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...
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...
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...
A Grade 10 student from the Philippine Science High School - Bicol Region Campus (PSHS-BRC) emerged as the first-place winner in the 2023 Hippo International English Language outscoring contestants from Southeast Asia. *One of the founders of Hippo Daniele Piacenti (from left), Svetlana Viktoria...
The campus director of the Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas Campus (PSHS-WVC)Shena Faith Ganela has been awarded as STAR Educator in the 9th edition of the International School Awards (ISA) at Marriot Marquis in Bangkok, Thailand. *Shena Faith Ganela, campus director of Philippine...
The rare Irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) of San Miguel Bay in Bicol are currently at risk of disappearing from the region, scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM) found out in a...
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...
Students of Philippine Science High School - Central Visayas Campus (PSHS-CVisC) in Argao, Cebu bagged two awards in the 9th ASEAN Student Science Project Competition (ASPC 2023) held in Pathum Thani, Thailand. According to the PSHS system, the National Science Museum Thailand, in collaboration with...
Ten additional Metals and Engineering Innovation Centers (MEICs) will soon be established in various regions in the country, the Department of Science and Technology - Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) disclosed. DOST-MIRDC top management, DOST Regional Directors, and SUC...
