Science and Technology
1K farmers in Bukidnon to benefit from banana processing tech
April 9, 2022, 11:22 am
MANILA – About 1,000 farmers in Bukidnon will benefit from a banana processing technology through the aid of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Secretary Fortunato de la Peña announced Friday. In a video-recorded report, de la Peña said banana farmers in Lantapan, Bukidnon could… Read More
STI mitigates risks, builds resilience: DOST chief
April 7, 2022, 3:33 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on Thursday noted the significant contribution of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in harnessing disaster resilience. "STI is at the core of disaster risk reduction -- from understanding the concept of… Read More
ITDI partners with Colegio de Muntinlupa to boost 3D printing
March 23, 2022, 7:28 pm
MANILA – The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) has partnered with Colegio de Muntinlupa (CDM) to boost the latter's 3D printing or additive manufacturing capability. "This partnership is crucial because 3D printing is among the technologies under Industry 4.0. By sharing (the… Read More
DOST-3 gives solar-powered teaching aids to IP schools
March 23, 2022, 5:34 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) has provided teaching aids to indigenous schools in two provinces of the region. Recipients of solar-powered interactive multimedia teachings aids were Bato Elementary School, Pinag-anakan Integrated… Read More
FPRDI to develop incense from forest product residues
March 18, 2022, 8:13 pm
MANILA - The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) is currently developing incense products using residues from extracted and processed forest materials, its chief announced Friday."We are targeting to develop incense cones and incense sticks, using hydrosols and solid… Read More
DOST, DILG team up for 'Maghanda' disaster response project
March 16, 2022, 11:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday inked a deal for a project called "Maghanda," which seeks to boost information drive and provide better disaster risk warnings. "It aims to capacitate LGUs (local… Read More
PCIEERD bares 8 projects for 'new normal'
March 15, 2022, 8:38 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) on Tuesday bared at least eight projects for the "new normal" that it will be funding this year. "These projects will enable (people) to rise up to the 'new normal.' The technologies to… Read More
DOST bats for use of e-sensors in large, gov’t buildings
March 14, 2022, 7:15 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Monday urged large buildings and government buildings to use cloud-based monitors and electronic sensors (e-sensors) to monitor their energy consumption. "These are tools that would enable large buildings and government… Read More
PCHRD funds development of tool to assess handwriting
March 11, 2022, 7:53 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) has allocated over PHP3.2 million funding for a project that aims to develop a tool that could assess the handwriting of children. "There is much information that can be gathered from the simple pencil grasp, speed and… Read More
ITDI develops packaging to prolong raw food shelf life
March 10, 2022, 1:06 pm
MANILA – The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has developed a packaging that could help prolong raw food's shelf life. "It's a chitosan-based antioxidant film (that the ITDI) developed using chitosan powder. This powder can… Read More
Interpreters for deaf partner with DOST
February 28, 2022, 8:17 pm
MANILA – Very soon, even the deaf community will learn more about innovations as the Philippine Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (PRID) partnered with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to incorporate sign language in its "TekNegoShow" business type talk show. In a Viber… Read More
Tech execs want clear innovation programs from poll bets
February 25, 2022, 10:12 am
MANILA – A clear program on innovation and technology is needed from those running for office to sustain the gains on digitalization that have been achieved to date, a convenor of Digital Pilipinas said. With the looming change in administration in the Philippines, Amor Maclang, co-founder of… Read More
PhilSA partners with PH-US group for space science scholarships
February 24, 2022, 9:03 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Thursday said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) or Fulbright Philippines to provide scholarships and training programs for space science, technology, engineering, and… Read More
DOST-supported projects highlight wellness, environment
February 24, 2022, 8:08 pm
MANILA – Research and development (R&D) projects highlighting wellness, environmental sustainability, and community and the arts were showcased in a symposium on Thursday. "These are diverse areas of study, but all of them are equally significant," said Department of Science and Technology… Read More
PH 4th among countries most targeted by web threats
February 21, 2022, 9:30 pm
MANILA – For the entire 2021, Kaspersky products used in the Philippines detected and foiled more than 50 million web threat attempts, according to statistics from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). The latest KSN report released Monday showed the Philippines moved two places up in… Read More
VSATs help ensure connectivity in Siargao, Dinagat Islands
February 21, 2022, 8:27 pm
BUTUAN CITY – As two more Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) were installed on Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, the residents are now assured of connectivity after the devastation of Typhoon Odette in December last year. The Department of Information and Communications Technology-Caraga… Read More
Low-cost ventilator eyed to stop spread of airborne viruses
February 19, 2022, 12:40 pm
MANILA – The University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City and the Max Planck Institute of Chemistry (MPIC) in Mainz, Germany, are currently working to develop a low-cost ventilator system for tropical indoor environments to curb further spread of airborne viruses. In a taped report aired on… Read More
DOST hopes for Senate nod to virology, vaccine institute
February 18, 2022, 1:29 pm
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña is hoping that the Senate will approve the bill that seeks to formally institutionalize the Virology and Vaccine Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines before this administration… Read More
New tech to improve Cebu City's link with 80 villages
February 17, 2022, 3:29 pm
CEBU CITY – The city government here will use an “11G” point-to-point microwave network in linking Cebu City Hall’s communication system with its 80 barangays, the chair of the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CCDRRMC) on Thursday said. Lawyer Gerardo Carillo,… Read More
Research firm gets P16-M DOST grant to develop vax vs. ASF
February 16, 2022, 8:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Wednesday announced it has provided PHP15.95 million assistance to veterinary research and diagnostics company, BioAssets Corporation. The DOST said it recognizes the need for animal vaccine research and development (R&D), using the… Read More
