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Full archiveThe Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has funded an R&D project to develop a rapid and non-destructive diagnostic method for detecting heavy metals and trace elements in various high-value agricultural crops such as cacao, coffee, corn, cabbage, lettuce, coconut, mango, and banana.
View detailsButuan City- Boosting the local farmers' capabilities in improving their productivity, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga region introduced them to a capacity-building training on the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines or SARAI Mobile Applications and Automatic Weather Station (AWS) installation and maintenance recently in Butuan City.
View detailsA Filipino scientist from the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) is pushing for a study on the use of natural cooling techniques in the Philippines, which can be beneficial amid the rising global energy and fuel crisis.
View detailsAs the nation continues to grapple with the impacts of the current fuel crisis, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is highlighting local innovations that could help ease the country’s reliance on imported fuels.
View detailsResearchers from the Department of Science and Technology - Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) were recognized for their outstanding research achievements during the DOST Intellectual Property Awards (IPA) Ceremony held on March 26, 2026 at the Quest Plus Conference Center Manila.
View detailsEstablishing a national precision medicine strategy, anchored by a clearly defined coordinating body, tops the priority list identified by Astrid Dita of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. She outlined actionable steps, each grounded in proven international practices, that the Philippines can adopt to advance toward a “4P” healthcare system: personalized, preventive, predictive, and participatory.
View detailsThe Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Science High School (DOST-PSHS), commonly known as Pisay, released the names of the qualifiers for the National Competitive Examination (NCE) 2025, Philippine Information Agency Building, Quezon City, March 30.
View detailsThe Department of Science and Technology urged the Filipino research community to commit to a cross-sectoral, ethical, and responsive approach to accelerate national progress during the Annual Scientific Conference and 93rd General Membership Assembly of the National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, last March 13, 2026.
View detailsThe Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is advancing efforts to strengthen data governance across its system following a three-day training and workshop that laid the groundwork for the development of a Department-wide Data Governance Framework to promote data accessibility and accountability and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
View detailsThirteen Filipino researchers from various fields were given the spotlight during the Department of Science and Technology - National Research Council of the Philippines’ (DOST-NRCP) 2026 Annual Scientific Conference (ASC) and 93rd General Membership Assembly (GMA), at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, March 13.
View detailsFor sustainable transport and heritage tourism, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Intramuros Administration (IA) officially unveiled the first-ever Filipino-engineered all-electric tourist transport vehicle, e-tranvia, to navigate the historic roads of Intramuros, Centro de Turismo, Manila City, March 19.
View detailsBUTUAN CITY— DOST Northern Mindanao researchers convened at the 2026 Mindanao Cluster Call Conference recently to align regional research and development (R&D) priorities with national goals, focusing on critical sectors such as health, agriculture, energy, and emerging technologies.
View detailsFood sources and access shape how Filipinos eat, according to findings from the 2023 National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).
View detailsNutrition gaps that weaken immunity, threaten eyesight, and affect brain development remain a concern among Filipinos, particularly young children and pregnant women, according to the latest findings of the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted by the Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). Often referred to as “hidden hunger,” these gaps occur when people consume diets that lack essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A and iodine.
View detailsThe Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) leads the inauguration of its Iloilo Radar Facility and breaks ground for the new Iloilo Synoptic Station.
View detailsAng opisyal na banner ng Oras Pinas: Filipino, On Time Ka! na kampanya ng Department of Science and Technology para sa pagdiriwang ng National Time Consciousness Week ngayong darating na ika-1 hanggang 7 ng Enero 2026.
View detailsThe Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) successfully concluded the 53rd Atomic Energy Week (AEW), offering the public enthusiastic and inclusive activities for Juan and Juana wanting to learn more about the benefits of the Atom.
View detailsMALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON — In a noteworthy collaboration, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Bukidnon headed by Provincial S&T Director Ritchie Mae L. Guno and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Pangantucan, under the leadership of Mayor Manolito G. Garces successfully provided 340 Indigenous Peoples (IPs) from the Manobo-Higaunon communities with access to clean and safe drinking water through innovative ceramic filter technology.
View detailsThe recent fire incident in HK has sparked conversations over the use of bamboo poles in construction. People are concerned— how safe is bamboo against fire?
View detailsThe Department of Science and Technology (DOST), with its vibrant international cooperation in advancing science, technology and innovation (STI) for the Filipino people, recently conducted “The Future of Communities Forum: Learning from Neighbors in Asia” as part of the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW 2025) with the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan” and sub-theme “Building Smart and Sustainable Communities”. The Forum was held last 21 November 2025 at 9:00-11:00 AM at the Ilocos Norte Centennial
View detailsThe Department of Science and Technology (DOST) partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to conduct an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Training at the DOST Central Office, Bicutan, Taguig City on November 26-27, 2025.
View detailsDepartment of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary, Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. officially received the Philippines’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment Report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on November 28, 2025 in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
View detailsThis year’s Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week in the National Capital Region culminates with a recognition of local ingenuity, excellence, and impact of the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region’s (DOST-NCR) flagship programs and initiatives such as the SETUP 4.0 Awards, Best CEST Awards, Best Grassroot Innovation and Circular Economy Award.
View detailsIn the fight against global plastic pollution, the Philippines, through the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) showcased the first-of-its-kind prototype house built with radiation-processed plastic tiles and panels.
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