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Smokey Mountain communities, civil society mark Earth Month with mass protest vs. waste-to-energy incinerator, warn of global climate and health risks

Caption: Residents, environmental advocates, and urban poor groups gather in Upper Smokey Mountain, Tondo, a former dumpsite now home to recyclers and urban farming communities under Proclamation 39. With the proposed waste-to-energy incinerator, residents face renewed threats of displacement, putting their homes and livelihoods at risk. Photo: Global Alliance for Incinerator ...

April 17, 2026 | 3 mins read

Sodium reduction initiatives urgently needed to curb hypertension and kidney disease, say experts

(Photo: Pexels) Quezon City — Policymakers and health experts underscored the urgent need for sodium reduction initiatives in the country, including administrative orders, legislation, and industry reformulation, to address the growing burden of hypertension, heart diseases, kidney complications, and other non-communicable diet-related illnesses. According to a systematic analysis by the Global ...

April 15, 2026 | 5 mins read

Bicol youth tackle ASRH, GBV through creative campaigns amid rising adolescent health concerns

Students at the writeshop develop peer-led health education tools by addressing critical issues like teenage pregnancy and healthcare access. (Photo: Allan Abrigo via Kurit-Lagting Art Collective) SORSOGON CITY, Philippines — Adolescents aged 10 to 19 from the province of Sorsogon are taking an active role in addressing adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH) challenges ...

April 13, 2026 | 3 mins read

Ateneo research journals now available for free at QC Public Library

Ateneo de Manila University Journals Support Supervisor Ramil Balubal and Journals Assistant Alexandra Jill Dela Cruz present selected research journals to Quezon City Public Library representatives during the turnover ceremony, highlighting the University’s publications and their expanded access for public readers, as Head of Technical Services Division Ms. Manica ...

April 13, 2026 | 2 mins read

DOST-SEI’s nuLab kicks off 2026 trips, celebrates women in science in QC

Dr. Pamela Louise Tolentino poses with the student attendees of her nuLab Environmental Science session. (Photo: DOST-SEI) Bringing science closer to communities, DOST-SEI's nuLab began its 2026 trips with women scientists and an all-girl mobile classroom at the Philippine Science High School - Main Campus in Diliman, Quezon City, on February 11, 2026. ...

April 10, 2026 | 3 mins read

DOST’s new business hub bolsters push for market-ready local innovations

On March 31, 2026, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), spearheaded by DOST Assistant Secretary for Technology Transfer, Communications, and Commercialization Napoleon K. Juanillo Jr. (leftmost) and his team, formally inaugurated the PROPEL Business Hub and Exhibit Center at its Bicutan Complex in Taguig City. It will serve as a facility ...

April 9, 2026 | 2 mins read

UST students win int’l competition for developing targeted river pollution management tool

Team EMPATH (L-R): Sophia Nicole Mendoza, Samantha Muñoz, Brendan James Saripe and James Kaleb Graycochea. (Photo: Shie Muñoz) A team of undergraduate biology students from the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) received the Distinction Award at the 2026 ASEAN Geospatial Challenge for their proactive decision support system for managing ...

April 3, 2026 | 2 mins read

Cervical cancer project in Cebu City demonstrates life-saving impact, sets path for scale-up in urban health systems

Participants attentively listen to presentations and discussions during the dissemination forum "Establishing Cervical Cancer Secondary Prevention Services in Highly Urbanized Settings" in Cebu City. (Photo: Geri Matthew Carretero) A dissemination forum titled “Establishing Cervical Cancer Secondary Prevention Services in Highly Urbanized Settings” was recently held at Citadines Hotel Cebu, bringing ...

April 3, 2026 | 3 mins read

Philippine Mangrove Conference 2026 forges accountable pathways for mangrove conservation and coastal resilience

Delegates from government, NGOs, academe, youth, and local communities gathered at the Philippine Mangrove Conference 2026 in Quezon City, underscoring the need to align science, policy, and grassroots action for mangrove conservation and climate resilience. (Photo via Evident Integrated Marketing & PR) Global Mangrove Alliance Philippines and the Department of Environment ...

April 2, 2026 | 3 mins read

Ateneo robot explorers uncover Philippine islands’ ancient technologies

Dr. Alfred Pawlik showcases early stone tool artifacts, detailing archaeological evidence of the seafaring and hunting strategies used by the early inhabitants hundreds of thousands of years ago to thrive across the Philippine archipelago. (Photo: OAVP-RCWI, 2026.) Long before the first Spanish ships arrived on our shores, the Philippine islands were ...

April 2, 2026 | 3 mins read

Pisay announces list of 2026 qualifiers, reveals plans to establish 10 more campuses nationwide

DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. speaks before the media, announcing the qualifiers for the 2025 National Competitive Examination (NCE) of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) in a press conference, Philippine Information Agency Building, Quezon City, March 30. (Photo by Xyrus Ivan De Gracia, DOST-STII) The Department of Science and Technology ...

