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'EMONG' INTENSIFIES, BUT PAGASA SEES NO LANDFALL
Tuesday 18th of June 2013
QUEZON CITY, June 18---Tropical Storm Emong may have strenghened but a Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical and Space Administration (Pagasa) forecast said it will not directly affect the country yet as it remained at sea.
In its 11 a.m. forecasts, Pagasa said Emong's maximum sustained winds increased from 55 kph from 65 kph and forecasted to move Northwards at 19 kph.
Emong has an estimated 5-15 millimeter of rain with its 400 km diameter and it will enhance Southwest Monsoon or Habagat that will deliver moderate to occasional heavy rains and thunderstorms over Southern Luzon, Visayas at Northern Luzon.
Pagasa urged fisherm...
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17Jun2013KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, June 17 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Soccsksargen Region is urging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to submit proposals that could upgrade their businesses. Dr. Zenaida Hadji Raof-Laidan, regional director of DOST 12 said the agency has allocated P40 million this year for assistance to the MSMEs in Soccksargen Region under the Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) ...
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05Jun2013SIQUIJOR, June 5 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Siquijor conducted a training on herbal oil extraction and massage oil formulation on June 3, 2013 at San Antonio, Siquijor. Participants are the Siquijor Womens Association for a Better Environment (SWABE), a women’s association engaged in the production of herbal tea. DOST Provincial Director, Engr. Mario E. de la Peña, in an interview, said the move is a way of empowering women in the community by providing liveli...
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01Jun2013TAGUIG CITY, June 1 (PIA) -- President Benigno S.Aquino III inaugurated on Friday the Advanced Device and Materials Testing Laboratory (Admatel), the country’s first ever testing facility that is expected to boost the local semiconductor industry’s global competitiveness. The Admatel, a project initiated by the Department of Science & Technology (DOST), houses state-of-the-art facilities for failure analysis and advanced materials characterization which are vital steps in spotting defects ...
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30May2013KALIBO, Aklan, Mayo 30 (PIA6) -- Ro mga Micro, Small ag Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) iya sa Aklan nga nagakinahangean it kagamitan agud pamayad-ayaron ukon improbahon ro andang produkto hay pwede makapangayo it bulig sa Department of Science and Technology (DOST), suno kay Jairus Lachica, Provincial Science and Technology Director it DOST-Aklan. Ginsugid ni Lachica nga abu eon man nga mga MSMEs sa Aklan ro habuligan it DOST para magdasig ro andang produksyon ag maka kompetensya ro andang mga p...
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30May2013LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Mayo 30 (PIA) -- Siniguro ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 12 ang patuloy na tulong sa mga kababaihang maghahabi sa bayan ng Midsayap sa North Cotabato. Kamakailan, pumirma ng kasunduan ang DOST 12 at Midsayap Rural Improvement Club Loom Weavers’ Association (MRICLWA) kasama ang pamunuan ng PALMA-PB Alliance, at lokal na pamahalaan ng Midsayap para sa isang pagtutulungan para sa pagpapaunlad ng negosyong pa...
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29May2013KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, May 29 (PIA) -- More technical assistance are coming to a group of women loom weavers in Midsayap in North Cotabato through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – 12. Zenaida Hadji Raof Laidan, DOST 12 regional director, confirmed today that the agency, the PALMA-PB Alliance, the local government unit of Midsayap and the Midsayap Rural Improvement Club Loom Weavers’ Association (MRICLWA) have signed a memorandum agreement...
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29May2013KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, May 29 (PIA) -- The Philippine Science High School - Soccsksargen Region Campus (PSHS-SRC) here will finally open its gates to the first batch of students in June. Dr. Zenaida Hadji Raof Laidan, regional director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 12 said 90 freshmen high school -- Grade 7 in the K to 12 system -- students will comprise the maiden class. She said, based on the results of the national competitive e...
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29May2013SIQUIJOR, May 29 (PIA) — The Peryang’s Food Products in Barangay Tongo, Siquijor, Siquijor has received P179,000 funding assistance from the Department of Science and Techonology (DOST) to improve its "peanut turon" processing technology. Under the agency’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (Set-up), funding aims to increase productivity of Peryang’s Food Products which is owned and managed by Porferia Tangcay. Science and Techhnology interventions include introduction o...
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29May2013SIQUIJOR, May 29 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) recently signed a memorandum of agreement with three small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Siquijor. Said SMEs are Naning’s Furniture Shop of Tubod San Juan; Charito Furniture Shop of Lambojon, Siquijor; and Honeybeh Meat Shop of Poblacion, Maria, Siquijor. The P1.3-million funding assistance will be used to upgrade the production and/or processing equ...
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28May2013KALIBO, Aklan, May 28 (PIA6) -- Aklan's natural fibers have great potential. With this belief, the province of Aklan recently held a “soft” opening of the Natural Fibers Technology Resource Center (NFTRC) at the Aklan State University (ASU) Banga Campus. NFTRC at ASU-Banga, according to DOST-Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Director Jairus Lachica is the first-ever center of its kind in Western Visayas. With the NFTRC in place, ASU will serve as a training center for ...
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22May2013SIQUIJOR, May 22 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Techonology (DOST) - Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) releases another P350,000 to Dodge Welding Work of Candanay Norte, Siquijor, Siqujor. DOST-Siquijor provincial director Mario de la Pena said the SET-UP program is providing technical support and assistance Dodge Welding Works owned and managed by Deleto Cuevas. Entitled “Machinery and Equipment Upgrading of Dodge Welding Shop”, the project is a component ...
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21May2013QUEZON CITY, May 21 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute has developed a 'guilt-free' ice cream. Low in fat and sugar, but equally loaded with ice cream goodness, this healthy frozen delight is a developed by FNRI researchers Ma. Elena G. Fernandez, Wenefrida N. Lainez and Dahlia A. Diaz, said DOST in an article posted on its website (dost.gov.ph). Based on its data, a cup of this FNRI-developed ice cream at 100 grams contains only 0.46 grams ...
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20May2013MANILA, May 20 -- The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) recently partnered with Adarna House in developing a new nutrition tool for teachers of preschool children five to six years old. These teachers include kindergarten teachers in both public elementary schools and private preschool institutions. This nutrition tool is called the Nutrition Big Book. This tool can be helpful in facilitating nutrition education among Filipino child...
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17May2013ILOILO CITY, May 17 (PIA) -- The 2013 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) is now open to entries from local inventors and researchers, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) regional office here. The local researches and inventions in the field of science will be showcased and recognized during the RICE event slated September 2-6 here. The DOST6 expects many research and invention enthusiasts to show their wares and compete for honors of b...
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17May2013QUEZON CITY, May 17 (PIA)--The Philippines will use the world-renowned IBM Blue Gene supercomputer for the country's priority research & development (R&D) projects on reducing poverty, improving government processes and tools and enabling smarter weather management. In a statement, the Department of Science & Technology (DOST) said the soon-to-arrive supercomputer will provide high performance computing capabilities to help develop practical solutions to address the country’s basic problems. ...
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16May2013LOS BANOS, Laguna, May 16 (PIA) --The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Science Education Institute (SEI) has released the names of the scholarship qualifiers for 2013. The new scholarship awardees must seek admission in any of the priority science and technology (S&T) fields of study at any state college, university or CHED-identified centers of excellence/centers of development. Each qualifier shall receive a notice of award from the DOST-SEI or DOST regional office s...
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15May2013CEBU CITY, May 15 (PIA) -- Demand for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinists in the job market is rising these days, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). In the Philippines, only a few CNC machinists are trained as most of those who have been trained have left the country for good, noted DOST. Brain drain has become a bigger problem in the metals and engineering industry due to steadfast advancements and innovations in modern technology. To address the negative...
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07May2013CEBU CITY, May 7 (PIA) -- Over 40 stakeholders attended the recently held Forum on Salt Iodization Program in Cebu in the hope of increasing usage of iodized salt. Susan Orpilla of the National Nutrition Council 7, who gave the overview, said the forum will serve as a venue for all stakeholders including small, large producers of salt to interact and share ideas. It will also bring about the building of an efficient set of connections and relationships for both government and salt industry, ...
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07May2013QUEZON CITY, May 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has recently developed a paint that makes the house not only bright but also rids out dirt and other microbial elements. In a statement, Dr. Araceli Monzada of the Materials Science Division of DOST- Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) said, the locally developed self-cleaning paint will be more affordable than the commercially available paints when it reaches its commercial stage as it uses locally avai...
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04May2013CEBU CITY, May 4 (PIA) -- The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL), the premier recognition body on science and technology is opening nominations for the 2013 Magsaysay Future Technologists Competition (MFETC). The Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists Award aims to recognize outstanding research outputs on engineering and technology at the collegiate level and to encourage young Filipino students to pursue a career in science. The competition is open to Bache...
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03May2013KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, May 3 (PIA) -- Nagpaguwa sang mga P4.65 milyon nga kantidad sang bulig nga kuwarta ang Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 12 para buligan nga mapaayo ang pagpalakat sang mga nagkalain-lain nga mga micro and medium enterprise (MSMEs) sa rehiyon. Si Zenaida P Hadji Raof-Laidan DOST 12 director, nagsiling nga ang bulig, parti sang ahensiya sa nagapadayon nga pagpatuman sang Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) sa apat ka mga probinsiya sa...
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02May2013KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, May 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Region 12 is now accepting entries to the 2013 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE). Dr. Zenaida P. Hadji Raof Laidan, regional director of DOST 12 said RICE inventors should consider this contest because this is an excellent venue showcase the scientific and technological ideas they have developed. Academic and research and development com...
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30Apr2013LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Abril 30 (PIA) -- Pitong maliliit na negosyo sa General Santos City, Tacurong City at Sultan Kudarat ang nabigyan kamakailan ng ayuda ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - 12. Sinabi ni DOST 12 regional director Zenaida Laidan na abot sa P4.65 milyon ang kanilang inilabas na tulong sa mga micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) nitong nakalipas na buwan. Kabilang sa mga nakinabang ang Aunt Ludi...
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25Apr2013ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, April 25 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology Rizal Provincial Science and Technology Center said 83 students qualified as DOST- Science Education Institute (SEI) scholars. The agency identified 60 RA 7687 scholars and 23 merit scholars from the province’s 13 municipalities and 1 component city which indicates an increase from the 2012 Rizal scholars with 61 RA 7687 and 10 merit scholars respectively. RA 7687 scholars or those under the the S&T Scholarship...
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23Apr2013DUMAGUETE CITY, April 23 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Negros Oriental launched STARBOOKS (Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Stations) and has inked Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with three local government units in Negros Oriental recently. Administrative STARBOOKS coordinator and Science Research Specialist II, Annie Lyn Bacani explained that STARBOOKS is the newest project of DOST’s Science and Technology Information ...
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18Apr2013CEBU CITY, April 18 (PIA) --- The government and business sectors are now spearheading a campaign to rebut a pending petition made by a foreign researcher alleging carrageenan as carcinogenic. Carrageenan is an end product of seaweeds, an industry that supports over 200,000 families excluding those directly involved in the processing. Maximo Ricohermoso, chairman of the Seaweeds Industry Association of the Philippines (SIAP), said that there is an impending threat to the seaweeds industry. SI...
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16Apr2013ILOILO CITY, April 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Pag-asa ((Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) are urging local government units (LGUs) to have their own community-based flood early warning system (CBFEWS). Danny Flores of the Hydrometeorology Division of DOST-Pag-asa said the system is a locally based operational flood forecasting and warning activities of a community that aids them in mitigating the effects of floodi...
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16Apr2013SYUDAD SANG ILOILO, Abril 16 (PIA6) -- Ginhingyo sang Department of Science and Technology ukon DOST ang publiko nga gamition ang website sang Project NOAH ukon Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards para sa impormasyon sa panahon kag datus nahanungod sa pagbaha. Suno kay Dr. Alfredo Lagmay, Executive Director sang Project NOAH, ang mga ahensya sang gobyerno kalakip ang DOST kag PAGASA ukon Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration nagapangita sang mga p...
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13Apr2013DUMAGUETE CITY, April 13 (PIA) -- The local Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will launch the first online science and technology library which will be turned over to the three local government units in Negros Oriental on April 17 at DOST’s Office, Dumaguete City. Dubbed 'STARBOOKS' or the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated Kiosk Stations, will be awarded to public libraries of Dumaguete City, Mabinay town, and Bayawan City for their eLibrary on scie...
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13Apr2013ILOILO CITY, April 13 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is encouraging the public to visit the website of Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) for information on weather and flooding data. Dr. Alfredo Lagmay, Project NOAH Executive Director, said the government including the DOST and PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) are exploring all means to disseminate timely information on disaster mitigation ...
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11Apr2013COTABATO CITY, April 11 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology, Region 12 has noted a remarkable increase in the number of passers in its scholarship program for 2013 posting a 21.5% hike compared to that of last year. DOST 12 regional director Zenaida P. HR-Laidan said, 79 incoming college freshmen in Region XII have qualified to avail of the agency’s scholarship program for school year 2013-2014. Laidan said, of the total number of successful examinees, 70 met the criteria for...
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08Apr2013SAN JOSE, Antique, April 8 (PIA6) -- There are 18 incoming first year college students in the province who passed the qualifying examination of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). “We are glad that many students from poor families have availed of agency’s scholarship. With this, sons and daughters of farmers, fisherfolks and seasonal laborers will have the chance to finish their studies and fulfill their dreams,” said Engr. Eleazar Moscoso, Science Research Specialist of DO...
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04Apr2013ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, April 4 (PIA) -- About 30 members of Bangon Kababaihan Bagong Cainta Incorporated attended a water hyacinth product dyeing training at the Livelihood Center, Municipal Hall, Cainta, Rizal held from April 2-4. The three-day training was facilitated by the Department of Science and Technology – Rizal headed by Provincial Director Fernando Ablaza, DOST – Philippine Textile Research which works hand in hand with the Cainta LGU through the Municipal Social Welfare and Devel...
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02Apr2013NEGROS ORIENTAL, April 2 (PIA) – Forty-three (43) high school graduates in Negros Oriental passed the nationwide scholarship exams of the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) for June 2013 school year. DOST provincial director Gilbert Arbon announced that the 40 passers are qualified as scholars to science and technology under the RA 7687, a scholarship program for talented and deserving students belonging to economically disadvantaged families, while ...
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02Apr2013KALIBO, Aklan, April 2 (PIA) -- Thirty-five (35) graduating high school students are now assured of going to college next school year after having successfully passed the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST- SEI) Scholarship for School Year 2013-2014. Most of the passers are from public high schools located in various municipalities of the province with only 3 coming from private schools here. Regional Science High School (RSHS) based in Old Buswang, K...
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28Mar2013QUEZON CITY, March 28 (PIA)--The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is on course to complete this week the certification of 155,000 Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) nationwide to serve in the automated election system (AES) on May 13. DOST Usec. Fortunato Dela Peňa bared this during a recent forum conducted by the Philippine Information Agency-National Capital Region (PIA-NCR) and the Association of Information Officers in Metro Manila (AIMM) in cooperation with the DOST-NCR, held ...
