The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday, Aug. 3 welcomed the Green Economy Program (GEP) which can help the Philippines to deal with climate change problems. (Photo from DOST?Facebook) "They have a Green Environment [Economic Program] funded by the EU (European Union). I...
Addressing the challenge of the scarcity of potable water on Cobrador Island, the Department of Science and Technology - MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA) through the Provincial Science and Technology Office-Romblon (PSTO-Romblon) has launched there a Water Desalination facility, providing potable water for...
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...
An ASEAN carbon farming consortium established by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) aims to give incentives to farmers who adopt technologies that will reduce greenhouse gas that comes from farming. SEARCA Director Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio...
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...
The Aboitiz Foundation, Connected Women, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, July 18, in support of the Foundation’s initiative to upskill women in artificial intelligence and data annotation (AIDA) under its Elevate...
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is expecting more subscribers to sign up for subscriber identity module (SIM) card registration as the deadline on July 25 approaches. (SIM card photo from Unsplash) In a televised public briefing on Tuesday, July 18, NTC Deputy Commissioner Jon...
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...
