Science and Technology
Several DOST scholars in C. Luzon top professional board exams
November 24, 2023, 4:34 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Several scholars of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 3 (Central Luzon) were among the Top 10 passers in various licensure examinations given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) this year. Marites C. Batac, senior research specialist… Read More
DOST to boost support for startups
November 23, 2023, 7:54 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said Thursday the agency will work closely with other government agencies and the private sector in line with its ambitious plan to further strengthen support for startups. "We plan to collaborate with the DICT… Read More
DOST, private firm to put up modern R&D, dev't facility in N. Ecija
November 21, 2023, 6:46 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – A state-of-the-art research, manufacturing and development facility will soon rise in the Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija. The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) has partnered with Bauertek Corp., a manufacturer of high-quality food… Read More
DOST-Calabarzon bats for S&T awareness as dev't tool
November 17, 2023, 6:42 pm
MALVAR, Batangas – The Department of Science and Technology in Calabarzon (DOST-4) is leveraging science and technology (S&T) awareness as a developmental tool in the region as it paid tribute to people and organizations that have helped it along the way. During its 60th anniversary celebration… Read More
357 students join list of DOST scholars in Central Luzon
November 15, 2023, 5:36 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – A total of 357 third year college students in Central Luzon have joined the ranks of the growing number of scholars whose education is being supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Marites Batac, head of the DOST-Central Luzon (DOST-3)… Read More
DOST to reconsider 300 individuals for scholarship grant
November 14, 2023, 6:45 pm
MANILA – Over 300 individuals still stand a chance to avail of a scholarship grant from the Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) as long as they are able to submit the complete documentary requirements. "We have potential qualifiers whose scholarship… Read More
DOST agency helps Quezon broom makers produce better products
October 24, 2023, 9:06 pm
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – The Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) based in this town is promoting the use of a non-wood forest product dryer to help manufacturers of tiger grass brooms, also called soft brooms or “walis… Read More
3 C. Luzon provinces, OCD get high-tech disaster, relief vehicles
October 20, 2023, 8:00 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) on Friday turned over Mobile Command and Control Vehicles (MOCCOV) to the provincial governments of Bulacan, Tarlac and Aurora, and to the Office of Civil Defense-Region 3 to help strengthen local… Read More
DOST-3 fetes outstanding MSMEs in adopting technological innovations
October 19, 2023, 7:43 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday cited outstanding micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 3 (Central Luzon) that were assisted under its Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). SETUP, one of the flagship… Read More
Negros Occidental tapped for Korean AI milk production research
October 17, 2023, 6:12 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government is taking part in the conduct of a research or demonstration trial on dairy production using the Milk-T Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology developed by the Korea-based software engineering and service firm, ThinkforBL. The… Read More
Sci-tech, innovation fest promotes STEM-related careers
October 16, 2023, 5:57 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is hoping to attract the youth to pursue a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through the National Youth, Science, Technology and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) on Oct. 25 to 28. In a public briefing Monday,… Read More
DICT-CICC steps up monitoring of online apps in 100 sites
October 7, 2023, 12:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have achieved a “milestone” with the full operation of monitoring apps in 100 sites nationwide. The Consumer Application Monitoring System (CAMS) has… Read More
PrimeWater innovation bags 2 honors at Asian Tech Excellence Awards
October 4, 2023, 8:41 pm
MANILA – PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp.’s Leak Tagging App and Asset Registry and Performance Monitoring Software bagged awards during the 2023 Asian Technology Excellence Awards for web technology and software in utilities held in Bangkok, Thailand on Sept. 18, 2023. PrimeWater was among the… Read More
PhilHealth urged to enhance cyber defenses
October 3, 2023, 8:44 pm
MANILA – An information security group has lauded the management of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) for refusing to pay the USD300,000 (roughly PHP17 million) ransom demanded by the cybercriminals who hacked into its network on Sept. 22, but also urged the agency to enhance… Read More
Investments in tech transfer contribute to rise in GII ranking
September 28, 2023, 9:00 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. has cited investments in technology transfer as among the factors that contributed to the rise of Philippines' ranking in the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII). "Technology translation initiatives include… Read More
DOST to hold 1st DRRM tech expo in Mindanao
September 28, 2023, 7:55 pm
MANILA – To help strengthen the country's resilience from disasters, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is mounting the first disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) technology expo in Mindanao from October 6 to 4 at The Atrium, Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro. This is the… Read More
DOST to potential Balik Scientists: PH offers many opportunities
August 18, 2023, 7:43 pm
MANILA – Filipino scientists abroad are encouraged to go back as there are many opportunities for them to contribute to the country, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday. "There are many aspects where our Balik Scientists have been helping us in filling… Read More
DOST grants Bulacan farmers’ group food processing equipment
August 14, 2023, 3:33 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has provided food processing equipment to a farmers' association in Bulacan province. The equipment will be used by Talbak Fruits and Coffee Growers Association (TFCGA) based in Doña Remedios Trinidad town for… Read More
Solidum: 'Habagat' to persist till Q3, El Niño to be felt in Q4
August 10, 2023, 7:25 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. on Thursday said the "habagat" or southwest monsoon, which causes rains, will persist through the third quarter, while the effects of El Niño will be felt in the fourth quarter. In a column published in a… Read More
Scientist urges people to plan mitigation vs. climate change
August 3, 2023, 7:55 pm
MANILA – A Balik Scientist on Thursday urged communities, especially those in coastal areas, to think of efforts that could mitigate the effects of climate change. In a public briefing, Balik Scientist Hernando Bacosa, said communities must prepare for dry season, drought, flooding. "Often,… Read More