April 1, 2026 | 3 mins read

UP, Converge facilitate digital capability training of university IT leads

The three-day immersion in the Converge Angeles Data Center Tier III facility advances the growing collaboration under the UP–Converge MOU, structured around the UP OVPDx Data Center Staff Competency Framework. Photo: UP Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs The University of the Philippines (UP) has partnered with ...

March 31, 2026 | 2 mins read

Groups call for just energy and waste solutions amid global crisis, mark ‘Kalbaryo ng Manggagawa at Maralitang Manilenyo’

Photo: Robi Kate Miranda, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives Manila, Philippines — Environmental and urban poor rights groups renewed calls for a shift toward just, sustainable energy and waste solutions following a series of Lenten protest actions dubbed “Kalbaryo ng Manggagawa at Maralitang Manilenyo” held on March 28, 2026. Organized by Bagong Alyansang ...

March 29, 2026 | 4 mins read

UP to hold first innovation summit, launch system research and innovation office

Photo: Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit (via Facebook) The University of the Philippines will bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, government officials, and industry leaders for its first Innovation Summit on May 5-6 at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Bonifacio Global City. The summit will feature plenary sessions and panel discussions ...

March 26, 2026 | 2 mins read

PAGASA braces for warm, dry season as ‘Amihan’ officially exits

Members of the media joined the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in a press conference led by DOST-PAGASA in preparation for the onset of the warm and dry season. (Photo: Patrick James Lee C. Alfonso, DOST-STII) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) has officially announced on ...

March 25, 2026 | 2 mins read

UP MSI researchers find submarine volcanoes, active fault lines, renewable energy potential in southern PH seas

The height and shape of a submarine volcano spotted in the Sulu Sea (top left). Echosounder data (bottom left) shows gas discharge likely emanating from the volcano. On the right, temperature profiles of the Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and Philippine Sea show their potential for renewable ocean energy. (Photo credit: ...

March 24, 2026 | 6 mins read

In the Philippines, 10-year-old children are having children. This must stop.

Photo: Mico Medel/Pexels As the country observes National Women’s Month, the Philippines is facing a disturbing reality: children are having children. New data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) show that the trend of births from girls aged 10-14 years old has continued to increase, 8.9% from 2023 to 2024, a ...

March 20, 2026 | 3 mins read

First-ever locally made e-tranvia to trace Intramuros streets

The newly launched e-tranvia nests in front the Centro de Turismo prior to its ceremonial first roll on the streets of Intramuros, March 19. (Photo: Xyrus Ivan De Gracia, DOST-STII) For sustainable transport and heritage tourism, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Intramuros Administration (IA) officially unveiled the first-ever ...

March 20, 2026 | 3 mins read

Filipino researchers from various science fields lauded at DOST-NRCP’s annual awards

The 2025 NRCP awardees (from L-R): Dr. Aurelo A. De Los Reyes, Dr. Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio, Dr. Dennis V. Umali, Dr. Aries A. Arugay, Dr. Marita V. Tolentino-Reyes, Dr. Ramon A. Razal, National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz, Dr. Katherine Ann C. Israel, Dr. Charlie S. Veric, and Dr. Jillian Aira ...

March 19, 2026 | 3 mins read

8-year-old Pinoy artist wins award at int’l space agency forum

An 8-year-old Filipino artist, Alexander Maverick Racca Malunes, won the Poster of the Year Award at the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-31), which was hosted in Cebu City. Malunes, who goes by the artist name BAP-K! (Batang Artist Pang-Kalawakan), received the award on March 8, 2026, during a global online ...

March 19, 2026 | 1 min read

Attention, Pinoy innovators: The James Dyson Award 2026 is now accepting entries

The James Dyson Award is now open for 2026 entries, inviting the next generation of Filipino innovators to submit inventions tackling real-world challenges. The global design engineering competition is open to all eligible university students and recent graduates. Shortlisted entries will be reviewed by national judging panels of design and engineering ...

March 15, 2026 | 3 mins read

Story Leaf: turning digital art into a powerful tool for HIV awareness

Story Leaf uses digital art to make complex health information clear, human, and accessible. Photo: Story Leaf In a region facing a growing HIV crisis, one graphic designer’s work is helping shift the conversation. For Kyujin Han, every line, every color, and frame of design is never just art. ...

March 14, 2026 | 5 mins read

Solons and experts: warning labels and marketing restrictions on unhealthy food urgently needed against obesity, diseases

Photo: Kenneth Surillo/Pexels By 2030, one in three Filipino children is projected to be overweight or obese, warned lawmakers and public health experts in a joint hearing of the House Committees on Health and Welfare of Children. The deliberation focused on the Healthy Food Environment (HFE) Bill, which seeks to ...

March 12, 2026 | 3 mins read

Where Filipinos get their food matters, according to recent nationwide nutrition survey

Photo: Kenneth Surillo/Pexels Food 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). For the first time, the survey examined the country’s food environment, offering a clearer ...

