The first national forum on national substance use science policy and Information will be held on Tuesday, June 15, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced. (NAST PHL Facebook Page) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the forum will be hosted by the National...
Businesses should invest heavily in digitalization and innovation to stay competitive as the world rapidly transitions to a new post-pandemic global economy, the government’s chief economic manager said. In a statement, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said on Monday, June 14, that...
A longer wait between the first and second doses will yield a stronger immune response, the head of the country's vaccine expert panel said Saturday, June 12. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) During the Laging Handa briefing, Dr. Nina Gloriani, chairperson of the Department of Science and Technology's...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) expressed support to the efforts of its regional offices to work closely together with various stakeholders in building full support and fostering strong commitments towards promoting science, technology, and innovation. Stakeholders signed MOA for...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has formally announced on Wednesday, June 9, the inclusion of the Research and Development Leadership (RDLead) Program in its innovation landscape map. The DOST Innovation Landscape Map shows the reach of the 4 component programs of the Science for...
To help address the problems of recurring water hazards due to inclement weather conditions, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has granted almost P78 million budget for the establishment of a water infrastructure in Cagayan Valley. (DOST / MANILA BULLETIN) The said funding will be...
A total of five articles found in the recent issues of the Philippine Journal of Science (PJS) received recognition from the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The covers of PJS’s December 2019, October 2020, and...
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 Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS) in Calapan City has emerged as grand champion in the virtual INTOC Global’s International Science Project Competition held from May 29 to June 5. (Photo from OMNHS) In a Facebook post, OMNHS school principal Nimrod F. Bantigue congratulated their...
German multinational pharmaceutical firm Bayer AG targets to capture a huge population of Filipino farmers who don't use personal protective equipment (PPE) for its newest product offering — a safety kit that aims to protect agricultural workers from chemical hazards of their work. A statement...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on June 1 announced that it will sign an agreement with the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) to strengthen their shared commitment to the peaceful uses of outer space. Philippine Space Agency PhilSA said the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...