DOST helps expand Food Innovation Center in Northern Mindanao A new building will soon rise at the Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center (NM-FIC) of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) main campus in Cagayan de Oro City. New R&D niche centers to boost regional agri resilience Six new niche centers for research and development (R&D) are set to boost the resilience of the agriculture industry in the regions MULA satellite among DOST's priorities The MULA (Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment) satellite, which is expected to be launched in 2023, is among the Department of Science and…

S4CP bill must be given priority: DOST exec An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday said the Science for Change Program (S4CP) must be a priority bill, as this would provide guaranteed funding for research and development (R&D) and establishment of niche centers Ilagan City to fabricate hybrid road train Ilagan City in Isabela province will soon fabricate the Department of Science Technology (DOST)-developed Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT), and use this as an alternative mode of transportation. PH to further develop MedTech industry An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on…

DOST BARES P500M ENVI R&D PROJECTS, NEW SINGLE-USE PLASTICS R&D ANNOUNCED The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has been championing the development of innovative technologies, implementing projects and programs, and providing services to address issues and concerns on the environment and particularly on solid waste management. FIRST BIOGAS PLANT IN BICOL POWERS LEGAZPI CITY ABATTOIR This collaborative project titled Piloting of Biogas Technology for Thermo-Electro-Mechanical Applications for the Legazpi City Abattoir was made possible through the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office V (DOST-V), the Provincial S&T Center – Albay, and the Local Government of Legazpi City. DOST…

  Microsoft launches world-class Surface to power the future of work & learning in PH Microsoft recently announced the arrival and availability of its next-generation devices, Surface Pro 7+ for Business, Surface Laptop Go for Business, and Surface Go 2 for Business, to provide organizations, professionals, and learners in the Philippines the edge they need to adapt and thrive in the modern work environment. PH to launch biggest satellite in 2023 The Philippines will soon be sending its biggest Filipino-made satellite to space. Generali Philippines taps Globe Business Cloud to scale digital services Facing a heightened demand for its insurance…

  Pinoy innovator develops wound patch for diabetics made from coconut A Filipino registered nurse by the name of Denver Chicano, with a big heart and a creative mind, came up with the idea of developing a wound patch specifically for diabetic patients. DOST 11 provides technology to boost coconut industry in Davao Region The Department of Science and Technology Region 11 (DOST 11) has vowed to give Science and Technology (S&T) interventions to coconut farmers and processors aiming to boost the coconut industry in Davao Region. Take advantage of DOST’s Tikog Presser technology Tikog Presser has become the most…

  Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan town in Palawan get free internet access Residents of Pag-asa Island and the municipality of Kalayaan in Palawan received free internet access after the Department of Information and Communications Technology installed VSAT technology on the territory. Converge ICT’s fiber cables land in Cebu Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. has marked a major milestone in its expansion in the Visayas region after the telecommunications company’s fiber cables reached the shores of Cebu. PNP's IT office chief named new comptroller PNP Directorate for Information and Communications Technology (DICTM) chief, Brig. Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. was named…