Science and Technology
More R&D support, investments vital to PH dev't
September 23, 2022, 6:19 pm
MANILA – The country needs more support and investments in research and development (R&D), an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday. "Malaki ang papel na ginagampanan ng science and technology upang patuloy na mapaunlad ang ating bansa. Nasa kamay nila ang… Read More
App to pre-assess mobility impairment to be rolled out in QC
September 21, 2022, 6:21 pm
MANILA – A mobile application that seeks to empower barangay health workers (BHWs) to pre-assess mobility impairment among kids and teens is being prepared for rollout and testing in Quezon City.The POWer (prosthesis, orthosis, and wheelchair empowerment and reintegration) app contains a… Read More
Gatchalian urges gov't to establish free online library
September 18, 2022, 7:17 pm
MANILA – Senator Win Gatchalian wants to establish a free online library for elementary and secondary learners as augmentation to the existing online library services in the country which were created during the outbreak of the pandemic two years ago. Gatchalian cited the role of digital… Read More
Sci-tech, innovation vital to nat'l wealth creation: DOST chief
September 15, 2022, 6:56 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. on Thursday noted the importance of science, technology and innovation (STI) in "the development of national wealth." "Since the pandemic broke out, innovation is equated with progress. We need to invest in… Read More
DOST R&D confab to spark tie-ups among stakeholders
September 13, 2022, 5:12 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is hoping its 7th National Research and Development Conference (NRDC) slated this week will result in partnerships among the stakeholders, according to an official of the agency. Set on Sept. 15 to 16 at the Philippine International… Read More
ASTI to develop robot that detects plant diseases
September 5, 2022, 8:43 pm
MANILA -- The Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) is currently developing a robot that could detect plant diseases, thereby helping farmers to increase yield, its top official said Monday. Using artificial intelligence (AI), the robot will be placed initially in a banana plantation… Read More
DOST open to R&D proposals on monkeypox
August 26, 2022, 6:10 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday the agency is open to evaluating research and development (R&D) proposals on viral disease, monkeypox, for possible funding. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency, DOST Assistant Secretary Leah Buendia… Read More
PCIEERD, TikTok launch STAR Camp
August 22, 2022, 6:42 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) and video-sharing platform TikTok on Monday launched the STAR (Science and Technology Advocates for Research) Camp, a search for content creators who will promote this field. Three… Read More
DOST trains Catanduanes villagers on improved vinegar production
August 15, 2022, 7:43 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Bicol through its Catanduanes provincial office has conducted technology assistance training for vinegar production in Bagamanoc town. In an interview on Monday, Engr. Marie Grace Molina, DOST Catanduanes director, said the… Read More
DOST chief vows to focus on job creation through STI
August 15, 2022, 7:12 pm
MANILA – Among the priorities of the new Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is job creation, and use of science, technology and innovation (STI) to address various concerns that the country is facing. "There is job creation through STI, and this is also for… Read More
ASTI to develop robot that would disinfect indoors
August 15, 2022, 6:17 pm
MANILA – The Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) has allocated PHP5.9 million for the development of a robot with ultraviolet-C light that can disinfect indoor spaces, its chief said Monday. The project aims to reduce the risks of using UV light by integrating intelligent features… Read More
PH firm to roll out 1st e-PRF deployment via Microsoft Power Apps
August 9, 2022, 3:05 pm
MANILA – The first and only Filipino-made Electronic Purchase Requisition Form (e-PRF) customization and deployment using Microsoft Power Apps is expected to be rolled out in international schools in the region. The e-PRF project is already in the pre-production phase of building and… Read More
MSMEs to benefit from productivity enhancement training
August 2, 2022, 6:53 pm
MANILA – At least 60 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Central Luzon (Region 3) are expected to initially benefit from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Labor's (DOLE) plan to conduct productivity enhancement training. The DOST-Region 3 and the… Read More
DOST-funded digester to convert wastes to biogas in Aurora
August 2, 2022, 3:28 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – A fixed dome biogas digester will be built in the municipal abattoir of Baler, Aurora. The project worth PHP444,000 will be funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under its regional grants-in-aid program. Aurora Provincial Science Technology… Read More
PSTC Leyte to help augment fishers' income via sardine processing
July 26, 2022, 8:41 pm
MANILA -- To help fishermen augment their income, the Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) in Leyte will help them establish a sardine processing plant in the municipality of Hilongos. The PSTC will provide the local government of Hilongos with PHP900,000 for the acquisition of food… Read More
PCIEERD echoes PBBM: STI vital to hasten economic growth
July 26, 2022, 8:38 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) on Tuesday echoed President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s pronouncement that science, technology, and innovation (STI) are crucial to hasten economic growth. "His (Marcos) 19 priority… Read More
DOST backs BBM's stance on investing in sci-tech
July 25, 2022, 9:27 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s stance on investing in science and technology to boost the country's disaster risk reduction (DRR) efforts. Marcos, in his first State of the Nation Address on Monday, acknowledged that the… Read More
USAID leads dialogue on improving women’s digital inclusion in PH
July 19, 2022, 8:18 pm
MANILA – Speakers and reactors from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Philippine Commission on Women, Global Systems of Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), and the public and private sectors recently… Read More
DOST spends P108-M for new disaster risk reduction projects
July 19, 2022, 7:19 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology has spent over PHP108.4 million for 12 new projects related to disaster risk reduction (DRR). "Investing in DRR is crucial as the country contends with meteorologic, seismic, and volcanic events. We should not let our guards down even with… Read More
Pinoys rank Converge as top fixed ISP in Q1-Q2 of 2022: Ookla
July 18, 2022, 9:07 pm
MANILA – Filipinos have ranked fiber broadband provider Converge as the top fixed internet service provider (ISP) in the country, according to the "Speedtest Awards" for the first quarter to second quarter of 2022. In its report, users of the Speedtest website—a network analytics website and… Read More