March 12, 2026 | 3 mins read

DOST-PAGASA unveils Iloilo radar facility; Breaks ground for new weather observation station

The Iloilo Radar Facility situated at the PAGASA Iloilo Complex Station, WESVIARC, Brgy. Buntatala, Iloilo City. (Photo: DOST-STII) On March 6, 2026, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) led the inauguration of its Iloilo Radar Facility and broke ground for the new Iloilo Synoptic Station. ...

March 11, 2026 | 3 mins read

DOST, Bohol Island State University partner to conserve heritage structures through science

A 2023 photo of Loboc Church post-restoration, following the Bohol earthquake ten years earlier. (Photo: Patrickroque01/Wikimedia Commons) The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) and Bohol Island State University (BISU) have become partners for science-based heritage conservation in Bohol. The initiative seeks to protect and ...

March 10, 2026 | 2 mins read

Future scientists take their first step towards their dream through DOST-SEI Scholarship Exam

This year, thousands of aspiring young Filipino learners took a crucial step toward their futures by participating in the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute’s (DOST-SEI) Undergraduate Scholarship Examinations. (Photo via DOST-STII) Thousands of young Filipino learners took a bold step toward their dreams as they took this ...

March 9, 2026 | 3 mins read

DOST to address AI gap across regions, sectors through nat’l AI center

Among the featured technologies during the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation was Museo, an AI-powered heritage digitization initiative that uses advanced 3D reconstruction to create high-precision digital twins of artifacts. (Photo by Rachel M. Rieza, DOST-STII) More than 80% of the establishments in the country ...

March 8, 2026 | 3 mins read

Hidden hunger persists: Vitamin A and iodine deficiencies still affect Filipinos

Photo: Antoni Shkraba Studio/Pexels Nutrition 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 ...

March 7, 2026 | 2 mins read

Ateneo machine learning lab opens doors to industry partners, collaborators

At the Second Ateneo Breakthroughs lecture held on 26 February 2026 at Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Dr Pai Abu (R) tells host Dr Inez Ponce De Leon how the ALIVE laboratory is looking to partner with topic experts from various fields to develop practical applications for their machine learning systems. (...

March 7, 2026 | 2 mins read

UP Geological Society to host National Geology Congress 2026

UP Geological Society, the oldest organization of the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) in the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), will be hosting the National Geology Congress (NGC) 2026 on March 13 and 14, 2026. In its 13th installment, the NGC aims to continue to fulfill its advocacy of making the geosciences ...

March 6, 2026 | 2 mins read

UP study identifies opportunities and challenges for advanced DNA technology in SEA forensics

Massively parallel sequencing (MPS) is transforming the way humans are identified. (Photo: Christian Estrella) Massively parallel sequencing (MPS) has transformed forensic DNA analysis by allowing scientists to examine multiple DNA markers at the same time and in much greater detail than older methods. Even so, MPS is still not widely ...

March 5, 2026 | 2 mins read

Ateneo spearheads int’l cooperation for future light-based electronics

Speaking to a packed auditorium of students and professionals from various schools and institutions, Dr. Benjamin B. Dingel discussed the Ateneo ROSES Laboratory’s commitment to build the Philippines’ optical sciences and photonics engineering capabilities. (Photo: ROSES Lab) Photonics—the next generation of electronics technology, which uses light instead of ...

March 4, 2026 | 2 mins read

With new species of ‘starburst’ flower, modern science catches up with native knowledge

Clerodendrum kelli—a newly described, Critically Endangered species found only in Nueva Ecija, Philippines— shown in photographs highlighting its overall habit (a), distinctive leaves (b), and flowers with immature fruits (c-d). (Photo credit: Tobias et al., 2025) The indigenous Bugkalot people of Nueva Ecija call it kelli: a plant with white, ...

March 2, 2026 | 2 mins read

Space data to support environmental protection for Palawan and Tubbataha under new PhilSA agreements

A sea turtle swims by corals at the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. (Photo credit: Steve De Neef via Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and World Heritage Site) The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) formalized strategic partnerships with the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) and the Tubbataha Management Office (TMO) to enhance ...

March 1, 2026 | 2 mins read

Rare black palm cockatoos make full recovery after rescue from illegal wildlife trade

Photo: Davao Crocodile Park & Zoo After more than seven years of healing and treatment under the care of Davao Crocodile Park & Zoo (DCPZ), four rescued black palm cockatoos (Probosciger aterrimus) have now fully recovered. The birds were rescued during a major operation in 2018, led by the Department of ...

February 21, 2026 | 2 mins read

UP scientists apply green method to produce silver nanoparticles for antibacterial applications

Colloidal silver nanoparticles produced using gamma irradiation at different doses, showing a visible color change from colorless to yellow to brown as silver ions are converted into antibacterial silver nanoparticles. Darker colors indicate higher nanoparticle concentrations. (Photo credit: Gili et. al., 2025) Scientists from the University of the Philippines–Diliman College ...