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19Mar2013KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato March 19 (PIA) -- For the second time, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Soccsksargen Region or Region 12 has recently passed surveillance audit for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008, an official of the agency confirmed today. Dr. Zenaida P. Hadji Raof Laidan, DOST-12 regional director, said they have shown continuous improvements in the Quality Management System (QMS) of the regiona...
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11Mar2013SIQUIJOR, March 11 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Siquijor announces its offering of a training program on Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machine Tool Programming and Operation under its DOST-Grant-in-Aid. Assistant Provincial Science and Technology Director Roland Padayhag said the training course is one of the DOST’s human resource intervention for the “Sustainable Growth, Productivity and Competitiveness of the Metals & Engineering Sector." He said, m...
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08Mar2013LOS BANOS, Laguna, March 8 (PIA) -- Initially transporting its first of a series of seminars over the Web in November 2011, the Food Safety "Webinar" Series hit the ground running. Coined from the words Web and seminar, the Webinar started with only 15 online viewers. Now, there are more than 300 after just six episodes. DOST IV-A Regional Director Alexander R. Madrigal opened this new learning tool for food science students who cannot afford expensive and long-distance training courses. N...
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07Mar2013QUEZON CITY, March 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) will be implementing a feasibility study on the use of secondhand vegetable oil to power vehicles in the country. DOE Secretary Jericho Petilla, in a press briefing, said the six-month study aims to test the viability of using four percent esterified waste vegetable oil mixed with diesel as alternative transport fuel to power light trucks and private vehicles to reduce air pollution and fossil-fuel imports. Esterification is the pro...
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06Mar2013LOS BANOS, Laguna, Mar. 6 (PIA) --Project HaNDA, a local, wide-area coverage information system for disaster notification, has caught the attention of developers of Project NOAH. Developed by DOST IV-A in 2010 as an infosys in support of RA 10121, known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, Project HaNDA boasts of wide-area information dissemination and feedback functionalities. The moniker translates to Hazard Notification, Dissemination, and Awareness. HaNDA ca...
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06Mar2013LOS BANOS, Laguna, Mar. 6 (PIA) --The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) website, dost.gov.ph, is among the most popular government websites in the country, claiming the number two spot in terms of number of hits as of February 13. In a statement, DOST said this data was revealed by alexa.com, a leading provider of free global metrics for websites and which ranks 30 million sites all over the world. The site’s overall ranking in the country as of February 13 is 288. Traffic rank per...
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28Feb2013LOS BANOS, Laguna, Feb. 28 (PIA) -- Before the onset of the rainy season, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is intensifying its dengue preventive measures by providing online information on dengue cases per community to serve as alert mechanism to concerned government offices and personnel. In the pipeline is a dengue alert website that will enable public health practitioners to check out high-risk areas for dengue outbreaks and come up with early intervention measures. Developed...
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27Feb2013BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 27 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga, in partnership with the Regional Development Council (RDC) and the provincial government of Surigao del Norte will be conducting the S & T Summit on March 14 at the Provincial Convention Center, Capitol Compound, Surigao City. DOST-Caraga Regional Director Dominga Mallonga bared that the S & T Summit is anchored on the theme, “Harnessing Science and Technology for Caraga’s Sustainable Development.” “T...
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26Feb2013DIPOLOG CITY, Feb. 26 (PIA) -- The Technology Resource Center (TRC), in partnership with the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Region 9 recently conducted the second leg of an Investors’ Forum on the Infusion of Technovation in Dipolog City. The forum, the second of the three fora to be conducted in the different parts of the country was held on February 14 at Camila Hotel this city. The first forum was held in Region...
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21Feb2013DAVAO CITY, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- The national government is mulling of harnessing unused television frequencies to further internet connectivity to remote communities in the country. Commonly called as TV white spaces (TVWS) these are unutilized television frequencies in UHF and VHF bands which can be used for data communications. “TVWS is an ideal wireless data delivery medium for the Philippines, with its long distance propagation characteristics and the ability of its signals to travel over ...
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19Feb2013SAN JOSE, Antique, Feb. 19 (PIA) -- The 3rd Infantry Division together with the 301st Infantry and the 82nd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army based in Miag-ao has entered into a partnership with the local government of Anini-y, southernmost municipality in the province of Antique. The partnership is in line with efforts to help restore the damaged coral reefs in Nogas Island in Anini-y, headed by Mayor Reynaldo Pollicar. The partnership was made possible with the assistance of the Dep...
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15Feb2013DAVAO CITY, Feb. 12 – The Department of Science and Technology XI (DOST) subjected itself to the second surveillance audit under ISO 9001:2008 on February 5-6, 2013 and enrolled 21 operational processes involved under the standard. The surveillance audit was done by the Certification International Philippines, Inc. (CIPI) with Engr. Renato David as auditor. The scope includes provision of packaging and labeling assistance, innovation system support, consultancy and technical services, techn...
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12Feb2013DUMAGUETE CITY, Feb. 12 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced that 91 elementary pupil-examinees in Central Visayas qualify for the scholarships in the Philippine Science High School (PSHS-DOST). DOST Negros Oriental assistant provincial director Roslyn Tambago said of the 91 passers, 11 students from Negros Oriental are qualified to be admitted as freshmen in the PSHS-DOST scholars for school year 2013-2014. The pupils now will be accepted at the Philippine Scie...
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07Feb2013ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, Feb 7 (PIA) -- Department of Science and Technology-Rizal held a metrology training seminar for treasurers and selected LGU employees of Rizal for accurate and efficient measurements and calibration in establishments in the province. The seminar, held in cooperation with DOST-Calabarzon and University of Rizal System-Morong, was conducted February 7 to 8 to train local representatives in metrology, the field of knowledge involving measurements, which is commonly used in ma...
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06Feb2013LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Peb. 6 (PIA) -- Labimpitong bagong empleyado ang hinahanap ngayon ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) para sa napipintong pagbubukas ng Philippine Science High School – Soccksargen Region Campus (PSHS-SRC) sa Koronadal City sa Hunyo. Sa isang kalatas, sinabi ni DOST 12 regional director Zenaida Hadji Raof-Laidan na tumanggap na sila ng aplikasyon para sa plantilla positions na bubuo sa mga unang tauhan ng PSH...
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06Feb2013ILOILO CITY, Feb. 6 (PIA6) - - The Department of Science and Technology 6 (DOST 6) has approved 47 project proposals amounting P37,446, 327 in Western Visayas under its Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (Set-Up) in 2012. DOST 6 Director Rowen Gelonga said under Set-Up, micro, small and medium enterprises are given a wide range of assistance to further enhance their productivity and competitiveness both in the local and international markets. Gelonga said the assistance, which is...
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05Feb2013KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Feb 5 (PIA) --The Department of Science and Technology today announced the opening of 17 plantilla positions in line with the opening of the Philippine Science High School – Soccsksargen Region Campus (PSHS-SRC) here in time with its opening in June. Dr. Zenaida P. Hadji Raof-Laidan, regional director of DOST 12 said the department has started processing applications for seven Special Science Teacher I, and two Special Sci...
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01Feb2013QUEZON CITY, Feb 1 (PIA)--The Department of Science & Technology (DOST) is set to locally produce a radioactive substance used for medical and research purposes, including evaluation of the medical condition of the heart and other organs. Philippine Nuclear Research institute (PNRI) director Alumanda dela Rosa, in a statement said, Technetium-99 (Tc-99m) will be locally produced in the recently unveiled Radioisotope Laboratory at DOST’s-PNRI office in Diliman, Quezon City. Tc-99m, also known...
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29Jan2013KALIBO, Aklan, Jan 29 (PIA6) -- Seven graduating elementary pupils here successfully passed this year’s National Competitive Examination of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System given on September 29, 2012 at the Northwestern Visayan Colleges (NVC). Of the passers, four came from Aklan Learning Center (ALC) – Lady Yzabelle T. Biray, Rya Zenilde T. Cawaling, Angelica Shalene T. Estera and Allyzza T. Mationg, while Samantha Lauren E. Alvarez was the lone passer from Wadeford Scho...
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26Jan2013BOAC, Marinduque, Jan 26 (PIA) - -The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) conducted a Training on Technology Demonstration to improve smoke-fish production to 70 members of the Tree House Club Inc. in Barangay Bunganay, Boac recently. Alfredo Apolinar, an engineer, from Pangasinan State University served as facilitator/trainor for this project. The Tree House Club president Elizalde Mangubat led the organization whose members are composed of fishermen and students. The club received ...
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23Jan2013LOS BANOS, Laguna, Enero 23 (PIA) -- Naging tampok na paksa ang climate change sa seminar na idinaos kamakailan ng Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) na nakabase sa bayang ito. May 60 mga iskolar ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST), mag-aaral, mananaliksik at empleyado ng lokal na pamahalaan ang lumahok sa seminar. Ayon sa PCAARRD, ang seminar ay naglalayong pag-ibayuhin ang kaalaman at kamalayan ng komunidad sa mga b...
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16Jan2013KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Jan 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Soccsksargen Region has announced the opening of applications for research and development (R&D) funding on matter of energy and emerging technology. Dr. Zenaida Hadji Raof-Laidan, regional director of DOST 12, said submitted proposals will be sent to the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology for Research and Development (PCIEERD), which will ...
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08Jan2013CAGAYAN DE ORO, Jan 8 -- Admer Rey C. Dablio, a licensed chemist and currently the Deputy Technical Manager at the Chemical Testing Laboratory (CTL) of the Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories (RSTL) of DOST-X, has won in the DOST-wide photo journalism contest focusing on “Science, Technology and Innovation: Working Together for Growth and Development." He had two winning entries. The first entry was entitled “NOAH: Useful Technology," with a corresponding caption of “The National...
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08Jan2013SIQUIJOR, Jan. 8 (PIA) --The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Siquijor conducted a two-day training on “Sustainable Energy Management and Assessment /Identification of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) or Energy Management Opportunities (EMOs)” recently. The training, according to provincial director Mario E. de la Pena, is aimed at providing basic concepts , effective tools for evaluation and to understand the methodologies of energy management system. Participants are al...
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07Jan2013MANILA, Jan 7 (PIA) -- Guyabano is good for you. The Department of Science and Technology said the guyabano (Anona muricata), or soursop is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber and Vitamins C, B1, and B2. Likewise, studies by its Industrial Technology Development Institute show that the guyabano generally has high flavonoid content. Flavonoids are phytochemicals that have been found to inhibit or even prevent the growth of viruses, carcinogens and allergens. These are just the few benefits t...
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18Dec2012CAGAYAN DE ORO, Dec. 18 (PIA) -- To address malnutrition in the country and aid typhoon Sendong victims in the city, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) launched its Malnutrition Reduction Program through DOST Pinoy (Package for the Improvement of Nutrition of Young Children) Monday at the Marigold Hotel this city. This project will look into and take care of malnourished children in various relocation sites, said Alfonso Alamban, director of DOST 10. The FNRI had developed technol...
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07Dec2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Dec. 7 (PIA6) -- Nearly 300 Capiceño high school students are aspiring to be included in the government scholarship program for next school year. Information Officer Juafe Abariles of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Capiz disclosed that a total of 283 graduating high school students were able to take the scholarship examination last month in Roxas city. She revealed that of the 296 scholarship applicants, only 286 were able to take the said DOST- Science ...
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05Dec2012QUEZON CITY, DEC. 5 (PIA)--The Department of Science & Technology (DOST), has launched a training software that aims to teach aspiring call center agents speak better English. The software, called the “Learning English Application for Pinoys” or LEAP, is part of the DOST’s Engineering Research and Development for Technology initiative and categorized under Project 7 of the ICT for Education Inter-diciplinary Signal Processing for Pinoys Progam (ISIP). DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo, ...
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02Dec2012LOS BANOS, Laguna, Dec. 2 (PIA) -- Two aircrafts carrying state-of-the-art Light Detection and Ranging or LiDAR instruments took off last week at Clark Airbase to begin scanning the Pampanga river basin to jumpstart the country’s first extensive three dimensional (3D) mapping program. The development of 3D maps is part of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)’s Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards or Project NOAH, the country’s flagship program in disaster mitigation. I...
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28Nov2012By: Gideon Gapayao ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, November 28 (PIA) --Five DOST-Rizal projects are approved for the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrade Program (SETUP) as of November according to Department of Science and Technology Provincial Director Fernando Ablaza. DOST’s SETUP involves the technology acquisition, technical assistance and training for small businesses in order to increase productivity and income generation. The program may also include provision of zero-interest loans payable for...
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27Nov2012ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, Nov 27 (PIA) -- Department of Science and Technology – Rizal has recently provided the Sipsipin Multipurpose Cooperative (SMPC) with technology and training in fish processing, November 19 to 21. The training of 20 members and the provision of equipment to the Jalajala-based cooperative is part of the agency’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrade Program (Set-up) which aims to give small enterprises government assistance, said Fernando Ablaza, DOST-Rizal director. A n...
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23Nov2012LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Nob 23 -- Tatlong daan apatnapung residente sa Tacurong City ang kasalukuyang sumasailalim sa kursong teknikal na libreng ipinatutupad ng pamahalaang panglungsod. Layon ng Tacurong LGU sa naturang programa na mapalago ang kakayahan ng mga mamamayan na makahanap ng trabaho o mabigyan ng pangkabuhayan. Katuwang ng LGU sa programa ang Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and at Department of Science a...
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20Nov2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Nov. 20 (PIA6) -- About 6,000 mosquito ovilarvicidal (OL) trap were delivered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Capiz in several public elementary and secondary schools here as of November 15. Based on records, about 3,000 classrooms were covered by the initial roll out of OL traps in public schools provincewide. The beneficiaries of the anti-dengue kits were public elementary schools of Cuartero, Dao, Dumalag, Dumarao, Ivisan, Jamindan, Maayon, Mam...
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14Nov2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 14 -- About 2,000 high school graduating students from Region 10 are to take the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) college scholarship examination scheduled on Sunday, November 18. In Region 10, the testing centers are as follows: Central Mindanao University-Education Hall, Musuan, for Bukidnon; Misamis Occidental National High School-Main Building, Oroquieta City, for Misamis Occidental; Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology-College of ...
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10Nov2012NAVAL, Biliran, Nov 10 (PIA) -- Now, a new building in Biliran will be helping students, the academe, entrepreneurs, and others with their endeavors. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) inaugurated the P3 million-worth Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) located beside the gymnasium of the Naval State University (NSU), Thursday. The Center will serve as resource center where other services such as in research, training, library will be offered to residents in the area ...
