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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will continue training its technical staff from regional offices to ensure that they will be equipped in providing assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and help the country’s entrepreneurs improve their performance and gain the Philippine Quality Award (PQA).

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has vowed to step up its efforts to fight against all forms of malnutrition in the country.

A total of 68 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients have already been recruited to participate in a randomized controlled clinical trial on the efficacy and safety of tawa-tawa (Euphorbia hirta) extract as an adjunctive coronavirus treatment for mild to moderate cases.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has paid tribute to the late President Benigno S. Aquino III, honoring his “immense” contributions to the science and technology community, which include the development of the country’s microsatellites.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched two major research programs seeking to protect the mountains in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and ensure water security and climate resilience for indigenous communities in the region.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has granted P6 million worth of assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Central Luzon to adopt technological innovations in a bid to improve their products, services, operations, and increase their productivity and competitiveness.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is still recommending the continued use of face shields in public spaces to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

State researchers will conduct nutritional analysis of at least 12 commonly used indigenous vegetables in the country.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) disclosed Friday, June 18, that a biobank center is being eyed to be established in Western Visayas.

A total of 35 individuals have been qualified to undergo the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute’s (DOST-FNRI) “randomized double-blind controlled intervention trial” on virgin coconut oil (VCO) in Valenzuela City.

As the nation marked the 63rd anniversary celebration of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the agency’s chief, Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña recalled how they were chided for their suka-and-toyo (vinegar and soy sauce) science and technology (S&T) promotions in the 1980s.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Wednesday, June 16, that the clinical trials on the use of Ivermectin as a treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) could be expected by next month.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has disclosed that its funded project seeking to set up state-of-the-art duck industry in the second district of Albay is expected to be completed soon.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched a community-based dairy enterprise development project that would help carabao farmers become dairy entrepreneurs in Cagayan Valley.

The Innovative Tissue Culture Laboratory for Ornamental Plants (iLAB Garden City) in Bulacan will be launched and will be fully operational by the fourth quarter of this year, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has disclosed.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has disclosed that an “efficient and low-cost” superconductor thin film fabrication method has been developed by researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP)- National Institute of Physics (NIP).

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) welcomed Monday, June 7, Region II Director Sancho A. Mabborang as its new Undersecretary for Regional Operations.

The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) is expected to release soon the country’s 30-year science, technology and innovation (STI) “Foresight” plan and roadmap which seeks to ensure inclusive growth and sustainable development in the country.