Science and Technology
PH eyes launching 3 cube satellites in 2020
March 11, 2020, 7:07 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is looking at launching three cube satellites or nanosatellites this year. DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña announced the launching of the two nanosatellites-- Maya-3 and Maya-4 -- in a presentation to the media last February 20. Cube… Read More
Dagupan students showcase innovative inventions
March 9, 2020, 9:19 pm
DAGUPAN CITY — A smart home, mirror, and trashcan are among the inventions of the students in Colegio de Dagupan (CdD) here. In an interview Monday, Grade 12 student Dexter de Guzman said he came up with a smart trashcan that does only serve its main purpose, but could prevent the spread of… Read More
DOST urges inventors to turn works to innovation
March 7, 2020, 11:26 am
MANILA – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is urging inventors to “transfer” their technology so it could have value. "Until you convert your invention into innovation, it has no value. Are you going to transfer the technology? We challenge you. We hope to see… Read More
DOST officials hope more youth participation in STEM
March 4, 2020, 8:46 pm
MANILA -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officials are hoping more youth would be interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and would also try innovation. In a press conference Tuesday afternoon in Taguig City, DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña and… Read More
Moon, Venus alignment normal; no adverse effect on Earth
February 28, 2020, 7:46 pm
MANILA – An astronomer from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday the conjunction of the moon and planet Venus is a normal phenomenon, noting it has no adverse effect on Earth. Astronomer Mario Raymundo said the conjunction has… Read More
DOST boosts disaster preparedness via expo
February 27, 2020, 12:25 pm
MANILA – Organized by the Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-TAPI), the Innovation on Disaster Preparedness and Response Expo will be held on March 11-14 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. With the theme, “Science for the… Read More
6 Filipinos get PhD scholarships from DOST, British Council
February 26, 2020, 7:38 pm
MANILA – Six Filipino researchers were granted PhD scholarships on Wednesday through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and British Council's Newton Fund Program. This research and innovation program aims to support the economic development of the country, recognizing that… Read More
DOST launches 'SPARTA' for data analytics training
February 24, 2020, 8:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) "Smarter Philippines Through R&D, Training and Adoption" (SPARTA) program, which aims to produce 30,000 data scientists via online learning, was officially launched on Monday in Makati City. "In 1992, I was a scholar of DOST at a… Read More
DOST chief eyes improved PH global index ranking by 2022
February 19, 2020, 1:05 pm
MANILA -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña eyes the Philippines to rank 42nd in the Global Innovation Index (GII) by 2022, three years after placing 54th in 2019. GII is a ranking of world economies based on innovative capabilities. The country's 2019… Read More
DOST, other agencies look for ways to boost PH's GII ranking
February 17, 2020, 7:20 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), along with other government agencies, held a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss ways to boost the country's Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking. GII is a ranking of world economies based on innovative capabilities. In 2019, the… Read More
AI processor "GOKU" for deep learning developed
February 12, 2020, 6:41 pm
FUKUOKA, Japan -- TRIPLE-1, Inc. (TRIPLE-1) based in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, has announced the development of the AI processor "GOKU" for deep learning that uses the world's cutting-edge 5-nanometer process. Overview "GOKU" is an AI processor for deep learning that uses the world-leading 5-nm… Read More
More PH-Japan S&T collaboration underway
January 29, 2020, 8:10 pm
MANILA -- Filipinos may look forward to continuous partnerships in the field of science and technology (S&T) between Japan and the Philippines, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said Wednesday. Dela Peña said his Japanese counterpart, Information… Read More
DOST to further promote metrology after staff wins int'l award
January 8, 2020, 7:54 pm
MANILA -- With the recent international recognition gained by one of its staff in the field of metrology, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) plans to further strengthen and promote this field of science, Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said Wednesday. Benilda Ebarvia, assistant… Read More
DOST chief expects more IP registrations, approvals
January 8, 2020, 6:30 pm
MANILA -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said he is expecting more intellectual property (IP) applications and approvals with last month’s launch of the National Intellectual Property Strategy (NIPS) 2020-2025. "Awareness campaign, strengthening of… Read More
DOST chief cites 2019 achievements in various fields
January 4, 2020, 11:48 am
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Friday cited numerous achievements in various fields in 2019. Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said these include accomplishments in the fields of transportation, healthcare, disaster mitigation. He also said it was in 2019 when the… Read More
Cavite first common tower seen to boost PH telco services
December 20, 2019, 9:55 pm
BACOOR CITY, Cavite - The country's hope to get 5G, or the fifth generation wireless networking architecture, takes a big step Thursday with the groundbreaking of the first common tower at Addas Greenfield Village here. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary… Read More
Tissue culture lab for garden plants breaks ground in Bulacan
December 18, 2019, 7:52 pm
GUIGUINTO, Bulacan -- The first Innovative Tissue Culture Laboratory (iLAB) for ornamental plants in this province will soon rise in Barangay Sta. Cruz here. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña, together with DOST-3 (Central Luzon) Regional Director Julius… Read More
Smart leads 4G availability in PH: Opensignal
December 13, 2019, 3:34 pm
MANILA -- Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) took the lead in fourth generation/long term evolution (4G/LTE) coverage in the country, according to independent mobile analytics company, Opensignal. In a statement Thursday, Smart said the latest analysis from Opensignal, covering the period of… Read More
Edgardo Gomez, national scientist, dies at 81
December 4, 2019, 7:54 pm
MANILA -- National scientist (NS) Edgardo Gomez, founder-director of the University of the Philippines’ Marine Science Institute (UPMSI), died at 81 on Sunday. “The UPMSI announces with deep sadness the demise of our beloved founder, who established the field of marine science in the country… Read More
More PH-SoKor student-faculty exchanges seen: DOST chief
November 30, 2019, 12:06 pm
MANILA --- Department of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña is expecting more expanded scholarship programs and research collaborations between the Philippines and Republic of Korea particularly in the field of e-learning with the use of Information and Communications… Read More