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09Nov2012Coronary artery disease (CAD) is considered as one of the deadliest illnesses in the Philippines. It’s so deadly because blood flow to the heart is restricted due to hardened or narrowed arteries. Narrowing of the arteries may be due to plaque, which is made up of fat, cholesterol and other substances found in the blood. When the plaque builds up, the condition leads to atherosclerosis. The narrowed arteries constrict the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart and if left untreated, CAD m...
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09Nov2012Nutrition- and lifestyle-related risk factors due to behavioral and environmental factors, among others, increase the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases as well as premature deaths among Filipino adults. This was revealed in the 7th National Nutrition Survey conducted in 2008 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including heart attacks and stroke, are the main leading causes of deaths among F...
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08Nov2012In the Philippines, there are plenty of fruits you can choose from that can provide you with health and nutritional benefits. Anonas, strawberry, ripe papaya, cashew, datiles, atis, guwayabano, ripe mango, melon, guavas siniguelas, and naranghita are examples of fruits. Fruits are regulatory foods that contain vitamins and minerals that protect the eyesight, keep skin smooth and clean, and prevent the occurrence of some bleeding gums and easily bruised skin. They increase body resistance ag...
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07Nov2012Tired from work and quite hungry on her way home, Candy stops at a nearby food chain to get a burger and a can of soft drinks. Inside the bus, she starts eating and says to herself it will suffice for her dinner. She's too tired to take her supper anyway, so she'd rather sleep when she arrives home. Sounds familiar? The busy world of today sometimes pushes people to take unhealthy food alternatives instead of nutritious meals. Foods from fast food chains often offer a quick fill-in for ...
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07Nov2012Ever wonder what rootcrops and corn can do to our body? Rootcrops and corn are good sources of carbohydrates which can be included in the diet to meet the energy and nutrient requirements of the body. Rootcrops also contain dietary fiber, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Examples of rootcrops locally available are sweet potatoes, purple yam, taro, cassava and potatoes. Corn, on the other hand, is also a good source of dietary fiber, B-vitamins, ascorbic acid, folate and phosphorus. P...
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07Nov2012One of the most engaging and exhausting “wars” being fought by Pinoys today is on obesity. Results of the 7th National Nutrition Survey by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) revealed that there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight and obese among adults. Pinoys are trying all kinds of methods of weight loss, from pills to diet drinks, exercise and good eating, to dangerous medical procedures. Whi...
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07Nov2012Water is the most abundant component in the body since it makes up 70-75 percent of our total body weight. It aids in digestion, absorption, transport and utilization of electrolytes and other nutrients. It also helps maintain body temperature and excretes waste products from the lungs, skin and kidneys. Furthermore, it is considered as the most essential of all nutrients. Our body needs to be sufficiently supplied with water to replace the loss of water in urine, sweat, perspiration, feces, ...
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07Nov2012Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and is being used by cells to utilize sugar for energy production. The classical symptoms for diabetes mellitus are frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. Diabetes has two main types, Types 1 and 2. Type 1 diabetes results fr...
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07Nov2012Did you know that Filipinos are eating less fruits over the years? This was revealed in the food consumption survey (FCS) conducted in 2008 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) which showed that fruit consumption has decreased over the past 20 years from an individual intake of 107 grams in 1987 to only 54 grams in 2008. The survey also revealed that individual fruit intake did not change from 2003 to 2008 at 54 grams. The amoun...
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06Nov2012When people reach the age of 60 years and above, their sense of taste and smell generally weaken, affecting their food intake. Older persons tend to eat less because their weak senses depreciate the appeal of food, thereby resulting in malnutrition. Prompt intervention can prevent older persons from having poor nutrition, because at this stage they are very susceptible to illnesses. A study by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) de...
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06Nov2012“Kumain ng itlog, pagkaing pampalusog (Eat eggs, food that's good for the health),” parents and teachers would often say to encourage children to eat eggs. Indeed, eggs, specifically chicken eggs, are on the list of the most commonly-consumed foods. Eggs top the most consumed protein-rich foods in the Philippines, based on the food consumption survey conducted in 2008 conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Chicken...
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06Nov2012Is nutrition really important? We need to explain to ordinary people why nutrition is essential because they need to know how this affects health. Nutrition is the food we eat and how the body uses it, while health is a state of complete physical and mental being and not merely the absence of illness or disease. If we are eating right, this contributes to good health because we are able to provide all the nutrients the body needs. So what does "good" nutrition mean? Good nutrition is achieved ...
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06Nov2012Physical activity and exercise have been proven to help prevent lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and hypertension. Companies with wellness program in the workplace have shown that this result in savings, lower absenteeism and better productivity. Workplace wellness programs can be as varied as possible. The key is to offer opportunities and incentives for employees to lead healthy lifestyles: eat healthy food, quit smoking and be physically active. ...
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06Nov2012Ninety-nine percent of calcium is located in the skeleton for bone structure and strength, while one percent is found in the soft tissues, extracellular fluid and plasma for metabolic and regulatory roles. Specifically, calcium is consumed for the construction, formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, blood clotting and wound healing, muscle contraction, maintenance of cells and connective tissues, blood pressure control and nerve transmission, among others. According to the Recommended E...
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06Nov2012Every now and then we see gray-haired people walking down the streets on bended backs as if searching for something unidentified on the ground. We let them pass by, wondering that perhaps all people upon reaching that "stage" in life will automatically suffer the same fate. It was only a couple of years ago when media bombarded us with information concerning people with "bended backs" or in medical terms – osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? Science defines osteoporosis as a multifaceted ...
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06Nov2012The bones move, support and protect various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells and store minerals, essentially enabling the body to perform and maintain specific important duties. Weakening of the bones results in bone diseases such as osteoporosis, affecting the daily routine of an individual which later leads to injuries and fractures. Bone strength is dependent on bone density and bone quality, such that bones are most likely to deteriorate as an individual ages, making t...
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30Oct2012CEBU CITY, Oct 30 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST-7) inked a memorandum of understanding with the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creations – Integrated Development Center Inc (JPIC-IDCI). Under the agreement, DOST and JPIC-IDCI agreed to foster cooperation on empowering communities through the application of Science and Technology interventions. DOST-7 is tasked under the agreement to provide technical support and other necessary assistance relative to the obligatio...
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16Oct2012DAVAO CITY, Oct 16 (PIA) -- An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-11) confirmed research findings that there is a general depletion of fishery resources in ten locations surrounding Davao Gulf from 2000 to 2010. DOST-11 regional director Dr. Anthony Sales said the depleting fish catch can be attributed to factors like water pollution, destroyed fishing habitat, diminishing sea grass, conversion of mangrove planting areas to recreational resorts and poor fishing practi...
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16Oct2012COTABATO CITY, Oct 16(PIA) -- Science and Technology officials and staff of DOST Mindanao Cluster agreed to pursue a just and equitable development as they gathered for the First Mindanao Science and Technology Fair held October 10-14 in General Santos City in celebration of this year’s Science and Technology Week (NSTW). As a member of the MINDA DOST Cluster, DOST-ARMM regional secretary Abdulgalib Halub expressed support to the commitment to champion peace and development through science ...
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16Oct2012DAVAO CITY, Oct 16 (PIA) -- An official of the National Nutrition Council in the region has mulled over introducing to the local government chief executives the nutrition interventions developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to address malnutrition among children. NNC-XI Regional Head Ma. Theresa Ungson has expressed a plan to set a forum with the LGUs to bring up DOST Pinoy, a package of nutrition intervention strategy to reduce the prevalence of underweight among six to 3...
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12Oct2012DAVAO CITY, Oct. 12 (PIA) -- The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) urged government stakeholders in the region to double their efforts in curbing chronic malnutrition, following survey results particularly showing Davao Region has high prevalence of underweight children. FNRI Senior Science Research Specialist Cynthia A. Nones reported that FNRI’s 2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Selected Filipinos reveal that 20.2 percent or about two in every 10 Filipino children aged 0-5 ...
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11Oct2012LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Oct 11 (PIA) -- Nagtipon simula kahapon sa General Santos City ang mga mananaliksik, siyentipiko, mag-aaral, mga taga-akademya, pati na rin ang publikong gumagamit ng mga produkto ng agham at teknolohiya sa para 2012 Mindanao Cluster S&T Fair. Ayon kay DOST 12 regional director Zenaida Hadji Raof-Laidan, layon ng naturang pagtitipon ang maipalaganap ang mga teknolohiya at mga pagbabago para maipalam, magamit at mapagkakitaan. Bukod ...
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11Oct2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Oct 11 (PIA) -- Researchers, scientists, academicians, students and users of science and technology products from all over Mindanao have gathered in General Santos City for the 2012 Mindanao Cluster S&T Fair. Dr. Zenaida Hadji Raof-Laidan, regional director of the Department of Science and Technology ( DOST)-12, host of the five-day event that started yesterday said the event is also in line with the celebration of the National Science and Technology Week. The...
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08Oct2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Oct. 8 (PIA) -- Scientific and technology advances and innovations in the six regions of Mindanao will be showcased in General Santos this week, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 12 announced. Dr. Zenaida Hadji Raof-Laidan, regional director of the DOST 12, said they are spearheading the 2012 Mindanao Cluster S&T on October 10 to 14 at the KCC Mall Convention Center. “We intend to bring together lea...
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03Oct2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Oct 3 (PIA) -- Qualified graduating high school students in Northern Mindanao who are interested in science and technology careers have until October 5, Friday, to submit their application for scholarship. Alfonso Alamban, Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-10 director, said about 4,000 slots nationwide every year are being awarded to those who pass the examination for the undergraduate scholarships, which for this year is scheduled on November 18. The undergradua...
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03Oct2012VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur, Oct 3 (PIA) -- Most of the household heads in Ilocos Region are engaged in agriculture and fishing as reported by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). Households engaged in agriculture such as farmers, forest workers, fishermen, livestock or poultry raisers are about 24.5 percent. Next are laborers or unskilled workers, vendors, domestic helpers which are 22.2 percent and skilled workers, plant and machine operators are only 15.7 percent. The Food and Nutr...
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02Oct2012LOS BANOS, Laguna, Oct 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Calabarzon has signified its intention to join the ranks of agencies and companies that espouse the values of National Quality Infrastructure (NQI). Florencia R. dela Cerna, officer-in-charge of the Office of the Regional Director of DOST 4A, received the certificate of membership from Cirila S. Botor, president of Philippine Metrology Standards Testing and Quality, Inc. (MSTQI), covering 2012 to 2015. Lydia S. ...
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01Oct2012SIQUIJOR, Oct 1 (PIA) -- “Juan Time,” a campaign that aims to promote time-consciousness among Filipinos is now in the province with the installation of the Philippine Standard Time (PST) at the Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) in Siquijor, Siqujor. DOST-Siquijor provincial Director Mario de la Pena said PST was set-up in only two provinces in Region VII. The first was installed in Cebu earlier last month and in Siqujor on September 25, 2012. The PST, he said is set via DOS...
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01Oct2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Oct 1 (PIA) -- A trainers’ training on the roll-out of mosquito ovilarvicidal (OL) traps to public elementary and secondary schools was conducted here in the province. The activity was led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Department of Health (DOH) to lower dengue cases by controlling the population of dengue-carrying Aedes mosquitoes. A DOST briefer said that 11 rooms including comfort rooms, canteens, and libraries of all public schools in the cit...
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28Sep2012TAGUIG CITY, Sept 28 (PIA) -- The Information and Communications Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ICTO) has issued a statement discouraging hacking groups from defacing government websites as protest of the new Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. DOST-ICTO Executive Director Louis Casambre said in a press statement, “We understand the concerns of the public and our netizens on several controversial provisions of RA 10175, however there are proper avenues for...
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27Sep2012TACLOBAN CITY, Sept 27 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) in collaboration with the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) launched an anti-dengue comics using the mother tongue in Eastern Visayas. Aristotle P. Carandang of DOST-STII said that the OL Trap comics written in Filipino and in various dialects including Ilocano, Pampango, Bicol, Waray-waray, Hiligaynon, and Cebuano were dist...
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27Sep2012TACLOBAN CITY, September 27 (PIA) -- Science and technology has made significant contributions to the economic growth and development of the Philippines. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Usec. Fortunato T. Dela Pena said his can be sustained through the development of local S & T initiatives and capabilities which is the hallmark under the Aquino administration; positioning in strategic S & T niches; inculcate technology awareness in every Filipino; and come up with new interventions...
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19Sep2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Sept. 19 (PIA) -- Eight weather tracking devices, including four automated rain gauges (ARG) and automated weather stations (AWS) have been installed in Soccsksargen Region, an official of DOST 12 said. Dr. Zenaida Laidan, regional director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – 12 said they started the installation of modern weather tracking devices in 2011 in support of the disaster risk reduction and management efforts of t...
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13Sep2012GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Sept 13 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 12 lauded the local government’s initiative of conducting the 1st Robotics training-workshop for high school students in the city last week. DOST 12 Regional Director, Dr. Zenaida P. Hadji Raof Laidan said the activity, which she described as the first of its kind in Region 12, underscored the “growing importance of Science, Technology and Innovation.” “I salute your hunger and value for technology (t...
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12Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 12 (PIA) -- The Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) will be conducting a monitoring visit and media forum for Caraga region on October 4, 2012 to be held at the DOST-Caraga Regional Office’ Function Hall, this city. According to FNRI-DOST Director Mario Capanzana, the media forum will provide the local tri-media and information officers of the region with data and information on the 2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of ...
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12Sep2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Sept 12 (PIA) -- The Regional Information Communication Technology Committee (RICTC) of the Regional Development Council in Eastern Visayas is inviting participants to the Logo Design and Tagline Making Contest which runs from September 10 to October 1. RICTC is now known as Eastern Visayas Federation for IT (EVFIT) The purpose of this contest is to design a new logo that shall represent the EVFIT. The competition is open to the general public residing in Eastern Visaya...
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07Sep2012SIQUIJOR, Sept 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) conducts a briefing on Manufacturing Productivity Extension for Export Promotion (MPEX) to four firms at the DOST-Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) Conference. DOST Provincial Director Mario de la Pena said the four firms identified by MPEX to be given assistance this year are: Larena Triad Coffee Shop, Sweet Sensation Cakes & Pastries, Elena’s Bakery and Pasalubong Center and DanMild Personal Care Produc...
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06Sep2012ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, Sept 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) will be open for college scholarship applications through the DOST-Rizal Provincial Science and Technology Center until October 5. DOST-SEI will award Bachelor of Science degree scholarships to graduating fourth year high school students nationwide, who will pursue priority field studies in science, mathematics, and engineering in accredited universities. According to DOST-Riz...
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05Sep2012TAGUIG CITY, Sept. 5 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said today in a press statement that balik (returning) scientist Dr. Edsel Maurice Salvana was nominated for this year’s annual Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of the World award. DOST said the TOYP award is an international award conferred by the Junior Chamber International (JCI), an international non-profit organization of people aged 18 to 40 who focus on creating positive change in their communities. On...
