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Nat’l scientist Edgardo Gomez, pioneer in coral reef research, passes away

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 02:53 PM

National Scientist Edgardo D. Gomez passed away at the age of 81, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on Tuesday. Read more »

Meet the future of Philippine space exploration

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 02 11:52 PM

In one of the buildings of the University of the Philippines’ science complex, a team of young engineers and scientists is busy at work - studying and building what is supposed to be the country’s first locally made satellite. Read more »

DOST says it helped train SEA Games staff on halal food but only in New Clark City

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 26 05:02 PM

Dr. Anthony Sales, DOST Region 11 director and Halal program leader, told ABS-CBN News in a phone interview that they started discussing halal food preparations with the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) since the middle of the year. Read more »

Students battle it out in game of robot basketball

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 11:03 AM

For 2 days this week, a different kind of ball game unfolded in this city of basketball junkies. Read more »

Public high school students, nagtagisan sa DOST robotics competition

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 12:13 AM

Bahagi ito ng tagisang robotics ng DOST Science Education Institute. Read more »

PH’s 2nd microsatellite marks 1st year in space, shows Manila Bay improvement

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 29 07:02 PM

After just a year in space, Philippines’ second microsatellite Diwata-2 has been able to cover almost half of the country’s land area, taking images of towns and bodies of water that provide important insights about the nation’s changing landscape. Read more »

Folding crutches, water trash collector tampok sa DOST exhibit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 12:23 AM

Natitiklop na saklay para sa mga may kapansanan, makina na kayang kumolekta ng basura sa mga ilog - ilan lang 'yan sa ibinidang imbensiyon ng mga Pinoy sa isang exhibit sa Pasig. Read more »

Filipino scientists create affordable, easy to use dengue kit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 12:53 AM

Filipino scientists have come up with a diagnostic kit that tests patients for dengue infection with faster results. Read more »

Philippines, China to work on science and technology projects

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 10:50 PM

The Philippines and China will collaborate on science and technology projects under agreements signed during the China visit in August of President Duterte.  Read more »

DOST gets lower budget for 2020

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 05:22 PM

The Department of Science and Technology is getting a lower budget for 2020. Read more »

Science scholars dismayed over delayed monthly stipends

Angelica Y. Yang
Posted at Aug 30 10:02 PM

A number of DOST scholars from the University of the Philippines Diliman criticized the delay in the release of their monthly stipends, which play a huge part in supporting their education. Read more »

DOH: Tawa-tawa not proven cure for dengue

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 01:00 AM

A herbal supplement derived from the native tawa-tawa plant is touted by the Department of Science and Technology as a potential aid against dengue. Read more »

DOST told to seek payment, file cases vs firms with P251 million debt

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 08:00 PM

The Department of Science and Technology failed to collect P251 million from small business owners who availed of financial assistance from the government, a Commission on Audit report showed. Read more »

Filipino shipyard developing hybrid vessel that generates power from waves

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 24 11:33 PM

MANILA - An experimental inter-island vessel being built by Metallica Shipyard in the town of New Washington, Aklan will use sea waves to generate electricity and reduce operating costs, according to the engineer in charge of the project.  Read more »

DOST distributes food processing machines in 33 areas to combat malnutrition

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 06:44 PM

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) distributed food processing machines to 33 areas, Tuesday, to help local governments battle malnutrition among infants and toddlers. Read more »

LOOK: This yellow bus will show Pinoy students what it’s like to be a scientist

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 20 04:44 AM

Every year, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) offers scholarships to students who want to pursue science-related careers. But despite the full scholarship, they are still not getting enough applicants. Read more »

A sneak peek at future fashion: 3D scanning, avatars for Filipino consumers

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 18 04:58 PM

Jeans that are too long or blouses that are too loose at the top? These are just some of the problems that Filipinos encounter when buying clothes from different brands. Read more »

Pinoy tech startups featured in DOST science week

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 17 11:58 PM

Besides innovations in agriculture and health, DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said they also want to highlight the technologies developed by Pinoy startups.    Read more »

Duterte signs act strengthening Magna Carta for scientists, engineers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 15 08:09 PM

 President Rodrigo Duterte approved Monday an act which seeks to strengthen the Magna Carta for scientists, engineers, researchers, and other science and technology workers. Read more »

Engineers for social good to be recognized

Manila Water Foundation
Updated as of Jun 19 05:33 PM

Manila Water Foundation collaborates with DOST and PTC to highlight Filipino engineers who work for the social good. Read more »