Tag: #dost
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DOST- S4CP's conservation efforts for PH's most expensive fish leads to income opportunities
The country’s most expensive fish, the Lobed River Mullet, locally known as the “ludong”, became the center of extensive efforts initiated by the Department of Science and Technology – Science for Change Program (DOST – S4CP) since it was considered at the brink of extinction back in 2010.
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DOST-ITDI showcases 2 new packaging labs, seeks to elevate PH's packaging research
As part of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) continuous commitment to elevating the level of packaging research in the country, the DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), has unveiled Simulation Packaging Testing Laboratory (STPL) and Green Packaging Laboratory (GPL).
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DOST-PTRI inaugurates Medical Textile Testing Center, introduces newly-renovated testing labs
The Philippine Textiles Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI) has inaugurated the PTRI Medical Textile Testing Center (PMTTC) in Bicutan, Taguig City, showcasing new equipment and capabilities of the PMTTC for testing medical textiles to ensure the safety of the materials and products used in the health and hygiene sectors.
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DOST's Science for Change Program one of 10 recipients of 2022 UN Public Service Awards
Recognizing its contribution to “enhancing the effectiveness of public institutions to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Science for Change Program (S4CP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) won in the 2022 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA).
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DOST-SEI warns against bogus and suspicious social media accounts using its logo
The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) asked its stakeholders, scholars, applicants, and the public to be vigilant in light of of fake and suspicious social media groups and pages bearing the name or logo of the DOST-SEI and/or its flagship DOST Scholarship Program.
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DOST, NHCP opens special exhibit for Jose Rizal in Calamba
Just in time for the 161st birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in partnership with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), launched a special exhibit in Museo de Calamba at the Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna on Sunday, June 19.
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Are brown eggs automatically organic? Not all, says DOST-PCAARRD
The age-old dispute on whether brown eggs are organic or not has been ended by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).
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9 new varieties that will strengthen the Philippine mango industry
Nine mango varieties and selections were unveiled at a press conference of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) on June 8, 2022.
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Keeping milkfish safe to eat: Testing labs to undergo improvement through DOST-PCAARRD
Filipino favorite milkfish, commonly known as “bangus” (Chanos chanos) before arriving at someone’s plate is monitored by chemical testing labs as some are exposed to elevated levels of some inorganic toxic elements due to environmental contaminants caused by domestic and industrial wastes.
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10,487 students qualify as new science scholars under DOST-SEI
A total of 10,487 students have qualified as new science scholars for academic year 2022 to 2023 as the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) released the official list.
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DOST highlights P1.16 billion in R&D projects delivered in Metro Manila, South Luzon
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) capped off on Friday, June 10 its Science for Change Program (DOST-S4CP) summit series at the Crimson Hotel in Alabang, highlighting projects in Metro Manila and South Luzon.
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Integrated transport terminal to rise in Taguig
An integrated transport terminal and multi-purpose building will be constructed in Taguig to address traffic congestion.
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Bringing science closer to people: Science Terminal and Exhibit Center breaks ground in Taguig CIty
Hoping to address the traffic woes as well as stir scientific and technological activity, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) together with the local government unit (LGU) of Taguig City, begins construction of the Taguig City Science Terminal and Exhibit Center.
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3 food-based MSMEs in Palawan get digital boost through DOST-MIMAROPA
In an aim to improve businesses through digitalization, three food-based micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Palawan were provided with a Web-based Inventory Monitoring and Logistics Management System (WIMLMS) to streamline their operation for increased productivity.
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PhilSA launches SIKAP+, eyes expansion of space research and cooperation in Asia
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has launched the Space Infrastructure, Know-How, and Applications Acceleration through Promotion and Training project (SIKAP+) which seeks to enhance scientific cooperation in Asia.
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2.5 million coco farmers to benefit from coconut dehusking tech; team seeks biz partners for distribution – DOST
A team of local researchers and innovators in Jose Rizal Memorial State University – Tampilisan Campus (JRMSU-TC) Zamboanga del Norte has successfully developed a coconut dehusking technology that is actively looking for partners to distribute it.
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DOST-FNRI launches PH's first Nutrition Physiology Lab
The country’s very first Nutrition Physiology Laboratory has been launched by the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato T. dela Peña announced Friday, June 3.
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Internet for far-flung areas: Project REIINN breaks ground for first LokaLTE tower in Rizal
Helping students in their shift to remote learning, the Resilient Education Information Infrastructure for the New Normal (REIINN) project has started construction of the first LokaLTE in San Andres Elementary School, Tanay, Rizal.