February 16, 2026 | 2 mins read

Experts: The Philippines needs more women in STEM

From left: Engr. Albert G. Mariño, Deputy Director of DOST-SEI, Dr. Maria Asuncion A. Silvestre, President of Kalusugan ng Mag-ina, Inc., Ms. Ermelita V. Valdeavilla, Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Women, DOST Assistant Secretary and DOST GAD Focal Person Diana L. Ignacio, Dr. Catherine Judith Challen, Senior Lecturer ...

February 16, 2026 | 4 mins read

Are nutritious and “low-fat” food options automatically heart-healthy? Eat in moderation, reminds expert

Photo: Farhad Ibrahimzade/Pexels People often believe that consuming traditional or natural foods means it is automatically a safe option to keep the heart healthy. For instance, some people use Himalayan salt instead of table salt, while others prefer low-fat foods as a healthier option. However, an expert from the ...

February 16, 2026 | 3 mins read

5 surprising things you didn’t know about farmed animals

Photo: Animal Empathy Philippines For decades, farmed animals were viewed primarily through the lens of production efficiency. But a growing body of scientific research is revealing that chickens, pigs, cattle, and other agricultural species possess remarkable cognitive abilities, complex social structures, and rich emotional lives that rival those of animals ...

October 2, 2025 | 4 mins read

Towards safer Philippine alcohol: UP chemists identify promising methods for detecting methanol in lambanog

Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Chemistry (UPD-CS IC) have published a comprehensive analysis of existing techniques for detecting methanol -- an industrial chemical highly toxic to humans -- in lambanog, a popular traditional alcoholic beverage in the ...

June 6, 2025 | 2 mins read

Philippine islands had technologically advanced maritime culture 35,000 years ago

A map of Island Southeast Asia (ISEA) and the Sunda region as it appeared roughly 25,000 years ago at the height of the last Ice Age, with locations of archaeological sites surveyed by the Mindoro Archaeology Project. The sites yielded artifacts with remarkably similar characteristics despite separation by thousands of kilometers ...

June 6, 2025 | 3 mins read

DOST’s Solidum shares key lessons in disaster preparedness at Geneva Conference

Photo: DOST-STII Disasters in the Philippines present a complex and interconnected challenge. Each solution reveals new difficulties, and there is no single answer to the country's multifaceted risks. Constant exposure to natural hazards has shaped the vulnerabilities, resilience, and expertise of the Philippines. This was shared by the Department of ...

June 4, 2025 | 3 mins read

9th Indie-Siyensya Filmmaking Competition kicks off, calls for entries in Youth and Open categories

Photo: DOST-SEI After its successful 8th edition, Indie-Siyensya now calls for submissions for its new season that focuses on the theme "Halik sa Lupa." This year’s competition invites students, filmmakers, and film enthusiasts to expand the conversation on the interesting relationship of soil, life, and humanity. "There’s so ...

June 4, 2025 | 2 mins read

What are the highest-paying STEM jobs in the Philippines?

Photo: Luis Gomes/Pexels Choosing the right track may be the hardest decision for some Senior High School (SHS) graduates. Most of them are unsure of the course they may take at the tertiary level; although they are on a specific track already, there is still a lot to consider. ...

May 6, 2025 | 4 mins read

PhilSA strengthens Bulacan’s DRRM capabilities through space data training workshop

Participants identify concerns in their areas during the mapping workshop. Photo: PhilSA The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) conducted a three-day PINAS Workshop and Training on Space Science and Technology Applications (SSTA) for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) from April 23 to 25, 2025 in Malolos City, Bulacan. Representatives from the Bulacan Provincial ...

May 1, 2025 | 3 mins read

DOST-MIMAROPA to hold 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week in Occidental Mindoro

Photo: DOST-STII The Department of Science and Technology–MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA) is set to hold the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on May 28– 30, 2025, at Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. With the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan,” ...

May 1, 2025 | 2 mins read

Water you looking at? Pinoy scientists invent low-cost adjustable liquid lenses

Water droplets maintain their spherical shape and optical properties when placed on a hydrophobic surface made by coating a glass slide with electrospun PVC fibers. The optical properties can be changed by simply adjusting the volume of water in the droplet. (SOURCE: Budlayan et al., 2025) Filipino scientists have discovered a ...

April 30, 2025 | 2 mins read

Gaano kainit ngayon? Check DOST-PAGASA’s online tool for accurate heat index monitoring

Screen capture of the iHeatMap for Taguig City. Photo: DOST-PAGASA With the onset of the dry season and the rising occurrence of extreme heat events due to the changing climate, accurate and timely heat hazard information is necessary for effective execution. The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and ...

April 16, 2025 | 3 mins read

UP scientists create enhanced flood forecasting system using impact-based approach

The Impact-Based Flood Forecasting System determines specific areas in the Philippines that are most likely to be affected by severe flooding. Photo: Dr. Alfredo Mahar Lagmay Considered one of the most devastating natural hazards globally, floods pose critical threats to both human life and economic stability. The Philippines is no ...

