Science and Technology
![PTRI to establish more bamboo textile fiber innovation hubs](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2023/05/19/20230519152243.jpg)
PTRI to establish more bamboo textile fiber innovation hubs
May 19, 2023, 5:04 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) will establish at least three more Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (BTFIH) until 2024, adding to the current three hubs, its chief said Friday. PTRI officer in charge Julius Leaño said one would be launched in Lagangilang, Abra this… Read More
![Scientist wants center for polymers available across PH](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2018/05/23/dost logo_5b05572a07ef32_98465282.jpg)
Scientist wants center for polymers available across PH
May 18, 2023, 8:43 pm
MANILA – A Balik Scientist on Thursday expressed his wish that the Center for Sustainable Polymers (CSP) -- currently available for use in Region 10 -- be made available to other regions by making it a national center. Balik Scientist Robert Malaluan said he is seeking the government's support… Read More
![TAPI allots P16-M to help MSMEs commercialize innovation](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2022/05/13/img20220513175342.jpg)
TAPI allots P16-M to help MSMEs commercialize innovation
May 11, 2023, 6:32 pm
MANILA – The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) has allocated an initial PHP16 million for this year to aid the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) commercialize their innovations. "It (allocation) can be increased depending on the availability of funds. The amount… Read More
![AI ‘won’t replace human creativity,’ says digital media artist](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2023/05/11/1020.jpg)
AI ‘won’t replace human creativity,’ says digital media artist
May 11, 2023, 4:38 pm
ISTANBUL – As concerns over potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) continue to mount, a prominent data artist has offered a refreshing perspective by saying that machines "will not replace human creativity." “As a concept, it gives us a lot to ponder in terms of how we define… Read More
![PCIEERD urges gov’t to use local air quality device](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2019/06/13/ilo-dr-enrique-paringit.jpg)
PCIEERD urges gov’t to use local air quality device
April 27, 2023, 9:33 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Council for Industry Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is urging the government to use a locally-developed air quality monitoring device prior to issuing Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) to industries. PCIEERD is pushing for… Read More
![What impact could ChatGPT have on journalism?](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2023/04/20/thumbsbcfc9a9d0b52dfa288c357d384d94a64df.jpg)
What impact could ChatGPT have on journalism?
April 20, 2023, 7:56 pm
ISTANBUL – Ever since its release in November 2022, ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-driven chatbot developed by research and development firm OpenAI, has been a topic of discussion among journalists regarding its potential influence on the news industry and media. ChatGPT is capable of… Read More
![DOST launches 'game-changing’ water pollutant treatment](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2018/05/09/dost logo_5af2e551a2ec14_56313897.jpg)
DOST launches 'game-changing’ water pollutant treatment
April 17, 2023, 8:09 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Monday inaugurated the plant-based treatment to reduce water pollutants at the SUBICWATER in Zambales. DOST Undersecretary Leah Buendia told the Philippine News Agency that the technology used plants such as vetiver grass, phragmites… Read More
![DOST boosts herbal plants, veggies production in Bulacan](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2023/04/12/dost-hydroponics-technology-bulacan.jpg)
DOST boosts herbal plants, veggies production in Bulacan
April 12, 2023, 8:05 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is continuously promoting hydroponics technology to boost the production of herbal plants and other vegetable crops in Bulacan province. DOST Regional Director Julius Cesar Sicat said on Wednesday the agency has… Read More
![Fintech firm boosts app's security feat via 'chat'](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2022/08/25/gcash-logo.jpg)
Fintech firm boosts app's security feat via 'chat'
March 31, 2023, 6:09 pm
MANILA – Mynt, the operator of e-wallet app GCash, announced that it will soon roll out an in-app chat to further ramp up security features. In a presentation Thursday night, Digital Experience head Michelle Fernandez said that seamless and error-free transactions are likely with the use of… Read More
![DOST helps N. Ecija farmers’ coop reduce post-harvest losses](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2023/03/21/dost-food-processing-equipment.jpg)
DOST helps N. Ecija farmers’ coop reduce post-harvest losses
March 21, 2023, 6:24 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has provided processing equipment to a farmers’ cooperative in Nueva Ecija that could help reduce post-harvest losses. The equipment will be used by the Nagkakaisang Gabay sa Bayan ng Gabaldon for the processing… Read More
