Science and Technology
Globe continues to aid Phivolcs, residents near Taal
March 10, 2021, 9:37 am
MANILA – Globe Telecom continues to assist the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) and is ready to extend aid to residents near the Taal Volcano, it announced Tuesday night. "Since last year, during the Taal volcanic crises, Globe has zero-rated Phivolcs website when… Read More
App to combat illegal logging underway
March 8, 2021, 7:36 pm
MANILA – A mobile application (app) that will help combat illegal logging is currently being developed, an official of the Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) said. The app will hasten accurate and quick identification of all… Read More
DOST exec hopes transport sector would adopt 'DRIVER PH'
March 6, 2021, 1:34 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday he hopes the country’s transportation sector would adopt the "DRIVER PH" project that the agency is supporting. The Drivers Roadworthiness Improvement Verification Education and Readiness for the Philippine… Read More
PAGASA chief urges inventors to develop simple weather app
March 3, 2021, 11:31 am
MANILA – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Administrator Vicente Malano is encouraging inventors and startup firms to develop simple weather applications (apps), and also seek the agency's assistance in the development process. "We encourage… Read More
100th strong motion station up in Tanay
February 23, 2021, 6:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) inaugurated on Tuesday the country's 100th strong motion station in Tanay, Rizal. This is part of the Philippine Strong Motion Network (PSMNet) project that started in 1992 with only four strong motion instruments. … Read More
PH's Maya-2 launched into space: DOST
February 21, 2021, 5:33 pm
MANILA – The country's nanosatellite, Maya-2, was successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) early Sunday, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said. De la Peña said it was launched together with the nanosatellites of Japan and… Read More
P64-M modular innovation center opened to public
February 19, 2021, 7:14 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has just inaugurated the Modular Multi-Industry Innovation Center (MMIC) in its compound in Bicutan, Taguig. The DOST spent PHP64 million for the MMIC, which houses multi-functional modular unit operation equipment that can be… Read More
DOST to aid soybean, cacao sectors in Ifugao, Bukidnon
February 15, 2021, 7:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will aid the soybean and cacao sectors in the provinces of Ifugao and Bukidnon, officials said. DOST-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has chosen three community-based projects in Ifugao with the following beneficiaries -- Saint… Read More
DOST continues to empower PWDs in Floridablanca
February 11, 2021, 12:51 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology in Region III (DOST-3) continues to empower a group of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Floridablanca, Pampanga by providing technical assistance in bamboo handicraft making, Director Julius Ceasar Sicat said Wednesday. Members of… Read More
New FNRI chief to focus on research, innovation
February 6, 2021, 11:12 am
MANILA – Newly appointed director of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), Imelda Agdeppa, plans to prioritize product development and research during her stint. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Friday, Agdeppa said she wants to continue developing food… Read More
DOST official cites Valenzuela's cooperation in Covid-19 study
February 4, 2021, 2:00 pm
MANILA – An official from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Wednesday lauded the local government of Valenzuela's cooperation in the fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara said the local government unit (LGU) of Valenzuela… Read More
DOST to continue assisting startups, OFWs to help rebuild economy
January 29, 2021, 6:55 pm
MANILA – Through its existing programs, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will continue to assist startups, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as part of the government's efforts to rebuild the economy, Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said Friday. "Startups are important… Read More
PTRI opens doors to anyone interested in textile industry
January 29, 2021, 2:21 pm
MANILA – Anyone interested in the textile industry is welcome to visit the newly opened Textile Gallery and Design Innovation Hub in Bicutan, Taguig City, as well as even partner with the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI), its chief said Thursday. Apart from textile exhibits, the… Read More
CLSU to look for fabricators of agri machines
January 28, 2021, 9:49 am
MANILA – The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) will look for possible fabricators of two agricultural machines it has developed -- a mechanical carrot washer-cum-sorter, and a potato digger, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Wednesday. "Commercialization… Read More
PhilSA looks for T-shaped people
January 21, 2021, 8:38 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is looking to hire more people and bring space education to high school students, its chief said Thursday afternoon. In a webinar, PhilSA director Joel Marciano Jr. said since the agency is new, it is currently developing its manpower and that he is… Read More
TikTok to help promote sci-tech in PH
January 20, 2021, 8:04 pm
MANILA – Video-sharing platform TikTok will help promote science and technology in the country via a partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), an official of the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) said on… Read More
Banana yield forecasting app likely to be launched in 2021
January 19, 2021, 7:18 pm
MANILA – An application (app) that can compute the estimated harvest date and yield of bananas is likely to be launched within the year, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) executive director Reynaldo Ebora said Tuesday. In an… Read More
Livelihood aid, nutrition intervention underway for IPs in MisOr
January 18, 2021, 7:02 pm
MANILA – Livelihood assistance and health and nutrition intervention are underway for the indigenous people (IP) in Barangay Cauyunan, Opol, Misamis Oriental, a Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) official said on Monday. "The area is GIDA (geographically… Read More
DOST-Calabarzon develops contactless attendance system
January 16, 2021, 10:19 am
MANILA – As minimizing contact has become a common practice during the pandemic, the staff of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 4A (Calabarzon) have developed and are pilot-testing a contactless attendance system (CAS) device. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA)… Read More
Korea-funded mold tech support center operational mid-2021: DOST
January 12, 2021, 4:46 pm
MANILA – The Mold Technology Support Center (MTSC) funded by the Korean government for USD8 million is expected to be operational by mid-2021, the head of the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) said. In an interview with the… Read More
