A team of researchers and faculty members from the University of Santo Tomas College of Science has been commissioned by MiRXES Pte Ltd, a Biotech company from Singapore, to conduct clinical validation for PCR-based detection of SARS-CoV-2 using nasopharyngeal and saliva samples. According to the...
Students, out-of-school youth, teachers, filmmakers, and science professionals have until Oct. 30 to submit their entries for the 5th Indie-Siyensya Filmmaking Competition. (DOST-SEI) This was announced by the Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute’s (DOST-SEI) in a...
Amid lack of government support, the Philippines has been slacking in corn production. The situation has gone so bad that importation has already become a necessity. CORN Roger Navarro, president of the country’s largest group of corn producers Philippine Maize Federation (PhilMaize), said in an...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is seeking to protect the rights and freedoms of persons affected by mental illnesses through the help of various sectors, including experts on neuroscience. Department of Science and Technology “By strengthening partnerships and collaborations...
The Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) helps small and medium enterprises become "globally competitive," its official said Saturday, Sept. 25. (JANSEN ROMERO / MB FILE PHOTO) SETUP is a nationwide strategy aimed at encouraging and...
Department of Science and Technology The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has underscored the importance of approving the Science for Change Program (S4CP) bill in order to sustain the country’s innovation efforts. DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the agency refocused its...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) has partnered with the agency’s Balik Scientist Program (BSP) for the conduct of a lecture series on nutritional genomics. Department of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the...
Three new research laboratories will be established in various areas in the country to support research and development (R&D) projects in the regions, the science and technology agency said. Department of Science and Technology The research facilities will be built under the Institution...
The Philippines Science High School (PSHS), in partnership with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), is constructing a 4.6-hectare learning site in New Clark City (NCC), Tarlac. (Photo from PSHS) The new Pisay site will serve as a campus for its senior high school students and a...
A Filipino student will be graduating with the highest honors at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), ranked eight in the 2021 Best Global Universities in Asia by US News & World Report and 34th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022 . Clyde Wesley Ang will...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) unveiled on Tuesday, Sept. 21, a newly developed food inspection checklist (FIC) and grading system tools to ensure the compliance of food service establishments (FSEs) to food safety. From the livestream of...
The Philippines’ innovation ranking slipped to the 51st spot out of the 132 economies in this year’s Global Innovation Index (GII). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) But the country remained at the fourth spot among the 34 lower middle-income group economies, and at the 11th spot among the 17...
