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Two women scientists received awards from international science research communities for their novel research works which gave prominence to endemic plants.

In a recent press briefing, Dr. Maribel G. Nonato and Dr. Rizalina L. De Leon were presented by the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST), headed by current Department of Science and Technology (DOST) secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña, as recipients of this year’s Gregorio Y. Zara Awards for Basic and Applied Research.

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A sustainable environment for smallholders in the countryside is a priority solution of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Asia and Pacific Centre for Technology Transfer (APCTT) in order to help said farmers reap the fruits of their labor. 

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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato Dela Pena shares some of the DOST programs that enhance the quality of the products of farmers and MSMEs in the agriculture sector. Sec. de la Peña was the keynote speaker during the opening day of the recent “Regional Workshop on Enhancing Innovation and Competitiveness of MSMEs in Response to the ASEAN Integration for Agro-enterprise” held at Diamond Hotel in Manila. The said workshop aims to help government and its partner institutions gather information and practical knowledge; and come up with policy recommendations that would enable our smallholder farmers and MSMEs to have easier access to various innovative agriculture technologies.(Text by: Allan Mauro V. Marfal and photo by Henry De Leon, S &T Media Service)

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“Coopetition”, not competition, will keep entrepreneurs afloat in the imminent ASEAN economic integration. Such is the advice of Science Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña to the country’s local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to stay relevant in the industry.