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05Sep2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Sept 5 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Department of Science and Technology announced today that the Mindanao Cluster Science and Technology Fair has been set on October 10 – 14 at KCC Convention Center in General Santos City. Dr. Zenaida Laidan , regional director of DOST 12, said technologies that are ripe of diffusion, and adoption from the six regions of Mindanao will take the center stage. Along with DOST-assisted pr...
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05Sep2012DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept 5 (PIA) -- About 30 Bukidnon Tribe Association members tried their hands at transforming driftwood into creative and functional art pieces in a technology training conducted by experts from the DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) at the Agrarian Reform Municipal Office in Barangay Kabulacan, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental. The ethnic group was trained in handicraft-making by using natural materials, organized by the Department of Science and Tec...
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04Sep2012ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, Sept 4 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Rizal and Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) held a seminar on the pangasius industry at the Rizal Provincial Capitol, Antipolo City to encourage local entrepreneurs and agriculture officers to venture into the industry. DTI, BFAR and the provincial government held the Investment Opportunity Seminar on pangasius together with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) last August 31 to give possib...
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31Aug2012SIQUIJOR, Aug 31 (PIA) -- The Women’s Organization Nurturing for Development and Economic Recovery (Wonder) received a P172,500-check for its Community-Based Project: Technology Upgrading and Diversification of the Processed Meat Products of People’s Organization in Cangmunag San Juan, Siquijor. This is in line with a component project of DOST- Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (Setup) of the Department of Science and Technology in Region 7. Under the program, DOST-7 extends ...
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27Aug2012ILOILO CITY, Aug. 27 (PIA6) – The region’s 11 contenders for this year’s Gawad Kalasag awards are now among the top three national finalists, according to Civil Defense-6 Director Rosario Cabrera. Cabrera, who was guest at the weekly cable television program “Hangpanay” of the Philippine Information Agency-6, said these finalists are showcases of Western Visayas’ initiatives in disaster risk reduction and management. She said the groups, chosen from more than 30 entries, represen...
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25Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug. 24 (PIA) – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) awarded the champions of science education during the 3rd Gawad Leadership and Innovations for Development Relevant to Science Education (Gawad LIDER) awarding ceremony Friday, August 24, 2012. In a statement, the DOST said the Exemplary Leadership Awards were bestowed on Dr. Luis Rey I.Velasco, renowned entomologist and former Chancellor of the University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UPLB) for the Individual ...
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25Aug2012LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, Agosto 25 (PIA) --Inihayag kahapon, Biyernes ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 12 ang pagbubukas ng mga scholarship na maaring aplayan ng mga papasok sa kolehiyo sa School Year 2013-2014. Partikular na hinihikayat ni DOST 12 Regional Director Zenaida Hadji Raof-Laidan, ang mga mag-aaral sa fourth year na napapapabilang sa top five percent ng graduating class at nagnanais kumuha ng kurso sa sciences, mathematics at engineering. Ang mga s...
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24Aug2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Aug 24 (PIA) -- The Soccsksargen Region office of the Department of Science and Technology today announced the opening of scholarships available to incoming freshmen students in school year 2013 – 2014. Dr. Zenaida Hadji-Raof-Laidan, DOST 12 regional director, said the scholarships will be awarded to students who would like to pursue bachelor’s degree in priority courses in sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Deadline for submissio...
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24Aug2012CORTES, Bohol, Aug 24 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) classified the hand woven raffia in Bohol as 'world-class' but marketing experts account its dismal market to a poor packaging. “It’s quite a pity that a product that incorporates the long tale of traditions, industry, artistry and ingenuity of the residence of Bohol, could not get the right price it should command,” DOST-Bohol Information Officer Vina Antopina said. Raffia, a natural fiber obtained from “bu...
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23Aug2012SIQUIJOR, Aug 23 (PIA)— A P.925 million-worth Information and Communications Technology (ICT) project under the new sector of the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) was approved and funded recently by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Region 7. The project called “Upgrading the Information, Communication and Transmission Technology to Develop the Internet Service Capability of Siquijor Island Cable TV Network Systems Corporation (SICVNC)" is the first pr...
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19Aug2012SIQUIJOR, Aug 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Science Technology (DOST-7) in the region has approved another project for Siquijor province, this time, the Machinery and Equipment of Lyn and Sam Welding Work and Machine in Catulayan San Juan, Siquijor. DOST-Siquijor Provincial Director Mario de la Pena said Lyn and Sam Welding Work and Machine owned by couple Sam and Lenie Tubal is the beneficiary of the project entitled “Machinery and Equipment Upgrading of Lyn & Sam Welding Work and Machine ...
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16Aug2012DUMAGUETE CITY, Aug 16 (PIA) --The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Science Education Institute (SEI) is once again looking for a new set of scholars for 2013. Under RA 7687 scholarship program, DOST-SEI will award Bachelor of Science degree scholarships to poor but deserving natural-born Filipino students to pursue priority fields of study in science, mathematics and engineering. The department will also award scholarships to students with high aptitude in science and m...
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15Aug2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Aug. 15 (PIA6) – Graduating high school students will now have the opportunity to avail themselves of a government scholarship program. Provincial head Gerbe Dellava of the Department of Science and Technology in Capiz disclosed that the DOST is now giving the chance to all graduating high school students under the DOST’s Undergraduate Scholarship program. Dellava said that the scholarship grant is open to those who intend to pursue science and technology courses by the ...
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10Aug2012KALIBO, Aklan, Aug 10 (PIA6) -- The Aklan State University (ASU) based in Banga town is poised to open the school’s Natural Fiber Resource Center in order to assist the province’ farmers and entrepreneurs who are concentrating on the development, production and promotion of products made of different natural fibers. According to Dr. Danilo E. Abayon, ASU President, the center will not only conduct studies and researches on Pina but also on other fibers like abaca and raffia. Abayon shar...
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08Aug2012KALIBO, Aklan, Aug 8 (PIA6) -- Aklan’s food producers can now give other food manufacturers from other provinces a run for their money with the opening here today of the Packaging and Labeling Center at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) located at the provincial capitol compound. In the same occasion, the DOST also opened the Metrology Center, also housed here. According to Jairus Lachica, DOST-Aklan provincial director, the packaging center, in cooperation with the Aklan F...
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03Aug2012SIQUIJOR, Aug 3 (PIA) -- Another upgrading project in Enrique Villanueva town was approved and funded under the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Region 7. The Elena’s Bakery and Pasalubong Center of Poblacion, which is owned and managed by Elena T. Ibera is a recipient of funds amounting to P378,500 from the DOST-SETUP to facilitate the acquisition and fabrication of equipment and materials needed for the upgrading ...
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03Aug2012SIQUIJOR, Aug 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Science Technology (DOST) Region-7 has approved and released P445,000 for the upgrading of the food processing technology in the manufacturing of dimsum products of the Larena Triad Coffee in Larena, Siquijor. The project, according DOST-Siquijor Provincial Director Mario de la Pena, is a component project of Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) as one of the strategic programs under the National Science and Technology (S&T) plan. H...
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03Aug2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, Aug 3 (PIA) -– The Department of Science and Technology, through Science Education Institute, announced that their office is now accepting applications for the Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS). DOST-SEI offers two JLSS program: RA7687, which is open to poor but talented students, and the Merit scholarship. Qualifiers will be selected based on their performance in the 2012 JLSS scholarship examination on September 22. Any regular third year college student of AY 2...
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02Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug. 2 -– The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it continues to find ways to improve the effectiveness of the DOST-developed Mosquito Ovicidal-Larvicidal (OL) trap, inspired by President Aquino’s state of the nation address (SONA) saying that Filipino scientists are rigorous about testing anti-dengue gadgets. DOST continues to promote the use of the OL traps for the public, especially in places affected by dengue and it has shown impact in reducing dengue inciden...
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02Aug2012DUMAGUETE CITY, Aug 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Negros Oriental is now accepting applicants for this year’s Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS). All regular third year college students enrolled in the identified Science & Technology (S&T) courses in Silliman University and Negros Oriental State University for the school years 2012-2013 are urged to apply for the scholarship. Applicant must have a general weighted average of 83 percent and has no faili...
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30Jul2012DUMAGUETE CITY, July 30 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has awarded about P400,000 financial assistance to Orient Gifts Center for the technology upgrade of its sinamay-based home furnishings and fashion accessories production. Under its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (Setup), the DOST provided the funds to handicraft-selling firm for its production machinery, a single computer-aided embroidery machine with embedded software acquired to upgrade and enhanc...
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26Jul2012DAVAO CITY, July 26 -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholar announces it is offering scholarships for junior college students. The scholarship is open to 3rd year college students who are pursuing S&T fields of study in basic sciences, engineering and other applied sciences and science teaching. There are two scholarship programs being offered: one is RA 7687, otherwise known as the S&T Scholarship Act of 1994, which is awarded to talented and deserving students coming fr...
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24Jul2012DUMAGUETE CITY, July 24 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will help local businessmen and farmers address the threat posed by the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) in 2015. This was the statement of Ed Du, president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI), amidst concerns raised by local entrepreneurs over the impact of AFTA in local products and agricultural produce. Du said DOST will help local businesses produce affordable yet quality product...
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22Jul2012DUMAGUETE CITY, July 22 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Negros Oriental to take advantage of its funding assistance with zero interest. Under its Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (Set-Up), DOST executive manager for technical support services, Jesus Zamora, encouraged SMEs, particularly those needing science and technology interventions, to apply for financial aid for them to boost its productivity and c...
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20Jul2012LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Hulyo 20 (PIA) -- Muling nananawagan si Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 12 Regional Director Zenaida Laidan sa mga may-ari ng maliliit na negosyo na samantalahin ang tulong ng ahensiya sa ilalim ng Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). Sa technology forum sa Koronadal City noong Miyerkules, sinabi ni Director Laidan na sa P34 milyon na alokasyon ng Soccsksargen Region para sa unang anim n...
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20Jul2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, July 20 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-12 renewed its call for local entrepreneurs to avail of their services through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) . “I encourage owners of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the entire Soccsksargen Region to take advantage of assistance that the department is providing,” Dr. Zenaida Laidan, regional director of DOST 12, said. She added...
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20Jul2012SIQUIJOR, July 20 (PIA) -- Siquijor municipal Mayor Richard Quezon and Siquijor State College (SSC) President Baldomero Martinez and the SSC itself received on Friday the Award of Recognition from the Department of Science and Technology-7. The DOST-7 Award of Recognition, according to DOST Provincial Director Mario de la Pena, is a special honor conferred on individuals or organizations as a mark of distinction for their contributions to the advancement of science, technology, and innovation a...
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20Jul2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, July 20 (PIA) -- Kabpanganganayan a mas labi a makilala kanu dunya su prudukto nu T’nalak nu mga lumad sa T’boli sa South Cotabato kanu kabpadtuman a country branding ng Department of Science and Technology a kanu bala nu Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI). Salangan kanu technology forum sa 13th T’nalak Festival kagay sa Gaisano Grand Mall Koronadal, inipailay sa publiko su elegante endo “world class” a pambatadan nu prudukto a T’nalak...
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20Jul2012ILOILO CITY, July 20 (PIA) -- The sweet potatoes or camote will make it to the world market soon, as the province of Guimaras is set to have its processing plant through public-private partnership. Guimaras Governor Felipe Hilan Nava, said in a press statement that the plant is funded by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Science and Technology with counterpart from the province. Nava said the plant will be put up at the Nueva Valencia Multi-Purpose Cooperative which sha...
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19Jul2012CEBU CITY, July 18 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 7, though its Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP), urged all Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Central Visayas to avail of its financial assistance in order for them to be globally competitive. DOST 7 Regional Director Engr. Rene Burt Llanto said the program was able to help over 1,000 MSMEs in Central Visayas since its launching in 2002. Only those MSMEs that need science and technol...
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19Jul2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, July 19 (PIA) -- South Cotabato’s famous T’nalak cloth would soon be displayed in airports, trade fairs and other gatherings in an elegant “world class” package in a bid to boost the local product’s global marketability. The design of the T’nalak packaging box was presented to the public yesterday during the DOST-12’s technology forum at the Regional Industrial Technology and Trade Expo of the 13th T’nalak F...
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19Jul2012DAVAO CITY July 19 (PIA)-- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) aims to distribute hundreds of rain and water-level sensors to local government units as part of its disaster risk-reduction and management strategy. During a press conference of the Regional Disaster Risk-Reduction and Management Council held yesterday (July 18) at the Philippine Information Agency XI office in Davao City, DOST-XI Regional Director Anthony Sales said DOST is planning to give and install 400 water-level...
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16Jul2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, July 16 (PIA) -- The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) will be celebrating the 6th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) week on August 8-10, centered on the theme, “Sustaining Research Partnerships for Better Health.” Executive Director Jaime C. Montoya said the regional heads and researchers of the various government and non-government organizations in Region 8 are invited to be a part in the celebration which will be held at...
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15Jul2012MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, July 15 -- The Bulacan provincial government together with the National Nutrition Council (NNC) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be awarding the best local government in promoting nutrition programs. The criteria for the recognition will be the town or city’s drive to inform the public on the importance of good nutrition and vigilant campaign to encourage everyone to eat vegetables for more body nutrition. In line with this, Bulacan has ...
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10Jul2012SIQUIJOR, July 10 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Siquijor has sponsored a training on storm water management and design for engineers, planners and decision makers in the province. Mario de la Pena, Department of Science and Technology (Dost)-Siquijor provincial director, said the training provides basic concept of storm water management and techniques on the utilization of rain or storm water. “The technology on storm water management is very important especially with the occurrence ...
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10Jul2012SIQUIJOR, July 10 (PIA) -- A total of 1,364 ovicidal-larvicidal trap (OL trap) kits were distributed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to public elementary and secondary schools to help fight dengue upsurge in the province. DOST-Siquijor provincial director Mario E. de la Pena said the number of kits given is proportionate to the number of classrooms provided by the Department of Education (DepEd). Some 534 elementary schools and 148 secondary schools or a total of 682 school...
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09Jul2012ILOILO CITY, July 9 (PIA) -- About P38 million are up for release to small and medium Enterprises (SME) for the upgrading of their equipment. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) -6 Director Rowen Gelonga said that the agency has approved 47 proposals for such in Western Visayas, the highest among regional offices. The amount, Gelonga said, is not a subsidy or grant but something they have to give back to the government. Gelonga said the awareness among SMEs of the need to upg...
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06Jul2012MARIKINA CITY, July 6 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday vowed his administration's full support for "Project NOAH," a Filipino-made geohazard mapping tool for disaster and risk mitigation. The President assured the public that before the end of 2013, government will have installed no less than 600 automatic rain gauges and 400 water level monitoring station along 18 major river channels across the country, that include the Marikina River, Cagayan de Oro River and Iligan River, ...
