Science and Technology
DOST okays study on lagundi for Covid-19
July 18, 2020, 4:38 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has approved the clinical trials for the local herb, lagundi, against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said. "The project aims to determine if lagundi, as adjuvant therapy, can provide symptomatic… Read More
DOST chief notes increasing R&D proposals
July 15, 2020, 2:23 pm
MANILA -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña noted the increasing number of research and development (R&D) proposals the agency has been receiving, with more than 900 proposals sent this year for 2021 funding. These proposals were sent to the DOST's… Read More
India, Canada eye vaccine trials collaboration with PH
July 13, 2020, 9:37 am
MANILA – India and Canada have expressed interest to collaborate with the Philippines in their vaccine trials, an official from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) over the weekend, DOST-Philippine Council for Health… Read More
Coconut tree now source of ethyl alcohol
July 9, 2020, 5:54 pm
MANILA – The tree of life just keeps on giving as the coconut tree can now be the source of ethyl alcohol for sanitizers and disinfectants. This, after lawyer Anthony C. Manguiat, President of Philippine Craft Distillers, Inc. (PCDI), presented to Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) … Read More
Researchers seek more attention for diseases from animals
July 7, 2020, 1:06 pm
MANILA -- At least three researchers on Monday expressed hope that more attention would be given to researches on diseases or viruses that humans could get from animals. In a virtual forum organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), researchers Adrian Ybañez, Remil… Read More
5 firms to make enhanced nutribun
July 3, 2020, 7:16 pm
MANILA -- At least five companies have already expressed interest to adopt or make the Food and Nutrition Research Institute's enhanced nutribun (e-nutribun), an official said on Friday. These firms are all located in Luzon and are under negotiation with the FNRI, Director Mario Capanzana told… Read More
Technologies relevant to pandemic to be featured in 'TekNegoShow'
July 2, 2020, 3:54 pm
MANILA -- Technologies relevant to the pandemic, such as ready-to-eat food, hygiene products, among others, will be showcased in the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) upcoming business type talk show, "TekNegoShow". Director Anabelle Briones, of the DOST-Industrial Technology… Read More
PCIEERD eyes more local, int'l collaborations
June 30, 2020, 7:29 pm
MANILA -- Kicking off its 10th year on Tuesday, the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) eyes more local and international collaborations amid the pandemic. "We take the challenge of forming international collaborations despite the… Read More
3 DOST projects designed to boost fight vs. Covid-19 underway
June 29, 2020, 9:17 pm
MANILA – Three new projects designed to boost the country’s fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic are now underway, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said on Monday. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency, dela Peña… Read More
DOST urges scientists to join iSTART program
June 29, 2020, 11:46 am
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is urging scientists and engineers to help in guiding investors setting up shop in identified growth areas by joining the Innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-based (iSTART) development program. In a… Read More
DOST creates radio, video production to entice kids to learn STEM
June 25, 2020, 7:59 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) is currently doing radio production and video presentations to entice more students to learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In a phone interview with the PNA on Thursday, SEI chief… Read More
Apple announces Mac transition to custom silicon
June 23, 2020, 8:45 pm
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple announced on Monday the transition of Mac to its custom silicon "to deliver industry-leading performance and powerful new technologies" during the company's virtual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). "Today we're announcing our transition to Apple silicon, making this… Read More
STEM learning via radio, online under ‘new normal’
June 23, 2020, 7:16 pm
by Geraldine Bulaon-Ducusin MANILA – Prior to the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, and the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), some students in the provinces get to appreciate science because of the Science Explorer and nuLab buses of the Science Education Institute of the Department… Read More
DOST supports convalescent plasma study for Covid-19
June 23, 2020, 7:10 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) on Tuesday announced its support to the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital's (UP-PGH) study on convalescent plasma transfusion as a possible therapy to… Read More
DOST OKs telepsychiatry proposal for OFWs in Kuwait
June 22, 2020, 10:12 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development has approved a telepsychiatry project for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said Monday. The project, "Acceptability of Telepsychiatry among… Read More
OneStore app launched to market SME products
June 19, 2020, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Friday launched the OneStore app, to better help the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) market their products, and reach out to a wider public. For the past four years, the OneStore can be accessed via the website, onestore.ph, and… Read More
Pinoy inventor develops anti-virus machine
June 17, 2020, 8:03 pm
MANILA – As the world is racing against time to find the best drug to treat the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), a Filipino inventor, has asserted to have developed a machine that can kill airborne virus and even novel coronavirus which is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets… Read More
DOST supports system to facilitate Covid-19 testing
June 17, 2020, 7:31 pm
MANILA – As the Philippines hopes to transition from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)-induced community quarantine to the new normal, it is imperative that targeted mass testing is in place to contain further spread of the SARS-CoV2 virus. While national and local efforts to source… Read More
DOST open to supporting other Covid-19 clinical trials
June 17, 2020, 7:19 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is open to supporting and funding other clinical trials on a possible cure or treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), an official said on Wednesday. "We are open, but (proposals will have to) be proven to have significant… Read More
P31-M more allotted for 5 commodities, food security: DOST
June 17, 2020, 7:58 am
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has allocated an additional PHP31.6 million for food security research and development (R&D) projects covering five commodities. In an online interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Tuesday, DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña… Read More