PhilAAS’ 54^th Annual Convention

BUHAY Partylist Rep. Rene Velarde (6th from left) visited the Philippine Science Heritage Center at the science complex in Bicutan along with House committee on science and technology staff last June 27.  Rep. Velarde has particular interest on biotechnology exhibit.  He joined four other congressmen to France in May to attend orientation on La Main Ala Pate science education program.  He discussed the possible implementation of LAMAP in the Philippines with Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza (right), National Academy of Science and Technology’s LAMAP focal person.  

Scientific career system

The Scientific Career System, and the Philippine Association of Career Scientists held its annual scientific forum with the theme “Rice Research and Technology Toward National Productivity and Growth” last 16 July at the Westin Philippine Plaza.

Dr. Domingo Madulid,..more

Scientific Career System adds two new members

Dr. Tangonan is a professor at the University of Southern Mindanao who specializes in plant pathology, crop protection, mycology, and botany.....more

Fresh look on the "Janitor Fish"

The “janitor fish,” is considered a nuisance species in Laguna de Bay and the Marikina River .  This South American aquarium catfish introduced in the country possibly by hobbyists has escaped into local freshwaters....more

Romblon CME plant produces clean cococnut-based fuel

Three vehicles fuel-tested with coco-methyl ester or CME demonstrated the renewable energy’s clean-burning fuel, non-toxic, superior lubricity, and detergency properties.  The demonstration followed the recent launch of the newly built 1-ton capacity...more

Pres. GMA declares first week of July as National Biotechnology Week

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo proclaimed the first week of July as National Biotechnology week.  She signed Proclamation 861 last June 16, which makes it the policy of the government to promote safe and responsible use of modern biotechnology and its products as one of several means to achieve and industry development. .....more

DOST-IX microlab receives ISO 17025 accreditation

The Department of Science and Technology—Region IX’s Regional Standards and Testing Center—Microbiological Laboratory received its ISO 17025 accreditation last February 17, which made it one of the first three DOST regional laboratories next to those of DOST-X (Cagayan de Oro City) and DOST-VII (Cebu City) to .....more

Metro Manila public schools held simultaneous earthquake drill

The massive drill was part of the National Disaster Consciousness Month celebration led by the Office of Civil Defense—National Capital Region with technical assistance from the Department of....more

Space and digital technology against malaria

Malaria is more than a simple burning itch and red spots caused by mosquito bites.  It’s a disease with warning signs like chills, vomiting, fever, nausea, and headache, which may be life-threatening depending on the type of parasite that caused the infection....more

PCs for public high schools in Pampanga

Rep. Anna York Bondoc of Pampanga’s 4th district wants to build on the success of the recent Komputer ’05, a festival focused on the many computer-based opportunities mainly for public high school students....more

ASTI's 3rd PREGINET National Partner's Meeting

The Advanced Science and Technology Institute held the 3rd Philippine Research, Education and Government Information Network (PREGINET) National Partners’ Meeting last....more

ITDI training on rice moisture meter calibration

The National Metrology Laboratory Philippines of the Industrial Technology Development Institute conducted a training-workshop on “Traceability of Rice Moisture Meter Calibration” last August....more

Health research is a key part of national development plan

Policy makers have started to recognize the vital role of health research in national development and have included health R&D in the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan for 2004-2010....more