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06Jul2012MARIKINA CITY, Hulyo 6 (PIA) -- Tiniyak ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III na lalong palalakasin ng kanyang administrasyon ang inilunsad na "Project NOAH" upang higit na maiwasan o mabawasan ang tindi ng pinsalang dala ng mga natural na kalamidad sa bansa. Bago matapos ang taong 2013, maglalagay ang gobyerno ng hindi bababa sa 600 awtomatikong rain gauges at 400 water level monitoring station sa 18 pangunahing ilog sa bansa tulad ng mga nakalagay sa Marikina River, Cagayan de Oro River, Iligan ...
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06Jul2012MARIKINA CITY, July 6 (PIA) –- President Benigno S. Aquino III will grace the Project NOAH launch today, July 6 at the Nangka Del Covered Court in Balubad Settlement Phase II, Brgy. Nangka. NOAH or the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards is a pilot project of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) according to a statement sent by the Marikina local government to PIA-NCR. The city has been using the two-month old project as it provides more information on weather and floodi...
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05Jul2012ILOILO CITY, July 5 (PIA6) -- Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Administrator Dr. Nathaniel Servando announced here that President Benigno S. Aquino III will launch Project NOAH, acronym for Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards, on July 6 as the nation observes National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM). Servando arrived here together with Undersecretary Proceso T. Domingo, head of the Office for Special Concerns of the Office of Ci...
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04Jul2012ILOILO CITY, July 4 (PIA) -- More health studies are needed to generate relevant data to deal with health and other related problems in the country, according to the Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (WVHRDC). Rowen Gelonga, co-chair of the Consortium, said the body seeks to link researchers and institutions to facilitate health research activities attuned to the health needs in the region. Dr. Aretha Liwag of the WVHRDC Research Management Committee said, health...
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02Jul2012ILOILO CITY, July 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will launch its Project NOAH in Western Visayas during the July 3 opening of the National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) in the region. NOAH is the acronym for Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards, which was conceived to undertake disaster science research and development, advance the use of cutting edge technologies, and recommend innovative information services to help enhance the government’...
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30Jun2012Calamities are pressing people’s physical and economic resources. The recent calamities that struck the country have displaced thousands of families and the aftermath is much worse as illnesses began to spread. Infants and young children are the most vulnerable. Having weak immunity, they are the ones who easily get sick when staying in crowded evacuation centers. Undoubtedly, breastfeeding is the best for babies. Breastmilk is the perfect food for newborns and infants because it provides a...
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29Jun2012ILOILO CITY, June 29 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) regional office will conduct a seminar/workshop on the use of the Automated Weather Station (AWS) for disaster preparedness and monitoring on July 4 at Iloilo Grand Hotel here. DOST6 Regional Director Rowen Gelonga said the conduct of the said activity is in line with the observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) in Western Visayas this coming July. The month-long NDCM...
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28Jun2012ILOILO CITY, June 28 (PIA) -- Based on a 2008 food consumption survey of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), Filipinos on the average are eating less and less vegetables per day in the past three decades. Nona Tad-y, Regional Nutrition Coordinator, National Nutrition Council (NNC) said the survey shows that from 145 grams per day of vegetables in 1978, vegetable consumption decreased to 110 in 2008. The report also shows that across regions, consumption varies, showing Cala...
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25Jun2012LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Hunyo 25 (PIA) -- Inaanyayahan ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) ang mga magtatapos sa elemtarya sa Gitnang Luzon na kumuha ng National Competitive Exam (NCE) ng Philippine Science High School (PSHS) na idaraos sa ika-29 ng Setyembre. Ayon kay DOST regional information officer Gemma Arante, ang pagsusulit ay bukas sa lahat ng Pilipino na ipinanganak noon o pagkatapos ng June 1, 1998; walang nakabinbing aplikasyon bilang immigrant sa ibang bansa; w...
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25Jun2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga June 25 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is inviting graduating elementary students in Central Luzon to take the National Competitive Exam (NCE) of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) which is scheduled on September 29. DOST regional information officer Gemma Arante said, “applicants must be Filipino citizens with no pending applications as immigrant to any foreign country; had been born on or after June 1, 1998; must not have a gra...
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23Jun2012KORONADAL CITY, June 23 (PIA) -- The Department of Science Technology is investing about P200 million to build the Soccsksargen campus of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) system here. DOST Secretary Mario Montejo led on Thursday the groundbreaking rites of the PSHS-Soccsksargen Regional Campus -- the 12th campus of the PSHS system and third in Mindanao -- at Barangay Paraiso, adjacent to the state-of-the-art Philippine National Halal Laboratory and Scien...
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20Jun2012KALIBO, Aklan, June 20 (PIA6) -- Public and private elementary and high schools in Aklan are set to receive Ovicidal trap kits from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to help prevent or stop dengue-carrying mosquitoes from infecting pupils and students. According to Jairus Lachica, Provincial Head of DOST-Aklan, Aklan schools may have their respective Ovi traps in July, with each classroom ge...
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19Jun2012KORONADAL CITY, June 19 (PIA) -- Construction of the facilities of the Philippine Science High School in Soccsksargen Region could begin soon, according to the regional office of Department of Science and Technology today. Dr. Zenaida Haidji Raof-Laidan, DOST-12 regional director announced the groundbreaking ceremonies of PSHS-Soccsksargen is slated on Thursday, June 21. "Science and Technology Secretary Mario G. Montejo will lead the groundbreaking ceremony which wi...
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16Jun2012BONTOC, Mt. Province, June 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) turned over Ovicidal Larvicidal (OL) traps to the Department of Education (DepEd) - Mt. Province Division Office for distribution to all public elementary and high schools in the province as part of government efforts to fight dengue. The DepEd got 4,200 units of OL traps comprising of black cups, strips of lawanit, and organic pellets; and additional 54,583 sachets of pellets for 2,100 elementary and second...
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16Jun2012QUEZON CITY, June 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will put into place a nationwide disaster mitigation system that will help key agencies and personalities make informed decisions to save lives and properties on Monday, June 18, 2:00 p.m. at the University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman campus in this city. Called NOAH or the National Operational Assessment of Hazards and Risks, the program is designed to serve as sentinel that will address the serious challenges br...
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15Jun2012QUEZON CITY, June 15 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO), has teamed up with the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and SM Supermalls for the first ever information and communications technology (ICT) job fair for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The job fair dubbed, “ICT: Enabling People, an ICT Job and Skills Fair for PWDs,” was held Thursday, June 14, at the Cyberzone, SM North EDSA Ann...
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15Jun2012SAN JOSE, Antique, June 15 (PIA) -- The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) is now open for application for upcoming Grade 7 or first year high school students in all its campuses nationwide. An attached institution of the Department of Science and Technology, the Philippine Science High School has 11 campuses nationwide established by virtue of Republic Act 3661. It offers free scholarship on secondary schooling with a science-heavy curriculum to prepare students for careers in science a...
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14Jun2012DAVAO CITY, June 14 (PIA) – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the region is set to roll out its distribution of the mosquito Ovicidal-Larvicidal Traps or OL Traps in all 358 public elementary and secondary schools in the city. DOST-XI launched on Wednesday its school-based OL Trap program in a bid to help reduce dengue cases in Davao City considered as priority area in Davao Region due to high incidence of the disease. DOST-XI Assistant Regional Director Elsie Mae A. Solid...
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14Jun2012QUEZON CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- The Science Education Institute (SEI), the science and technology human resources development agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), will mark its 25th anniversary this year with a celebration in September. The DOST said in a press release sent to PIA-NCR that the SEI anniversary events are aimed at showcasing the institute’s milestone achievements and future directions in its commitment to advance the state of science education in the country...
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11Jun2012BOAC, Marinduque, June 11 (PIA) -- The province of Marinduque installed the automated rain gauge in Brgy. Mahinhin, Boac, Marinduque through the joint efforts of the Provincial Science and Technology Center-Marinduque and the Provincial Disaster Reduction and Management Council last May 30. The unit will automatically transmit on-time rainfall data to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and to Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI). S...
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08Jun2012LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS, Bulacan, Hunyo 7 (PIA) -– Bago pa man ang panahon ng tag-ulan at tuloy maiwasan ang pagkakaroon ng sakit na dengue, nagpamahagi na ang Department of Science and Technology (DOST) ng may 435,000 Ovicidal-Larvicidal Traps o OL Traps sa lahat ng pampublikong paaralan sa bansa. Sinabi ni DOST Sec. Mario Montejo na bibigyan ng mga OL trap ang lahat ng silid-aralan upang mapigilan ang paghinog ng mga lamok na may dalang dengue. Sa pamamagitan nito mapipigil natin at mababawasan ...
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04Jun2012DAET, Camarines Norte, Hunyo 4 (PIA) -- Inaasahan na makikita ng 240 mag-aaral ng Bikol ang planetang Venus na dadaan sa pagitan ng mundo at araw sa isasagawang Venus Transit Viewing sa Miyerkules, Hunyo 6, sa ganap na ika-6:30 a.m. hanggang ika-12:30 ng tanghali sa Bagasbas Beach dito. Ito ay sa pamamagitan ng programa ng Science Education Institute (SEI) ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) na naglalayong mabigyan ng oportunidad ang mga mag-aaral na makakita at matuto ng celestial p...
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04Jun2012Di kaila na ang pagpapasuso ay maraming benipisyong naidudulot sa sanggol at ina. Para sa sanggol, ang gatas ng ina o ang pinakamabuting pagkain sa unang anim na buwan para sa mabilis na paglusog at paglaki. Para sa nanay, ang pagpapasuso ay nagpapababa ng pagkakataong magka-kanser sa suso at mainam para sa tamang pag-aagwat ng pagdadalantao. Ilan lang ito sa mga benipisyong naidudulot ng pagpapasuso sa sanggol at nanay. Ayon sa pinakahuling survey ng Food and Nutrition Research Institute n...
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04Jun2012Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. It is the natural way of providing infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Breast milk is safe, gives babies the nutrients they need and contains antibodies that help protect infants from common childhood illnesses. Globally, it is estimated that around 35 percent of infants aged 0-6 months are exclusively breastfed today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). ...
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02Jun2012QUEZON CITY, June 2 (PIA) - In a bid to fight dengue , the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said in a press release Friday it is distributing more than 435,000 Ovicidal-Larvicidal (OL) Traps to public elementary and secondary schools nationwide before the rainy season comes. “DOST will provide OL Trap kits to every public school classroom all over the country,” DOST Secretary Mario Montejo said in the press release. “OL Traps prevent the larvae from maturing into dengue-carryi...
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01Jun2012MANILA, June 1 (PIA) -- To achieve a child’s optimum nutrition, the global recommendation is to breastfeed the child exclusively from birth up to six months and to provide safe and appropriate complementary foods starting at six months with continuing breastfeeding up to two years and beyond, if possible. Based on the 2011 survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), there is a marked improvement in breastfeeding practi...
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01Jun2012MANILA, June 1 (PIA) -- The 7th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) revealed that 4.3 percent or about four in every 100 newborns to five year-old children are overweight for their age. A child is overweight-for-height if the weight is much greater than that of normal children of the same height. Although the prevalence of overweight children belonging to this age group is still low, it has been st...
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01Jun2012MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, June 1 (PIA) -- Researchers from La Consolacion University here in Malolos conducted a research study entitled Physico-biochemical Fingerprints of the Calumpit-Plaridel-Pulilan-Hagonoy-Paombong sections of the Angat River recently. The results under the Grants-in Aid program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) were published in a research monograph and revealed that the upper portions of the Angat River are heavily polluted. It highlights a need for a part...
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31May2012LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS, Bulacan, Mayo 31 (PIA) -- Isang pagsasaliksik ukol sa kalagayan ng Calumpit-Plaridel-Pulilan-Hagonoy-Paombong section ng Angat river ang naisakatuparan ng La Consolacion University of the Philippines na may sangay dito sa lungsod katulong ang Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Sa pagsusuring, kung tawagin ay Physico-biochemical Fingerprints, natuklasang heavy polluted na ang nasabing section ng Angat. Kailangan dito ay isang multi-stakeholders approach upang buma...
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30May2012TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, May 30 (PIA) --Smart Communications and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) launched in Tagum City yesterday (May 29) its co-location project of automatic rain gauge (ARG). Smart Communications Community Partnerships Manager Nova Concepcion yesterday bared moves of the telecommunication company to do its first launching in Tagum City way ahead of the 62 other Smart cell sites installed with ARGs. Concepcion sai...
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30May2012QUEZON CITY, May 30 (PIA) –- The country’s mango industry is reaping billions of pesos, according to a press release by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). DOST said with domestic mango production is valued at P 41.6 billion, and supports about 2.5 million farmers. Also, its gross value added contribution to agriculture is P 12.5 billion with exports valued at $31 million for its fresh fruits and $29.7 million for its processed products. The country is ranked as the 7th and ...
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28May2012CEBU CITY, May 28 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST-7) in Central Visayas introduces its eco-efficient water infrastructure project that has been incorporated in its regional office building at EcoTech, Lahug, Cebu City. According to DOST-7 Energy Audit Team member Engr. Juan Edgar Osorio, this is called the Integrated Storm Water Management (ISWM) project that he presented in one of the PQPM-Learning sessions held recently at the DOST-7 conference hall. Osorio explai...
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25May2012QUEZON CITY, May 25 (PIA) -– The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday its culinary experts have developeda cake made of horseradish and squash. DOST said in its press release that the DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute of Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FNRI) have made more nutritious cakes and breads with the addition of FNRI-developed malunggay (horseradish) powder. Malunggay in recent studies was shown to be a good source of vitamins and minerals suc...
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24May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 24 (PIA) -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration-Department of Science and Technology (PAGASA-DOST) is set to conduct an annual seminar-workshop for Northern Mindanao mediamen on May 25-27 at Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin, Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin Island. Dubbed "PAGASA-DOST Seminar-Workshop for Northern Mindanao mediamen," the three-day seminar-workshop aims to update the basic knowledge of mediamen in meteorology, particularly the...
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23May2012QUEZON CITY, May 23 (PIA) -- Despite being rookies in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Lego League World Festival, the Philippine Robotics team bested 76 other teams with their anti-botcha (anti-double dead meat) robot and bagged the 3rd Best Project Presentation last April 25-28 2012 at St. Louisiana, Missouri, United States. A press release from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said the team is composed of high schools students from Bulacan....
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21May2012QUEZON CITY, May 21 (PIA) -- Thousands of Filipinos, including Metro Manila residents, were mesmerized by the partial solar eclipse they saw early Monday morning. In Novaliches, Quezon City, many residents who just woke up thought it was still night time but they soon realized an eclipse was going on. At the Manila Observatory inside the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) in Loyola Heights, Quezon City, students and officials of the Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS) watched in awe as the p...
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20May2012NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley Province, May 20 (PIA) -- Technology training on making soap, shampoo, and dishwashing liquid recently benefited 41 persons with disability from 24 barangays here. The PWDs received the training on personal care products from the Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) of the Department of Science and Technology XI (DOST-XI) in Compostela Valley Province. In a press release, DOST-XI said that the participants were taught on the procedures and methods on ...
