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Samar’s Basey Association of Native Industry Growth (BANIG), Inc., placed first in the Department of Science and Technology-led 2023 Search for the Most Innovative Women Entrepreneurs in Eastern Visayas dubbed as “Unlad Bayi” or Women Development. In her congratulatory message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan said, “I was inspired by the dedication and passion of BANIG […]
The Department of Health (DOH) officially transferred the operations of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Philippines to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through a ceremonial turnover of the HTA Council and HTA Division from the DOH to the DOST at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Manila. DOH Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire […]
In an aim to strengthen the local disaster preparedness and post-pandemic recovery capacities of the communities, the Province of Bulacan through Governor Daniel Fernando formally received the Mobile Command and Control Vehicle (MOCCOV) from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) during the recent Flag Ceremony at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has officially commenced the construction of the Taguig City Science Terminal and Exhibit Center at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Compound in Bicutan. DPWH National Capital Regional Director Nomer Abel Canlas said that the groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for this joint project together with […]
The Department of Trade and Industry – Competitiveness Bureau (DTI-CB) held the 6th Inclusive Innovation Conference (ICC) at the Batangas State University recently with the theme, “Leadership in Innovation: Key to Sustained Competitiveness and Economic Growth”. With the rapid adoption of technology and the rise of tech-centric programs, the IIC 2022 aimed to define the […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), together with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), led the ceremonial turn-over of the P7.6-million Automatic Trash Rake (ATR) facility to Malabon City. DENR Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna said the facility serves as an “alternative measure to improve flood control operation through better trash collection rate […]
The Senate approved a bill seeking to convert the Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) into the Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) in provinces nationwide. Senator Nancy Binay, sponsor and co-author of Senate Bill No. 2484 or the Provincial Science and Technology Act, said the PSTCs of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) […]
The first-ever “science for change” facility in the country will soon rise in Legazpi City, with its P115-million budget included in the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA). Albay Second District Representative Joey Salceda said the “Bicol Science For Change” (S4C) facility will be a regional research and development (R&D) center that will support science, technology […]
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte wants the Duterte administration to give priority in the homestretch of its term to a two-pronged “brain gain” strategy that seeks to utilize digital technology and increase the state’s budget for research and development (R&D) to expand the Philippines’ corps of scientists and engineers and entice them to stay and work […]
Ilagan City in Isabela province will soon fabricate the Department of Science Technology (DOST)-developed Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT), and use this as an alternative mode of transportation.In a virtual signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said it was Ilagan City Mayor Josemarie Diaz who expressed interest to […]