Science and Technology
Study bares 6 common threats in digital payments
February 15, 2022, 8:06 pm
MANILA – A recent study done by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky bared the top six threats that digital payment users in the Asia Pacific Region (APAC) have encountered. In a presentation on Tuesday, Kaspersky Southeast Asia general manager Yeo Siang Tiong said of the 1,618 respondents, 42 percent… Read More
PH, UAE to explore possible collaboration on AI
February 14, 2022, 7:43 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will explore possible collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI). In a Viber message on Monday, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the agency conducted its first foreign mission earlier… Read More
DOST allots P2.9-M for Catanduanes water desalination project
February 11, 2022, 4:38 pm
LEGAZPI CITY - The Department of Science and Technology in Bicol (DOST-5) through its Catanduanes provincial office will soon build desalination facilities that will provide clean, potable water to two barangays. In an interview on Friday, Marie Grace Molina, DOST-Catanduanes director, said their… Read More
OneWeb to test connectivity services in PH rural areas
February 3, 2022, 8:57 pm
MANILA – Global communications firm OneWeb will test its satellite internet services in select remote areas in the country, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) announced on Thursday. Through PhilSA's INCENTIVISE (Introducing Non-Geostationary Satellite Constellations Test Deployments to Improve… Read More
More investments in pharma needed: DOST chief
February 2, 2022, 8:16 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on Wednesday there is a need for more investments in the pharmaceutical industry.In a public briefing, he said the DOST has been placing huge investments on research and development (R&D) and drug discovery… Read More
PH to present various innovations, researches in Dubai Expo
January 31, 2022, 8:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), will be presenting various technologies and researches at the Dubai Expo, an official said on Monday. DOST Assistant Secretary Leah Buendia said their team will present research and innovations in Dubai, and some… Read More
DOST agency to assist Davao food terminal reduce spoilage
January 31, 2022, 8:02 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) will assist the Davao Food Terminal Complex (DFTC) in reducing food spoilage. "DFTC is only a farmer's trading and storage post. We will help them apply technologies, such as active… Read More
PH, Israel to collaborate on science, tech projects
January 28, 2022, 8:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Israel will work together on various initiatives as part of their science, technology, and innovation collaboration, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on Friday. In a taped report, de la Peña said he and Israeli… Read More
DOST-developed poll portal to be deployed by March
January 28, 2022, 8:30 pm
MANILA – The Electoral Board (EB) Certification portal developed by the Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) will be deployed to end users by March. Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said in a taped report on Friday the DOST deemed it necessary to automate the… Read More
Mimaropa's first Science Centrum ready for use
January 28, 2022, 2:55 pm
MANILA – The first Science Centrum in Region 4-B (Mimaropa) is ready for use although it is not yet open to the public, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Friday. The PHP5-million Science Centrum, located within the Marinduque State College, showcases 35… Read More
PCIEERD eyes over P16-B budget for R&D projects in 3 years
January 27, 2022, 8:21 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is eyeing a PHP16.13 billion budget allocation for research and development (R&D) projects from 2022 to 2024. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency on Thursday, PCIEERD… Read More
Power firm funds more e-communities in NegOr town
January 25, 2022, 8:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Geothermal power leader Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has allocated funds for the establishment of additional off-grid electronic or e-communities in Valencia, Negros Oriental. Norreen Bautista, head of EDC’s Corporate Social Responsibility for Negros, on Tuesday told… Read More
Smart agri tech available for small-scale farmers
January 22, 2022, 4:52 pm
MANILA – Small-scale farmers can adopt affordable technologies to get them aboard smart agriculture initiatives while governments continuously invest also in the basics to speed up smart agricultural transformation (SAT), an expert said. Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)… Read More
Juice drinks made from indigenous crops being developed
January 21, 2022, 9:45 pm
MANILA – A collaborative research and development project exploring the development of ready-to-drink juices made from indigenous crops will be funded and supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). In a taped report aired on Friday, DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said… Read More
DOST sends water filters, nutribun to ‘Odette’’-hit areas
January 21, 2022, 5:51 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has sent ceramic water filters and enhanced nutribun (e-nutribun) to victims of Typhoon Odette in Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Mimaropa, and Caraga regions. In a taped report aired on Friday, Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said 50… Read More
Virgin coconut oil helps in mild Covid-19 relief
January 20, 2022, 7:34 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday said the study on the effectiveness of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as an adjunct therapy for Covid-19 showed that it has helped in the symptom’s relief and faster recovery of clinical trial participants. "Base sa… Read More
Right lagundi dosage can relieve Covid-19 symptoms: DOST
January 15, 2022, 12:33 pm
MANILA – A medical doctor and project leader of the study on lagundi as adjuvant therapy for mild Covid-19 reminded the public that there is a prescribed dosage for the herbal medicine that treats cough and asthma. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña, in a… Read More
DOST-11 offers as much as P1-M for health-related proposals
January 14, 2022, 7:03 pm
MANILA – The Regional Health Research and Development Consortium in Davao Region (RHRDC-XI) is looking for health-related research proposals that will receive funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Up to PHP1 million funding per project proposal will be allocated for… Read More
Halal assurance manual to be available soon: DOST-ITDI
January 11, 2022, 6:04 pm
MANILA – Copies of the Halal assurance system manual will be available to the public soon, an executive of the DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute said on Tuesday. "The draft manual will be submitted to an editor for further editing. Once finalized, the manual will be given to a… Read More
DOST 2022 budget lower but 8 attached agencies to get raise
January 7, 2022, 9:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will get a budget of PHP24.268 billion this year, allowing an increase for eight of its 18 attached agencies, Secretary Fortunato de la Peña reported on Friday. The budget is lower by PHP919.8 million compared to 2021, he said in a taped… Read More
