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Thursday 16th of May 2013
LOS 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 stating the date of orientation and contract signing.
A qualifier shall report at the designated venue with a parent/legal guardian who must bring an...
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25Apr2013ISABELA CITY, Basilan, April 25 (PIA) – A local bakery in Isabela City that serves native Tausog pastries and other native delicacies will soon get an upgrade with more than half a million fund support from the Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST). In a press statement, DOST-9 said it has released the innovation system support assistance amounting to P604,500 to Isabela Seaport General Merchant. The bakery was established in 2008, which has gradually taken its foothold as the na...
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23Apr2013LOS BANOS, Laguna, April 23 (PIA) --The regional office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Calabarzon is inviting inventors and student/professional creative researchers to join the 2013 regional inventions contest and exhibits (RICE). According to DOST-Calabarzon, the event scheduled on June 17-21, 2013 with tentative venue at Waltermart Tanauan in Batangas will serve as the qualifying round for the National Inventions Contest slated in July 2014. The contest has six categ...
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20Apr2013SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro, April 20 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) released P2.3 million to five micro enterprises in the province. The five micro enterprises are the 2013 recipients of the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) of DOST. In this program, selected Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are encouraged and assisted by the department through financing. The money can be used to address MSMEs technical problems, new product developme...
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18Apr2013DAVAO DEL NORTE, April 18 (PIA) -- One of the seven Filipino high school student participants to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) hails from Panabo City, Davao del Norte. Judel Jay A. Tabsing, a 16-year old- fourth- year- high-school student of the Panabo National High School will join six other Filipino high school students to the Intel ISEF which will be held in Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona, U.S.A. on May 12 to 17. Other Filipino contingent members to the ...
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17Apr2013DAVAO CITY, April 17 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy-Mindanao Field Office (DOE-MFO) based in Davao City is inviting qualified applicants to apply for its two vacant permanent positions of Science Research Specialist II. DOE-MFO Director Manuel M. Llaneza said one of the qualification standards set for the position is an education attainment of Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the job, preferably in Economics, Mass Communication, Information Technology or Computer Science. The applicants must...
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05Apr2013LOS BANOS, Laguna, April 5 (PIA) --The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) has facilitated the visit of the new Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC) Director Dr. Yu-Tsai Huang in various agricultural science and technology partner-organizations in Los Baños, Laguna. Among the partner-institutions visited were the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Southeast Asia...
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03Apr2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, April 3 -- An additional 149 science and mathematics-inclined youth from Region 10 are among the incoming DOST scholars starting school year 2013-2014. They are to join the thousands of on-going Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholars who are to become future scientists and engineers. Of the 149 passers, 127 belong to the economically-disadvantaged families (Republic Act 7687) while other 22 qualified under the Merit category of the scholarship program. The ...
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23Mar2013CEBU, March 23 (PIA) -- Forty-six public elementary and high school students from Naga City, Cebu experienced three-day robotics training through the Dr. Caridad C. Labe (CCL) Education CentrEx Robotics Team that was held on March 7-9 at the Naga National High School. President of CCL Education CentrEx School, Rachel Labe said “we wanted to promote robotics in as many schools as possible not only for students to have a fun way of applying what they learned in the said subjects, but for them t...
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22Mar2013PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Mar. 22 (PIA) -- Students from different elementary and high schools in the province bagged various awards in the 10th National Science Quest (NSQ) held last month at the Teachers’ Camp in Baguio City. “Our children are impressive, they showed promising futures as scientists, doctors, and engineers. I have been supporting our students through the various programs and projects the provincial government extends to DepEd because I believe in them and thes...
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21Mar2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 21 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology in Region 10(DOST-10) is informing all small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to avail themselves of financial assistance through Set-Up or Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program. Cecilia A. Aca-ac, provincial science and technology director in Misamis Oriental, said the Program is a nationwide strategy encouraging and assisting SMEs to adopt technology innovations to improve their operations that will boost t...
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19Mar2013KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, March 19 (PIA) -- Nagpirmahanay sang memorandum of agreement (MOA) sa tunga sang duha ka pribado nga kolehiyo sa banwa sang Midyasap sa North Cotabato kag gobyerno sa tuyo nga ang mga bata sang Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) nga wala makatapos sa kolehiyo sa subong may higayon nga makaagum sang libre nga edukasyon. Mga tiglawas sang Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) sa rehiyon 12, Notre Dame of Midsayap College (NDMC) kag I-Link College of Scien...
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06Mar2013TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, March 6 -- More than 1,000 elementary school pupils from different towns of the province flocked to the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) gymnasium for the first day of the mobile Science exhibit dubbed “Sci-Fun Caravan” on February 27. The caravan is a travelling exhibition of the Philippine Science Centrum. It is also the first interactive museum in the country that offers a selection of interactive exhibit that promotes a better grasp of science and technology concepts...
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06Mar2013LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Mar. 6 (PIA) -- Nilagdaan kamakailan ng mga opisyal ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration-Region 12, Notre Dame of Midsayap College at I-Link College of Science and Technology sa Midsayap, North Cotabato ang isang memorandum of agreement na magbibigay ng karagdagang oportunidad sa mga overseas Filipino workers at kanilang mga benepisyaryo. Ang nasabing MOA ay naglalayong mapabuti ang pagbibigay ng benepisyong pang-edukasyon at pagsasanay para s...
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06Mar2013KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Mar. 6 (PIA) -- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration-Region 12 (OWWA 12) inked a Memorandum of Agreement with two schools in Midsayap, North Cotabato to intensify its education programs for OFW dependents. The signing was led by OWWA-12 Dir. Abdulghani Umag together with Fr. Rogelio Tabuada, OMI, president of the Notre Dame of Midsayap College (NDMC) and Westre Santos, vice president of I-Link College of Science and Technology. The agreement strengthen...
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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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22Feb2013IGaCoS, Feb 22, (PIA) -- Bernadeth C. Cabigas of the Holy Cross of Babak, Inc. and Jayson R. San Juan of Samal National High School bagged the championship trophies in their respective events in the recently concluded 10th National Science Quest held at the Teacher’s Camp in Baguio City on February 8-10. Cabigas, a third year student representing the private schools, bested 17 other national contestants in her event THI- SciDama. Her event used the concepts of the temperature and humidity ind...
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21Feb2013DAVAO CITY, Feb 21 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) formally launched the Smarter Philippines program aimed at maximizing the use of information communication technology to spur inclusive growth and improve the quality of lives among Filipinos. Speaking in the launching program at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City, DOST Secretary Mario Montejo said, in Davao Region, Smarter Philippines can be best understood by local residents to their access to information on climate c...
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12Feb2013OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Feb. 12 (PIA) -- Misalmot sa ika-napulo nga National Science Quest (NSQ) nga gipahigayon didto sa Teachers’ Camp sa Baguio City ang baynte-otso (28) ka mga tinun-an sa Ozamiz City Schools Division (OCSD) kaniadtong Pebrero 8-10, 2013. Gipasi-ugdahan sa ASEP kun Association of Science Educators in the Philippines, sa pagtambayayong sa DepEd kun Department of Education, ang maong kalihokan adunay tumong nga isabwag ang gitawag nga academic excellence ug magmug...
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12Feb2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 12 (PIA) -- The Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) celebrated its four-day MUST Days last February 6-9. The event has the theme “Go forth on the fourth” in commemoration of MUST’s fourth year of universitihood. The celebration’s opening day started off with a parade and opening ceremonies in the university grounds. Following it was a lecture series from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) which disseminated information of university’s v...
