high-quality fish catches, they live in a community where malnutrition is prevalent due to food insecurity, a researcher at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) pointed out. (Pixabay) In a Teleradyo Serbisyo interview on Thursday, Feb....
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) joined forces with the Army Support Command (ASCom) to develop combat uniforms made from locally sourced and sustainable materials like bamboo, banana fiber, and Philippine cotton. Photo from DOST As part of...
WR Numero’s Nov. 24-Dec. 24, 2023 survey results (WR Numero) Senator Grace Poe emerged as the frontrunner among a list of possible contenders for the vice presidential race in 2028, a survey conducted by research firm WR Numero (WRN) revealed on Tuesday, Jan. 30. In its inaugural Philippine...
The Opinion Monitor’s Nov. 24 to Dec. 24, 2023 survey results. (WR Numero Research) ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo led potential senatorial candidates preferred by Filipinos for the 2025 midterm elections, according to research firm WR Numero's survey results, which were released on Tuesday,...
The alarming danger of microplastics has garnered global attention, raising widespread concerns about its potential impact on the Philippines' national fish, the milkfish or "bangus." (Aybanreyes / Pixabay) Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring less than five millimeters and have...
Using artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D printing technologies to enhance bone tissue repair, Filipino researchers created a project to provide affordable solutions for crafting bone scaffolds with tunable shapes. Photo from DOST-PCHRD In a statement released on Saturday, Jan. 27, the Department...
(Photo by Arnold Quizol/Manila Bulletin) Around 45 percent of Filipinos or 11.9 million households considered themselves poor in the 4th quarter of 2023, based on the “Tugon ng Masa” (TNM) survey conducted by the OCTA Research. The survey, which took place from Dec. 10 to 14, 2023, interviewed...
Seventy-two percent of Filipinos believe that the Marcos administration should prioritize military action—defined as expanded naval patrols and troop presence—to address issues in the West Philippine Sea, results of the 4th Quarter 2023 “Tugon ng Masa” (TNM) survey conducted by the OCTA...
With Filipino households facing hikes in rice prices, the Department of Science and Technology– Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) on Friday, Jan. 19, suggested finding affordable and nutritious alternatives. Photo from Unsplash According to the Expanded National Nutrition...
