Science and Technology
DOST chief hopes for passage of PSTO Act
May 26, 2022, 7:07 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on Thursday expressed hope that the Duterte administration will approve a law increasing the salaries and providing more benefits to officials of Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTC).Through the… Read More
Cooperation key to thriving in 'new normal': tech experts
May 24, 2022, 9:50 pm
MANILA – Two technology experts on Tuesday said cooperation among different biz entities, as well as within an organization, is among the keys to thrive amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the "new normal". Citing his observations, Don Rae, senior advisor for Globe Business, noted that food delivery… Read More
TAPI, World Bank eye collab to reach more communities
May 24, 2022, 9:49 pm
MANILA – The Technology Application and Promotions Institute (TAPI) and World Bank (WB) are currently discussing possible partnership to be able to deliver technology and innovation to more communities, an executive said Tuesday. "The WB have inquired about how (far) the TAPI can go when it… Read More
PH, Iran to pursue collab on sci-tech, innovation
May 23, 2022, 7:26 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Iran will pursue collaboration on science, technology and innovation (STI), particularly on health and medical devices as well as nanotechnology, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Monday. DOST officials held a scientific visit in… Read More
DOST-8 boosts food innovation center to diversify MSME products
May 23, 2022, 1:57 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Science and Technology-Region 8 (DOST-8) is strengthening the seven-year-old Eastern Visayas Food Innovation Center (EVFIC) to cope with changing and stringent market demand. The DOST regional office here and the Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) signed a… Read More
PH's 1st 'science for change' facility to rise in Bicol
May 20, 2022, 6:33 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The first-ever “science for change” facility in the country will soon rise in this city, with its PHP115-million budget included in the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA). Albay Second District Rep. Joey Salceda, in an interview on Friday, said the "Bicol Science For… Read More
DOST-3 introduces Aurora farmers to smart agri farming
May 18, 2022, 7:58 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) has introduced a smart agriculture farming system to farmers and vegetable growers in San Luis, Aurora. In partnership with the Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) in the capital town of… Read More
DOST-4A pilots inventory mgmt system, boosts ICT innovations
May 17, 2022, 6:53 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Science and Technology in Calabarzon (DOST-4A) is currently piloting its in-house developed Purchasing and Inventory Management System (PIMS) as the agency continues to produce information and communications technology (ICT) solutions. In an interview with the… Read More
DOST-Calabarzon seeks more support for macapuno research
May 16, 2022, 8:08 pm
MANILA – While there are existing known macapuno products, the Department of Science and Technology in Calabarzon (DOST 4-A) is seeking more support for macapuno research and development (R&D), saying there's more that can be generated from it. "We would like to have a focused R&D on macapuno so… Read More
Methanol detection kit project likely completed by August
May 16, 2022, 7:57 pm
MANILA – The field test kit to detect methanol contamination in lambanog is expected to be completed by August, an official of the Department of Science and Technology in Calabarzon (DOST 4-A) said Monday. "We target the field testing to be completed by August. Then we will get intellectual… Read More
Yarn innovation center to rise in Ilagan
May 13, 2022, 8:21 pm
MANILA – A regional yarn production and innovation center (RYPIC) will soon rise in Ilagan, Isabela, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said Friday. In a taped report aired in the afternoon, he said the RYPIC will be located at the Isabela State… Read More
TAPI to assist start-ups, spin-offs enter int'l market
May 13, 2022, 8:19 pm
MANILA – The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) will be supporting spin-offs and start-ups to reach the international market, its director, Marion Decena, said on Friday. "In 2023, TAPI aims to internationalize intellectual property (IP) applications; fund spin-offs and… Read More
FPRDI develops abaca fiber extracting machine
May 13, 2022, 8:15 pm
MANILA – The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) has developed an abaca fiber extracting machine that is apparently non-hazardous, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña announced Friday. In a taped report aired in the afternoon, he… Read More
PH, Italy to forge scientific cooperation
May 12, 2022, 7:44 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines and Italy are set to forge scientific cooperation on various strategic areas, and signing may take place this month. "As we continue to expand our STI (science, technology, innovation) international partnerships, we are keen on pursuing further synergies with Italy. (The)… Read More
PH, Korea R&D collab to start this June
May 10, 2022, 9:53 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines and South Korea will begin collaboration on different research and development (R&D) projects this year, an official said Tuesday. Almost four years since the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) - South Korea expressed… Read More
DOST announces 94% passing rate in electoral board certification
May 6, 2022, 8:45 pm
MANILA -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on Friday announced the agency has recorded a 94.23-percent passing rate in the electoral board member certification. "As of April 21, a total of 205,413 local electoral board members [who] will serve during the… Read More
DOST-Catanduanes to fund abaca-related proposals
May 3, 2022, 4:59 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Catanduanes will fund abaca-related research in a bid to help and support the staging of the 6th Abaca Festival on May 24-28 in the province, which was recently declared as the "Abaca Capital of the Philippines". Engr. Marie Grace… Read More
PH introduces locally-made e-jeepney
May 2, 2022, 7:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) on Monday afternoon introduced the locally-made 23-seater electric jeepney (e-jeepney) via a demo run in Alabang, Muntinlupa.This (e-jeepney) was made by the engineers of EVAP,… Read More
PH, Aussie institute to collab on digital health programs
April 28, 2022, 6:26 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines' Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia have agreed to work together on digital health programs. "(The) DOST sees this as an important area for innovation in the Philippines, especially with our… Read More
DOST, PhilSA greenlight transition of Space S&T assets
April 25, 2022, 8:10 pm
QUEZON CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) have officially signed the memorandum of agreement on the transition of Space Science and Technology Assets (SSTA) from DOST to PhilSA on Monday. DOST and PhilSA entered into the agreement to… Read More
