Bicol region's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) research center called AI Research Center for Community Development o (AIRCoDE) has been launched, seeking to find solutions to the ten-year flooding crisis in Nabua, Camarines Sur. *(Photo courtesy of DOST-PCIEERD/Manila Bulletin)* The facility was...
The first dehydrator in the country capable of harnessing heat from a hot spring and is powered by solar energy has been funded by the Department of Science and Technology-MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA), addressing challenges in terms of electricity and fuel supply. *DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum...
Aiming to minimize casualties and billions worth of property damage due to fire incidents, the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI) recently re-opened its fire testing lab, the only one of its kind in the country. (Photo...
While there are numerous efforts to keep marine pollution in the country at bay - a non-conventional, biodegradable plastic packaging material is under development in Iloilo City, with researchers seeking to establish a thriving industry that can cater to the sachet economy. (*Photo courtesy of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has lauded the recent launching of two locally- developed cube satellites (CubeSats) to the International Space Station (ISS), citing its significant contribution in weather forecasting, traffic control, and security and defense. President Ferdinand...
Seeking to establish a stronger network between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) R&D Group and external stakeholders from the academic, government, as well as private sectors, the second S&T Fellows Convention was recently held on Friday, July 21. *Dhel Nazario/Manila Bulletin* With...
Tropical Depression Egay, with an international name "Doksuri," maintained its strength while "slowly" moving west northwestward, the state weather bureau said on Saturday, July 22. Photo credit PAGASA In its latest bulletin issued at 5 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
Locally-developed cube satellites (CubeSats) Maya-5 and Maya-6 have been successfully released International Space Station (ISS) to begin their mission as technology demonstration and as educational platforms. Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 on June 5 2023 carrying CubeSats Maya-5 and Maya-6 to the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), together with Pharma GalenX Innovations, Inc. has unveiled its groundbreaking bioprinting laboratory, the first in the region, seeking to enable the development of a human skin equivalent using 3D bioprinting technology for studies involving topical...
Tropical Depression Dodong maintained its strength as it moved north-northwestward over the northwestern Cagayan Area on Friday, July 14. Photo credit to PAGASA In its latest 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) spotted...
The fourth cyclone to form within the country's area of responsibility this year, Tropical Depression Dodong landed in Dinapigue, Isabela, at 3 a.m., the state weather bureau said on Friday, July 14. Photo credit to PAGASA In its latest issued bulletin at 5 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric,...
Six Filipino students secured three silver and bronze medals at the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) held in Chiba, Japan from July 2 to 13. *The Philippine Team to the 64th International Math Olympiad in Chiba, Japan (from left) Dr. Randolf Sasota, Dr. Josette Biyo, Mohammad Nur...