![DOST supports locally developed beauty, health innovations](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2023/03/16/20230316173405.jpg)
DOST supports locally developed beauty, health innovations
March 16, 2023, 6:58 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday said it has been supporting the development of local beauty and health innovations, with two products set to be launched in July. Doralyn Dalisay, a Balik Scientist, recently teamed up with local pharmaceutical firm Maridan… Read More
![FPRDI urges public to learn wood, bamboo skills via free webinars](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2022/08/12/bgo-abra-bamboocraftlta.jpg)
FPRDI urges public to learn wood, bamboo skills via free webinars
March 14, 2023, 7:15 pm
MANILA – The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) announced on Tuesday the provision of free online training on bamboo and wood skills and technologies set on March 23 to November 23. Topics include resin lamination, charcoal briquetting technology, wood and bamboo waste… Read More
![DOST chief thanks PBBM's support to science community](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2023/03/10/facebook16784427728527039899235948019946.jpg)
DOST chief thanks PBBM's support to science community
March 10, 2023, 7:18 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. on Friday thanked the support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. who emphasized the importance of the science community towards achieving the country's socio-economic goals. Marcos on Friday attended the… Read More
![4 Tarlac public schools get audiovisual teaching aids from DOST](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2022/04/21/dost-1-1.jpg)
4 Tarlac public schools get audiovisual teaching aids from DOST
March 3, 2023, 7:16 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) has provided teaching aids to four public schools in La Paz, Tarlac. The schools that received interactive multimedia audiovisual teaching aids including a 40-inch, high-definition, light-emitting… Read More
![SoKor plans to lead future wireless frequencies by launching 6G](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2023/02/23/thumbsbc28a1ffbc34f2f8764fc187c8472ad759.jpg)
SoKor plans to lead future wireless frequencies by launching 6G
February 23, 2023, 8:46 pm
ANKARA -- While the global community plans to upgrade to the latest fifth-generation networking service, South Korea has announced that it will switch to a 6G network in 2028 to gain an early advantage over future wireless frequencies. Under the K-Network 2030 plan, the South Korean government… Read More
![Pinoy scientists develop potential beta-lactamase inhibitor](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2023/02/22/scientists.png)
Pinoy scientists develop potential beta-lactamase inhibitor
February 21, 2023, 8:48 pm Updated on February 22, 2023, 6:30 pm
MANILA – Using marine bacteria, a team of Filipino scientists is currently developing beta-lactamase inhibitor to boost the effectiveness of antibiotics, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Tuesday. "Ang beta-lactamase inhibitor na nadiskubri ni Dr. Julius Adam Lopez ay… Read More
![Adopt innovations to avoid wastage, DOST tells food processors](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2020/04/16/antique-tomatoes.jpg)
Adopt innovations to avoid wastage, DOST tells food processors
February 17, 2023, 7:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is encouraging food processing businesses to adopt the innovations it has developed to avoid wastage resulting from oversupply. "We urge entrepreneurs who are involved in food processing to help our local farmers in addressing oversupply… Read More
![DOST promotes soilless agriculture in Bulacan coastal schools](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2023/02/17/imageedit17132719263.jpg)
DOST promotes soilless agriculture in Bulacan coastal schools
February 17, 2023, 3:56 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has promoted soilless agriculture in the coastal villages of Hagonoy, Bulacan in a bid to help sustain food supply. The DOST, through the Provincial Science and Technology Office of Bulacan (PSTO-Bulacan) and in… Read More
![DOST new science videos to air Feb. 19](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2018/04/24/dost logo_5adf2d0f6e5063_30778145.jpg)
DOST new science videos to air Feb. 19
February 15, 2023, 6:55 pm
MANILA – New episodes of educational videos, "TuklaSiyensya", will begin airing on Feb. 19, the Science Education Institute (SEI) of the Department of Science and Technology announced Wednesday. These educational resources on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) can be… Read More
![PTRI invests P25M to boost PH natural dyes production](https://files01.pna.gov.ph/category-thumb/2020/04/02/img-2493b260f5870530edfe243dfcaab3dc-v.jpg)
PTRI invests P25M to boost PH natural dyes production
February 13, 2023, 7:01 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) has invested PHP25 million to boost natural dyes (NatDyes) production in the country, an executive said Monday. Under the “Colorimetric and Performance Standardization of NatDyes Produced in Various Natdyes Hubs in the Philippines”… Read More