April 15, 2025 | 3 mins read

Kapnayan 2025: The UPLB Chemical Society’s National Chemistry Fair is back on-site!

The UPLB Chemical Society, a duly recognized academic organization, has spent years promoting enthusiasm and awareness in the field of Chemistry. This year, the society proudly hosts the 17th National Chemistry Fair—Kapnayan 2025. After being conducted virtually in its last iteration in 2022, the triennial event returns in a face-to-face setting ...

January 26, 2025 | 1 min read

DOST scicomm training unites professionals from various disciplines

FlipScience.ph EIC Mikael Angelo S. Francisco discusses creating engaging science content using digital platforms at DOST-ITDI’s STICA KM Platform. Photo: Xyrus Ivan B. De Gracia, DOST-STII In line with the mandate to effectively disseminate science and technology (S&T) information to the general public, the Department of ...

November 3, 2024 | 2 mins read

Fossil fuel expansion threatens Verde Island Passage, a group warned during COP16

From left: Florencia Librizzi of Earth Insight, John Amos of Sky Truth, and Gerry Arances of the Center of Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED) launch a new report and propose solutions to address the threats facing the Coral Triangle during COP16. Photo: Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (Cali, Colombia) ...

November 1, 2024 | 2 mins read

Science and Filipino culture come together at 8th Indie-Siyensya filmmaking competition

The 8th Indie-Siyensya premiered at Cinematheque Centres Davao and Nabunturan with a program attended by members of the board of judges. Photo: DOST-SEI In an era saturated with misinformation, the creation of science documentary films stays alive with Indie-Siyensya standing at the forefront, ensuring this vital medium continues to thrive. ...

October 27, 2024 | 3 mins read

Medical experts: Government delays, lack of support lead to more TB-related child deaths worldwide

Dr. Trisha Thadhani, the medical doctor for the Doctors Without Borders Tondo tuberculosis (TB) project, assesses the health condition of a child in the Aroma neighborhood, Barangay 105, Tondo, Manila. Photo: Ria Cristina Torrente (Geneva, Switzerland) A new report released by Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) shows ...

October 18, 2024 | 3 mins read

Hepatitis A in Philippine shellfish is unchecked, scientists warn

Little research has been done on the impact of traditional cooking methods in Philippine households on the survivability of the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Photo: Julia Filirovska/Pexels.com Not much is known about the extent of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) contamination among Philippine communities, according to researchers, prompting an ...

October 17, 2024 | 2 mins read

UP scientists create thermoresponsive polymers for potential biomedical use

Synthesis of two different architectures of copolymers of MMA and DEGMEMA using RAFT polymerization in [HPY][PF6]. Photo: Madrid et al., 2024 Thermoresponsive polymers are molecules that undergo significant changes in their properties in response to temperature changes and are widely used in biomedicine, such as drug delivery, tissue growth, and ...

October 15, 2024 | 2 mins read

Ripples of change in the Philippines: Empowering at-risk communities with WASH-Ed

The EYAA youth volunteers proudly present their WASH mural at Caloocan City Science High School. Photo: Caloocan Young Leaders Initiative From August 7 to 20, 2024, the ASEAN Foundation and Maybank Foundation-sponsored "eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN" (EYAA) program entrusted edtech social enterprise WASH-Ed to host youth volunteers from across ASEAN and implement the ...

October 13, 2024 | 2 mins read

To raise awareness on environmental destruction in Sorsogon, fisherfolk hold photo & poetry exhibit

Poetic expressions resonate through this image, capturing the struggles of coastal households affected by environmental degradation. Photo: Save Gubat Bay Movement (Gubat, Sorsogon) In celebration of the Season of Creation—a time when Christians globally come together to reflect on and care for the environment—the Save Gubat Bay Movement (...

October 11, 2024 | 3 mins read

Philippine government resumes school-based immunization campaign

Photo: Jhpiego The Philippine government officially kicked off its 2024 school-based immunization campaign, Bakuna Eskuwela, at Dr. Alejandro Albert Elementary School in Sampaloc, Manila, on October 7. Bakuna Eskuwela is a joint undertaking of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd), which enjoins all local government units and ...

October 9, 2024 | 2 mins read

How do ordinary Pinoys ‘sense’ water quality?

Photo: Steve Johnson/Pexels Seeing—and tasting—is believing: a qualitative study of communities living along the Philippines’ bustling Marikina River underscores the importance of taking into account local peoples' everyday experiences, practices, and perceptions in establishing water quality. Anthropologists Gideon Lasco of the Ateneo de Manila University’s Development ...

October 7, 2024 | 2 mins read

Conservation orgs call for urgent actions toward a circular economy

Photo: Mali Maeder/Pexels Nonprofit organization Communities Organized for Resource Allocation (CORA) called for urgent actions towards advancing the circular economy through community-led actions, inclusive partnerships, and innovative solutions to plastic waste and marine litter. CORA Founder and Executive Director Antoinette Taus made the call during the recently concluded "SEA ...

