Two studies conducted by the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) confirmed that virgin coconut oil (VCO) helps ease symptoms for mild and moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. (Unsplash) "We have completed the study a year ago in Sta....
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) collaborated with Medical Research Council-United Kingdom for three projects on infectious diseases in the country. DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña (Screencap from DOSTv)...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has sent ceramic water filters to areas hit by typhoon "Odette." (Photo from DOST Regional Operations) In a taped report, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña said 50 ceramic water filters were deployed to Caraga and Cebu. "The DOST, through...
As the pandemic brought additional burden to micro-to-small medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) Collaborative Research and Development to Leverage Philippine Economy (CRADLE) Program aims to find solutions to the problems of private companies and MSMEs....
The project leader of the lagundi clinical trial conducted by the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) and the Department of Science and Technology Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), reminded the public to follow the prescribed dosage of the medicinal plant....
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Saturday, Jan. 15, announced that it is exploring the potential benefits of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a nasal inhaler and mouth wash to prevent the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Unsplash) In an interview over...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Jan. 15, that 5,901 participants of the World Health Organization (WHO) Solidarity Vaccine Trials in the country have already received their first dose of jabs against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN)...
(Jansen Romero/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) The approved policy of a shorter isolation and quarantine period for fully vaccinated healthcare workers was based on scientific evidence, the Department of Health (DOH) and some medical experts said on Tuesday, Jan. 11. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Region I held a two-day consultation meeting with six pilot municipalities of Pangasinan in relation to its innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-Based Development (iSTART) program. (Photo from DOST Region I) The...
57481 The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) extended a P700-million, seven-year, syndicated term loan to Science Park of the Philippines Inc. (SPPI) to finance current and future expansion projects as well as capital expenditures. The bank expects an influx of locators into industrial parks...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 4, that it has provided a P2.1-million grant to a mental healthcare startup funded by a Gen Z entrepreneur in 2020. Through...
The 12.5-foot tall 3D printed monument of Dr. Jose Rizal will be unveiled by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Dec. 30 in commemoration of the Philippines' national hero's 125th year of martyrdom. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE) Dubbed as "Dr. Jose Rizal, The Filipino...