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08Feb2013OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Feb. 8 (PIA) -- Some 28 students from the Ozamiz City Schools Division (OCSD) have joined the 10th National Science Quest (NSQ) at the Teachers’ Camp in Baguio City, Feb. 8-10. Initiated by the Association of Science Educators in the Philippines (ASEP) in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd), the NSQ aims to promote academic excellence and create camaraderie and sportsmanship among students, pupils and coaches. Activities of the NSQ are focuse...
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07Feb2013OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Feb. 7 (PIA) -- Nakuha sa mga estudyante sa Ozamiz City Central School ang Unang Dapit sa Robotics Dance Contest sa 2012 Regional Children’s Science Fair and Quest. Gipahigayon didto sa Plantation Elementary School, Camp Philips, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, ang tulo ka adlaw nga kalihokan gi-salmotan sa mga estudyante sa elementarya gikan sa katorse (14) ka schools division sa rehiyon, diin upat (4) niini ang ania sa probinsiya, nga mao ang Ozamiz City, Oroqui...
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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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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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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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24Jan2013OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Jan. 24 (PIA) -- At least 10 pupils from the Ozamiz City Schools Division (OCSD) were declared champions in Robotics during the 2012 Regional Children’s Science Fair and Quest. The three-day activity held last December at Plantation Elementary School, Camp Philips, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon was participated in by elementary pupils from the region’s 14 schools divisions that included those of OCSD, Oroquieta City, Tangub City and Misamis Occidental. Winner...
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16Jan2013CALAUAN, Laguna, Enero 16 (PIA) -- Inaprubahan kamakailan ng Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-4A ang planong pagtayuan ng sanitary landfill facility (SLF) sa Barangay Balayhangin ng bayang ito. Ang balak na SLF na pinili ng pamahalaang lokal ay dating controlled dumpsite facility ng bayan. Ito ay may sukat na 18,000 metro kuwadrado kung saan ang 4,000 metro kuwadrado nito ay gagawing waste disposal area. Ayon sa MGB-4A, matapos ang pag-aaral ng mga geologists nito, napatunayan na ang lugar ...
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15Jan2013CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Jan. 15 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Calabarzon Region recently completed the detailed geological hazard assessment and mapping of 142 barangays in Rizal Province and 15 barangays in Laguna. The area covered by the assessment and mapping operations for the first semester of CY 2012 includes nine municipalities in Rizal province and one municipality in Laguna province for a total of 157 barangays assessed. Among the municipalities assessed and mapped i...
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15Jan2013CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Jan 15 (PIA) --The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region 4A is targeting 584.0402 hectares of land for the National Greening Program (NGP) to be implemented by mines and quarries in CALBARZON region. The target was based on the total disturbed area estimation system adopted by the mines sector. In CALABARZON Region, the total disturbed area is 389.3601 ha, based on the NGP registrations submitted by various mining companies. On the ratio 1:1.5, the total reforestati...
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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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03Dec2012LOS BANOS, Laguna, Nob. 3 (PIA) -- Inihayag ng pamahalaang bayan ng Los Banos sa okasyon ng pasinaya at pagbubukas ng bagong munisipyo ang mga proyektong nakaprograma sa susunod na taon. Una na rito ang pagpapa-ayos ng lumang munisipyo upang gawing Museo ng Los Baños (LB Museum and Learning Center) bilang paggalang sa mayamang kasaysayan, kultura, at pamana ng bayan. Kabilang sa plano na gawing isa sa sentro ng turismo sa lalawigan ang Museo kung saan itatanghal ang iba’t-ibang koleksyon na...
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23Nov2012ISABELA CITY, Basilan, Nov 23 (PIA) -- The Department of Education-Isabela City Schools Division gathered on Monday, Nov 19, the best pupils and students from the different schools in the elementary and secondary levels to compete in various fields of the 2012 Division Science Quest. In an interview, Division Science Supervisor Catalina S. Nabi said that the competitors were the winners in their respective schools, which is done yearly throughout the country. This year’s theme is “Science ...
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22Nov2012LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Nov. 22 (PIA) -- The intensive campaign against illegal-quarrying activities of the provincial government of Quezon merited a citation recently from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). MGB director Samuel Paragas presented a plaque of appreciation to Gov. David Suarez for its campaign against illegal-quarrying activities particularly in the areas of the Mt. Banahaw-San Cristobal protected landscape in a cere...
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15Nov2012LOS BANOS, Laguna, Nov. 15 (PIA) -- The Marinas Technologies Inc. (MTI), a machine shop in Pila, Laguna has acquired several sets of modern precision equipment through the Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (Set-up) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). With the newly-acquired equipment, 22 tungsten inert gas (TIG) and metal inert gas (MIG) welding machines, the company is targeting a 50 percent increase in volume of production as well as 50 percent increase income for...
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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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06Nov2012LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, Nov 6 (PIA) -- The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) is now open in its search for the 2013 Pantas and Tanglaw Awards. The Pantas Awards recognizes outstanding scientists/researchers and research administrators while the Tanglaw Awards looks for exceptional research institutions. Nominees must have shown exemplary contribution for the advancement of agriculture, aquatic and natural resources sectors. Nomina...
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25Oct2012MAKATI CITY, Oct 25 (PIA) -- Two students of the Makati Science High School (MSHS) earned a Certificate of High Distinction each after scoring between 98 and 99 percent in the 2012 Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) held in several regions in the Philippines and abroad. Grade 8 student Raymond Joseph Fadri and Grade 9 student John Angel Aranas were among the 75 Filipino AMC winners forming the country’s elite circle of math wizards recently recognized in formal rites at Bayview Park led...
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19Oct2012KORONADAL CITY, Oct 19 (PIA) -- Government agencies, local governments, and the mining sector in Soccsksargen Region yesterday launched a project that will expand the benefits of mining industry to communities where mines are located. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 12 led the launching of the jewelry development project in Region 12 at Barangay Edwards, T’Boli, South Cotabato. Other partners are the Department of Trade and Industry, Tribal Mining Corporation (TMC), National Economic...
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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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03Oct2012TABUK CITY, Kalinga, Oct 3 (PIA) -- Tabuk City hosts this year’s Cordillera regional mathematics and science fair on October 6 and 7 at the Tabuk City National High School. The two-day annual fair is participated in by selected students of government elementary and high schools from the seven divisions of Abra, Apayao, Baguio City, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province. Kalinga Division Assistant Schools Superintendent Pancy Aquino said the fair aims to select and develop pupils an...
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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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02Oct2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Oct 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) encourages graduating high school students in Central Luzon who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering to take the 2013 undergraduate scholarship exam of the Science Education Institute (SEI), scheduled November 18. The SEI undergraduate scholarship exam is an aptitude test designed to measure the scientific ability, quantitative ability, mechanical...
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15Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 15 (PIA) -- The city mayor here has expressed support to science and technology (S&T) for responsible mining in Mindanao, which was formally launched Thursday through the initiatives of state universities and colleges (SUCs) in Mindanao. Speaking before the participants from the public and private sectors, Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr emphasized that the key to a sustainable environment should come from each individual. “This administration has been battling for a sustainable...
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14Sep2012DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept 14 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-NegOr turned over a check worth P850,000 funding assistance to Sans Rival Food Corporation for the technology upgrading machineries to its sans rival and silvanas production. Sans Rival, a prominent confectionery firm, is the leading and pioneering cake and pastry enterprise in Dumaguete City. A silvana is a delectable sweet frozen delicacy made of a pair of round crusts with butter filling in between coated with ...
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13Sep2012QUEZON CITY, Sept. 13 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has awarded two schools for using creative teaching techniques in science and math. Bacong National High School (BNHS) of Salug, Zamboanga del Norte and Looc National High School (LNHS) of Calamba City, Laguna bested four other finalists from Metro Manila to earn the distinction of having the best and most inventive teaching strategies in their large science and mathematics classes. During the awarding ceremonies o...
