Science and Technology
DOST helps expand Food Innovation Center in Northern Mindanao
September 3, 2021, 7:00 pm
MANILA – A new building will soon rise at the Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center (NM-FIC) of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) main campus in Cagayan de Oro City. "The additional building and equipment will be for the complementary food production,… Read More
PCIEERD, beauty titlist to promote science and technology
August 27, 2021, 6:26 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is eyeing to explore further partnerships with Binibining Pilipinas International 2021 Hannah Arnold in advocating science and technology (S&T), its chief said Friday. "Beyond STEM… Read More
P175-M allotted for better diagnosis, treatment of disease
August 27, 2021, 5:11 pm
MANILA – About PHP175 million has been allocated for the establishment of a research facility that may be used for better diagnosis or management of diseases which is set to be inaugurated this September, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) executive director Jaime… Read More
ASTI launches app to give public peek of outer space
August 25, 2021, 8:05 pm
MANILA – With the goal of giving a preview of outer space, the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) on Wednesday launched the free virtual reality simulation (VRS) app, available on Google Play Store. The DOST-ASTI VRS app features a comprehensive computer-generated simulation of… Read More
345 families benefit from gardening project
August 25, 2021, 7:24 pm
MANILA – At least 345 families from 19 communities in the National Capital Region have benefited from the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development's (DOST-PCAARRD) urban gardening project, the agency… Read More
PH to further develop MedTech industry
August 25, 2021, 6:55 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Wednesday said the government will further push for the development of the medical technology sector, citing the demand amid the pandemic. "The urgent need for this has never been more apparent than at the onset of the… Read More
Various activities lined up for TESDA’s 27th anniversary
August 23, 2021, 7:38 pm
MANILA – Various activities are lined up for the celebration of both the National Technical-Vocational (Tech-Voc) Day and the 27th anniversary of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), both on Aug. 25. TESDA opened the week-long anniversary celebrations on Monday with… Read More
DOST gives P1.4-M for Lanao del Norte's animal feeds facility
August 21, 2021, 10:25 am
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has provided PHP1.4 million to help establish an animal feed production facility in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte. In a taped report aired on Friday, Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said this project would benefit about 200 farmers. "The… Read More
P229.5-M eyed for R&D on fragrances, flavors from forest
August 16, 2021, 7:06 pm
MANILA – For the next five years, some PHP229.5 million is being eyed as budget for research and development (R&D) to explore on fragrances and flavors from forest products. "We embark on exploring and utilizing non-timber and timber forest products, by conducting and producing R&D innovations… Read More
PH eyes collaboration on recycling, plastic alternative research
August 13, 2021, 7:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is currently exploring possible collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) on recycling and plastic alternative research. "Last August 9, we had an exploratory talk with the… Read More
50 farmers to benefit from banana flour facility in Iligan City
August 13, 2021, 7:15 pm
MANILA – At least 50 farmers will benefit from the banana flour processing facility that the Department of Science and Technology in Region 10 (DOST-10) will help establish in Iligan City, Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said Friday. "The project will utilize agricultural by-products to create… Read More
Ilagan City to fabricate hybrid road train
August 11, 2021, 6:02 pm
MANILA – Ilagan City in Isabela province will soon fabricate the Department of Science Technology (DOST)-developed Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT), and use this as an alternative mode of transportation. In a virtual signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, DOST Secretary… Read More
GCash now has 46M users; waives 'padala' fee during ECQ
August 9, 2021, 8:27 pm
MANILA – Users of mobile wallet GCash continue to soar, counting 46 million as of July this year, its operator, Mynt, announced Monday. "From 44 million in June, there are now 46 million GCash users as of July," Mynt chief executive officer Martha Sazon said in a virtual briefing. She said… Read More
S4CP bill must be given priority: DOST exec
August 5, 2021, 7:50 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday said the Science for Change Program (S4CP) must be a priority bill, as this would provide guaranteed funding for research and development (R&D) and establishment of niche centers. "It should be a priority bill.… Read More
Internet access major challenge among teachers: study
August 3, 2021, 8:06 pm
MANILA – A recent study by a member of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) bared that access to the internet is still a major challenge among teachers across the country amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. NRCP member Celina Sarmiento's study looked into… Read More
DOST funds upgrade of MSMEs in Bicol Region
July 30, 2021, 7:27 pm
MANILA – For the first half of 2021, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has already assisted 28 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Bicol Region, Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said Friday. In a taped report, he said a total of PHP28 million was used to assist… Read More
DOST chief lauds PRRD’s call for creation of Virology Institute
July 27, 2021, 1:10 am
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on Monday said he is very happy that President Rodrigo Duterte urged Congress to enact a law creating the Virology Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines (VIP). "We already have the local experts… Read More
Improved connectivity, free internet under Duterte admin
July 23, 2021, 8:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippines 7,107 islands are now connected more than ever—with faster internet speeds, better mobile and broadband coverage, and free wireless fidelity (WiFi) networks in some of the most remote parts of the country. Less than a year before the end of President Rodrigo… Read More
'BerryPinoy' study to be finished by December
July 19, 2021, 6:52 pm
MANILA – Results of the "BerryPinoy" program, which seeks to explore the potentials of Philippine indigenous berries as functional foods, will likely be released in December, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said. "This program studies the antioxidant… Read More
Remote areas in Bukidnon now using radio systems
July 16, 2021, 7:20 pm
MANILA – At least eight remote villages in Malaybalay, Bukidnon are now reaping the benefits of the radio system infrastructure built through the help of the Department of Science and Technology in Region 10 (DOST-10), Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on Friday. In a taped report, de la… Read More