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)...
“I just hate seeing students letting opportunities like this go because they can’t afford it.” This was Hillary Diane Andales' reaction after learning that a graduate from Philippine Science High School (Pisay) missed his chance to study abroad due to financial constraints. Hillary Diane...
Stargazers across the Pacific cast their eyes skyward on Wednesday to witness a rare "Super Blood Moon", as the heavens aligned to bring a spectacular lunar eclipse. View of the super blood moon in Buenos Aires on May 26, 2021. JUAN MABROMATA / AFP The first total lunar eclipse in two years took...
Scientists called Wednesday for a key 14-day time limit for growing human embryos in the lab to be relaxed as they outlined new ethical guidelines for the fast-changing world of stem cell research. AFP PHOTO/ MANILA BULLETIN In its first update since 2016, the International Society for Stem Cell...
DOST (Manila Bulletin file photo) The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it is currently coordinating with other government agencies for the construction of the Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP). The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has "allotted five...
Syringes with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are placed on a tray at a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic (AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN/ FILE) The country is set to conduct a study on the effects of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines on fully vaccinated Filipinos, an official of the Department...
DOST (Manila Bulletin File photo) Three other vaccine developers are interested in conducting a clinical trial in the Philippines for their respective coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Tuesday, May 25. DOST Undersecretary Rowena...
Scientists have for the first time managed to partially restore the sight of a blind patient by altering his cells, according to the results of a groundbreaking study published on Monday. AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN The technique known as optogenetics, which has been developed in the field of neuroscience...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced that a tripartite agreement is being eyed to be signed between the Philippines and Canada to strengthen partnership on space science and technology applications. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said officials...
