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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) declared that the Philippines is now free from the dangers brought by the haze rising from the forest fires in Indonesia. Said haze entered the Philippines due to the actions of “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA – “Mula Aparri hanggang Jolo” — almost. With more than 100 venues hosting screenings and science activities from October 19 to December 9, the Science Film Festival promises to keep true to its claim of being the largest festival of its kind this 2015. The Festival is a showcase of science films from all around the globe under the theme Light to coincide with the United Nations (UN) International Year of Light. It aims to […]
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) turned over landslide and storm surge hazard maps for Vigan City, Ilocos Norte, La union, and Pangasinan, including copies of the Reference for Emergency and Disaster or RED Book. The turnover is part of DOST’s advocacy to promote disaster preparedness by disseminating information down to the barangay level and communities-at-risk. Secretary Mario G. Montejo held the turnover on September 1, 2015 during the Forum on Climate Change, Disaster […]
(Eagle News) — Typhoon Hanna (international name: Soudelor) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility as of Wednesday morning, August 5, according to PAGASA. As of 8 a.m. today, Hanna was located at 1420 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan with maximum winds of 215 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 250 kilometers per hour. It is forecast to move west northwest at 20 kph. Monsoon rains which may trigger flashfloods and landslides […]
HULYO 16 (Agila Balita) — Isinagawa sa Oasis New Hotel, Los Baños Laguna ang Regional Launching ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST’s) “Agham na Ramdam” o “Science that is felt”. Tinalakay sa nasabing programa ang masusing pagsusuri para sa mga ibinebentang pagkain malapit sa paaralan at iba pang mga establisyemento. (Agila Probinsya Correpondent Melanie Oguan)
ASEAN leaders recognize that science, technology and innovation can be powerful determinants and enablers of economic development, educational programs and protection of the environment. They also recognize that science and technology is a key factor in sustaining economic growth, enhancing community well-being and promoting integration in the ASEAN region. To build a stronger science and technology base for asean as a single integrated economy, ASEAN member countries would have to move up the technology ladder. […]
MANILA, Philippines (PIA/DOST) — The “unli-rice” phenomenon is proof that rice is the most commonly consumed food item of Filipinos. Rice is the staple food among Filipinos which contributes about 35.7 percent of the average daily individual food intake, making it the major source of carbohydrates in the Filipino diet. The Food Consumption Survey (FCS) by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) showed that the daily rice […]
