Tag: DOST

PH Ambassador visits Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research Technolopolis in Pathum Thani, Thailand

  Bangkok, Thailand Upon the invitation of Dr. Chutima Eamchotchawalit, Governor of the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), a composite team of the Philippine Embassy led by Ambassador Millicent Cruz Paredes visited the agency’s main headquarters called the Technopolis, and several research facilities within the TISTR complex in Pathum Thani, Thailand.   The Embassy’s visit to TISTR was finalized after Dr. Chutima’s participation in the 2023 Propak Philippines on 31 January to […]

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PBBM appoints PHIVOLCS chief Solidum as DOST Secretary

(Eagle News) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has appointed Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology chief Renato Solidum Jr., to head the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Malacanang press secretary Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed Solidum’s appointment as DOST secretary on Friday, August 12. Before the appointment, Solidum also served an Undersecretary for Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Change Adaptation of the DOST. He has worked with PHIVOLCS since 1984, and became its Director in 2003 up […]

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DOST: Lagundi proven effective in relieving symptoms in mild COVID-19 based on latest clinical trial results

Following prescribed dosage is vital, says clinical trial team from UP Manila   (Eagle News) – The use of over-the-counter Lagundi tablets, capsules or syrup for mild COVID-19 cases has been proven effective in improving and relieving mild symptoms, based on the latest clinical trials of the University of the Philippines with support from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Taken three times a day following the prescribed dosage, the use of the herb […]

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DOST: VCO decreased virus amount up to 90% in mild COVID; Lagundi, Tawatawa reduced symptoms

  (Eagle News) — VCO or Virgin Coconut Oil compounds have decreased the amount of virus in mild COVID cases by as much as 60 to 90 percent in vitro, while clinical trials on Lagundi and TawaTawa have also shown favorable results, according to an official of the Department of Science and Technology. DOST Undersecretary Rowena Guevarra cited results of the in-vitro study of VCO on mild COVID cases which showed that the VCO compound […]

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Interview with DOST Sec. Fortunato Dela Peña on launch of first PHL-built satellites, advances on genome sequencing

    (Eagle News) — The NET25-Radyo Agila program Balitalakayan interviews Department of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato dela Peña who gives an update on the first-Philippine university built cube satellites — Maya 3 and Maya 4 — which were launched into space on Aug. 28. The DOST Secretary explains their objectives for the launch of the Maya 3 and Maya 4 which were the first cube satellites made entirely in the country, specifically in […]

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Lagundi effective in treating COVID patients with mild symptoms based on clinical trial, says DOST

Clinical trial for patients with moderate symptoms recommended   (Eagle News) – A clinical trial involving the traditional herb “Lagundi” has showed that it was effective in eliminating symptoms of COVID-19 patients much earlier, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Those given ‘Lagundi” were also able to get back their sense of smell much earlier that the other patients who were not given the herb. DOST gave this report as it finished […]

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Vaccine expert says best protection vs Delta variant is still full vaccination, observance of health protocols

Dr. Gloriani explains even with lowered efficacy of COVID vaccines vs Delta variant, it’s still best to complete 2-dose requirement   (Eagle News) — The head of the Philippine vaccine expert panel, Dr. Nina Gloriani explained how the highly infectious Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is dangerous, as it could not only infect more people, but also could evade immunity even when a person has been vaccinated. But Dr. Gloriani stressed that it is […]

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DOST: Clinical trials in mixing and matching vaccines to start in July; 3,000 participants targeted

Safety and efficacy of using diffrent vaccines as 1st and 2nd dose to be known   (Eagle News) – Some 3,000 participants are targeted for clinical trials set for July that will focus on mixing and matching vaccines for first and second doses to be able to determine if this is safe and effective for Filipinos. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said that the clinical trials will use a total of five vaccines, […]

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PHL to start Ivermectin clinical trial to study its efficacy in fighting COVID-19

UP-PGH to conduct clinical trials on Ivermectin, says DOST chief   (Eagle News) — The Philippines will start clinical trials of Ivermectin to study its efficacy in fighting the COVID-19 virus, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) bared on Monday night, April 19. DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña told President Rodrigo Duterte during his “Talk to the Nation” on Monday night that the University of the Philippines Manila-Philippine General Hospital (UP Manila-PGH) will be […]

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DOST says sites for clinical trial of Janssen vaccine in PHL already being prepared

Number of participants can’t be disclosed yet as part of agreement https://youtu.be/mCzpknTBj-w (Eagle News) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said that clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine formulated by Johnson and Johnsons’ Janssen Pharmaceuticals are set to start in the coming weeks. DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said that the local government units and hospitals where the clinical trials will be done have already been informed about this. Initially, the areas where […]

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WHO vaccine trial to start in Metro Manila by end of January or early Feb. for 15k volunteers

  (Eagle News) — The World Health Organization (WHO) Solidarity Trial is set to begin by the end of January or at the start of February in the Philippines where 15,000 are targeted to participate in Metro Manila alone, the Philippine government said. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said that Philippine General Hospital (PGH) will be the lead agency in the WHO Solidarity Trial, while 11 other hospitals are also participating. DOST Rowena […]

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PHL, Colombia are first 2 countries to take part in WHO Solidarity Trial on vaccines this January

Galvez: 15,000 participants in Metro Manila set to join WHO Trial   (Eagle News) — The Philippines will be one of two countries which will take part in the World Health Organization (WHO) Solidarity Trial this January, according to Philippine vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. The other country to take part in the WHO Solidarity Trial is Colombia. Galvez said 15,000 people from Metro Manila will participate this month in the WHO Solidarity Trial which […]

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