UP-DOST innovation RxBox eyed for commercial release after COVID, rural success
The University of the Philippines and Department of Science and Technology (UP-DOST) RxBox TeleHealth System is being eyed for commercial release
to provide better access to life-saving healthcare services in the country after the project's successful deployment in rural health centers and during the COVID-19 outbreak.
1st Filipino-made monitoring system for earthquakes wins 1M grant
The first and only Filipino-made building structural health monitoring and sensor mesh system for earthquake detection and early warning won the 2023 Innovation Awards' one million pesos grant for further research to promote safety and resilience in the country amid destructive earthquakes that recently struck the world, including in Turkey and Syria.
Gandang Ilongga: Iloilo beauty, anti-acne products developed by DOST Balik Scientists
Iloilo skin and beauty product innovations are being developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Balik Scientists Program working with a local university and pharmaceutical company to create high-quality, safe, effective, and affordable dermatological innovations.
Disaster science communication can be improved with experience-based study
The Philippines' science communication in times of disasters is expected to be improved with the experience-based study to be conducted by the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) in partnership with the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU).
Filipino scientist returns to Ph service, discovers compounds for new antibiotics
An overseas-based scientist who returned to serve in the Philippines has made headway in drug discovery and development in the country after isolating antimicrobial compounds to be used in formulating new antibiotics, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reported today.
World Record holder Kyxz Mendiola: from hoverboard and e-car to e-bike
World Record holder Kyxz Mendiola has added an electric bike to his many eco-friendly transportation inventions and it is now available for the Philippine market.
Globe pilots Southeast Asia’s 1st lens antenna technology
The Philippines' digital platform, Globe, has successfully completed pilot deployments of Southeast Asia's first multi-beam, multi-band lens antenna technology.
Filipino scientist invents alternative to LPG-fueled cooking stove
Filipino scientist Dr. Fiorello Abenes has invented a fuel alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for use in household stoves.
Alternative to plastic packaging using Philippines’ plants wins Global Innovators Grand Prize
An alternative to plastic packaging using nanostructured Philippine indigenous plants made history at the Top Ten Innovators (TTI) in Shell liveWIRE (SLW) global awards after winning the Grand Prize in Business Innovation.
6 Ways To Do Digital CleanUp
Sharing personal data may be inevitable when we do various online transactions. However, it is best if we make it a habit to wipe clean the digital trail we create as we use gadgets and applications 24/7.
Workshops on resilient homes using bamboo technology offered free for builders
Free workshops on resilient homes using Philippine bamboo technology are being offered both online and onsite to building contractors, architects, and engineers at the Base Bamboo Academy.
BPI enables easy way to send donations digitally
For Filipinos, the rainy season has become synonymous with calamities such as typhoons, severe flooding, and landslides.
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