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18May2012DAVAO CITY, May 18 (PIA) -– Are you an incoming Grade six pupil? Do you want to become a scholar of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS)? Or do you have kids who are incoming grade six this school year? If your answer to the questions is “Yes,” then please read on. The annual search for PSHS scholars for the school year 2013-2014 is now open for application. The 2013 PSHS system National Competitive Examination (NCE) is slated on September 29, 2012. The one-time screening is comp...
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15May2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, May 15 (PIA6) -- A top Capiz official vowed to support programs that aims to improve the survival of Capiceño children. First District Representative Antonio Del Rosario, who was represented by his Chief of Staff Melanie R. Arancillo during the recent Forum on the Food and Nutrition Research Institute-developed Technologies to Fight Malnutrition, said the Congressman is committed to support government's thrust for the benefit of the children. Arancillo said the program unde...
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14May2012ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, May 14 (PIA) -- If the youth are the hope of the nation, then Antipolo City can aspire for a healthier, more dynamic future. The city anchors its aspirations on its youth who will be freed from the burden of malnutrition with the launch of the Department of Science and Technology’s PINOY program in one of Antipolo’s barangays. Officially called the “Package for the Improvement of Nutrition of Young Children,” DOST’s PINOY program was launched May 11 in this city...
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11May2012QUEZON CITY, May 11 (PIA) -- It is safe to drink water from the tap even without boiling it. This developed after the Department of Science and Technology-National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST-NAST) held a round table discussion on Water Borne Diseases at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino in Malate, Manila last May 10, Thursday. During the discussion, Dr. Nilo Marayad of the Department of Health-National Capital Region (DOH-NCR) said based on their tests for the month of April, the water ...
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11May2012DUMAGUETE CITY, May 11 (PIA)-- Six of the 22 new DOST scholars from Negros Oriental intend to enroll in the BS Geology course probably influenced by the recent calamities that hit the province this year. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said the six scholars or 27.3 percent will enroll in the BS Geology course at the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) this opening school year in June. According to DOST Provincial Director Gilbert Arbon four scholars want to enroll at the ...
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11May2012DAGUPAN CITY, May 11 (PIA) -- Prediction of weather is more accurate now than it used to, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Engr. Felipe D. Andrada, director of the DOST-Pangasinan Science and Technology Center, said this is because weather data can now be localized through two weather stations installed in the province. He said DOST last year installed an automatic rain gauge station at the Pangasinan State University campus in Sta. Maria town and an automatic weat...
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09May2012DUMAGUETE CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- The Little Children of the Philippines Foundations, Inc. (LCPFI) received a check worth P136,000 recently as financial assistance from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). DOST-Negros Oriental Prov’l Science & Technology Director Gilbert Arbon turned-over the check to LCPFI Administrative Director Carmenia Benosa. According to DOST Information Officer Roslyn Tambago, the Foundation is...
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04May2012ILOILO CITY, May 4 (PIA6) -- Iloilo City is now aiming for the top spot among the country's next wave cities, after it ranked fourth in 2011. The 2011 survey was conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Business Processing Association of the Philippines, showing Iloilo City fourth next to the top three which were Davao; Sta. Rosa, Laguna; and Bacolod City. The city has potentials, with its colleges and universities producing sufficient human resources, stable ...
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04May2012BUTUAN CITY, Mayo 4 (PIA) -- Mukabat sa 18 ka kabatan-unang estudyanteng naggikan sa probinsya sa Agusan del Sur ang nakapasar sa gipahigayong eksaminasyon sa Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholarship ang nipirma sa kasabutan sa departamento isip mga bag-ong scholars. Atol sa nasangpit nga kalihukan, si DOST-Caraga Regional Director Lindo Villacorta niingon nga ang numero sa mga nagmalampuson sa rehiyon nidoble kung ikumpara sa niaging tuig. “Mapasigarbohon jud nakong i-anunsyo...
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03May2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, May 3 (PIA) -- A total of 18 young students from this province who passed the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholarship examination signed the contract with the department and attended the one-day orientation to officially acknowledge their sincerity and willingness to abide by the rules set by the government to scholars, while signifying their intention to take full advantage and responsibility of the privilege given to them. In the said ceremony, DOST-Caraga Reg...
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27Apr2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 27 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) IX, through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) has recently approved the provision of Science & Technology (S&T) interventions to the Marapong Corporation in its project “Upgrading of Tabon-Tabon Processing Plant of Marapong Corporation.” Through this assistance, DOST-IX will provide for technology interventions which include (1) system improvement; (2) product improvement; and (3) manpo...
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26Apr2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, April 26 (PIA) -- Anempulo enggo pat a mga kabataan kanu langun a sakop nu Soccsksargen Region e nakapasa sa undergraduate scholarship program nu Department of Science and Technology- Science Education Institute. Inipayag ni DOST-12 Regional Director Zenaida Laidan sa aden anempulo enggo isa a kabataan a mga miskinen e nakaludep sa S & T scholarship kanu didalem nu RA 7687 ataw ka Science Scholarship Act of 1994. Telukataw bon e nakaludep sa Merit Scholarship Awa...
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26Apr2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, April 26 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2 continuously calls for more micro, small and medium (MSMEs) enterprises to actively participate in the agency’s flagship’s program, the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP). Assistant Regional Director for Operations Amancia Mangusib said the program aims to increase productivity and competitiveness of various businesses within the DOST identified sector, and to provide liv...
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26Apr2012CEBU CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- To prepare the local information technology community for the worldwide launching of internet protocol version 6 (PIv6) on June 6, 2012, the Department of Science and Technology held a media briefing on April 23 for IT stakeholders in Cebu City. DOST said that the shift in protocol standard is an important global IT event for the Philippines. DOST-7 Regional Director Rene Burt Llanto said orientation activities held by the agency encourages state universities to em...
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26Apr2012LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Abril 25 (PIA) -- Animnapu't apat na kabataan sa buong Soccksargen Region ang nakapasa sa undergraduate scholarship program ng Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute. Inihayag ni DOST-12 Regional Director Zenaida Laidan na may 61 kabataang mahihirap ang nakapasok sa S&T scholarship sa ilalim ng RA 7687 o Science Scholarship Act of 1994. Tatlo rin ang pumasok sa Merit Scholarship Award. Aniya kasama ang mga naturang mga isk...
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26Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has warned hackers who have been defacing government websites and other security sensitive websites. “The rash of defaced foreign websites allegedly carried out by local hacker groups is neither sanctioned nor condoned by the Philippine Government, and must be stopped at the soonest,” said officials of Department of Science and Technology’s Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICTO). “We un...
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25Apr2012LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Abril 25 (PIA) -- Inihayag ng Department of Science and Technology – 12 (DOST-12) na tumatanggap na ang Philippine Science High School (PSHS) sytem ng mga aplikanteng nagnanais makapasok sa nangunganang paaralan ng agham at teknolohiya sa bansa para sa pagbubukas ng klase sa school year 2013-2014 o sa school year sa susunod na taon. Ayon kay DOST-12 Regional Director Zenaida Laidan, bukas ang scholarship sa mga papasok sa Grade VI pupils ngayong taon at n...
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23Apr2012ILOILO CITY, April 23 (PIA) -– The seaweeds industry in the province of Guimaras will receive financial and technical assistance to boost its growth, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST6). The industry, located in the town of Sibunag, run by the Sibunag Seaweed Growers and Traders Association, Inc. is a fast growing enterprise along the coastal community. DOST 6 said presently the association is propagating a total coastal area of 40 hectares producing 10 tons p...
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19Apr2012DUMAGUETE CITY, April 19 (PIA) --- Beinte otso ka high school gradweyt sa Negros Oriental ang nakapasar sa scholarship exam sa Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) para sa buwan sa Hunyo karong tuiga. Sumala sa DOST Information Officer Roslyn Tambago, ang mga mipasar kuwalipikado isip mga eskolar sa science and technology ubos sa RA 7687, programa sa mga eskolar para sa mga talentado ug pagkatakos sa mga estudyante apil sa ekonomikhong kapig-otan sa mga ...
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19Apr2012CEBU CITY, April 19 (PIA) -- A Philippine Landfill Gas Forum in the Visayas will be held on April 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Parklane International Hotel, Cebu City. The forum will present the basics of landfill methane energy project planning, design, and financing as well as discuss opportunities for landfill gas (LFG) capture and use in the Philippines. The forum will feature an LFG estimation exercise which can help landfill operators assess the methane gas emission of the landfill....
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18Apr2012DUMAGUETE CITY, April 18 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) here turned over a check worth P250,000 to Barangay Liptong Small Coconut Farmers Association (BLISCOFA) recently at DOST office, this city. BLISCOFA board of director chair Saturnino Santos, Jr. received the check assistance from DOST Provincial Director Gilbert Arbon for the technological upgrading of the firm’s Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) production. BLISCOFA has been using a traditional method of coconut milk ...
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18Apr2012DUMAGUETE CITY, April 18 (PIA) -- Twenty-eight high school graduates in Negros Oriental passed the scholarship exam of the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) for June 2012 school year. According to DOST Information Officer Roslyn Tambago the passers are qualified as scholars to science and technology under the RA 7687, a scholarship program for talented and deserving students belonging to economically disadvantaged families. DoST-SEI scholars under the...
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18Apr2012CEBU CITY, April 18 (PIA) -- A training-workshop on Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) will be held on April 23-27, 2-12 at the University of the Philippines Cebu College in Lahug, Cebu City. The workshop, dubbed "IPv6 Unleashed: The 2nd Philippine IPv6 Conference and Training Workshop" aims to gather IPv6 experts, technical users, policy-makers and decision-makers in the country together with their international counterparts. Expected speakers for said event are IPv6 experts from Malaysia, J...
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17Apr2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, Apr. 17 (PIA) -- Fifty-five high school graduates from all over Region IX passed the highly competitive Science & Technology (S&T) Scholarship Examination of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) given October of last year. DOST IX Regional Director Brenda Nazareth-Manzano said, as scholars, these students will get a monthly stipend in addition to free tuition and miscellaneous expenses. The program will also provide uniform and transportation allowances to the grant...
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13Apr2012by Alice V. Sicat QUEZON CITY, April 12 (PIA) – National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is the agency of the government that is concerned with monitoring, precautionary measures and in educating the public when it comes to disasters. According to Dir. Neri Amparo of Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) on her interview this morning in the program Talking Points as a representative of NDRRMC, “We have a no-holiday policy, since we are monitoring the North Korean satell...
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13Apr2012MANILA, April 12 (PIA) -- The scorching heat signals the coming of the summer season. There are a lot of wonderful things we can indulge ourselves into to lessen the heat. We can take a plunge in the pool or just relax at home sipping an icy cold glass of our favorite fruit shake or cold water. But if there’s one good thing about summer, it is the abundance of fresh fruits to really enjoy. But do you know how to choose the best one among our favorite fruits? In an article published by the ...
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12Apr2012KALIBO, Aklan, April 12 (PIA6) -- A record number of students from Aklan passed the qualifying tests given last year by the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). Based on the list provided by DOST-Aklan, 26 examinees successfully passed the scholarship examinations, with most of them coming from national high schools and only few from private secondary schools throughout the province. According to Jairus Lachica, DOST-Aklan Provincial Science and Te...
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11Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 11 (PIA) -- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje and Secretary Mario G. Montejo of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the DENR-DOST clonal nursery at the DOST compound in Gen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City slated on Thursday (April 12). According to DENR-National Capital Region Executive Director Nilo B. Tamoria, the establishment of the 1.5-hectare clonal nursery will g...
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02Apr2012SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union April 2 (PIA) -- Three students from the region qualified for the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration – Regional Welfare Office 1 OWWA-RWO1) Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) from among the Top 100 examiners nationwide. According to Amapola Z. Villar, Labor Communications Officer, OWWA 1, EDSP is an educational assistance given to active Overseas Filipino Workers’ dependents. Villar said that the said students are among 408 OFW dependent...
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30Mar2012COTABATO CITY, March 30 (PIA) -- Some 50 high school students and teachers across Region 12 have been taught, “to think out of the box,” to boost their creativity in coming up with scientific inventions during a recent workshop that also discussed the basics of intellectual property rights (IPR). They were the first batch of the Invent School Program (ISP) project conducted by the Department of Science and Technology – Region 12 (DOST-12) through the Technology Application and Promotion...
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30Mar2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Marso 30 (PIA) — Mahigit 50 mga mag-aaral sa high school sa buong Soccsksargen region ang kamakailan sinanay ng Department of Science and Technology – 12 (DOST-12) sa creative thinking kaugnay sa abdokasiya ng ahensya na hikayatin ang mga ito na bumuo ng mga imbensyon. Kabilang din sa tinalakay sa dalawang araw na workshop na isinagawa ng DOST-12 ang intellectual property rights o IPR. Ayon kay DOST 12 regional director, Dr. Zenaid...
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29Mar2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 29 (PIA) -- Three scholars and one scholar-graduate of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) won in the 8th SMART Wireless Engineering Education Program Innovation and Excellence Awards conducted by the SMART Telecommunications, Inc. Daisyrie Sangalang and Jessaree Atienza, fifth year DOST scholars taking up electronics and communications engineering at the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) won second runner-up for their project, “ ...
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26Mar2012CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, March 26 (PIA)—The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Samar is inviting small and medium enterprises to avail of its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET UP) in the province. Applicants should not be discouraged by the requirements of the agency, said DOST offical Roselle Gopo told members of the Provincial Small and Medium Enterprises Development Council (PSMED) on Wednesday. “When applicants read the requirements, they are discouraged imm...
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24Mar2012MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, March 24 (PIA) -- Another device was installed to keep the people updated on weather conditions and keep them ready for possible calamities to strike in Maasin City. “Brgy. San Rafael is prone to flooding, landslides calamities which are usually triggered by heavy -rains hence the need to determine the amount of rainfall, whether it is still within normal or exceeds the water level already,“ said DOST Provincial Head Engr. Dominador Clavejo. The Maasin Cit...
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23Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 23 (PIA) -- The training conducted by the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Joomla, an open source content management system (CMS), which has been going on in this city since March 19 will end today, March 23. Joomla is one of the world’s most popular open source content management systems with millions of websites running, including majority of DOST websites. This software is used by individuals, smal...
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21Mar2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, March 21 (PIA) -- Kinumpirma ni DOST 12 Regional Director Dr. Zenaida Hadji Raof-Laidan sa mapakay den manguka kanu lagun a 2013 su Philippine Science High School a pabpapatindagen sa Barangay Paraiso, siyudad nu Koronadal, South Cotabato. Tigin ni Dr. Laidan, inapruban den nu Board of Trustees nu PSHS System kanu kabpamahihala ni DOST Secretary Mario Montejo a mana su chairman endo Education Secretary bilang vice chairman, siniguro ni...
