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DOST REPORT EPISODE 15 With Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña and CRADLE Program “Sanib-Lakas ng Industriya at mga Unibersidad”

Posted on 08/10/2020 07:34 pm

Unrelenting in its mission to fulfill the S&T initiatives of 4Ks (Kalusugan, Kaayusan, Kabuhayan, Kinabukasan) to minimize the chance oftransmission of the COVID-19virus, the Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI)provided assistance to the Ospital ng Maynilawith basic personal protective equipment (PPE) such as 50 pieces 3D-printed face shields and also 50 pieces ear loop holders or ear relief bands thathelp minimize possible injuries and bruising among frontlinersdue to extended use of face masks.Apart from this, three (3) boxes (with total of 900 pouches) of Ready-To-Eat (RTE) Chicken Arroz Caldowere also donated to the hospital’s medical workers. The shelf-stable Arroz Caldo packed by Kai Anya Foods are easily consumed straight from the pouches without need for beverage or utensils.

2020 Nat’l Informatics Olympiad goes online

Posted on 08/06/2020 09:52 am

After bagging a bronze medal in last year’s International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the organizers behind the country’s participation in the prestigious plum are wasting no time—pandemic and all—to put together the best team to challenge the world in programming.

Laguna LGU to mass-produce DOST-FPRDI’s bamboo-framed face shield

Posted on 07/19/2020 09:19 am

The Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI) and the local government of Cabuyao City recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the mass production of bamboo-framed face shields to augment the need for personal protective equipment for frontliners battling COVID-19.

Zamboanga Sibugay gets P1.4M agri and food processing assistance from DOST-IX

Posted on 07/19/2020 09:16 am

Two (2) farmers’associations in Zamboanga Sibugay recently received S&T grant amounting to ?1,408,500 from the Department of Science and TechnologyRegion IX(DOST-IX) for the development of the groups’ food processing capabilities.

NorMin Food Handlers Join Food Safety Webinar from DOST-X

Posted on 07/19/2020 09:13 am

In the time of pandemic, it is very important to safeguard our health and one way to do this is to ensure that the food we consume are clean and safe to eat.

500 Central Luzon teachers trained on science story writing

Posted on 07/16/2020 09:33 am

Countless hours have been spent by our premier scientists, engineers, and medical experts just to protect us from the possible harm caused by Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19. Several innovative science and technology (S&T) solutions have been initiated and developed that would give the public a better chance to win against this pandemic.

Musical instrument maker commends DOST-FPRDI

Posted on 07/11/2020 08:51 am

Nine years into making musical instruments, Jay Sarita is still looking for ways to improve his craft.

STEM learning through radio and online

Posted on 06/26/2020 10:08 am

Prior to SARS-CoV-2 virus and Extended Community Quarantine (ECQ) period, some students in the provinces get to appreciate science because of the Science Explorer and nuLab buses of the Science Education Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-SEI). These facilities bring science and laboratory experiences to the students in different parts of the country. However, with the current situation where mobility is limited and social distance needs to be observed, these buses will have to park temporarily. But this does not mean that students’ learning will also have to stop.

Mindanao researchers develop vitamin A-enriched noodles from alugbati

Posted on 06/21/2020 08:48 am

Do you know that other than being added to Filipinos’favorite monggo or ensalada, alugbati can also be combined with wheat flour to make egg noodles?

DOST partners with PCAFI and Air21 Global to meet local food needs in the new normal

Posted on 06/16/2020 10:05 am

Manila- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI), and Air21 Global forged a partnership to implement a smart food value chain program to guarantee food security in the new normal.