Food handlers of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients underwent safety training on Basic Food Hygiene and Food Safety Hazards by the Food Safety Team of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-CALABARZON.
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UP, DOST new research projects to help Manila Bay rehabilitation
The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are working together on a research project to help in the rehabilitation of polluted Manila Bay.
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Abaca face mask developed in Misamis Oriental gets DOST nod
A face mask made of Philippine Abaca and developed in Misamis Oriental has been tested and approved by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 10.
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Twitter Philippines helps women fight violence with search-prompt notification
Twitter Philippines is helping women fight gender-based violence amid the COVID-19 pandemic with a new search-prompt notification that directs users to the Philippine Commission on Women hotlines.
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Philippine-made vaccines can be possible with Virology Research Institute
Philippine-made vaccines can be made possible once the proposed Virology Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines (VIP) is made operational.
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Phone, text, messaging apps harnessed for remote enrolment of public school students
Phone, text, and messaging apps have been harnessed for the remote enrolment of public school students as the Philippines continues to undergo community quarantine to stop the spread of coronavirus disease.
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Science & tech solutions from colleges, researchers to help companies cope with “new normal”
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) today starts accepting proposals from colleges, universities, and research institutions for solutions to help Filipino companies cope with the “new normal” conditions.
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Planter Jeepney art recreates urban forest as tribute to frontliners
The iconic Philippine jeepney that was turned into an eco-friendly art project that doubles as a micro food forest, is now again being presented by its creator Larry Gile as a tribute to frontliners in the fight against coronavirus disease.
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UPDATE: Virgin coconut oil treatment trials to cure COVID-19 in Philippines
Here are updates on the Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) treatment clinical trials in the Philippines in the CALABARZON region. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reported the updates from DOST IVA Regional Director Dr. Alexander Madrigal and Emelita P. Bagsit, Supervising SRS, DOST-CALABARZON who is coordinating the VCO Clinical Trial in Sta. Rosa.
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1st Hackbang Hackathon Mindanao to create solutions for “New Normal” challenges
The Hackbang Hackathon to create solutions to challenges for Mindanao in the transition to the “new normal” is being set up over 4 days of June 2020.
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24/7 medical consultations available on KonsultaMD app
Telehealth service KonsultaMD has released a mobile app that allows customers to engage in 24/7 teleconsultation with a licensed doctor via voice or video without leaving the comforts of their own homes.
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Robots with students’ faces march in Class of 2020 virtual graduation in quarantined Manila
Robots bearing the faces of students marched and received diplomas in a Taguig City school’s Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies held amid the community quarantine to stop the spread of coronavirus disease.
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