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13Sep2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept 13 (PIA) -- The Food and Nutrition Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) will hold a regional dissemination forum of the “2011 Survey on Updating of the Nutritional Status of Selected Filipinos” here in the Cagayan de Oro City. The activity is scheduled on September 28 and is set to assemble some 45 participants coming from the members of the regional development council (RDC), the regional nutrition program coordinator...
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13Sep2012LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Sept 13 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Quezon through the Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO Quezon) distributed 26 sets of segregation trash bins to Lucena East 7 Elementary School, Quezon Science High School and Quezon Provincial Jail this city. The project is in line with Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act being implemented by the national government and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) nationwide....
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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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04Sep2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, September 4 -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) now accepts application for 2013 Undergraduate Science Scholarship. About 4,000 scholarship slots are to be awarded nationwide. Qualified to apply are natural-born Filipino citizens who belong to the upper five percent (5%) of the regular high school graduating class or a member of the graduating class of any DOST-identified or DepEd-recognized science high school, a resident of the municipality/district for ...
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24Aug2012LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, Aug 24 (PIA) -- Champions of science education have received recognition for their contributions in the field during the 3rd Gawad Leadership and Innovations for Development Relevant to Science Education (Gawad Lider) awarding ceremony. Conferred with the Exemplary Leadership Awards were Dr. Luis Rey I. Velasco, renowned entomologist and former Chancellor of the University of the Philippines–Los Baños (UPLB) for the individual category and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) E-...
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17Aug2012KORONADAL CITY, Aug 17 (PIA) -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 12 has intensified its campaign against the dengue virus in Region 12 with the distribution of ovicidal-larvicidal (OL) traps in elementary and secondary schools. DOST 12 said the agency has already distributed 11,270 OL traps, which were installed in nearly 5,600 classrooms in North Cotabato. A total of 1,454 kits were distributed to schools in Kidapawan City, and 9,816 kits to schools in the 17 municipalities of...
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10Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug. 10 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have agreed to pursue, promote and enter into scientific and technical cooperation in the field of postharvest and agricultural mechanization, a statement said. Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala and Science and Technology Secretary Mario G. Montejo signed a memorandum of understanding on this technical cooperation. The agreement includes the sharing of manpower and financial ...
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03Aug2012“We only dreamed of having one legacy. We want to prove that there are surviving and successful irrigators associations (IAs). What we want is, when the time comes that other members have to take over, the IA has everything that the members might need.” This has been the MTG PLIVIRISCAF Irrigators’ Association Inc.’s goal since they started five years ago. The MTG PLIVIRISCAF IA, INC. was formally established after its registration to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ...
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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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02Aug2012CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga, Aug. 2 (PIA) -– As Clark Development Corporation (CDC) puts premium on the significance of education towards sustainable economic development, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) was forged for a permanent site of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS)-Central Luzon campus inside this Freeport. The said campus will rise in a 30,000-square meter area in Lily Hill Plaza. CDC Chair and Officer-in-charge Eduardo Oban Jr. said the PSHS in Clark will have academic b...
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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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21Jul2012QUEZON CITY, July 21 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday it has strengthened the country’s "pili" nut production by providing science and technology support to small businesses. In a statement, DOST said J. Emmanuel Pastries, a pili nut processing business which started out on a P500-capital and now a multimillion business, is the very first Best National adoptor of the DOST Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (Setup). Setup is one of the priority p...
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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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18Jul2012QUEZON CITY, July 18 (PIA) -- Two students reaped honors for the Philippines by earning bronze medals in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) held last July 16 in Mar de Plate, Argentina, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said in a statement. DOST said Kenneth Co of Philippine Science High School-Diliman and Mikaela Angeline Uy of Saint Jude Catholic School scored 14 points each to carry on the country’s streak of garnering at least the bronze medal in the Internationa...
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17Jul2012QUEZON CITY, July 17 (PIA) –- Students from the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) recently showed their craftsmanship and ingenuity in the 2012 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. A part of the annual celebration of the science week - the Interactive Activity - drew in the young crowd that stood amazed at the clever “playthings” fashioned by the students of PSHS. The event, which ended July 15, featured PSHS student-developed gizmo...
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12Jul2012LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, July 12 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Calabarzon invites Filipino researchers and scientists to enlist in the 2013 Joint Research Program of the agency and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). Interested individuals may submit research proposals for a three-year funding period. Only one project will be selected by DOST and JSPS. To qualify, project proposals should enlist the participation of Japanese researchers. These will be e...
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10Jul2012LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, July 10 (PIA) -- The National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) opens today at the SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia and will last up to July 14. The five-day event held annually features the latest products and services on information and communications technology, agriculture, electronics, renewable energy, energy-saving devices and food processing among others. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) spearheads the event with the theme “Science, Technol...
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06Jul2012CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, July 6 (PIA) -–The commission on Higher Education (CHED) led the Regional Gender and Development (CAD) two-day summit at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NE-UST) in Cabanatuan City, Thursday. Gender equality issues and other related matters were discussed during the said event, which was attended by guests and participants from public and private organizations and schools. The attendees, who are mostly educators from public and private schoo...
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04Jul2012QUEZON CITY, July 4 (PIA) -- The National Academy of Science and Technology will hold the 34th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) on July 11 and 12 at the Manila Hotel to tackle and assess current and prospective water situation of the country by 2050. The two-day event, with the theme, “Philippine Water 2050,” will review water resources development plans for various regions and major urban centers by the departments or agencies for their perspective subsectors. Also to tackled in the meeting...
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04Jul2012QUEZON CITY, July 4 (PIA) -- The Philippines is blessed with fresh water, but scarcity remains an issue. Thus, the National Academy of Science and Technology will be slating its 34th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) with the theme, "Philippine Water 2050," to target four-fold objectives in addressing the water issues three decades hence. In a press release, the Philippines has a favorable average rainfall of 2400 millimeters. In 2005, however, with a population of 84.5 million and a theoretical ...
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29Jun2012CARMONA, Cavite, June 29 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the municipality of Carmona have sealed an agreement for the implementation of an information system. DOST-Calabarzon and the municipality of Carmona signed a memorandum of agreement for the implementation of local government unit-Carmona Information System (LGU-CIDS) to communicate important updates to the constituents of this first class municipality, particularly disaster-related bulletins, farming updates ...
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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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21Jun2012QUEZON CITY, June 21 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has awarded the P22 million contract to Miescor Builders Inc. to construct 465-meter test tack of the first all-Filipino mass transport—the automated Guideway Transit System—in the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP) campus in Quezon City. In a press release sent to PIA-NCR, the DOST said the ceremonial awarding was done during the Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) Metals and Engi...
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20Jun2012QUEZON CITY, June 20 (PIA) – The Department of Science and Technology-Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) launched its Television White Space (TVWS) initiative on Tuesday in Diliman, Quezon City. DOST-SEI Executive Director Louis Casambre said during the launch that the TVWS project is aimed to address connectivity requirements of Filipinos and government systems. TVWS was presented at the end of a two-day event at the ICTO building which ended Tuesday afternoon. Ca...
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19Jun2012MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, June 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Provincial Office recently released additional financial assistance for the business expansion of two local entrepreneurs in order to cope with the demands in the market. According to DOST Provincial Head Engr. Dominador Clavejo, “the two existing business enterprises were given financial assistance to get additional equipment that would boost their production.” He said the Rhea Noemi Products,...
