Science and Technology
12 aspiring scientists to represent PH at int'l tech fair
May 10, 2019, 5:31 pm
MANILA -- Twelve aspiring scientists from different high schools nationwide were honored on Friday as representatives of the Philippines at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). ISEF, the largest pre-college science competition worldwide which gathers top young scientific… Read More
US plans to build the world's fastest supercomputer
May 8, 2019, 3:23 pm
WASHINGTON -- The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Tuesday its plan to deliver the world's most powerful computer in 2021, with a performance of about 12 times the speed rating of the fastest computing system built to date. The system, called Frontier and based on AMD's high-performance,… Read More
NASA's InSight lander detects first likely ‘marsquake’
April 24, 2019, 3:47 pm
LOS ANGELES -- NASA's Mars InSight lander has measured and recorded for the first time ever a likely "marsquake," a NASA release said Tuesday. The faint seismic signal, detected by the lander's Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure (SEIS) instrument, was recorded on April 6, the lander's 128th… Read More
DOST pushes ISO certification for testing labs in Western Visayas
April 22, 2019, 9:00 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is working to assist at least five laboratories in Western Visayas in acquiring International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification in the next three years. DOST-6 Regional Director Rowen Gelonga said in a statement on… Read More
Black hole has no effect on anyone, weather: astronomer
April 12, 2019, 6:21 pm
MANILA -- An astronomer of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday the black hole has no effect on human beings and the weather. "It is too far from Earth. It does not affect the weather. No effect on human beings," Mario Raymundo… Read More
5G: More than just faster connection
April 9, 2019, 12:02 pm
SHENZHEN, China -- Fifth generation or 5G mobile network has been a buzzword in the recent years. For an end-user standpoint, 5G will bring faster connection -- faster speed to upload and download photos, videos, and other files, as well as reduced delay in sending online messages or making online… Read More
DOST, other agencies showcase R&D results
April 3, 2019, 8:37 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and other government agencies on Wednesday presented various research and development (R&D) results during the National Research and Development Conference held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. These… Read More
DOST invites industries to adopt cacao processing technology
March 29, 2019, 6:37 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) is inviting industries and entrepreneurs to adopt the cacao and tablea processing technology it has developed. Speaking at a forum held in Alabang, Muntinlupa on Friday, ITDI Food… Read More
Balik Scientists air Filipino researchers' plights
March 23, 2019, 12:22 pm
MANILA -- Even if the Balik Scientist Act was already signed into a law in June 2018, Filipino researchers and Balik Scientists (returning scientists) still experience challenges. In separate interviews with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), two Balik Scientists shared that among these challenges… Read More
Fourth industrial revolution topbills NRCP confab
March 10, 2019, 6:43 pm
MANILA -- At least 1,000 members of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) are expected to attend its annual scientific conference and general membership assembly on Monday at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. In an interview with the Philippine… Read More
DOST chief notes increasing 'Balik Scientists' may surpass target
March 6, 2019, 10:04 pm
MANILA -- There is an increasing trend among "Balik Scientists" (returning scientists) and, if this continues, might surpass the target for this year, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday. Balik Scientists are… Read More
Seminar for MSMEs in QC on March 6
March 4, 2019, 7:31 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) will conduct a seminar for micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs) on Wednesday (March 6) in Quezon City, which is aimed at helping them have a more organized and efficient workplace. The seminar, dubbed as the… Read More
PH genome center expands to Visayas, Mindanao
March 1, 2019, 6:43 pm
MANILA -- For more accurate results of the genomics research in the country, the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) has expanded its reach to Visayas and Mindanao, an official said on Friday. PGC executive director Cynthia Palmes-Saloma said in the first quarter of 2019, PGC satellite facilities have… Read More
New PH genomics lab to promote human genomes research
February 28, 2019, 8:14 pm
MANILA -- Disease outbreaks can now be controlled with precision and in less time. The Commission on Higher Education - Philippine California Advanced Research Institutes (CHED-PCARI) said the Shared Genomics Core Laboratory (SGCL) at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City would… Read More
DOST ventures into genomics health R&D
February 27, 2019, 7:22 pm
MANILA -- In an effort to be at par with the health technology of developed countries, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on Wednesday that it invested more in genomics Health Research and Development. In a technology conference, DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said the… Read More
DOST taps Robogals to urge studes in robotics, eng'g
February 22, 2019, 6:14 pm
MANILA -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 10 (Northern Mindanao) has tapped Robogals Cagayan de Oro to encourage more students to try the fields of robotics and engineering. Robogals is a non-government organization that aims to encourage students to engage in engineering topics by… Read More
DOST to turn over train prototype to Bataan State U
February 21, 2019, 6:15 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will turn over an Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) prototype to Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) in Balanga City on March 14, Secretary Fortunato dela Peña told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Thursday. Developed by DOST… Read More
PCAARRD's project with restaurant expands this year
February 15, 2019, 6:34 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources' (PCAARRD) assistance to Max's Restaurant in producing quality sweet potato will expand early this year, the Council has said. "PCAARRD has been a strong support to sweet potato (SP) breeding program and varietal… Read More
DOST recognizes student champions in 11th YES Awards
February 15, 2019, 2:50 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) on Thursday recognized more than 700 students from the National Capital Region during the 11th Youth Excellence in Science (YES) Awards at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay… Read More
NRCP urged to work on more health-related issues
February 13, 2019, 8:18 pm
MANILA -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña on Wednesday expressed the need for the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) to conduct more research that would address health-related concerns. Speaking at the “Enhancing the Public’s Level… Read More
