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The number of Filipino professionals in science and technology (S&T) doubled from 1990 to 2010, with nursing, midwifery, and engineering registering the most number of professionals each.

This was revealed in a publication by the Department of Science and Technology-Science and Education Institute (DOST-SEI) titled “Human Resources in Science and Technology in the Philippines,”  launched on April 22, 2015 at the Astoria Plaza Hotel, Pasig City.

The publication contains estimates on the country’s S&T professionals, established by a study conducted by SEI which utilized National Statistics Office census data for 1990, 2000, and 2010, among others

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The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School (DOST-PSHS) System, in partnership with First Pacific Leadership Academy (FPLA) will host  the 2nd Philippine International Science Fair (PISF) which will take off this coming June 1, 2015 in  Antipolo City.

To date, six countries namely Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Sweden have confirmed their participation with three student participants from each country. Sixteen science-oriented high schools from the Department of Education and the 12 PSHS campuses will also be participating in the fair.

This five-day, biennial event, which will run from May 31 up to June 4, aims to promote a culture of science with the theme, “Innovate to Mitigate.”

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“Ang ganda pala! (It is so nice!)” a librarian exclaimed as the contents of STARBOOKS splashed  onscreen, and participants on a hands-on demonstration browsed over the rich contents.

STARBOOKS, or  Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station,   is the country’s first digital science and technology (S&T) library.  It can be accessed offline,  making it ideal for students and researchers in areas still unreached by the Internet and have no access to the latest S&T materials.

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Regional Director Edgar Esperancilla of the Department of Science and Technology – VIII received  53 STARBOOKS disks from Robelyn Cruz of DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII). The disks, pre-installed with STARBOOKS contents, are ready for setting up in various schools and communities in the region. Developed by DOST-STII , STARBOOKS or  Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station,   is the country’s first digital science and technology (S&T) library.  It can be accessed offline,  making it ideal for students and researchers in areas still unreached by the Internet and have no access to the latest S&T materials. (Framelia V. Anonas, S&T Media Service)