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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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13Jun2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 13 -- Graduating elementary students who wish to study in the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Science High School (DOST-PSHS) system can now apply to avail of the opportunity to enroll in the science high school. DOST IX is now accepting applications from all qualified graduating elementary students and has set the deadline on July 13, 2012. PSHS, an academic institution under the DOST, is the first science high school in the country which rears studen...
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10Jun2012ANGELES CITY, June 10 (PIA) -- A total of 400 student-Angeleños will troop to the temporary campus site of the new City College of Angeles (CCA) on June 18 for the first semester of academic year 2012-2013. Averell Laquindanum, president of the CCA, said that they are making the final preparations for the first day of school at the Angeles City Library, where the college will temporarily be housed. The city library currently has 4 lecture rooms where the first batch of students can have their...
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09Jun2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, June 9 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) has developed snacks for young children as part of its "S&T Sulong Pinoy" program. Dr. Mario Capanzana, Executive Director of FNRI-DOST, in a technology forum on the production of FNRI-developed complimentary snack foods here, said the strategy is part of the program to reduce the prevalence of undernutrition among six months to 35 months old children. “We w...
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09Jun2012DUMAGUETE CITY, June 9 (PIA) -- A student paper developed by eight students from Silliman University’s (SU) Medical Technology program was shortlisted for the Best Paper Presentation of an international scientific conference. The research paper discussing the Philippine oysters’ absorptive capacity of sugar effluents at sea was ranked fourth among the top five scientific papers presented during the 2nd International Seminar and 12th Annual Scientific Conference of the Philippine Society f...
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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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07Jun2012CEBU CITY, June 7 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region 7 has warned anew on the possibility of landslides and flooding as a result of the upcoming “wet” season, which brings more rains and a low pressure area (LPA). MGB-7 Regional Director Loreto Alburo made the call in wake of reports by the weather bureau that heavier rains are still expected despite the departure of typhoon “Ambo.” At present, MGB-7 identified portions of nearly 80 barangays within Cebu provinc...
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04Jun2012TAYABAS CITY, Quezon, June 4 (PIA) -- A new electronic library was opened today at the Quezon Science High School. Ana Suarez, representing Quezon Gov. David Suarez led the formal turn over and inaguration. Officer-in-charge of Quezon Science High School Carmela Ezcel A. Orogo who is also education program supervisor in the science secondary of the Department of Education (DepEd), Quezon division said the electronic library has 12 units of computers for the use of students in their research w...
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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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29May2012CEBU CITY, May 29 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB-7) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the region (DENR-7) is conducting a four-week geohazard assessment and mapping in the 81 barangays in Negros Oriental, covering one city and three municipalities using a scale of 1:10,000 from May 28 to June 26. “This is to show more details of the area covered by the map as the densification of geohazard and climate change maps are among the major projects to be impl...
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28May2012QUEZON CITY, MAY 28 (PIA) -- Even scientists promoting Bt eggplant are against excessive and injudicious use of chemical pesticides. In a press release, Dr. Emiliana Bernardo, an entomologist, said that said that eggplant farmers tend to practice excessive use of insecticides in eggplant farms, and that Bt eggplant is a safer alternative. She said that farmers spray insecticides up to 80 times per season, or which translates to applying chemicals every other day just to rid their farms of...
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24May2012QUEZON CITY, May 24 (PIA) -- The Department of Science of Technology (DOST) has been holding a series of roundtable discussions on how safe it is to drink water. “The water crisis is not a problem of scarcity, but of governance,” so said former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan. These words stood as the guiding principle behind the Round Table Discussion sponsored by the DOST’s National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST-NAST). According to a press release posted in DOST...
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21May2012CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga, May 21 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is firm on its goal to transform the country into a self-sufficient rice producer by next year. In the 2012 National Rice Summit held here recently, DA along with Local Government Units (LGUs) stated that the government’s target of making the Philippines rice self-sufficient is “possible by using science and technology in generating projects to increase irrigated-service areas and rice productivity.” Nueva ...
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18May2012DAGUPAN CITY, May 18 — Pupils who will enter high school for school year 2013-2014 can now apply for scholarship to the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Engr. Felipe D. Andrada, director of the DOST-Pangasinan Science and Technology Center (STC), announced Thursday that the application forms are already available at the DOST-STCs in Lingayen town. Pupils who can qualify for the scholarship must be in the upper 10 percent of t...
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18May2012BALANGA, Bataan, May 18 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has created a new website that holds a wider array of weather data from different parts of the country to aid in disaster mitigation. The site named PREDICT which stands for Philippine Real-Time Environment Data Acquisition and Interpretation for Climate-Related Tragedy Prevention and Mitigation displays current sets of weather data from the country’s 17 regions. Through the web address http://202.90.128.12/pred...
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17May2012CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, May 17 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) represented by Director Arnel B. Garcia and Mines and Geoscience Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources represented by Director Mario Ancheta signed an agreement to ensure that all core shelter projects of the DSWD are safe from geohazards. Under the agreement, the DSWD will ask the technical assistance of the MGB before a construction of core shelter will be made, to ens...
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16May2012CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan, May 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) urged incoming grade 6 students who will graduate in 2013 to apply for a chance to study in the country’s leading science high school through a scholarship program. DOST-Bataan is now accepting applications from public and private schools in the province for the National Competitive Examination which will pave the way for elementary students to get a ticket for enrolment in the Philippine Science High Sch...
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14May2012DAET, Camarines Norte, May 14 (PIA) -- The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) and the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources and Development (PCAARRD) forged partnership with the media sector in Camarines Norte to pursue promotion and gather people's support for the implementation of the Siglang Pinoy in the province. Divorah V. Aguila, Science Research Specialist I of the FNRI-DOST V, said the agencies conc...
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14May2012DUMAGUETE CITY, May 14 (PIA) -- Silliman University’s College of Agriculture will host this year’s 15th Philippine Society of Soil Science and Technology (PSSST) annual conference, themed “Soil Science in Nation-Building,” from May 15 to 18. The conference is expected to gather policy makers and PSSST members representing the academe, government, and private sectors nationwide to discuss the issues and developments affecting soil utilization and management. Fertilizer and Pesticide Au...
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14May2012TABUK CITY, Kalinga, May 14 (PIA) -- Ten manufacturing firms here were recently awarded with certificates for implementing business operation guidelines offered by a private consultancy firm commissioned by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Provincial DOST Officer Alfonso Berto said the local firms that are mostly engaged in food processing have satisfactorily introduced in their business what the Covenant Consultants International Inc. advised them. He identified the 10 firms ...
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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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09May2012MAKATI CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- The local government has lauded a local public high school student who will be part of the nine-member team that will represent the country at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on May 13-18, 2012. In a statement posted on its website, it was said that Clint Allen Margallo, a fourth year student of Pitogo National High School, made it to the Philippine team after his entry won first place in the Natio...
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09May2012CATARMAN, Northern Samar, May 7 (PIA) -- The University of Eastern Philippines (UEP), in close coordination with the Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), has identified hazard-prone areas within its campus as an integral part of its contingency plan in case of an emergency. Among the risk areas identified by the MGB that can possibly happen within the territorial confines of the UEP were landslide sites and liquefaction, or the loose...
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09May2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2, through the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) and the Coca-Cola Export Corporation, provided scientific knowledge and recommendations on hydration, water, and beverage in a forum held at Pulsar Hotel here last May 4. Around 200 stakeholders from the academic community, public health, scientists, food industry, researchers, government officials, and others participated in the forum, which provide...
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07May2012SANCHEZ MIRA, Cagayan, May 7 (PIA) -- This coastal munipality may soon become the center of geotextile products once the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will commercialize its production through the Cagayan State University here. Director Urdujah Tejada, Regional Director of the DOST, said a memorandum of agreement has been inked by the agency and CSU to push the development of geotextile techonology in Northern Philippines. Geotextile is a by-product from coconut husks known as ...
