MANILA – The Food Processing Innovation Center (FPIC)-Davao is set to launch on Nov. 24 a spray-dried coconut powder called Bukolyte."This innovative product is made from young coconut water and meat developed using spray-drying technology that converts liquid extracts into powder while... Read More
MANILA– The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to provide clean and safe water to communities in Bukidnon and South Cotabato, Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on Friday.In a taped report, de la Peña said around 2,500 residents of Barangay Sampagar, Damulog,... Read More
MANILA–A four-story Metrology in Chemistry (MiC) laboratory was launched on Tuesday at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Compound in Bicutan, Taguig City. It is equipped with machines, devices, and advanced instruments for reference materials production for local food... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Monday introduced three Niche Centers in the Regions (NICERs) supporting the United Nation’s (UN) Sustainable Cities and Communities targets."In support of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the DOST, through... Read More
MANILA–The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic did not stop the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) from training barangay health workers to help fight malnutrition among kids. "Three provinces were affected and where FNRI could not conduct a face-to-face training. These are... Read More
MANILA–An estimated 500 farmers have benefited from the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) of the Department of Science and Technology in Region 10 (DOST-10), an executive said Wednesday. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency, DOST Bukidnon Provincial Director... Read More
MANILA–Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said having waste-to-energy (WTE) technology in the country has been one of his wishes at the start of his term."Our neighboring countries like Singapore and Taiwan have functioning WTE facilities, so why... Read More
MANILA–Food safety is among the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) priorities amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on Tuesday. "With the pandemic that caught almost everyone unprepared, access to food became a... Read More
MANILA–The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Calabarzon and the Cavite State University (CvSU) are collaborating to boost the coffee industry in the region. In a taped report aired on Friday, DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the two are working to develop tissue... Read More
MANILA–Residents of Fuga Island in Aparri, Cagayan can expect more science and technology (S&T) interventions, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said Friday. In a taped report, he announced that the agency has partnered with the Philippine... Read More
MANILA – Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General, Secretary Isidro Lapeña on Thursday said the agency has been addressing job-skills mismatch in the country.This, after Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called on TESDA to address the persistent high rates... Read More
MANILA–Barako coffee farmers and processors will greatly benefit from the Regional Inclusive Innovation Center (RIIC) initiative in Calabarzon, Department of Science and Technology Region IV-A Director Emelita Bagsit said. "Kapeng barako is the focus commodity of RIIC as this is an important... Read More
MANILA–In preparation for the establishment of a Virology Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines (VIP), a biosafety level 2 laboratory was soft-launched on Thursday inside the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) compound in Bicutan, Taguig City. The facility will provide... Read More
MANILA–Among the focus of the Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (research and development) or NICER will be on addressing hunger, and hopefully achieving zero hunger, officials of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Tuesday. In a symposium, DOST Secretary Fortunato... Read More
MANILA– The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) introduced on Friday the enhanced nutribun (e-nutribun) with sweet potato as the main ingredient. Each serving has 507 calories, 356 mg. of calcium, 17 grams protein, 5 mg. iron, and 612 micrograms of Vitamin A. FNRI Director Imelda... Read More
MANILA – A recent study by a cybersecurity firm showed that financial technology (fintech) has been on the rise in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. "The pandemic accelerated the use of digital wallets. Consumers are heavily reliant on it... Read More
MANILA–The newly appointed chief of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Calabarzon (Region IV-A) wants to upskill and reskill the staff and push for an innovative work environment. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday, Director Emelita Bagsit said... Read More
MANILA–The country's two locally made cube satellites (CubeSats) Maya-3 and Maya-4, are now operational following their release to space on October 6, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on Thursday. "(DOST) Undersecretary (Rowena Cristina)... Read More
MANILA–The Philippines is "still in dire need" of nanotechnology experts who can lead in planning and implementing research and development (R&D) projects, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on Wednesday. These nanotech experts will also... Read More
DUMAGUETE CITY – Residents of Barangay Puhagan in Valencia, Negros Oriental will now be enjoying free Wi-Fi following Monday’s switch-on ceremony for the country’s first off-grid, electronic (e-) community.Renewable energy leader Energy Development Corporation (EDC), owned by First... Read More
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