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20Mar2012QUEZON CITY, March 20 (PIA) -- To improve disaster monitoring system in the country, the Department of Science and Technology recently partnered with telecommunication giants Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Sun Cellular, a statement said. Science and Technology Secretary Mario G. Montejo led the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding together with Smart President and CEO Napoleon L. Nazareno and Sun Cellular President and CEO Orlando B. Vea held Friday, March 16, 2012...
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20Mar2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, March 20 (PIA) -- The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) here could begin accepting the brightest students of Soccsksargen Region and neighboring areas starting school year 2013- 2014, an official of the Department of Science and Technology confirmed. DOST 12 Regional Director Dr. Zenaida P. Hadji Raof-Laidan...
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19Mar2012SIQUIJOR, Mar 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), recently released P 1,423,600 to GL Motors and Industries owned and operated by Gerry Sumagang in Siquijor. In an interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) here, provincial science and technology (PSTC) director Mario de la Pena said the move is in line with DOST's continuing support to the SETUP beneficiaries to make sure...
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18Mar2012SIQUIJOR, March 18 (PIA) -- The local offices of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Confederation of Scientific and Professional Organizations (COSPO) are inviting Siquijor student delegates to the 2012 Summer Science Getaway (SSG). The activity will be held from April 18 to 19, 2012 at DOST Lahug S & T Complex, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City. DOST Siquijor Provincial Director Engr. Mario de la Pena said target participants to the science camp are stu...
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18Mar2012SIQUIJOR March 18 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Siquijor Provincial Science and Technology Center released Tuesday a total of P200,000 to the Basak Womens Association which is a beneficiary of its Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). Basak Women’s Association chair Ester Tomimbang received the check from DOST Provincial Director Mario de la Pena at the DOST Provincial Science and Technology Office in Siquijor, Siquijor. Engr. de la Pena...
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14Mar2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, Mar. 14 (PIA) -- The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) encourages public to include root crops and corn in their diet as root crops and corn are good sources of carbohydrates. Root crops contain dietary fiber, Vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus and iron while corn is a good source of dietary fiber, B-Vitamins, ascorbic acid, folate and phosphorus. A study by the Food and Nutrition Research Instit...
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14Mar2012COTABATO CITY, March 14 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-12) passed anew with flying colors the reassessment audit for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008, a top official of the agency announced today. Dr. Zenaida P. Hadji Raof-Laidan, DOST-12 director, said the regional office’s Quality Management System (QMS) remains compliant to the rigid ISO 9001:2008 stan...
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09Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 9 (PIA6) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will install three (3) more automated water level sensors (AWLS) in Western Visayas, particularly in the Tigum-Aganan River System in Iloilo. The additional units will be installed in the towns of Alimodian, San Miguel and Sta. Barbara, said DOST Regional Director Engr. Rowen Gelonga. This is part of the agency’s weather monitoring system project to assist in disaster risk reduct...
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09Mar2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato March 9 (PIA) -- Soccsksargen Region’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST-12) is calling on managers and owners of micro small and medium enterprises to submit proposals for financial and other assistance deemed necessary to boost their enterprises. In a press statement sent to the Philippine Information Agency today, DOST 12 Regional Director Zenaida P. Hadji Raof-Laidan said the regional office a...
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08Mar2012LEGAZPI CITY, March 8 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched the Manufacturing Productivity Extension for Export (MPEX) promotion program to help increase the productivity of small and medium enterprises or SMEs in the manufacturing sector by at least 30 percent through in-house productivity consultancy. The DOST regional office here reports that the priority sectors covers agro and food processing, furniture, gifts and holiday decors (GHD), informatio...
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08Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 8 (PIA) -- The Regional Nutrition Technical Committee (RNTC), during its recent meeting, has zeroed in on the promotion of consumption of vegetables among people of all ages in support of the call of the National Nutrition Council (NNC). NNC Regional Nutrition Coordinator Nona Tad-y said the massive campaign was launched to address the declining consumption of vegetables, which according to their 1978-2008 data, a Filipino consumes only about 110 grams of veget...
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07Mar2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, March 7 (PIA) -- There have been significant increases in the number of Filipino women with high waist-hip ratio since 1988. This was revealed by the Seventh National Nutrition Survey conducted in 2008 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology or FNRI-DOST. Salvador Serrano of FNRI-DOST said that from 40 in every 100 women in 1988, the figure went up to 54 in every 100 in 2003, and reached up to 65 for ...
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07Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 7 (PIA6) -- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises looking for technological assistance to enhance their productivity and competitiveness have a willing partner in the Department of Science and Technology. The DOST - Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) assists MSMEs in addressing their technical problems through technology transfer and technological interventions such as in the case of Berpa-Flex Technologies in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. Berpa-Fle...
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06Mar2012COTABATO CITY, March 6 (PIA) -- Science and Technology Secretary Mario G. Montejo is strongly supporting the initiatives to develop the halal industry and make it a national program due to its huge potential to help the country’s economy, a top regional official said yesterday. Dr. Zenaida P. Hadji Raof Laidan, DOST-12 director, said in a recent meeting with the regional directors of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the secretary emp...
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05Mar2012MANILA, March 5 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will soon give a wider range of support to countryside entrepreneurs with the establishment of its Community Technology Business Incubation program this year, a statement said. According to Technology Resource Center (TRC) Director Dennis Cunanan, the program, which is an offshoot of the agency’s Open Technology Business Incubation (Open TBI), will be implemented through its regional offices. &...
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05Mar2012DUMAGUETE CITY, March 5 (PIA) -- Cong. Rodolfo Biazon, head of the House of Representatives’ Committee on National Defense and Security, asked the DOST and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to draw up an enhanced geohazard map that will pinpoint areas in the province that are vulnerable to various natural hazards. Biazon wants the topographic and simulation maps to identify locations that are susceptible to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floodings, tsunami, and landslides...
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01Mar2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 1 (PIA) – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office 3 is encouraging Central Luzon residents who wish to pursue a master’s or doctorate degree in engineering to apply for scholarships given by the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) consortium. DOST Regional information officer Marites Batac said, “The ERDT scholarships are open to all Filipino citizens aged 44 years old and below who ar...
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29Feb2012Fat is a necessary nutrient for optimal health and well-being. Our bodies need fat to function properly such that without sufficient intake, many body processes would fail to function. Fat not only serves as an energy source, but is also responsible for the construction of every cell in our body and the regulation of most bodily processes The health of cells and our entire body depends on lipid molecules or cholesterol fats that form the bulk of the cells surface membrane area....
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28Feb2012One of the most popular home garden vegetables is the tomato. The tomato is easy to grow. When grown as a stalked plant, it requires a relatively small amount of space, yet is capable of producing a lot of fruits per plant. It is a fact that the tomato is high in nutrients. It is packed with vitamin C, potassium, fiber and vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. The tomato is a rich source of lycopene, a carot...
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28Feb2012Dietary fiber helps prevent cardiovascular and heart diseases? It is a carbohydrate derived from plant origin that resists digestion in the small intestine of humans but is metabolized in the large intestine through fermentation by microorganisms into gases and short chain fatty acids. Dietary fiber has various health benefits. It can slow down fat and carbohydrate absorption in the small intestines. Dietary fiber can also affect insulin metabolism, thus r...
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28Feb2012The proportion of infants receiving exclusive breastfeeding from birth to six months decreased from 2003 to 2008, according to the 7th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). The NNS showed that only 8.6 percent or only about 8 out of 100 of 0-23 month old children received exclusive breastfeeding, while 29.9 percent received breastfeeding and complementary foo...
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27Feb2012The problem of overweight and obesity in the country is alarmingly increasing in number, affecting about 7 out of 10 women and about 1 out of 10 men, according to 7th National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Obesity affecting Filipino adults is known as android or apple-shaped type, where abdominal fat accumulation is measured using waist-hip ratio (WHR). The WHR criteria are...
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27Feb2012Potatoes are one of the popular vegetables abundant throughout the year. According to Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), a potato has approximately the same energy value as bread, but it is a far better balanced food than it. Potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates which supply energy. One serving of boiled potato, about 100 grams (g) edible portion, has about 62 calories, 1.7 g pr...
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26Feb2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Feb. 26 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) continues to educate Capiceños in interpreting tsunami alert advisories. Capiz DOST Provincial head Gerbe Dellava said they are distributing information materials here to explain the government’s tsunami alert issuance in cases such calamity happens. Dellava said that the Tsunami Alert Level Zero explains that the advisory is for information purposes only and there is no tsunami thr...
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24Feb2012MANILA, February 24 (PIA) -- Committed to promote science and technology awareness in the country, the Department of Science and Technology’s Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) launches its first science and technology search engine. Formally launched Friday, February 24 at the Arts in the City, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, science.ph is both a search engine and a comprehensive website that contains Philippine science and technology information an...
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24Feb2012LEGAZPI CITY, February 24 (PIA) – An awarding body has presented the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) regional office here an ISO 9001:2008 certificate, indicating that it met international standards for the quality of its management and services. The certificate’s scope covers “provision of scientific and technology transfer services, science promotion, S&T (Science and Technology) information, dissemination and S&T scholarships, Tomas N. Br...
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21Feb2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, 21 Feb. (PIA 9) - - The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (or FNRI- DOST) said in a press statement that of the 13 fruits it took as sample for its study , it was discovered that most were found to have contained low Glycemic Index (GI). FNRI also revealed that in the fruit sample study, the research institute found that Saba banana, papaya, red apple, guava and avocado have low GI. However, lakatan ba...
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21Feb2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, 21 Feb. (PIA 9) - - The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in a press statement assured public that Virgin coconut oil (VCO) has no cholesterol content and recommended its consumption. “Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is made up mostly of medium-chain saturated fatty acid with zero trans-fatty acid,” FNRI press statement said. Trans-fatty acids in fats and oils , according to the F...
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20Feb2012SIQUIJOR, Feb 20 (PIA)—An automated weather station (AWS) is now in place in Siquijor, Siquijor and has been part of a major television network's weather report since December 2011. Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Siquijor Provincial Director Mario de la Pena said that the AWS provides reliable information on weather or climate occurrences by measuring wind velocity, wind direction, atmospheric pressure, atmospheric temperature, and amount of rainfall with gadget a...
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18Feb2012MLANG, North Cotabato, Feb 18 (PIA) -- Oops, don’t throw those pomelo peelings, there’s money in them. Pomelo growers learned this in a recent training initiated by the Department of Science and Technology-Region 12 (DOST-12), where they were taught how to turn the peelings into healthy capsules and tea. At least 39 pomelo growers in this town also expressed gratitude that they were armed with the knowledge to produce bottled pomelo juice and candies, ...
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18Feb2012MANILA, Peb. 18 (PIA) -- Ginagawan na ng paraan ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) na madagdagan ang badyet para sa scholarship na ibinibigay nila sa kursong Geology. Sa panayam ng DZMM TeleRadyo, inihayag ni DOST Secretary Mario Montejo na sa paraang ito, mas maka-eengganyo ng maraming high school graduates na kumuha ng kursong Geology dahil sa sa scholarship na inaalok ng DOST. Kasunod ito nang pag-amin ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIV...
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17Feb2012QUEZON CITY, Feb. 17 (PIA) -- The Department of Science & Technology (DOST) has come up with a solution that would address the problem of tedious and time consuming manual harvesting of water hyacinths that have clogged metro waterways. Engineers from the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) developed Water Hyacinth Harvester, a machine that mechanically removes the water plant using a specially-made conveyor system. The ha...
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14Feb2012COTABATO CITY, Feb. 14 (PIA) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in agricultural and manufacturing sectors in Soccsksargen Region have more opportunities to strengthen their business courtesy of the Department of Science and Technology - Region 12 (DOST-12). Dr. Zenaida P. Hadji Raof Laidan, DOST-12 regional director, said they launched recently the “Consultancy For Agricultural and Manufac...
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14Feb2012KORONADAL CITY South Cotabato, Peb 14 (PIA) -- Inilunsad kamakailan ng Department of Science and Technology 12 (DOST 12) ang isang programang siguradong makatutulong sa pagpapaunlad ng mga micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sa sektor ng agricultural at manufacturing. Sa isang programa sa lungsod ng Heneral Santos inilunsad ng DOST 12...
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13Feb2012QUEZON CITY, Feb. 13 (PIA) -- Philippine tropical fabrics seized the limelight in the recent Bagong Habi, Salinlahi: Cutting Edge Philippine Textiles fashion show by the Philippine Textile Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI). Held recently at the InterContinental Hotel Manila, the fashion show featured DOST-PTRI-developed fabrics, such as water hyacinth, saluyot, maguey, piña, banana and abaca styled into classy and elegant pieces by youn...
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11Feb2012TACLOBAN CITY Leyte, Feb. 11 (PIA) -- With a few thousand pesos, a bunch of willing skilled craftsmen, a backward set of woodworking tools and an unwavering optimism, Ronie Villanueva started his small bamboo furniture business in a small lot along the Kawayan-Culaba road in Bulalacao, Kawayan, Biliran. Ronie used to be a security guard before he became an entrepreneur. He earned the trust of an unemployed furniture maker who convinced him to put up a small capital to start the bu...
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10Feb2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Feb 10 (PIA)— Department of Science and Technoloy 12 (DOST-12) recently trained local personnel to enhance their technical competencies as trainers in production of personal care products In line with the agency’s thrust to develop the halal industry. The training is part of the continuing effort of the agency to encourage micro, s...
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03Feb2012SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology 1 (DOST-R1) thru the Science Education Institute recently announced that it is now accepting application for graduate scholarship, thru the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRD) for Master’s and Doctorate degrees. According to Rachelle Jose, DOST 1 Project Assistant III, application form and other required documents may be submitted personally or m...
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29Jan2012TABUK, Kalinga, Jan. 29 (PIA) -- Designed to enhance capability in business, 30 micro-firm owners took leadership and shop floor management seminars given by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The project is under DOST’s six -month capability enhancement program given to micro-food manufacturers in the province engaged in the processing of coffee, meat, cacao, veggie-noodles, fruit wine and bakery business. According to Dixi Catacutan of DOST provincial offi...
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27Jan2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan. 27 (PIA ) -- “Time and again, the world has witnessed demonstrations of the extraordinary skill and ability of Pinoys. Our steadfast pursuit of quality, combined with core competencies such as a strong work ethic, an ability to think outside the box, and a passion to excel in our respective crafts, distinguishes Filipinos in the global community as excellent workers.” This was the message of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III when he conferred the P...
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26Jan2012LEGAZPI CITY, Jan 26 (PIA) -- “It is time for Science to save lives this time around,” Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario Montejo said as he presented the locally-developed warning system in a recently held interagency meeting attended by various agencies and departments. Based on the latest news posted in DOST’s website, the National Flood Monitoring, Forecasting, and Mitigation Program is an integrated, comprehensive system that responds to ...