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03May2012TAGUIG CITY, MAY 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently launched “Makibayan” or Makina at Teknolohiya Para sa Bayan, a program that is expected to propel the metalworks, machinery and electronics industries toward newer heights of competitiveness both in the local and global markets. In a news release, DOST Secretary Mario Montejo said that the country should have a strong, vibrant metalworking and electronic sector for it industrialize and modernize. The DOST...
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03May2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 3 -- Incoming scholars of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Northern Mindanao are to undergo a Summer Orientation and Enrichment Program (SOEP), which will start on May 7 and to end on June 1. Those who will be enrolled at Xavier University, Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST), and Central Mindanao University are to attend the summer class at MUST. On the other hand, those who are to study at Mindanao State University-Iligan Institut...
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03May2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 2 -- The Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OROCHAMBER), in cooperation with the Misamis Oriental Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), conducted a two-day Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) Workshop last April 26 to 27, this city. The two-day workshop is designed to assist chamber member micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by tropical storm Sendong to acquire some grant assistance from D...
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01May2012QUEZON CITY, May 1 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Monday its new program raises the productivity of the country’s labor force. “More jobs, more equipped workers, more businesses, and more income—these are the ultimate aims of MakiBayan, DOST’s solution in raising the productivity of the metals industry in the country,” DOST officials said in an email to the Philippine Information Agency-National Capital Region (PIA-NCR). Short for “Makinarya at Teknol...
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29Apr2012CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga, April 29 (PIA) -- Clark Development Corporation (CDC) executives has assured officials of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) that the alternative site for the school’s Central Luzon campus based inside this Freeport is among the topmost priorities of the administration. “The corporation has, in fact, made it a point to stress the importance of keeping the PSHS campus here in Clark. It is among the first actions taken by top officials at the CDC to brief newl...
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29Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 28 (PIA) -- Production of pectin from mango peels can be upscaled to meet the country’s requirements for pectin, according to a study of the Department of Agriculture. This is the result of the recently concluded nine-month research jointly undertaken by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech) and the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), an agency sta...
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28Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology-National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST-NAST) conferred the 2012 Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award to Dr. Virgina Castillo-Cuevas. In a news release posted in a DOST website, Dr. Cuevas was cited for her significant contributions in the development of technologies leading to agricultural sustainability that contributed to environmental conservation and protection. Dr. Cuevas, professor and scientist at ...
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27Apr2012CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan, April 27 (PIA) -- Some 37 poor but deserving high school graduates in the province have passed the coveted scholarship program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and will enjoy full scholarship and monthly stipend. According to DOST-Bataan, 34 of the students passed for the Republic Act 7687, also known as Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994 category of the 2012 Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarships in which they will be given P6,0...
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27Apr2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 27 (PIA) -- To develop and strengthen the science and technology (S&T) production sector, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has recently approved the financial assistance for a seaweed project here. The project “Establishment of Seaweeds Noodles Processing Facility” has received P242,730 from the DOST’s Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program. Specifically, DOST-9’s assistance to the facility involves system development, process improvement and manpower developm...
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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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26Apr2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) IX has recently approved the provision of Science and Technology (S&T) intervention to the project entitled “Establishment of Seaweeds Noodles Processing Facility.” The S&T intervention amounted to P242,730 funded through the DOST Grants-in-Aid Program. Specifically, DOST-IX’s assistance to the facility involves system development, process improvement, and manpower development. Beneficiary of the projec...
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25Apr2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, April 25 (PIA) -- Around 400 advocates from different parts in Mindanao converged recently at the office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau-13 (MGB-13) in Surigao City to express and promote the national spirit in the protection of our natural resources. MGB- 13 regional director Alilo C. Ensomo, Jr. welcomed the advocates and cordially talked with the leaders on the demands of the group. Ensomo acknowledged that this move would also help the agency and enjoined them to col...
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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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24Apr2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, April 24 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST-12) announced today that the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) is now accepting applicants from incoming high school freshmen for school year 2013 to 2014. DOST-12 said only those who belong to the top 10 percent of the graduating class are qualified to take the competitive examination of the PSHS science and technology scholarship. DOST-12 regional director Dr. Zenaida Hadji Raof-Laidan remind...
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24Apr2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, April 24 (PIA) -- A total of 64 high school graduates from Soccsksargen or Region 12 qualified as scholars under the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) undergraduate scholarship program. Regional director Zenaida P. HR Laidan announced today that 61 of these scholars met the criteria for Science and Technology scholarship under Republic Act No. 7687 or Science Scholarship Act of 1994 specifically for poor and underprivile...
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20Apr2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, April 20 -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 10 announces the new batch of science scholars from Northern Mindanao. There are 11 qualifiers under the Merit Category and 132 qualifiers for Republic Act 7687. The scholars will enjoy tuition and school fee grants, PE uniforms, book and transportation allowances, monthly stipend, and group accident insurance. The new scholars are expected to enroll in an approved priority science and technology courses at...
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16Apr2012DAVAO CITY April 16 (PIA)-- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region XI (MGB-XI) is considering the help of geology students and private mining geologists to fast-track the completion of its 1:10,000 scale geo-hazard maps. According to Regional Director Edilberto Arreza, there is only one government geologist working in the region and had mapped at least 16 towns. “ Eight lang ang makaya ng isang geologist sa isang taon.” (one geologist can only do eight towns in one year) Arreza said. The...
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16Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Caraga Region has announced the 63 high school graduates who qualified in the 2012 DOST-Science Education Institute (SEI) scholarship programs. According to DOST-Caraga Assistant Regional Director for Technical Operations Dominga D. Mallonga, of the qualified applicants, 57 examinees, who are poor but deserving students, qualified for the Republic Act (RA) 7687 scholarship grants, otherwise known as the Science and ...
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15Apr2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, April 15 (PIA) -- Xavier University hosts this year's Philippine Political Science Association’s annual international conference held from April 12 to 14. The conference theme this year is, “Building on the Past, Reflecting on the Present, and Charting Future Directions in Studies on Political Science.” University President Fr. Roberto C. Yap, SJ welcomed the delegates composed mainly of professors of Political Science from universities across the country and from fo...
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15Apr2012SIQUIJOR, April 15 (PIA) -- At least ten high school students from Siquijor province have qualified for the Science Education Institute (SEI) scholarships for SY 2012-2013 from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). This was bared earlier by DOST-Siquijor Provincial Director Mario E. De la Pena who said that this is the first time that Siquijor received the highest number of qualifiers and that all six towns are represented. The qualifiers are Zaidy Martin of San Antonio High Schoo...
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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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12Apr2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, April 12 (PIA) -- Twenty-three public secondary graduates from various schools in Capiz qualified for the 2012 Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship. The qualifiers are among the 226 senior high school students who took the written competitive examination for the scholarship conducted by the Department of Science and Technology – Science Institute Education (DOST – SEI) last November 2011 at the Capiz State University (CapSU) – Main campus. According to DOST...
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10Apr2012PASIG CITY, April 10 -- The Department of Education will prioritize the hiring of science scholars to teach in public high schools, a statement from the department said. DepEd has issued Memorandum No. 55 series of 2012 mandating the priority hiring of teachers who graduated as science scholars, to directly address the critical need for Science and Mathematics teachers in public high schools, Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said Department of Science and Technology - Science Edu...