October 5, 2024 | 2 mins read

CORA, DepEd train Parañaque schools in solid waste management

Photo: Krizjohn Rosales/Pexels Five high schools in Paranaque City have been trained to promote and effectively manage solid waste and enhance environmental stewardship and resource recovery efforts under a program led by nonprofit organization Communities Organized for Resource Allocation (CORA) in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) Paranaque ...

October 3, 2024 | 2 mins read

Ingredients in chewing gum help tilapia survive cold climates: study

Researchers inspect blue vats containing Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings fed with varying levels of Arabic gum and lecithin to see what effect these have on the fishes' survivability in cold climates. Photo: OAVP-RCWI Two common ingredients in ordinary chewing gum–Arabic gum and lecithin–have been found to help ...

October 1, 2024 | 2 mins read

Social media can affect decisions, raise awareness about contraception and family planning: study

Photo: Marta Branco/Pexels Nearly half of all global pregnancies each year are unintended, tallying up to 121 million annually or 332,000 daily. Despite the Philippines' total fertility rate declining, the country still ranks 56th out of 160 countries in unintended pregnancies. This remains a cause for concern, particularly among girls aged 15 to 19 ...

September 26, 2024 | 6 mins read

DOST funds research to enhance breastfeeding in Zamboanga Peninsula

Photos: DOST-STII Exclusive breastfeeding is the most effective method for enhancing the nutritional health of children under five years of age. Inadequate nutrition during this period can have long-term effects on health, some of which may persist into adulthood. Furthermore, according to data from the Department of Science and Technology-Food ...

September 25, 2024 | 2 mins read

Metrology: a viable career path for students

Students participate in an interactive game held during the DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute’s metrology basics forum. Photo: Henry A. De Leon via DOST-STII At the beginning of the tech forum organized by the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) titled "BEYOND MEASURE: The Basics of Metrology", ...

September 20, 2024 | 2 mins read

Balik Scientist encourages Pinoys to advance robotics in the country

Photo: DOSTv Filipino experts from various fields have been leaving the Philippines for decades in pursuit of greater opportunities abroad. To address the impact of this brain drain on national development, the Philippine government established the Balik Scientist Program (BSP). This initiative promotes the return of Filipino experts to share ...

September 18, 2024 | 2 mins read

DOST workshop on video production empowers young science storytellers

Grade 10 students from Dr. Arcadio Santos National High School pose alongside organizers of DOST-STII's SCALEUP, a capacity-building program focusing on video production aspects such as script writing, basic video shooting, and video editing. (Photo: S&T Media Service, DOST-STII) The Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) of the Department ...

September 16, 2024 | 2 mins read

NAST PHL releases advisory on reducing prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease

Photo: Thirdman/Pexels The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) published its Science Advisory No. 2024-01 titled "Towards Reducing the Prevalence of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease: Predictors of Hypertension among Filipinos from the Lifecare Philippine Cohort." Academician Dr. Rody Sy, a renowned cardiologist and member of the ...

September 14, 2024 | 2 mins read

DOST honors 2024’s best Pinoy science communicators via Bantog Awards

From left: Mikael Angelo S. Francisco of FlipScience.ph, Lilian B. Tiburcio of GMA Integrated News, Raphael Bosano of ABS-CBN News, DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., John Maico M. Hernandez of DOST-Batangas, Cel Ocampo (on behalf of Junephrey M. Ocampo of Manila Bulletin Agriculture Monthly), and Ramon M. Bernardo ...

September 12, 2024 | 3 mins read

DLSU obtains new patent for ‘innovative’ paper cup recycling method

Photo: Anastasiya Badun/Pexels De La Salle University garnered a new patent from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) for its latest invention, which presents an enabling framework for more ways to recycle paper cups. Developed by Department of Biology faculty member Dr. Jose Isagani Janairo and Department ...

September 9, 2024 | 1 min read

Mountain Province unveils 2024-2028 Agricultural and Fishery Mechanization Plan

Gov. Bonifacio Lacwasan (center) was joined by Engr. Winston Beyden (2nd from left), head of the Office of the Provincial Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer (OPABE), and Mr. Winston Calde (left), the governor’s executive assistant, in presenting the plan to DA-BAFE Director Ariodear Rico (2nd from right) and DA-BAFE Asst. ...

September 7, 2024 | 2 mins read

UK Ambassador, PhilSA engage elementary students with book reading on space treaties

UPIS students with their principal (Prof. Anthony Joseph C. Ocampo, MA), PhilSA officials (led by Director General Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr., Ph.D.), and UK Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Laure Beaufils. Photo: PhilSA The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), in collaboration with Embassy of the United Kingdom (UK) of ...

August 30, 2024 | 2 mins read

UP scientists detect high levels of E. coli in vegetables

Researchers gather samples of mustasa, or mustard greens (Brassica juncea), at New Greenland Farm in Bagong Silangan, Quezon City. Photo: UPD-CS research team A type of bacterium called Escherichia coli (E. coli), found in the feces of humans and animals, is often released into bodies of water such as streams. ...

