While the Philippines may be known for its warm hospitality and delicious cuisine, it is also known for a prevalent cultural norm—the “Filipino time.” Photo from Unsplash The concept of Filipino time is when Filipinos tend to be consistently late for appointments, gatherings, and even...
The research funded by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) has developed a technology to identify local coffee varieties that are resistant to two major insect pests and diseases....
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Monday, Jan. 22 spearheaded the "2024 Handa Pilipinas: Innovation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition" by showcasing its latest "ready-to-adopt" technologies at the House of Representatives in Quezon City. Photo from DOST...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region I, in a statement on Monday, Jan. 22, expressed their support for raising public awareness about the Philippine Standard Time (PhST) and reminded everyone about the importance of valuing and utilizing each other's time wisely. Photo from...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) highlighted the positive impact of its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) as it showcased how science, technology, and innovation (STI) can transform businesses. The Department of Science and Technoogy (DOST) showcases Small...
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...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has highlighted its various innovative programs that help improve the livelihoods of Mindanao residents. (DOST) In an interview with Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon on Thursday, Jan. 18, DOST Undersecretary Leah Buendia said one of the several programs the...
As Filipinos face rising food prices and reports of crop shortages and smuggling, the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) unveiled its efforts to ensure food and nutrition security for every Filipino. Photo from DOST Dr. Leslie Michelle...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is already preparing warranted standards for the targeted escalation of ethanol blend to gasoline products at the level of 20% (E20) by volume from currently at 10%. To firm up the eventual Philippine National Standard (PNS) for gasoline with higher bioethanol...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) stated on Thursday, Jan. 11, that it has assisted many by supporting research and development to determine which products entrepreneurs should use to enhance their businesses. (DOST) In an interview aired on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, DOST...
The Department of Science and Technology's Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) is planning to build a new facility at the DOST South Complex in Bicutan, Taguig City, to promote a safer and more innovative future. Photo from DOST-FNRI The DOST-FNRI said its current building is located...
In celebration of the Philippine Tropical Fabric (PTF) Month, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) encouraged government agencies to wear uniforms made from the country's tropical fabrics. DOST showcases tropical fabric products (Screen grab from Facebook live of Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon)...
