Science and Technology
DOST-3 introduces Aurora farmers to smart agri farming
May 18, 2022, 7:58 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) has introduced a smart agriculture farming system to farmers and vegetable growers in San Luis, Aurora. In partnership with the Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) in the capital town of… Read More
DOST-4A pilots inventory mgmt system, boosts ICT innovations
May 17, 2022, 6:53 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology in Calabarzon (DOST-4A) is currently piloting its in-house developed Purchasing and Inventory Management System (PIMS) as the agency continues to produce information and communications technology (ICT) solutions. In an interview with the… Read More
DOST-Calabarzon seeks more support for macapuno research
May 16, 2022, 8:08 pm
MANILA – While there are existing known macapuno products, the Department of Science and Technology in Calabarzon (DOST 4-A) is seeking more support for macapuno research and development (R&D), saying there's more that can be generated from it. "We would like to have a focused R&D on macapuno so… Read More
Methanol detection kit project likely completed by August
May 16, 2022, 7:57 pm
MANILA – The field test kit to detect methanol contamination in lambanog is expected to be completed by August, an official of the Department of Science and Technology in Calabarzon (DOST 4-A) said Monday. "We target the field testing to be completed by August. Then we will get intellectual… Read More
Yarn innovation center to rise in Ilagan
May 13, 2022, 8:21 pm
MANILA – A regional yarn production and innovation center (RYPIC) will soon rise in Ilagan, Isabela, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said Friday. In a taped report aired in the afternoon, he said the RYPIC will be located at the Isabela State… Read More
TAPI to assist start-ups, spin-offs enter int'l market
May 13, 2022, 8:19 pm
MANILA – The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) will be supporting spin-offs and start-ups to reach the international market, its director, Marion Decena, said on Friday. "In 2023, TAPI aims to internationalize intellectual property (IP) applications; fund spin-offs and… Read More
FPRDI develops abaca fiber extracting machine
May 13, 2022, 8:15 pm
MANILA – The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) has developed an abaca fiber extracting machine that is apparently non-hazardous, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña announced Friday. In a taped report aired in the afternoon, he… Read More
PH, Italy to forge scientific cooperation
May 12, 2022, 7:44 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines and Italy are set to forge scientific cooperation on various strategic areas, and signing may take place this month. "As we continue to expand our STI (science, technology, innovation) international partnerships, we are keen on pursuing further synergies with Italy. (The)… Read More
PH, Korea R&D collab to start this June
May 10, 2022, 9:53 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines and South Korea will begin collaboration on different research and development (R&D) projects this year, an official said Tuesday. Almost four years since the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) - South Korea expressed… Read More
DOST announces 94% passing rate in electoral board certification
May 6, 2022, 8:45 pm
MANILA -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on Friday announced the agency has recorded a 94.23-percent passing rate in the electoral board member certification. "As of April 21, a total of 205,413 local electoral board members [who] will serve during the… Read More
DOST-Catanduanes to fund abaca-related proposals
May 3, 2022, 4:59 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Catanduanes will fund abaca-related research in a bid to help and support the staging of the 6th Abaca Festival on May 24-28 in the province, which was recently declared as the "Abaca Capital of the Philippines". Engr. Marie Grace… Read More
PH introduces locally-made e-jeepney
May 2, 2022, 7:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) on Monday afternoon introduced the locally-made 23-seater electric jeepney (e-jeepney) via a demo run in Alabang, Muntinlupa.This (e-jeepney) was made by the engineers of EVAP,… Read More
PH, Aussie institute to collab on digital health programs
April 28, 2022, 6:26 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines' Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia have agreed to work together on digital health programs. "(The) DOST sees this as an important area for innovation in the Philippines, especially with our… Read More
DOST, PhilSA greenlight transition of Space S&T assets
April 25, 2022, 8:10 pm
QUEZON CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) have officially signed the memorandum of agreement on the transition of Space Science and Technology Assets (SSTA) from DOST to PhilSA on Monday. DOST and PhilSA entered into the agreement to… Read More
4 hard-hit sectors in Bulacan receive livelihood aid from DOST
April 21, 2022, 7:56 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) has provided livelihood assistance packages to four community sectors in Bulacan that have been greatly affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. The move is under… Read More
Emergency Food Reserve facility to open in Aklan
April 20, 2022, 7:56 pm
MANILA – The Emergency Food Reserve (EFR) facility in Barangay Cabugao in Ibajay, Aklan will be operational by the third quarter of 2022, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) provincial office said on Wednesday. The equipment and machinery are currently being fabricated, she said.… Read More
Caraga's mineral testing lab fully operational by 2024
April 18, 2022, 7:11 pm
MANILA – Despite being inaugurated last April 5, the Caraga Mineral Testing and Research Laboratory is not expected to be fully operational until 2024, an executive said Monday."We are still in the process of acquiring equipment for the facility. If we (could) get the funds for this in 2023, it… Read More
1K farmers in Bukidnon to benefit from banana processing tech
April 9, 2022, 11:22 am
MANILA – About 1,000 farmers in Bukidnon will benefit from a banana processing technology through the aid of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Secretary Fortunato de la Peña announced Friday. In a video-recorded report, de la Peña said banana farmers in Lantapan, Bukidnon could… Read More
STI mitigates risks, builds resilience: DOST chief
April 7, 2022, 3:33 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on Thursday noted the significant contribution of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in harnessing disaster resilience. "STI is at the core of disaster risk reduction -- from understanding the concept of… Read More
ITDI partners with Colegio de Muntinlupa to boost 3D printing
March 23, 2022, 7:28 pm
MANILA – The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) has partnered with Colegio de Muntinlupa (CDM) to boost the latter's 3D printing or additive manufacturing capability. "This partnership is crucial because 3D printing is among the technologies under Industry 4.0. By sharing (the… Read More
