Science and Technology

DOST-Calabarzon develops contactless attendance system

DOST-Calabarzon develops contactless attendance system

January 16, 2021, 10:19 am

MANILA – As minimizing contact has become a common practice during the pandemic, the staff of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 4A (Calabarzon) have developed and are pilot-testing a contactless attendance system (CAS) device. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA)… Read More

Korea-funded mold tech support center operational mid-2021: DOST

Korea-funded mold tech support center operational mid-2021: DOST

January 12, 2021, 4:46 pm

MANILA – The Mold Technology Support Center (MTSC) funded by the Korean government for USD8 million is expected to be operational by mid-2021, the head of the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) said. In an interview with the… Read More

700 samples ideal to determine new Covid-19 variant: DOST chief

700 samples ideal to determine new Covid-19 variant: DOST chief

January 8, 2021, 7:38 pm

MANILA – About 700 is the ideal number of samples from patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to determine if a new variant of the virus has reached the country, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said Friday. During the Laging Handa public… Read More

DOST allocates P18-M for infra, university projects

DOST allocates P18-M for infra, university projects

January 6, 2021, 6:52 pm

MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) is allocating almost PHP18 million for three infra development projects (IDPs), three small grants for university projects, and a project of… Read More

Jupiter, Saturn 'great conjunction' set Dec. 21: PAGASA

Jupiter, Saturn 'great conjunction' set Dec. 21: PAGASA

December 21, 2020, 6:20 pm

MANILA – The "great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn" is set to happen before sunset on December 21, the weather bureau said.  Read: 'Star of Bethlehem': Miracle or Science? According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) administrator Vicente… Read More

DOST eyes to lead innovation in 2021

DOST eyes to lead innovation in 2021

December 11, 2020, 10:35 am

MANILA – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday said he sees the agency to lead in innovation by example in 2021 and beyond. "This can be done by embracing adaptability and agility in the way we serve our partners and clients. So for this, we are rolling out… Read More

PH, Japan, UK to collab on 3 SDG-related projects

PH, Japan, UK to collab on 3 SDG-related projects

December 4, 2020, 6:49 pm

MANILA – The Philippines, Japan, and the United Kingdom will collaborate on at least three projects with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) theme, an executive of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and… Read More

DOST to establish research station in state U

DOST to establish research station in state U

December 4, 2020, 6:04 pm

MANILA – Over PHP1 million was allocated for the establishment of a research station called "Intelligent Green Box" (IGB) within the premises of the Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), according to Department of Science and Technology-Region VIII Director Ernesto Granada on Friday.… Read More

More studies needed to see VCO's efficacy in Covid-19 therapy

More studies needed to see VCO's efficacy in Covid-19 therapy

December 4, 2020, 10:48 am

MANILA – More studies are needed to see the effectiveness of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as an adjunct therapy for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Thursday. "We note that further studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of… Read More

DOST planning body allots P30-M for ‘better’ startups grant

DOST planning body allots P30-M for ‘better’ startups grant

December 1, 2020, 7:27 pm

MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) will allot an initial PHP30 million for the recently-launched Startup Grant Fund Program, an official said on Tuesday. "We are putting out… Read More

DOST exec urges public to enroll in SPARTA, FOI 101 course

DOST exec urges public to enroll in SPARTA, FOI 101 course

November 26, 2020, 6:56 pm

MANILA – An executive of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is urging everyone, especially those in the government sector, to enroll in the agency's "Smarter Philippines Through R&D, Training and Adoption" (SPARTA) program and Freedom of Information (FOI) 101, a course that can be… Read More

PH needs to spend more for R&D: DOST chief

PH needs to spend more for R&D: DOST chief

November 25, 2020, 7:59 pm

MANILA – The country needs to spend more on research and development (R&D) to be more disaster-resilient, and be at par with other countries in terms of capabilities like developing a Covid-19 vaccine, according to Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on… Read More

DOST chief eyes PH-Switzerland research collaborations

DOST chief eyes PH-Switzerland research collaborations

November 23, 2020, 8:54 pm

MANILA – The Philippines and Switzerland may soon collaborate on several researches, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency, de la Peña said he is hoping a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the research… Read More

New LTE sites, upgrades in 115 barangays: Globe

New LTE sites, upgrades in 115 barangays: Globe

November 23, 2020, 8:43 pm

MANILA – At least 115 barangays across the country now have better internet speeds through new LTE sites and upgrades, Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe) said on Monday. In a statement, Globe said its LTE sites expansion improved the quality of its services “by more than 50 percent” in 17 barangays… Read More

DOST allots P500-K for meat processing facility in MisOr

DOST allots P500-K for meat processing facility in MisOr

November 21, 2020, 7:06 pm

MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology-Region 10 (DOST-10) has allocated PHP500,000 for a meat processing facility project in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental. The project aims to provide income generation to low-income families, as well as guide them about food safety, DOST-10 director… Read More

Microhydropower soon to be established in Tanay, Rizal: DOST

Microhydropower soon to be established in Tanay, Rizal: DOST

November 18, 2020, 7:19 pm

MANILA – At least one sitio (sub-village) in Barangay Cayabu in Tanay, Rizal would benefit from the microhydropwer project that the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Calabarzon projects would be functional by 2021, an official said. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency,… Read More

E. Visayas to open 1st Science Centrum Interactive Exhibit

E. Visayas to open 1st Science Centrum Interactive Exhibit

November 18, 2020, 6:19 pm

TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Visayas will open in December its first Science Centrum Interactive Exhibit in a bid to promote public awareness and appreciation of science, technology, and innovation (STI).  The exhibit will showcase 38 technologies that will help increase people’s appreciation of… Read More

NASA confirms water's presence on moon's sunlit surface

NASA confirms water's presence on moon's sunlit surface

October 27, 2020, 8:55 am

WASHINGTON – NASA announced Monday it has confirmed the presence of water on the sunlit surface of the moon, marking a historic discovery with potential implications for US plans to send a manned crew to Mars. The discovery was made with SOFIA, NASA's airborne observatory run in conjunction with… Read More

DOST exec clarifies VCO an adjuvant, not cure for Covid-19

DOST exec clarifies VCO an adjuvant, not cure for Covid-19

October 20, 2020, 6:57 pm

MANILA – An executive from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) clarified that its sponsored study on the effectiveness of virgin coconut oil (VCO) in treating coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients does not signify VCO can cure someone from Covid-19. "The study was designed to… Read More

Small, medium businesses thrive in digital transformation: study

Small, medium businesses thrive in digital transformation: study

October 16, 2020, 7:55 am

MANILA – Digitally matured small and medium businesses (SMBs) have higher benefits in revenue and increased productivity, contributing to their growth and economic recovery, a study showed. Respondents of the 2020 Asia Pacific SMB Digital Maturity study in the Philippines acknowledged the… Read More