Tag: Department of Science and Technology
Philippine travel amid pandemic made easy with DOST-developed S-PaSS
Philippine travel is now made easy with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-developed Safe, Swift, and Smart Passage or S-PaSS, an innovative travel management system for local travelers who are returning to or visiting different localities in time for the holidays, for vacation or for business.
UP scientist develops bio-fertilizer to improve sugarcane yield
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) scientist Dr. Virginia M. Padilla has developed Nutrio, a foliar spray bio-fertilizer that improves the growth and yield of sugarcane.
UP scientists save world’s only freshwater sardine Tawilis from species extinction
University of the Philippines (UP) scientists have saved the world’s only freshwater sardine locally known as "tawilis" (Sardinella tawilis) from possible extinction.
Philippines’ electronics testing opens to US market after FCC recognition
The Philippines' Electronics Product Development Center (EPDC) testing facility's ISO accreditation has received the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recognition, effectively opening the American market for the country's electronics testing.
Philippines’ ancient Lake Lanao in Mindanao remains clean
The Philippines' Lake Lanao in Mindanao, one of the world's remaining 17 ancient lakes estimated to be around 10 million years old, remains clean as it continues to be home to 18 endemic cyprinids (freshwater fishes related to the carps and minnows) that are found nowhere else in the world.
Filipinos’ satisfaction with DOST improves amid COVID 19 pandemic response
Filipinos' satisfaction with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has improved amid its COVID-19 pandemic response in 2020.
UP, DLSU scientists’ inspiring stories featured on iShare pilot webisode
The inspiring stories of scientists Dr. Teresa S. Encarnacion Tadem of the University of the Philippines (UP) and Dr. Anthony SF Chiu of De La Salle University Manila's (DLSU) are featured on the digital storytelling platform iShare's pilot webisode.
UP, DOST-developed RxBox for deployment to more areas with Covid patients
The University of the Philippines and the Department of Science and Technology-developed RxBox vital signs monitoring devices are being deployed to more areas with Covid patients.
AIM researchers use AI to address water shortage in Metro Manila
Asian Institute of Management (AIM) researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to develop a forecasting model that can address water shortage in Metro Manila.
15 Science & Technology Priority Research Areas for the Philippines in 2021
These 15 science and technology priority research areas for the Philippines in 2021 have been listed by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña.
Filipino innovations showcased at National Science & Technology virtual fair
Filipino innovations will be on showcase in the 2020 National Science & Technology Week (NSTW) virtual fair this November.
DOST offers virtual science symposium for Junior, Senior High School students
The Department of Science and Technology Region III (DOST) is offering another virtual science symposium for Junior and Senior High School students this November.