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Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. said that among the priorities of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is finding innovative solutions to the existing problems and limitations in various sectors of the country, particularly in agriculture and aquaculture.

The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Product Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is taking significant strides in advancing the accuracy and reliability of identifying Philippine wood species through cutting-edge molecular-level research and development. These efforts will ensure alignment with global benchmarks, promoting transparency and confidence in international trade.

Following the launch of the updated National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) in 2023, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and the University of the Philippines - Manila launched the national research agenda for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR- CCA) in health during the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week in Butuan on 15 August 2024.