An online panel discussion on Monday, March 25, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) tackled the ongoing struggle and progress for women's empowerment in the Philippines....
Women are incredible forces for innovation and leadership, yet they often face barriers to reaching their full potential. (Photo from Unsplash) To address these barriers, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), and the United Nations (UN) Women...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has partnered with two Canadian universities to provide additional scholarship opportunities for Filipino students. (DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. together with University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the University of Alberta (UAlberta)...
The recent discovery of bed bugs in furniture at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) raised concerns about using furniture made from local materials. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/1/rattan-chairs-at-naia-disposed-due-to-bed-bug-infestation (Photo from Unsplash) The Department of...
Many Filipinos start their day with a cup of hot chocolate made from "tsokolate" or "tablea" which has a rich history and tradition. However, the traditional mixing process can be time-consuming, which led the Department of Science and Technology- Industrial Technology Development Institute...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology is partnering with two universities to pilot a wind-turbine project in Concepcion, Iloilo. DOST-Iloilo Provincial Director Engr. Sheila Oberio, DOST-6 head of Research and Development Section, CPU representatives, and NISU-AREC...
Henry and Apple Raca turned their dreams into a lot of hard work when they established the C and H Cosmetic Industry. (Henry and Apple Raca with Prime Group stakeholders during the event on Feb. 22 / Photo courtesy of Prime Group) It is a Lipa City-based company that has brought honor to the...
The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) highlighted on Thursday, March 7, its significant contributions to the country, citing projects like the Greening Mined-Out Area in the Philippines (GMAP), which utilizes innovative approaches to rehabilitate mined-out areas for sustainable...
United States (US) Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) highlighted how climate change continues to alter Earth's weather patterns, with findings showing that landslides in wetter and drier regions show similar sensitivity to precipitation extremes. In the study...
A Balik scientist and inventor of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Dr. Homer Pantua, raised concerns about the increasing cases of Salmonella in the Philippines — a bacteria affecting both humans and animals. Photo from Pixabay In an interview on PTV on Monday, March 4, he defined...
Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia Malaluan (Courtesy by Marina) The national government will take advantage of utilizing emerging technologies invented by Filipino scientists to develop the maritime sector, according to the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). Marina...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) recommended that Filipino households implement simple but effective strategies to combat hunger and malnutrition. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a statement on Feb. 29, the department urged and supported all...
