October 2024

DOST 1 empowers Community with Potable Water Solutions, deploys SAFEWATRS Technology in Umingan, Pangasinan

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To provide a reliable emergency potable water system, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region I, through its Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) Pangasinan, in collaboration with DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), deployed SAFEWATRS Technology on October 2-3, 2024 at the Community Empowerment thru Science & Technology (CEST) Program beneficiary in Brgy. Luna…

DOST NCR Launches Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week to Promote Green Economy Solutions in Metro Manila

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The Department of Science and Technology National Capital Region (DOST NCR) launched its annual Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) from October 29-31, 2024, at Amoranto Arena in Quezon City, with a focus on bridging science and technology with green economy solutions for Metro Manila. This year’s theme, “Bridging Science, Technology, and Green Economy…

Mandaluyong LGU recognized for local source revenue growth

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Mandaluyong City, under the leadership of Mayor Ben Abalos, Vice Mayor Menchie Abalos, and the city council, was again recognized by the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) as one of the top-performing local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) with excellent performance in Local Source Revenues and Yearly Growth of Local…

Kids and Communities Push for Lead-Free Schools in a Culminating Event for the Weeklong Global Campaign Against Lead Poisoning

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Clad in international costumes, children from the ROTC Hunters Neighborhood Association (ROTCHNA) Daycare Center in Brgy. Tatalon, Quezon City, gathered to celebrate United Nations Day and called for protection from toxic lead exposure. Joined by environmental justice group BAN Toxics, parents, and other community members of Brgy. Tatalon, the call was made as part of…

Education beyond the classroom: Teachers learn FinLit lessons in session organized by BDO Foundation

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A teacher’s influence reaches far beyond the classroom. Acknowledging the vital role teachers play in shaping the youth, the Department of Education (DepEd) and BDO Foundation organized a financial literacy session to support 20 teachers from Naga, 20 teachers from Iriga, and 60 teachers and non-teaching staff from Camarines Sur, in celebration of National Teachers’…

Volunteer group wraps up ‘Padayon’ series, empowers youth as mental health advocates

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I am MAD volunteers together with participants of MAD Talks Padayon 2024 In a significant finale to its three-year ‘Padayon’ journey, I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers, Inc. recently hosted an engaging gathering at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, uniting over 500 youth in a vibrant celebration of mental health advocacy. Through inspiring narratives, heartfelt poetry, and engaging…

MMDA purifies over 5k gallons of water for storm-hit families in Bicol

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QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) solar-powered water filtration system has successfully provided 5,040 gallons of clean water in Naga City, which was severely hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The MMDA said it conducted its on-site water purification in the city’s barangays Mabolo and Triangulo. The purified water benefited up…

Xavier University inaugurates DOST-funded waste-to-energy research laboratory

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CAGAYAN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES—The science community witnessed a momentous event on September 25, 2024, when the Green Biohydrogen to Energy (Green BioH2E) Research and Development Laboratory was inaugurated at the College of Engineering, Xavier University—Ateneo de Cagayan. The Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD)…

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨. 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬, 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐚

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 continues to expand its STARBOOKS program in the region, as a two-day installation and orientation event took place from October 17-18, 2024 at Sto. Tomas Technological International School in Sto. Tomas, Isabela. STARBOOKS, short for Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station, is…

MMDA prepares rescue assets for deployment amid TS Kristine

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QUEZON CITY, — In response to directives from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is readying its assets and rescue personnel to assist those affected by Tropical Storm Kristine. MMDA Chairman and concurrent Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) Chairperson Atty. Don Artes led an inspection of the…