The Philippines’ first natural dyeing facility has opened in Batangas and is ready to help serve the requirements of the producers of textiles and handicrafts in the country. The Natural Dyes (NatDyes) Processing and Dyeing Facility was officially opened last December 6 and located at Purok Kamagong, Brgy. Inicbulan, Bauan in Batangas. NatDyes Hub in […]
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University of the Philippines-DOST Diwata-2 microsatellite marks 1st year in space
As the Philippines marked the 1st anniversary of microsatellite Diwata-2’s journey in space, the scientists behind the historic space technology gathered at the University of the Philippines Diliman to share stories of its milestones. The UP College of Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (UP-EEEI) hosted the anniversary gathering on October 29, 2019, with the […]
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UP ULyS3ES is new home for Filipino space scientists, engineers, and technology research
The University of the Philippines (UP) breaks new grounds, as the home of Filipino space scientists, engineers, and technology research was unveiled at the University Laboratory for Small Satellites and Space Engineering Systems (UP ULyS3ES). The country’s premier state university, together with the Department of Science and Technology Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), presented […]
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NASA team starts Philippine climate joint study with Filipino researchers
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) science aircraft P-3B has started flying over Philippine skies to signal the start of the United States agency’s joint climate study with Filipino researchers led by the Manila Observatory (MO). NASA P-3B took off on August 25 from Clark, Pampanga as part of the scientific study called the […]
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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 show “iBilib” was presented as the first Department of Science and Technology (DOST) ambassador at the launch of the 2019 […]
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8 Filipino scientists among Asia’s best
Filipino scientists have again been named among the best in Asia in the newest edition of Asian Scientist magazine. The 2019 Edition Asian Scientist 100 lists 8 Filipinos among the region’s most outstanding in their fields, who have made significant scientific discovery, or provided leadership in academia or industry. In 2018, another 8 Filipino scientists […]
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1st state-of-the-art Planetarium in Mindanao breaks ground in El Salvador City
Mindanao’s first planetarium has broken ground to present an immersive experience in a science theater and classroom in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental. The new Planetarium which will be added to the existing Planetariums in the Philippines, will be built with a state-of-the-art full dome projector, featuring a 3D view of stars, planets, and other […]
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Gay Jane Perez wins ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women
A Filipina professor has won this year’s ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women.
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Diwata 2 Microsat ready for lift-off end of October
Diwata-2, the Philippines’ second microsatellite project, is scheduled to be launched to outer space in October 2018.
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EcoSep to preserve the Philippines’ beautiful beaches, waters safe & clean
The Department of Science and Technology has developed a new technology to help keep the Philippines beaches and waters safe and clean.
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PHL Hybrid Trimaran ship to be powered by ocean waves
A ship engineer from Aklan province is leading the Philippines in harnessing the energy of ocean waves in propelling the Hybrid Trimaran – a new fast craft passenger cargo vessel projected to improve the country’s maritime industry. The Philippine Hybrid Trimaran will accommodate an estimated 100 passengers, 4 vans, and 15 motorcycles, announced the Department […]
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Diwata satellite exhibit urges kids to discover Filipino invention
The Philippines’ first microsatellite, DIWATA-1, can be viewed beginning December in an exhibit made for kids at the Museo Pambata. The display at the Museo Pambata’s I Love my Planet Earth Room allows kids to explore outer space through the images recorded by the Filipino microsatellite. The Discover DIWATA-1 museum display shows a life-size model […]
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