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10Apr2012ILOILO CITY, April 10 (PIA6) -- The province of Guimaras unveils its 2012 Manggahan Festival of culture, entertainment, sports and agri-tourism starting today April 10 until April 22. In a program of activities released to the media, the Manggahan Foundation, Inc. said the celebration will feature the First Mango Man Triathlon, the First Manggahan Culinary Arts Competition and the Manggahan Tribes Competition. Added to these are the the Visayas Science and Technology Forum on April17, Man...
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07Apr2012LOS BANOS, Laguna, April 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development’s (PCAARRD) Technomart products may soon be available in Hawaii. This prospect drew nearer as merchants of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH), through Melody Calisay, FCCH member and East-West Marketing, Inc. head, expressed interest in importing TechnoMart’s coconut sap sugar or coco sugar and bongulan...
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07Apr2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, April 7 (PIA) -- The Regional Science High School (RSHS) Region 2 science whiz gave pride to the region after clinching the championship title during the 32nd National Science Quiz Bee held at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), Tagaytay City last week. Mitzi Love C. Syjongtian, the science whiz, won over other contenders from the nine regions of the country, with a 21 overall score against the 15 points of her closest rival from CALABARZON. “Winning in th...
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04Apr2012CEBU CITY, April 4 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB-7) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-7) has intensified its geohazard assessment and the densification project to come up with geohazard maps using a scale of 1:10,000 to magnify critical areas. Recently, a team of geologists from the MGB-7 composed of Maria Elena S. Lupo, Josephine T. Aleta, and Abraham R. Lucero Jr. conducted the assessment covering 133 barangays in five cities and municipalities in ...
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04Apr2012LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, April 4 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST 4A) recently conferred its annual Youth Excellence in Science (YES) Award to some elementary pupils and students from the CALABARZON Region that received awards in international competitions in science and mathematics in 2011. In a simple ceremony held at the DOST 4A Regional Science & Technology Center (S&T) Center, officer-in-charge Emelita P. Bagsit...
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03Apr2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, April 3 (PIA) -- As the agency tasked with regulating the minerals industry in Eastern Visayas, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in the region has taken a strict stand on the imposition of sanctions against permit holders on mineral production underreporting production. MGB Regional Director Roger A. De Dios said the agency’s plan to impose severe sanctions and penalties as required by law to holders of non-metallic permits including sand and gravel contractors. D...
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30Mar2012MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Mar. 30 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Southern Leyte has released funds for the equipment of business enterprises in the city. The DOST Southern Leyte released P700,000 to Marte Technova shop for the production of needed equipment of Small Medium Scale (SMS) business enterprises. Marte Technova produces food utensils and equipments for use by the small medium scale enterprises in the locality. DOST provincial director Engr. Dominador Cla...
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27Mar2012QUEZON CITY, March 27 (PIA) -- Environment and Natural Resources Sec.Ramon Paje directed the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to increase scholarship grants for geosciences courses to help in the geo-hazard mapping and assessment program of the government. Paje issued the directive in an effort to encourage students to take up geosciences courses to beef up the country’s geologists, including mining and metallurgical engineers, an agency statement said. “The past years saw a steady decline of ...
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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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21Mar2012KALIBO, Aklan, March 21 (PIA6) -- The municipality of Kalibo is seeking the help of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for the acquisition of vital quick-response equipment in times of disasters or calamities. Kalibo was among the areas included in the flood hazard map of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). The municipality also suffered a great devastation during Typhoon Frank. The request for the equipment came in the form of a resoluti...
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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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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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16Mar2012BASCO, Batanes, March 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) RO2 caravan in Batanes which showcased technologies and products will end today. The five-day caravan, from March 12 to 16, is in coordination with the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Central Luzon State University (CLSU) the provincial government of Batanes and Batanes State College (BSC). During the caravan, topics on marine ecosystem management and conservation and fisheries ...
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16Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 16 (PIA 6) -- The Department of Science and Technology has moved to help prop up the prawn industry in the country, as DOST 6 Information Officer Sol Salazar said that the DOST has partnered with the University of the Philippines in the Visayas and the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Council (SEAFDEC) for an integrated research and development (R&D) program for the sustainable development of the prawn industry. Salazar said through the facilities of these in...
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14Mar2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 14 (PIA) -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office 3 continues to invite Central Luzon residents who wish to pursue a master’s or doctorate degree in science and technology to apply for the scholarships given by the Science Education Institute (SEI). DOST Regional information officer Marites Batac said, “The Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program scholarships of SEI is open to all Filip...
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14Mar2012LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Mar. 14 (PIA) -- Patuloy na iniimbitahan ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office 3 ang mga residente ng Gitnang Luzon na nais kumuha ng master’s o doctorate degree sa agham at teknolohiya na mag-apply sa mga scholarships na alok ng Science Education Institute (SEI). Ayon kay DOST Regional information officer Marites Batac, ang Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program scholarships ng SEI ay buk...
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14Mar2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, March 14 (PIA) -- The regional offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-EMB-12) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA 12) trained community relations officers and environmental officers of mining firms and MGB on&nbs...
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10Mar2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 10 (PIA) – Although these provinces are among the identified disaster-prone provinces in the country, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director Josefina Timoteo said all these provinces have prepared their Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan where they have identified disaster mitigation measures and rehabilitation strategies. Timoteo added that these provinces - Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and Zambales, ...
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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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06Mar2012BANGUED, Abra, March 6 (PIA) -- Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Sci-Fun caravan has been providing a worthwhile and educational experience to students as they get to interact with the travelling museum at the Abra Science High School. The Sci-Fun caravan is the first interactive science museum in the country, a traveling exhibition of the Philippine Science Centrum of the DOST. During its launch on February 27, a scientist held a demonstration for the studen...
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06Mar2012ALABEL,Sarangani, March 6 (PIA) – A group of student-scientists from Alabel National Science High School won in the 12th International Congress of Ethnopharmacology in India. According to a report from the Provincial Information Office (PIO), the group landed 7th place out of more than 300 team contestants who competed in the Congress. They presented on Monday to Governor Miguel Dominguez the plaque and medal awards they received. Researc...
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06Mar2012DAVAO CITY, March 06 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau (MGB) XI will soon start conducting a census of small scale miners, and assessment of small-scale mining (SSM) areas. Guesting in the recent Kapihan sa PIA, MGB XI Regional Director Edilberto Arreza revealed the plans of MGB XI to visit SSM sites in the Davao Region to update the list of SSM groups, and to know the condition of SSM sites. “We would like to know the concen...
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04Mar2012DAVAO CITY, Mar. 4 (PIA) -- A student from Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus has achieved the highest score in the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) examinations of 2011. Diness Pascua Cortez led the top ten passers of OWWA-EDSP exams held simultaneously nationwide and also in Riyadh and Jeddah of Saudi Arabia last November and December of 2011. The top ten were among the 100 Overseas Filipi...
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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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01Mar2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, March 1 (PIA) -- Two students from the Sta. Maria Central School Special Science Class emerged Science Quiz Bee champions in the recently concluded 9th National Science Quest held in Baguio City from February 10-12. Kayla Clarisse T. Cabilin of the Special Science Class Grade IV with coach Agnes T. Marcos and Datu Aysar B. Amilbangsa of the Special Science Class Grade V with coach Lynette G. Talaid, displayed their supremacy in science knowledge by toppin...
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01Mar2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, March 1 -- Kafé Balos, a roasted coffee product manufactured by locals - mostly indigenous B’laans – in majestic Mt. Matutum is going international. The regional office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Kafé Balos has been identified as one of only ...
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29Feb2012CEBU CITY, February 29 (PIA) -- A team of geologists from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region 7 as recommended continuous monitoring of f a barangay in Naga City, Cebu which has been identified as areas highly susceptible to landslide. On Feb. 24, the MGB team composed of Al Emil G. Berador and Josephine T. Aleta recommended the relocation of a house located at the lower section of the slope in Sitio Sagrada, Barangay Alpaco, after a vertical displacement of less t...
