Science and Technology
DOST agency helps Quezon broom makers produce better products
October 24, 2023, 9:06 pm
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – The Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) based in this town is promoting the use of a non-wood forest product dryer to help manufacturers of tiger grass brooms, also called soft brooms or “walis… Read More
3 C. Luzon provinces, OCD get high-tech disaster, relief vehicles
October 20, 2023, 8:00 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) on Friday turned over Mobile Command and Control Vehicles (MOCCOV) to the provincial governments of Bulacan, Tarlac and Aurora, and to the Office of Civil Defense-Region 3 to help strengthen local… Read More
DOST-3 fetes outstanding MSMEs in adopting technological innovations
October 19, 2023, 7:43 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday cited outstanding micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 3 (Central Luzon) that were assisted under its Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). SETUP, one of the flagship… Read More
Negros Occidental tapped for Korean AI milk production research
October 17, 2023, 6:12 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government is taking part in the conduct of a research or demonstration trial on dairy production using the Milk-T Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology developed by the Korea-based software engineering and service firm, ThinkforBL. The… Read More
Sci-tech, innovation fest promotes STEM-related careers
October 16, 2023, 5:57 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is hoping to attract the youth to pursue a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through the National Youth, Science, Technology and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) on Oct. 25 to 28. In a public briefing Monday,… Read More
DICT-CICC steps up monitoring of online apps in 100 sites
October 7, 2023, 12:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have achieved a “milestone” with the full operation of monitoring apps in 100 sites nationwide. The Consumer Application Monitoring System (CAMS) has… Read More
PrimeWater innovation bags 2 honors at Asian Tech Excellence Awards
October 4, 2023, 8:41 pm
MANILA – PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp.’s Leak Tagging App and Asset Registry and Performance Monitoring Software bagged awards during the 2023 Asian Technology Excellence Awards for web technology and software in utilities held in Bangkok, Thailand on Sept. 18, 2023. PrimeWater was among the… Read More
PhilHealth urged to enhance cyber defenses
October 3, 2023, 8:44 pm
MANILA – An information security group has lauded the management of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) for refusing to pay the USD300,000 (roughly PHP17 million) ransom demanded by the cybercriminals who hacked into its network on Sept. 22, but also urged the agency to enhance… Read More
Investments in tech transfer contribute to rise in GII ranking
September 28, 2023, 9:00 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. has cited investments in technology transfer as among the factors that contributed to the rise of Philippines' ranking in the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII). "Technology translation initiatives include… Read More
DOST to hold 1st DRRM tech expo in Mindanao
September 28, 2023, 7:55 pm
MANILA – To help strengthen the country's resilience from disasters, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is mounting the first disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) technology expo in Mindanao from October 6 to 4 at The Atrium, Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro. This is the… Read More
DOST to potential Balik Scientists: PH offers many opportunities
August 18, 2023, 7:43 pm
MANILA – Filipino scientists abroad are encouraged to go back as there are many opportunities for them to contribute to the country, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday. "There are many aspects where our Balik Scientists have been helping us in filling… Read More
DOST grants Bulacan farmers’ group food processing equipment
August 14, 2023, 3:33 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has provided food processing equipment to a farmers' association in Bulacan province. The equipment will be used by Talbak Fruits and Coffee Growers Association (TFCGA) based in Doña Remedios Trinidad town for… Read More
Solidum: 'Habagat' to persist till Q3, El Niño to be felt in Q4
August 10, 2023, 7:25 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. on Thursday said the "habagat" or southwest monsoon, which causes rains, will persist through the third quarter, while the effects of El Niño will be felt in the fourth quarter. In a column published in a… Read More
Scientist urges people to plan mitigation vs. climate change
August 3, 2023, 7:55 pm
MANILA – A Balik Scientist on Thursday urged communities, especially those in coastal areas, to think of efforts that could mitigate the effects of climate change. In a public briefing, Balik Scientist Hernando Bacosa, said communities must prepare for dry season, drought, flooding. "Often,… Read More
DOST, firm to launch bioprinting lab in Western Visayas
July 13, 2023, 11:53 am
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), together with Pharma GalenX Innovations, Inc. will launch the DOST-supported bioprinting laboratory in Jaro, Iloilo on Thursday.The first in Western Visayas, this laboratory was funded by the DOST under the agency's Business Innovation… Read More
UP mathematicians working on Baybayin translator, mobile app
July 11, 2023, 7:32 pm
MANILA – Mathematicians from the University of the Philippines - Diliman are currently working on improving the Baybayin translator system they have recently developed, and are eyeing to create a two-way translator and eventually a mobile app. According to UP, masters student Rodney Pino and… Read More
DOST opens PH 1st fuel cell R&D, testing center
July 6, 2023, 7:59 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday opened the country's first fuel cell research and development (R&D) and testing center which seeks to provide the industries with support on basic and applied research and technology development. Located inside the DOST… Read More
DOST showcases creative industry in 'Likha' festival
July 4, 2023, 4:28 pm
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – The Department of Science and Techonology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) on Monday launched here the “LIKHA: Forest Products Innovation Reimagined”, a week-long event highlighting the relevance of programs creating high quality,… Read More
DOST gives P100-K to 20 women-led enterprises
June 26, 2023, 8:29 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) on Monday gave PHP100,000 prize each to 20 women-led enterprises as part of its Women-Helping-Women: Innovating Social Enterprises (WHWise)… Read More
TIP seeks to develop energy storage system
June 5, 2023, 6:00 pm
MANILA – The Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) is seeking to develop a battery energy storage system (BESS) as one of the deliverables of its Advanced Batteries Center. "The (BESS) project forms part of the deliverables of the Center. Once we have confirmed the accuracy,… Read More