August 29, 2024 | 3 mins read

Doctors Without Borders aids Manila health dep’t in addressing TB drug shortage in Tondo

Agustina with her grandsons Clark and Ion during a medical evaluation at one of Doctors Without Borders active case finding sites for tuberculosis in Tondo, Manila. Photo: Ezra Acayan Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has started providing tuberculosis (TB) medications for 141 patients in Tondo, Manila -- ...

August 28, 2024 | 3 mins read

Filipino and Chinese researchers collaborate for rapid and precise diagnostic technology for autoimmune diseases

Photo: DOST-PCHRD The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and China's Ministry of Science and Technology have jointly funded the development of a rapid and precise diagnostic technology that can be used for the early screening of autoimmune diseases such as lupus and arthritis. Filipino researchers, led by DOST Balik ...

August 27, 2024 | 2 mins read

DOST brings back youth science fest to promote STEM careers

Photo: DOST-STII Building on its successful debut last year, the National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to return for its second edition on September 18 to 21, 2024, at The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent in Pasay City. ...

August 26, 2024 | 1 min read

Green groups hail Baguio City Mayor’s decision to abandon incineration as a legacy for climate action

[1] From left: War on Waste Negros Oriental and GAIA Philippines Board Member Merci Ferrer and Zero Waste Baguio founder and president Victoria Tenefrancia listen as Dr. Jorge Emmanuel's presentation during the "Unmasking Waste to Energy (WTE), Advocating for Zero Waste" forum at the University of Cordilleras. [2] At the event, Baguio ...

August 24, 2024 | 4 mins read

DOST-PCHRD, UP Manila launch national research agenda for DRR-CCA in health

Photo: CHD4 Calabarzon Research and Innovation Development Unit (Facebook) Following the launch of the updated National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) in 2023, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and the University of the Philippines - Manila launched the national research agenda ...

August 23, 2024 | 3 mins read

Cagayan de Oro to host 2024 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week celebration

Photo: National Science,Technology, and Innovation Week (Facebook) In 2023, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brought the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) to Iloilo City, marking the first time the Philippines held its biggest annual S&T event outside Metro Manila. This year, Cagayan de Oro ...

August 22, 2024 | 2 mins read

Budding scientists, engineers shine at 1st int’l nuclear science olympiad

The gold medalists of the 1st International Nuclear Science Olympiad, DOST Undersecretary for Scientific and Technical Services Maridon Sahagun, DOST-PNRI Director Dr. Carlo Arcilla, and DOST-PNRI Deputy Director Dr. Vallerie Samson. (Photo: DOST-PNRI) The term "nuclear" often brings to mind negative connotations such as disasters, wars, weapons of mass destruction, ...

August 21, 2024 | 3 mins read

DOST-FPRDI moves to boost wood identification in the Philippines

DOST-FPRDI experts are digitizing the wood samples to better preserve the wood collection. Information and photos are uploaded and a QR code is assigned to each specimen for indexing and easy access. Photo: DOST-FPRDI The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Product Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is taking significant strides ...

August 20, 2024 | 3 mins read

KOICA, United Nations call for an Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Law in PH

Advocates for the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill gathered at the recent celebration of World Population Day in Quezon City. Photo: UNFPA Philippines MANILA, 13 August 2024 – Following the commemoration of International Youth Day, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations in the Philippines, including the United Nations Population Fund (...

August 13, 2024 | 3 mins read

Pioneering plant pathologist becomes 44th National Scientist of the Philippines

The Philippines' 44th National Scientist, Dr. Romulo G. Davide. Photo: NAST PHL Facebook page TAGUIG CITY — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. recently signed Proclamation No. 643, s. 2024, conferring Dr. Romulo G. Davide the Order of National Scientist. Dr. Davide becomes the 44th Filipino to be honored with this prestigious award, joining ...

August 8, 2024 | 2 mins read

Indigenous people to DENR: Stop Kaliwa Dam project, save Sierra Madre

Members of the Dumagat-Remontado indigenous tribe across Rizal and Quezon Province marched in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on August 8. Photo: STOP Kaliwa Dam Network A day before the National Indigenous Peoples Day in the Philippines, members of the Dumagat-Remontado indigenous tribe across Rizal and ...

August 8, 2024 | 3 mins read

PH hosts 1st int’l olympiad on nuclear science; young scientists & engineers converge

Secondary school students from the Philippine team lead the oath taking ceremony for student-participants. Photo: DOST-PNRI Months of eager anticipation and preparation culminated for the 54 junior and senior secondary students from the Asia-Pacific region as the first International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) commenced with an opening ceremony on August 1, 2024, at ...

August 5, 2024 | 3 mins read

Youth solutions on PWD accessibility, smart farming, & sustainability spotlighted at DOST-SEI innovation competition

Participants from Bansud National High School – Regional Science High School for MIMAROPA present their award-winning project “AQUASTELLAR: Development of an Alternative and Low-Cost Portable Lamp Using Various Electrolytes Derivative Solutions” to the 7th imake.wemake’s board of judges. Photo: Imake.wemake: create innovate collaborate Facebook page To further promote ...