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26Jan2012TACLOBAN CITY Leyte, Jan 26 (PIA) -- Dengue still lurks; schools being prepared. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to distribute Ovicidal/Larvicidal (O/L) traps to all public elementary and secondary schools in Eastern Visayas, disclosed DOST 8 regional director Edgardo Esperancilla during the January 25 training in connection with the Department’s school-based anti-dengue project. Although the number of dengue cases in the country continues ...
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25Jan2012ILOILO CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA6) – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said that people should be educated on how weather monitoring systems can save lives during disasters. “They should be educated on the use and services of the instruments, and its importance in saving lives, otherwise, they may tend to destroy them,” DOST Regional Director Rowen Gelonga said. Turnover rites of weather systems was in Alimodian town. The system includes an automatic ...
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19Jan2012ILOILO CITY, Jan. 19 (PIA6) -- The collaborative project in weather monitoring system in Iloilo between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and SMART Communications, Inc. will have a soft launching at Emilion Function Center here on Jan. 20. DOST Regional Director Engr. Rowen Gelonga said the project called “Tigum-Aganan Weather Monitoring System” is part of the DOST national program on the deployment of weather monitoring equipment in support to government efforts towards disas...
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17Jan2012KORONADAL CITY, Jan. 17 (PIA) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Soccsksargen Region or Region 12 can expect more opportunities this year. This as the regional office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST 12) has firmed up its 2012 activities with emphashis on the development of cutting-edge local technologies to empower MSMEs. Dr. Zenaida P. Laidan, DOST-12 director, laid out the agency's direction in the next 12 months during the s...
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01Jan2012CEBU, Jan 01 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-7) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-7) in Central Visayas inked recently a memorandum of agreement for the capability training of Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries on hydroponics gardening. DOST-7 assistant regional director for technical operations Ed Paradela said this is the agency’s response to the millennium development goal of poverty alleviation which is also DSWD’s thrust. Par...
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31Dec2011OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Dec. 31 (PIA) -- Water distribution in evacuation centers (EC’s) for Typhoon Sendong victims in Cagayan de Oro (CDO) will continue, as the need arises. This assurance came from Ana Caňeda, Chairperson of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) region 10, after water connections by the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) had been restored in some parts of the city, although with lesser pressure, as of yesterday, Dec. 30...
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01Dec2011KORONADAL CITY, Dec 1 (PIA) -- An engineer from South Cotabato was recently named one of the five winners of the 2nd Filipinnovation Award sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Fiilinnovation Award is DOST’s search for five best inventions by start-up companies in the country. Engr. Benjamin B. Hurtado Jr., resident of barangay Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City was hailed for his invention, the Daikkha Dehum...
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25Nov2011ZAMBOANGA CITY,Nov 25 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 9 is distributing its newest education innovation, the STARBOOKS digital library, to eight public secondary schools of the Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamboPen) Region and one tertiary school in Basilan Province. “We have started deploying the STARBOOKS package yesterday (Nov. 24) to our public national high schools here; we will be travelling to Pagadian City Monday and later to Dipolog City and Sibugay Provin...
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22Nov2011DAVAO CITY, Nov. 22 (PIA) -- The Davao Inventors Association has mulled over lobbying at the City Council for an ordinance seeking for the protection of the works and researches of inventors and students in the city. DIA president Dr. Randell Espina underscored the need of a regulation to safeguard the inventions and science researches against piracy and from acquisition of other countries. Espina also emphasized that the city should be the one to benefit from and utiliz...
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18Nov2011DAVAO CITY, Nov. 18 (PIA) -- Research entries of high school and college students in the region dominated the first Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) being conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the city this week. DOST regional director Dr. Anthony C. Sales told the media here that more than half of the 91 entries in the RICE 2011 came from student researchers of different schools in Davao Region. Sales said the students’ researches vied for ...
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16Nov2011DAVAO CITY, Nov. 16 (PIA) -- Students and researchers of Davao City can soon access science and technology researches for free from an electronic library which will be placed in major malls in the city. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will launch STARBOOKS or the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated Kiosk Stations on Nov. 17 at NCCC Mall in Davao City. DOST regional director Dr. Anthony C. Sales said STARBOOKS is a computer booth or terminal...
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15Nov2011DAVAO CITY, Nov. 15 (PIA) -– An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has called on all government agencies and the private sector in the region to unify in the “Juan Time” campaign that aims to promote time-consciousness among Filipinos. DOST regional director Dr. Anthony C. Sales urged the officials of the national government agencies, local government units and the private sector to adhere to the national call for a synchronized use of the Phili...
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09Nov2011DAVAO CITY, Nov. 09 (PIA) -- The technology upgrading program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has helped several small enterprises in the region boost their respective productions and improve their income. Tadeco Livelihood and Training Center (TLTC) in Panabo City of Davao del Norte which engages in the production of expert quality handicrafts from indigenous materials such as abaca, banana and pineapple fiber is one among many small businesses being helped by DOST. ...
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17Oct2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Oct. 17 (PIA) -- The Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA) is now accepting applicants for a three-week intensive course in environmental and resource economics, which will start February next year. Regional Director Alfonso Alamban of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), region 10, said the course is intended primarily for researchers and university lecturers, to prepare them to teach the subject, to conduc...
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16Sep2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 16 (PIA) -- To orient Public Information Officers (IOs) and Human Resource Officers of the essentials of Exclusive Breastfeeding and be a pool of advocates on breastfeeding, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) conducted today a whole day “Seminar for Breastfeeding Advocates in the Workplace.” NNC Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Maria Del Pilar Pamela Tarroza said the seminar hopes to seek the commitment of the participants to help in the promotio...
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02Sep2011KORONADAL CITY, Sept 2 (PIA) -- South Cotabato Gov. Pingoy yesterday announced that he has already signed documents for the purchase of a 4.5 ha lot in Brgy. Paraiso, this city, where a Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campus will soon be established. Just recently, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan has authorized Gov. Pingoy to purchase the lot that costs P1.6 million per hectare. Gov. Pingoy said, the provincial government will soon be pa...
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29Aug2011KORONADAL CITY, Aug 29 (PIA) -- Dengue cases in South Cotabato continues to go down, a report of the Integrated Provincial Health Office said. Cecil Lorenzo, diseases surveillance officer of the IPHO announced that the dengue cases as of this month is down by 77 percent as compared to the figure last year. Also, only one death has been recorded this year. From January to August, South Cotabato have recorded 458 dengue cases as compared t...
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27Aug2011KORONADAL CITY, Aug 27 (PIA)-- The provincial government of South Cotabato is eyeing to buy a 4.5-hectare lot in Brgy. Paraiso, this city as its counterpart in the establishment of a Philippine Science High School (PSHS) here. Board Member Jose Madanguit, chairman of the committee on education the Sangguniang Panlalawigan will soon be deliberating on Gov. Arthur Y. Pingoy Jr.'s request for an authority to purchase the lot. The lot, which costs P1.6 per hectare, has also been approved ...
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20Aug2011KORONADAL CITY, Aug 20 (PIA) -- If left unattended for several days, ovicidal-larvicidal traps (OL traps) can become potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes, an official of the Integrated Provincial Healh Office (IPHO) here said. Cecil Lorenzo, disease surveillance officer of IPHO South Cotabato said that although OL traps or dengue mosquito traps have been proven very effective in disrupting development of mosquito eggs and larvae, proper management of the implement is require...
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19Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 19 (PIA) –- The Iponan River Bank in Iponan, this city, has become the third area for planting bamboo by Task Force Best Action for Mobilizing Barangay Organizations for Opportunities in Education, Environment and Entrepreneurship (BAMBO 3E). A multi-sectoral approach to enhance environmental education and entrepreneurship formation among children, BAMBOO 3E is a year-long activity that commits and supports bamboo growing and caring proje...
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18Aug2011CEBU, Aug. 18 (PIA) -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) claimed that the government is ready to respond to the changing weather patterns and the expected 14-16 weather disturbances for second half of this year, In the June 29 Communication and News Exchange (CNEX) forum of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in Quezon City, NDRRMC executive officer Ronald Flores said the national and local government agencies has allocated P15 billion to be used for ri...
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11Aug2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Aug. 11 (PIA) - The Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (ZCHRD) gears up for the conduct of its first “Regional Health Research Summit” set on Aug. 17 to 18 in one of the local hotels here. The two day activity will be participated in by people who are interested or involved in health research or study. The summit will be highlighted with presentation of around 25 papers and posters of completed researches generated by researchers, student...
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06Aug2011LUCENA CITY, Quezon, August 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Calabarzon formally turned-over and installed recently five units of automated weather station in the municipalities of Catanauan, Infanta, San Francisco and Tayabas, Quezon. The equipment that will be used in monitoring rainfall in areas in the province that may be affected by typhoon is a project of the Advance Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) of the DOST. It aims at helping local disaster ris...
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05Aug2011KORONADAL CITY, Aug 5 (PIA) -- Dengue cases in SOCCSKSARGEN Region in the first seven months of 2011 is down by 83 percent according to report from the regional office of the Department of Health (DOH). Jenny Ventura, health education officer of DOH 12, said only 1,192 dengue cases were recorded in the four provinces and five cities of Region 12 from January 1 until July 31 as compared to 7,134 cases in the same period last year. Region 12 cov...
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04Aug2011ILOILO CITY, Aug. 4 (PIA) –- The Department of Health (DOH) cited the Mosquito Ovicidal-Larvicidal Trap (O-L Trap) developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and is considering using it in their campaign against dengue. DOH Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag said they are observing the use, on a pilot basis, of the O-L Trap, as the device is popularly called. If they find that it would fit well with their “4-S” campaign, then they will adopt it. ...
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29Jul2011ILOILO CITY, July 29 (PIA) -– The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is counting on media practitioners and government information officers to help them inform the public about weather events and natural hazards and influence people to make decisions and actions especially toward reducing risks from disasters. DOST 6 Regional Director Engr. Rowen Gelonga said this is the kind of support that they are expecting from the participants whom they gathered recently for a one-da...
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28Jul2011DAVAO CITY, July 28 (PIA) – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced that it is extending the deadline of submission of research proposals for the 2012 Grants-in-Aid Program until July 30. DOST-XI regional director Dr. Anthony C. Sales, in his written notice has advised concerned agencies in the region that project proponents could still submit the hard copy or soft copy of their proposals through email until 5:00 p.m. this Saturday. Sales said that concept/ca...
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25Jul2011ILOILO CITY, July 25 (PIA) –- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has rolled out in Western Visayas a number of technologies that it has developed in order to help provide solutions to pressing national problems and promote growth in the countryside. DOST Regional Director Engr. Rowen Gelonga told local media practitioners and government information officers at the recent awareness seminar on weather events and natural hazards they have piloted the use in the region of ...
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15Jul2011KORONADAL CITY, July 15 (PIA) -- Officials of the Integrated Provincial Health Office of Cotabato reiterated reminders to the public not to let their guards down against the mosquito-borne disease dengue. Provincial Health officer Dr. Rogelio Aturdido once again called on residents of South Cotabato to be wary of the disease and to continue the recommended 4S approach – Search and destroy, Self-protection measures, Seek early consultation, and Stop indiscrimina...
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14Jul2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, July 14 (PIA) – Ang National Irrigation Administration (NIA) mahimong mogamit sa nagkalain-laing technology kon paagi nga gitudlo sa Department of Science and Technology (DOST) aron mapahimuslan sa husto ang tubig nga gigamit dinha sa mga irigasyon. Matud pa ni NIA Administrator Antonio Nagel, usa niining maong mga technology nga daku’g ikatabang nga modaghan ang abot nga humay, mao ang paggamit sa hybrid rice nga puedeng mahumol sa tub...
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07Jul2011KORONADAL CITY, July 7 (PIA) -- Graduating elementary students who would like to join the prestigious Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System in School Year 2012 – 2013 have only until July 15 to file their application. Dr. Zenaidan Laidan, regional director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said, the scholarship is open to all interested Grade 6 or 7 pupils who belong to the top ten percent of the graduating class. A gra...
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05Jul2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, July 5 (PIA) – Kadtong mga lugar nga sagad bisitahan sa bagyo ug kanunay nakasinati sa kusog nga ulan, mahimong makatagamtam gihapon sa susamang kahimtang o lakaw sa panahon, sa umaabot nga mga adlaw. Kini ang pahimagno ni Undersecretary Graciano P. Yumul, Jr. sa Department of Science and Technology (DOSt), sa iyang pagtambong isip usa sa mga resources persons sa bag-ohay pa lamang gipahigayon nga Communication and News Exhange (CNEX) Forum di...
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30Jun2011What used to be just a home industry, muscovado production is now a multi million venture of the Sultan Kudarat Muscovado Farmers and Millers Corporation (SKMFC) based in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat province. Cornelio Castaneda, Jr, president of Sultan Kudarat Muscovado Farmers Corporation said they organized in 2006 or five years ago; hence, still an infant enterprise but nonetheless have already proven its worth. "The growing consumer preference for natural and healthy pr...
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30Jun2011KORONADAL CITY, June 30 (PIA) -- Residents in Cotabato City whose lives have repeatedly been disturbed by floods could soon earn from the water hyacinths that have caused them miseries. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in Region 12 recently announced that TESDA Director General Joel Villanueva have mobilized the agency’s resources for the implementation of training programs in converting the water hyacinths to income-generating ...
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30Jun2011BUTUAN CITY, June 30 (PIA) -– In line with the observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) and in its effort to uphold disaster preparedness in the region, members of the technical working group of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) here will be oriented on the weather status as well as the uses of a Doppler radar. According to Dr. Blanche Gobenciong, RDRRMC-Caraga Chairperson and concurrent Regional Director of the Office...
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07Jun2011KORONADAL CITY, June 7 (PIA) -- Regional Director Zenaida P. HR Laidan of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in SOCCSKSARGEN Region recently said the P56.9M that DOST 12 has poured in last year to at least 415 micro small and medium enterprises (MSME) has resulted in generation and increase in income and employment as well as in new market penetrations as the beneficiaries expanded and enhanced their operations that attracted concessionaires...
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06Jun2011KORONADAL CITY, June 7 (PIA) -- At least 91 agriculture based micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in SOCCSKSARGEN Region or Region 12 have improved their productivity and are now globally competitive, according to a report from the regional office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-12). Just recently, DOST 12 , headed by Regional Director Dr. Zenaida P. HR Laidan and TAPI-DOST Director Engr. Edgar Garcia conducted a validation assessm...
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15Mar2011CEBU CITY, Mar. 15 (PIA) -- The Iron Fortified Rice (I-Rice) gets a boost as the chief of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region VII promised to mobilize its nutrition network and other stakeholders to promote and patronize the I-Rice during a re-launching of the fortified staple this morning. NNC-7 Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Dr. Parolita Mission said it is high time that the government through the National Food Authority (NFA) strengthens its advocacy efforts to sell I-Rice to...
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