Tag: Department of Science and Technology
Filipino scientists invent abaca SWAN amphibious vehicle for disaster rescue and relief operations
As the saying “Necessity is the mother of invention” goes, Filipino scientists worked with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to invent and develop the Philippines’ very own versatile amphibious vehicle which they...
San Miguel taps Filipino invention as it shifts to biodegradable packaging
The Philippines' San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is tapping a Filipino invention of plastic woven packaging as it shifts to biodegradable packaging for its products.
The move is a Philippine business milestone as SMC is the...
Pinoy scientists develop organic glue from used tea leaves, tobacco stalk waste
A plywood glue organic mixture made of spent tea leaves (STL) and tobacco dust additives developed by the Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has reached another level of...
UP, DLSU, Mapua University technology researches spin-off into startup companies
Five technology research projects from the University of the Philippines Diliman, De La Salle University, and Mapua University are being established as startup companies with market-ready products in a spin-off project of the Department...
Salted eggs project lead winning Filipino innovations at RICE CALABARZON
A technology project showing a new way to extend shelf life of the salted egg, a Filipino delicacy made by soaking duck or chicken eggs in brine, has won the 2019 Regional Invention Contest...
UST, UP Manila science students develop brain-computer, cancer treatment to aid patients
Science students from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and University of the Philippines (UP) Manila developed medical aids for patients and won top science prizes for their research.
University of Santo Tomas student Jay...
Basketball star Chris Tiu is Science and Technology ambassador for Filipino youth
Chris Tiu has signed up as an ambassador to advocate love for science, technology, and innovation among Filipino youth.
The United States International Film and Video Festival award-winning host of the GMA Network TV's science...
Phivolcs launches apps to inform Filipinos of natural calamity risks
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) is launching applications that would help Filipinos know if their location is at risk for volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and other hazards.
Phivolcs director Renato Solidum announced the...
Filipino innovation takes Bukidnon mat weaving to next level
Mat weavers from Bukidnon are improving their products with innovative techniques introduced by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
The mat weaving innovation has allowed the weavers to raise their incomes after enhancing the...
Innovative Science and Math teachers to join Innobox Project search
The search for the Philippines' most innovative Science and Math teachers is underway.
The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) has launched the second run of the search for teachers with the most...
Automated train prototype turned over by DOST to Bataan Peninsula State University for new...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Philippines turned over its Automated Guideway Transit prototype train to the Bataan Peninsula State University in Balanga City, Bataan on March 14.
DOST, which also recently introduced the...
Philippine fabric soon to be showcased in government uniforms
Philippine indigenous fabric will soon be seen on uniforms provided for government officials and employees.
As the world gives more attention to Philippine local textile highlighted by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray who showcased native...