Bulacan farmers now closer towards rice self sufficiency
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The Duterte administration’s goal of hitting 100 percent rice self-sufficiency level in two years, to push the Philippines to reclaim its status as rice exporter, is now a step closer to attainment.
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DOST chief underscores strengthening R&D to lessen economic inequality
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JOHN HAY, Baguio–The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in a scientific meeting held recently, underscored the need to strengthen research and development (R&D) initiatives in various fields particularly in agriculture, including the fisheries sector. Strengthening R&D is part of the development strategy under this administration to reduce economic inequality in the regions.
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DOST chief urges for more research on fishery resources, Benham Rise
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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña asked researchers to do more scientific studies on high potential fishery resources like seaweeds and Benham Rise, also known as the Benham Plateau.
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PH biodiversity paves way for revitalized drug development in the country
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Philippine biodiversity offers potential leads for the development of pharmaceutical medicines, according to an outstanding researcher recently awarded by the Department of Science and Technology - National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP).
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