August 5, 2024 | 4 mins read

UP conducts dolphin disease workshop for veterinarians

Veterinarians measuring the length of a striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba). Photo: Eunice Jean Patron Albeit disheartening, the death of a stranded dolphin is not entirely a setback. This was made clear by scientists during the "Cetacean Pathology Training and Workshop: Pathogenesis of Common Diseases in Stranded Dolphins" held on June 24, 2024 ...

July 8, 2024 | 3 mins read

DOST-PHIVOLCS, nagbigay ng mga paalala sa gitna ng pagputok ng bulkan

Photo: CRD/DOST-PCAARRD Pinaalalahanan ng Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) ang publiko sa mga dapat at hindi dapat gawin upang manatiling ligtas tuwing may pagputok ng bulkan. Ito ay matapos ang “explosive eruption” ng Bulkang Kanlaon noong ika-3 ng Hunyo, 2024, na nag-udyok sa DOST-PHIVOLCS ...

June 18, 2024 | 3 mins read

R&D program aims to improve production and management of taro and indigenous crops in Bicol

Photo: CRD/DOST-PCAARRD Promising taro cultivars were recently identified through an ongoing research and development (R&D) program funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). The program, "Boosting the Taro Industry and Indigenous Crops ...

June 17, 2024 | 2 mins read

DOST, DENR launch waste collector system to help clean Philippine rivers

Photo: DOST-MIRDC Facebook page On June 13, 2024, in celebration of Philippine Environment Month, the Department of Science and Technology - Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched the Floating Solid Waste Collector System at the Pasig River Esplanade. Representatives from other ...

June 16, 2024 | 2 mins read

Offering goat’s milk-based livelihood to mitigate COVID-19’s impact in Central Luzon

Photo: Central Luzon State University/DOST-PCAARRD Central Luzon is one of the largest goat-producing regions and has the highest number of commercial dairy goat farms in the country. Many of the smallholder dairy goat farmers affected by the pandemic have, at most, 5 milking does that give 0.5 to 0.75 liters of milk/...

June 15, 2024 | 4 mins read

Freedom from pollution, poverty, and wasteful systems: Waste workers demand equal rights, legal protection

Photo: Mother Earth Foundation As the Philippines marks its 126th year of independence, the newly established Philippine National Waste Workers Alliance (PNWWA) urges lawmakers to enact a Magna Carta for Waste Workers to secure vital legislative protection. This significant move seeks to recognize the indispensable work of waste workers and ...

June 13, 2024 | 3 mins read

Philippine engineers showcase agritech solutions at int’l conference

Photo: Agritechnica Asia Facebook page Bangkok, Thailand - The bustling metropolis of Bangkok recently hosted a major event in the agricultural engineering field. From May 22 to 24, 2024, the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC) opened its doors for international delegates attending the 25th Thai Society of Agricultural Engineering (TSAE) National ...

June 12, 2024 | 3 mins read

Biologists develop microsatellite markers for emerging seafood

Photo: Shenna Kate Torres One of the Sustainable Development Goals created by the United Nations is to "end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture." Aquaculture, the practice of farming aquatic animals and plants such as fish and seaweed, plays a critical role in achieving food ...

June 11, 2024 | 3 mins read

‘Why do science?’ A CERN physicist answers

Photo: Rodolfo Clix/Pexels There are scientists whose works are immediately appreciated by people: molecular biologists and pharmaceutical scientists who develop vaccines or find cures for various diseases; climatologists and environmental scientists who monitor the weather and fight climate change; engineers who invent thinner gadgets and faster electric cars. And ...

June 7, 2024 | 6 mins read

Camarines Norte agriculture sector ready for boost with DA-backed plans

Photo: J.R. Bellemore/Pexels On May 14 to 17, 2024, the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) held a workshop to improve agricultural production and infrastructure in Camarines Norte. Key stakeholders gathered to develop the Agricultural and Fishery Mechanization Plan (AFMech) and the Farm-to-Market Road Network Plan (...

June 5, 2024 | 2 mins read

Canine first aid event highlights role of dogs in search and rescue efforts

Photo: UP-MMDA-Vanguard K9 Facebook page (Press release from UPMV K9 Volunteer Corps) The UPMV K9 SAR Corps recently joined the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in a bid to improve the appreciation and care of dogs in local communities, especially those involved in search and rescue (SAR) efforts, through a ...

June 4, 2024 | 2 mins read

PhilSA provides SSTA learning kits to public schools, capacitates educators to integrate space science activities

Photo: PhilSA (Press release from the Philippine Space Agency) The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) turned over space science and technology applications (SSTA) learning kits to public schools and trained educators on equipment usage and integration into learning activities. Three (3) deployments were conducted in Quezon Province, Tarlac City, and the National ...

June 3, 2024 | 3 mins read

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