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29Feb2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Peb. 29 (PIA) -- Sinimulan na ng Mines and Geosciences Bureau - 12 ang pamamahagi ng mga geohazard map sa lahat ng barangay sa buong Region 12. Ayon kay MGB 12 Regional Director Constancio Paye Jr, bagama’t balak nilang mabigyan ng geohazard map ang bawat isa...
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28Feb2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato , Feb 28 (PIA) -- Geohazard maps are being distributed to barangays all over the region, Engr. Constancio A. Paye, Jr., regional director of Mines and Geosciences Bureau - 12 announced today. Paye said all 1, 194 barangays in Region 12 will be given copies of geohazard maps. “We are pri...
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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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23Feb2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Feb. 23 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has been working on the completion of the detailed geohazard maps for the seven provinces of Central Luzon. Local government units will be able to determine where the landslide and flood prone areas are located with the aid of these maps. Through these maps, local officials may also identify and implement disaster risk reduction and management measures in the affected areas. These maps will...
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22Feb2012TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, Feb. 22 (PIA) -- Some 90 high school students of the Tuguegarao City Science High School will be proclaimed the first graduate of this school which city government opened in 2007. Sangguniang Panglungsod member Michael Ting, who authored the ordinance for the establishment of a science high school in the city, said the government is now on the process of nationalizing the school four years after its establishment. Prior to the science high school here,...
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20Feb2012CEBU CITY, February 20 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB-7) in Central Visayas upheld its earlier recommendations on the immediate installation of a permanent fence, continuous monitoring of the ground subsidence, and proper signage or warning around the area of the reported sinkhole at Sitio Plaza, Barangay Camboang in Dumanjug, southwest of Cebu. This came after senior science research specialist Abraham Lucero Jr. conducted site assessment in the ar...
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19Feb2012DIPOLOG CITY, FEB. 19 (PIA)---Andres Bonifacio College continues to give Dipolognons something to be proud of. This after two of its contestants from the Elementary Department came out champions in their respective categories in the recently-concluded 9th National Science Quest held in Baguio City. Maedy “Gingging” R. Tepacia received gold medal in the Science Quiz-Grade VI category while Adcil Vic. B. Tagulo also received gold medal in the Sci-Dama (Water Polo)-...
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17Feb2012QUEZON CITY, Feb. 18 (PIA) – Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Director Leo Jasareno said that the agency offers scholarships to deserving college students who want to major in Geology, Mining Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering courses. The scholarship program was introduced by the bureau in 2010 to address the lack of geologists, mining engineers and metallurgical engineers in the government sector. A scholar must render three years of service with MGB f...
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17Feb2012CEBU CITY, February 18 (PIA) --- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-7 will send a geologist to conduct a site assessment on the reported and recently formed sinkhole in Sitio Plaza, Barangay Camboang, which is roughly three kilometers from the municipal hall in Dumanjug, southwest of Cebu. MGB-7 received the information from the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)-7 that a sinkhole was newly formed within a private property of a certain Joy Dis...
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16Feb2012DAVAO CITY, Feb. 17 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau-10 (MGB) has reminded the local government units of the region to be alert and be prepared especially in landslide and flood-prone areas. Local government units in areas that are ranked extremely high in susceptibility to landslide and flooding are advised to immediately relocate the residents of these zones to safer areas. MGB-10 Regional Director Edilberto Arreza said that in Davao City, certain areas are identifie...
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16Feb2012BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occ., Feb. 16 (PIA6) -- Young Ydzan Franz Dongon is the first E.B. Magalona town scholar to be named one of the 10 outstanding high school students in Negros Occidental. The award is given yearly by the Junior Chamber International (JCI)-Bacolod to students from public and private high schools in the province and Dongon is one of the three from public schools while the other seven are from private schools. Dongon, a senior at the Negros Occidental Science...
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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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12Feb2012DAGUPAN, Feb. 12 (PIA) — More than 80 students of the Philippine College of Science and Technology (PHILCST) have joined hands on Friday to clean a portion of the Tondaligan Beach here. City Waste Management Division (WMD) Chief Teddy E. Villamil Jr. said in an interview Friday that the activity was part of the foundation anniversary of the Calasiao town-based PHILCST. He expressed elation over the college’s preference for the city, saying that the students ...
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10Feb2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Feb 10 (PIA) -- South Cotabato Gov. Arthur Y. Pingoy Jr. has confirmed that the construction of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Koronadal City campus will begin soon. Pingoy announced in a radio interview that Dr. Josette Talamera-Biyo , executive director of PSHS, has informed him through a text message that cons...
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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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10Feb2012CEBU CITY, February 10 (PIA) --- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB7) in Central Visayas sent again a team of geologists to conduct a site assessment on the reported tension cracks and landslides in Barangay Vive, Ronda, Cebu this morning. Information gathered by the MGB-7 on its March 27, 2010 geological assessment report indicated that barangays in Ronda had evidences of mass movement due to the presence of old and inactive landslides and patchy soi...
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08Feb2012ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte, Feb. 8 -- Naduso na sa unang pagbasa ang balaodnon sa Sangguniang Panlungsod nga mag-deklara sa pipila ka mga dapit dinhi sa Iligan nga “danger zone” subay sa rekomendasyon sa Mines and Geosciences Bureau kon MGB. Nanguna sa maong lakang mao si City Councilor Ruderic Marzo atol sa regular session sa konseho nga gipahigayon sa buhatan sa Boy Scouts of the Philippines-Iligan City Council. Alayon niini, mitakda na ang Sangguniang Panlungso...
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05Feb2012PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Feb. 5 (PIA) -- The Science Education Institute of Department of Science and Technology (DOST) extends the deadline for the submission of nominees for the third “Gawad LIDER Award” to Feb. 15. The award, given every two years is given to individuals and/or groups in order to recognize those who have demonstrated sustained leadership and ability to improve education in the field of science, recognize exemplary scientific and technological inn...
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03Feb2012CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- City government officials are set to meet today to draft an action plan in preparation for the onset of La Nina this year. City planning and development coordinator Oliver Francsico said that the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has predicted that there is a possibility of the onset of La Nina this year and it will be felt during the second to third quarter of this year. Francisco said the city g...
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31Jan2012KORONADAL CITY, January 31 (PIA) -- Two unique products from Region 12 or Soccsksargen Region have been selected for international branding development in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), a top official of the regional Department of Science and Technology (DOST) confirmed. Dr. Zenaida P. Hadji Raof Laidan, DOST-12 director, identified the two distinct products from Region 12 as the “Kafe Balos” and T’nalak cloth. &n...
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31Jan2012QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya, January 31 (PIA) -- A former accountant of an insurance company in the United States discovered the economic potentials of the fresh-water prawn , ulang (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), four months after he ventured into its production. Frederick Yang, owner of the Yang Farm in Barangay Maddiangat in this municipality netted P19,000 from his 0.1 hectare ulang pond after he stocked it with 6,500 post larvae ulang. Regional Direc...
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31Jan2012ILAGAN, Isabela, January 31 (PIA) -- A university professor in this capital town who is a recipient of the “Ulang project” under Small Entrepreneur Technology Upgrading Program (SET UP) of the Department of Science and Technology has produced the biggest ulang or fresh river prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) compared to the same specie produced by Regions 5, 6, 9 and 12, according Director Urduja Tejada. “The fish farmer-professor identified as &...
