MANILA–Since its opening last March 5, the molecular laboratory in Davao de Oro supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has tested close to 4,000 specimens or samples in RT-PCR (Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) tests. The Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital... Read More
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) regional office here has provided assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Central Luzon through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).The program provides technical and... Read More
MANILA–The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has allocated PHP133 million for the study on using different coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine brands as the first and second dose, Secretary Fortunato de la Peña bared. In a taped report aired on Friday, he said the... Read More
MANILA – There is a need to conduct clinical trials on having a coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) booster shots, as well as on determining whether one could use different vaccine brands for the first and second dose, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said... Read More
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) executive director Enrico Paringit on Monday said he hopes the new data innovation business of the Aboitiz Group could accommodate graduates of... Read More
MANILA–The Philippines and Hungary are exploring possible collaborations in science, technology, and innovation. "Last April 28, the DOST (Department of Science and Technology), together with the Philippine Space Agency and the University of the Philippines (UP) Visayas, had a productive... Read More
MANILA–The Department of Science and Technology in Region XI (DOST-XI) will launch the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies (ReSET) Center in Davao City on May 28, DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña announced in a taped report aired on Friday. "The ReSET Center is a... Read More
MANILA–The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) are currently in talks for possible cooperation on food safety and security, and other areas, DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on Tuesday. DOST Undersecretary Renato Solidum,... Read More
MANILA–A former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) will launch his software development enterprise through the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) iFWD PH or the innovation for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines program, Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said."After... Read More
MANILA–Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara has called on stakeholders' participation to ensure the success of the Virology Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines (VIP). "We reiterate that the success of the VIP is a result of the... Read More
MANILA – More and more mobile users have now access to faster mobile network speeds through Smart Communications Inc.’s (Smart) expansion of its 5G network to over 2,600 sites nationwide.In a statement on Thursday, Smart said it 5G network covers over 90 percent of the National Capital... Read More
MANILA–Students, professionals, and startup firms are all invited to pitch their ideas, get mentorships from technology experts, and stand a chance for up to PHP2.5 million funding by joining Globe and Animo Lab's 5G Hackathon.At the virtual launch on Tuesday, Globe director of Technology... Read More
MANILA– Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) executive director Enrico Paringit hopes that companies could support a power-saving microchip developed by researchers from Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology... Read More
MANILA – The Ivatan Beer may only be sold in Batanes once it is released this month, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the province said."The objective was to produce a beer out of the resources to supply the need of Ivatans and the tourists visiting the... Read More
MANILA–An app to check if your house is earthquake-resilient is now downloadable for free via Google Play, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced on Thursday. The "How Safe Is My House?" app serves as self-check platform for earthquake safety of concrete... Read More
MANILA–President Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed a new director for the Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI).Dr. Franz Asunta de Leon, an Associate Professor at UP-Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (UPD-EEEI), will lead... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has approved a study that would explore possible treatment to help manage coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said Monday."We studied the proposal, the methodology, and approved the funding. Then we... Read More
MANILA–The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) introduced on Thursday nine research and development (R&D) projects on artificial intelligence (AI), and turned over high-performance computing machines (HPCs) to each project proponent.In an interview with the Philippine News Agency,... Read More
MANILA – The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is allocating PHP2.78 million to explore protein-rich foods that can be developed from local food processing wastes and underutilized legumes, an executive said on Monday.The... Read More
MANILA–The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) inked a joint administrative order (JAO) on Monday afternoon, creating a steering committee for the implementation of the... Read More
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