Researchers from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) are seeking to improve varieties of adlai (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) to become better alternative staple food crop. Adlai or Job’s tears (Screenshot from DOSTv) With this, it is good to...
In a bid to increase vaccination uptake, decrease hesitancy and help curb the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO) on Tuesday, June 8, launched an information and education advocacy campaign. 'Bakuna, Now Na campaign' is an information and...
While most Filipinos are getting tired of living with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over a year into quarantine, a significant portion of the population remains hesitant to get vaccinated. This hesitancy, according to experts and various studies, stems from concerns on the safety of vaccines and...
State researchers are developing adlai, which has anti-tumor and other medical properties, as the country’s alternative food crop, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) announced on Monday, June 7. (Photo from DOST-PNRI) "Researchers are...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Monday, June 7, took delight in the call made by lawmakers to push for the passage of the Science for Change Program (S4CP) bill to ensure “greater" research and development (R&D) funding for the Philippines. (Photo from DOST) The DOST...
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. DOST Secretary...
The fifth leg of the European Union (EU)-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) webinar series, which will be held on June 24, will focus on plastic waste management in marine environment. (PIXABAY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced...
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has released the first edition of "The Philippines Recommends (PR) for Mangrove Crab” which aims to walk public, entrepreneurs, farmers and...
A P146-million water research center is expected to be established in Cagayan Valley to undertake research and development (R&D) education and capacity building programs in the water resources sector in the region, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) disclosed over the weekend. DOST...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will never forsake the residents of the remote Fuga Island in Aparri, Cagayan. (Screenshot from DOSTv Facebook page) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña assured the residents of the far-flung island located north of Luzon and part of the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reported Saturday, June 5, that 64 patients have been enrolled in the clinical trial aimed at looking into the effectiveness of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as an adjunct therapy for hospitalized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients. (Manila Bulletin...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has a new undersecretary for regional operations. (DOST Region II Facebook page) DOST Region II Director Sancho A. Mabborang has been appointed as replacement of the late Undersecretary for Regional Operations Dr. Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzano, who died...