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30Jan2012PASIG CITY, Jan. 30 --Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said that while science as a subject is formally introduced in Grade 3, it remains integrated in all learning areas to steadily develop the students’ skills in understanding more complex subjects as science. “The focus of early education (Kinder to Grade 2) should be the fundamental skills and literacy of the pupils to develop better comprehension for more complicated subjects such as science,&rd...
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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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26Jan2012QUEZON CITY, Jan. 26 (PIA) -- To promote the use of indigenous fibers in the country such as piña, banana, abaca, and Philippine silk, President Benigno Aquino III recently signed Proclamation No. 313 declaring January of every year as “Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Month. President Aquino designated the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), which leads the research and development of technologies on ...
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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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25Jan2012CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) Phoenixes ruled over the Nueva Ecija Collegiate Basketball League (NECBL) in the first season championship. The Phoenixes took home a trophy and P50,000 cash prize after crushing the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) Green Cobras, with scores 66-59. Phoenix star player Alvin Cabigting was declared the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the league and won a trophy and cash wort...
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25Jan2012TAGUIG CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) introduced a locally-developed scientific flood warning system that offers a more responsive disaster preparedness mechanism for the country. This is in compliance with President Benigno Aquino III’s directives to concerned government agencies to step up national efforts toward greater and more intensive disaster risk reduction and management procedures in the wake of Typhoon “Sendong.&n...
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22Jan2012by Thelma Diego ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan. 22 (PIA) -- The Department of Science & Technology Region IX (DOST IX) is very pleased to announce that 2011 was indeed a very productive and dynamic year. Despite of the many challenges it confronted, the Department achieved and even surpassed its targets and goals for 2011. These accomplishments were achieved through the best practices that DOST-IX has incessantly demonstrated over the years. Its tough organizational core values such a...
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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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15Dec2011KORONADAL CITY, Dec. 15 (PIA) -- Personnel of the Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) of South Cotabato have seized 75 sacks of gold ore illegally transported from mineral-rich Barangay Kematu in T’boli town on Tuesday. Engr. Siegfred Flaviano, acting provincial environment management officer said, the ore were sequestered at the PEMO checkpoint in Kematu around 6:00 p.m. on December 13 after those who transported the materials failed to present ore transport permit an...
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04Dec2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Dec. 4 (PIA) -- Unified Task Force Iponan signed a Memorandum on Agreement (MOA) against illegal mining on Dec. 1, at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), region 10. The MOA defines the respective roles and commitments of every agency or line agencies and the local government units (LGUs), and map out the operational plan for the apprehension and confiscation of illegal mining activities in the area. Director ...
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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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05Sep2011KORONADAL CITY, Sept 5 (PIA) –- The regional office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB 12) recently warned residents in Soccsksargen Region to be vigilant and to take precautionary measures for possible occurrences of landslides and flooding in the remaining months of the year. MGB 12 has recently sent advisories and warnings to government agencies, local government units, and local media in response to a recent announcement from the Philippine A...
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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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01Sep2011ILOILO CITY, Sept. 1 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Iloilo has readied assistance for families who were badly affected by the landslides that occurred in the municipalities of Leon, Tubungan, Miag-ao, San Joaquin and Janiuay as a result of the recent heavy monsoon rains. Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. said the provincial government will extend a financial assistance of P10,000 and relief goods worth P2,000 to each of the families whose houses were totally destroyed by the geologica...
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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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20Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 20 (PIA) -- Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Northern Mindanao will now have the chance to equip themselves with proper and adequate know-how on the use of Information Technology (IT) to advance their businesses. This, after a training program have been developed by the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST), here, Regional Director Linda O. Boniao of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), region 10, said. A joint projec...
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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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04Aug2011KORONADAL CITY, Aug. 4 (PIA) -- Local government units in Region 12 have collected a total of P7,339,984.93 from fees on mining and related activities in the first semester of 2011. Director Constancio Paye Jr. of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (MGB-DENR 12) said, the regional office also collected a P649,361.10. “The regional office’s income was derived from payment of fees on min...
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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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20Jul2011ILOILO CITY, July 20 (PIA) –- The Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau (MGB) here said they have completed the geological hazard maps of four out of six provinces of Western Visayas. MGB 6 Regional Director Engr. Leo Van Juguan said the completed geo-hazard maps of Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Negros Occ. are available at their office. In the case of Guimaras and Iloilo, their respective maps are still undergoing digitization at their central office, said Juguan. In general, the maps, prese...
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16Jul2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 16 (PIA) – Thirty-six barangays are prone to floods and five areas in the city are landslide areas according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The five landslide prone areas are Muruk in Barangay Pasonanca, Barangay Capisahan, Barangay Tulungatung, Brgy Baluno and Valley side in Barangay Pamucutan, revealed MGB Officer-In-Charge (OIC) Geosciences Division, Vheina Marie Quintana. The said areas ...
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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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08Jul2011CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 8 (PIA) -- Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region 3 bared yesterday that it had accomplished 99 percent of its target in the “Use it or Lose it” policy a year after its implementation. MGB Central Luzon information officer Flor Miranda revealed that they were able to review and process 237 out of the 240 mining applications submitted and from these, only 13 were endorsed to the head office for approval. Most of the denie...
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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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17May2011KORONADAL CITY, May 17 (PIA) -- Instead of June 15 as earlier reported, the inauguration of the University of the Philippines Manila - School of Health Sciences Extension Campus in South Cotabato in Koronadal City has been rescheduled to July 19. But Prof. Amabel Ganzo, UP-SHS campus director , said their plan to move out of the temporary campus at the Provincial Scion Grove Research and Demo Farm in Barangay Reyes in nearby Banga town and transfer t...
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07May2011KORONADAL CITY, May 7 (PIA) -- Despite another landslides in the mining sites in Kematu, T’boli this week, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in the region said there is no need to declare closure of the tunnels. But miners and village officials were told to be vigilant especially during heavy rains. MGB-DENR 12 Regional Director Constancio Paye said, the landslides that occurred in the small-scale mining area in T’boli on Wednesday was expected ...
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03May2011KORONADAL CITY, May 3 (PIA) -- The provincial government of South Cotabato yesterday confirmed that some mine tunnels in T’boli town have been re-opened and may become operational again. Provincial Environment Management Officer Ramon Ponce de Leon, announced that of the 105 tunnels that were closed after landslides hit the town last month, 30 were given clearance to reopen after these were found safe to continue operations. The opening of 70 other tunnels, however, is still pendi...
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20Apr2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Apr. 20 (PIA) –- Philippine coastal areas are the next target for geohazard mapping after the completion of the geohazard mapping conducted on landslide and flood –prone areas. Roservirico Tan, Chief, Information Division of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 9 said the Mines and Geosciences Bureau’s (MGB) Marine Geology Division who is conducting the geohazard assessment will lay particular attention on the effects of the rising ...
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01Apr2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Apr. 01 (PIA) –- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is successful in “cleansing” half of all pending mining applications filed in various regional offices nationwide, this according to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 9 Information Officer Roservirico Tan. Tan in a press statement said MGB central office Acting Director Leo Jasareno reported that the bureau was able to take action on a total of 1,150 mining applications, or 53 p...
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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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11Mar2011KORONADAL CITY, Mar. 11 (PIA) -- Mining has benefits too. This is the primary focus of an information-education campaign that the region 12 office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural (MGB-DENR 12) is planning to conduct soon. MGB 12 Regional Director Constancio Paje Jr. said they are strengthening their information-education campaign to explain the benefits that communities can gain with the presence of legal mining operations in the...
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21Feb2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau (MGB) here has deferred from accepting and processing new mining applications following the directive of Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Information Officer Roservirico Tan in a press statement said, Secretary Paje has directed all regional directors of MGB, an attach agency of DENR, to refrain from accepting and processing new mining applications nationwide, such as ...
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