Science and Technology
700 samples ideal to determine new Covid-19 variant: DOST chief
January 8, 2021, 7:38 pm
MANILA – About 700 is the ideal number of samples from patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to determine if a new variant of the virus has reached the country, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said Friday. During the Laging Handa public… Read More
DOST allocates P18-M for infra, university projects
January 6, 2021, 6:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) is allocating almost PHP18 million for three infra development projects (IDPs), three small grants for university projects, and a project of… Read More
Jupiter, Saturn 'great conjunction' set Dec. 21: PAGASA
December 21, 2020, 6:20 pm
MANILA – The "great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn" is set to happen before sunset on December 21, the weather bureau said. Read: 'Star of Bethlehem': Miracle or Science? According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) administrator Vicente… Read More
DOST eyes to lead innovation in 2021
December 11, 2020, 10:35 am
MANILA – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday said he sees the agency to lead in innovation by example in 2021 and beyond. "This can be done by embracing adaptability and agility in the way we serve our partners and clients. So for this, we are rolling out… Read More
PH, Japan, UK to collab on 3 SDG-related projects
December 4, 2020, 6:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, Japan, and the United Kingdom will collaborate on at least three projects with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) theme, an executive of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and… Read More
DOST to establish research station in state U
December 4, 2020, 6:04 pm
MANILA – Over PHP1 million was allocated for the establishment of a research station called "Intelligent Green Box" (IGB) within the premises of the Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), according to Department of Science and Technology-Region VIII Director Ernesto Granada on Friday.… Read More
More studies needed to see VCO's efficacy in Covid-19 therapy
December 4, 2020, 10:48 am
MANILA – More studies are needed to see the effectiveness of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as an adjunct therapy for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Thursday. "We note that further studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of… Read More
DOST planning body allots P30-M for ‘better’ startups grant
December 1, 2020, 7:27 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) will allot an initial PHP30 million for the recently-launched Startup Grant Fund Program, an official said on Tuesday. "We are putting out… Read More
DOST exec urges public to enroll in SPARTA, FOI 101 course
November 26, 2020, 6:56 pm
MANILA – An executive of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is urging everyone, especially those in the government sector, to enroll in the agency's "Smarter Philippines Through R&D, Training and Adoption" (SPARTA) program and Freedom of Information (FOI) 101, a course that can be… Read More
PH needs to spend more for R&D: DOST chief
November 25, 2020, 7:59 pm
MANILA – The country needs to spend more on research and development (R&D) to be more disaster-resilient, and be at par with other countries in terms of capabilities like developing a Covid-19 vaccine, according to Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on… Read More
DOST chief eyes PH-Switzerland research collaborations
November 23, 2020, 8:54 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Switzerland may soon collaborate on several researches, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency, de la Peña said he is hoping a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the research… Read More
New LTE sites, upgrades in 115 barangays: Globe
November 23, 2020, 8:43 pm
MANILA – At least 115 barangays across the country now have better internet speeds through new LTE sites and upgrades, Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe) said on Monday. In a statement, Globe said its LTE sites expansion improved the quality of its services “by more than 50 percent” in 17 barangays… Read More
DOST allots P500-K for meat processing facility in MisOr
November 21, 2020, 7:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology-Region 10 (DOST-10) has allocated PHP500,000 for a meat processing facility project in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental. The project aims to provide income generation to low-income families, as well as guide them about food safety, DOST-10 director… Read More
Microhydropower soon to be established in Tanay, Rizal: DOST
November 18, 2020, 7:19 pm
MANILA – At least one sitio (sub-village) in Barangay Cayabu in Tanay, Rizal would benefit from the microhydropwer project that the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Calabarzon projects would be functional by 2021, an official said. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency,… Read More
E. Visayas to open 1st Science Centrum Interactive Exhibit
November 18, 2020, 6:19 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Visayas will open in December its first Science Centrum Interactive Exhibit in a bid to promote public awareness and appreciation of science, technology, and innovation (STI). The exhibit will showcase 38 technologies that will help increase people’s appreciation of… Read More
NASA confirms water's presence on moon's sunlit surface
October 27, 2020, 8:55 am
WASHINGTON – NASA announced Monday it has confirmed the presence of water on the sunlit surface of the moon, marking a historic discovery with potential implications for US plans to send a manned crew to Mars. The discovery was made with SOFIA, NASA's airborne observatory run in conjunction with… Read More
DOST exec clarifies VCO an adjuvant, not cure for Covid-19
October 20, 2020, 6:57 pm
MANILA – An executive from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) clarified that its sponsored study on the effectiveness of virgin coconut oil (VCO) in treating coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients does not signify VCO can cure someone from Covid-19. "The study was designed to… Read More
Small, medium businesses thrive in digital transformation: study
October 16, 2020, 7:55 am
MANILA – Digitally matured small and medium businesses (SMBs) have higher benefits in revenue and increased productivity, contributing to their growth and economic recovery, a study showed. Respondents of the 2020 Asia Pacific SMB Digital Maturity study in the Philippines acknowledged the… Read More
Globe customer service nearing pre-coronavirus capacity
October 15, 2020, 9:50 pm
MANILA – Despite the challenges brought about by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, Globe Telecom (Globe) on Thursday said its customer service capacity is nearly pre-Covid-19 level. “Our customer service channels supporting consumer accounts are currently operating at 78 percent of… Read More
Smart upgrades its cell sites to LTE in Visayas
October 13, 2020, 6:30 pm
MANILA – Many coastal towns and far-flung areas in Visayas are now enjoying high-speed mobile internet after Smart Communications upgraded all its cell sites to LTE (Long Term Evolution). In a statement on Tuesday, Smart said it has upgraded nearly 1,500 cell sites to LTE in the Visayas with the… Read More