Category: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Weather scientists have long known that typhoons even hundreds of kilometers away from the Philippines can interact with the southwest monsoon, resulting in days-long heavy rains. But the exact dynamics of this relationship have remained largely unknown until recently. A snapshot of the moisture conveyor belt (MCB) in action during the July 2024 Habagat event,…

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, La Union — Demonstrating its commitment to digital innovation and inclusive public service, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) conducted the two-day training “Shaping Responsible Communicators through AI: Strategic Prompt Engineering and Ethical, Gender-Responsive Integration” on July 29–30, 2026, at the DOST Ilocos Region Multi-Purpose Hall…

VALENZUELA CITY — The Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), in partnership with the City Government of Valenzuela, officially opened the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in the National Capital Region on August 6, 2026, highlighting the role of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in creating safer, more resilient, sustainable,…

Cardiovascular disease is becoming increasingly common in young people aged 20 to 29, according to the World Health Organization, due to the rise in metabolic conditions such as obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes among young populations worldwide. Meanwhile, advanced heart assessments that could help with early detection and treatment usually require high-tech diagnostic equipment and…

GLAN, Sarangani Province – Demonstrating that science, compassion, and collaboration are essential in disaster response, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) XII and the Career Executive Service Board (CESB)formally merged their humanitarian initiatives — Agapay ng Agham and the Compassion Project — to deliver science-based relief assistance and essential services to communities affected by…

Every disaster begins with saving lives. But once the immediate danger has passed and families are brought to safety, another urgent challenge follows, ensuring that evacuees have access to safe, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals. For the Province of Camiguin, this challenge is all too familiar. As an island province shaped by the historic Mt.…

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — The Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur (PGIS), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), and DOST PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) kicked off the four-day capacity building initiative titled “REDAS Training on Exposure Data Collection and Processing Using Remotely Piloted Aircraft…

By: Jean Gay O. Ragub Science, technology, and innovation take center stage once again as the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII (DOST VIII) gears up for the 2026 Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTW) on July 15–17, 2026 at Robinsons North, Tacloban City. Anchored on the theme, “Science, Technology, and Digital…

TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology in Eastern Visayas (DOST-8) has called on local government units (LGUs) to integrate science, technology, and innovation into local governance to address pressing challenges in food security, sustainable energy, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience. In time for the celebration of the Regional Science and Technology…

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — DOST Northern Mindanao will hold the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week in Camiguin this July 22–24, bringing the region’s biggest science and technology event to one of Mindanao’s most dynamic island provinces. The event, dubbed RSTW sa ISLA, will be held at the Cong PPR Camiguin New Gymnasium, under the concept…