Tag: Department of Science and Technology
DOST Philippines initiates moves to develop own vaccines
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) has initiated talks with the local pharmaceutical industry as part of efforts to develop the country's own vaccines.
Virgin Coconut Oil for COVID 19 treatment food handlers undergo DOST safety training
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.
OFW technology businesses in Philippines to get funding from DOST
Returning Overseas Filipino Workers and their families who want to establish technology-based enterprises in the Philippines can get funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
DOST offers science and technology undergraduate scholarships for 2021
Science and technology undergraduate scholarships for the school year 2021 are being offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to students interested to join the science community by pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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.
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.
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.
DOST OneLab network giving free services to test disinfectants, sterilize PPEs
In spite of the on-going enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-OneLab member laboratories are providing crucial functions and playing very important roles in the war against COVID 19.
1st UP-DOST microsat Diwata 1 completes space mission after 4 years, reenters earth
The Philippines' first microsatellite, Diwata 1, completed its space mission after four years and has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.
Philippine Virgin Coconut Oil treatment for COVID-19 patients on clinical trial in UP-PGH, NCR,...
Philippine Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) as a treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients is now undergoing clinical trials at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), and in hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Region IV-A CALABARZON.
HAPPENING NOW: UP-DOST COVID-19 rapid test kit approved for commercial release as nation readies...
The first Philippine-made COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Test Kit developed by the University of the Philippines National Institutes of Health (UP NIH) and financed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has been certified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercial release beginning today.
UP Los Banos develops seaweed drying technology for faster quality harvest
Seaweed farmers are getting a boost from a new seaweed drying technology developed by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) - BIOMECH and funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The new seaweed drying system is capable of drying newly harvested stocks at a faster rate while protecting the seaweeds from unpredictable weather.