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Built upon a published study from the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila are investigating the antiretroviral properties of a plant extract in a promising step towards potentially finding treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 

Among the major challenges in treating HIV is viral latency, or the ability of the virus to be in a resting (latent) state, evading detection by the immune system and current HIV medications called antiretroviral therapies (ART).

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The Department of Science and Technology - Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) will recognize its industry partners who are making an impact in the on-going efforts towards forest products sustainability.

To be launched during the Institute’s 67th Anniversary celebration, the Narra Awards has been conceived to honor micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), cooperatives, and other industry players that have improved their products and have contributed to their communities after adopting and using the Institute’s technologies or services. The awarding will happen on July 5 at the Limapark Hotel in Batangas.

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DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. said that the country should level up its disaster preparations to include complex, multi-hazard disasters scenarios in its plans and preparations. (Photo courtesy of journal.com.ph)

“Does survival imply resilience?” This was posted by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Handa Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Resilience Luzon Leg held on 3 July 2024 at the Plaza Del Norte Hotel and Convention Center, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

Solidum emphasizes that Filipinos have always been portrayed as resilient during disasters as characterized by having pleasant disposition in the face of hazards but that does that really mean resiliency?

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) explored interagency efforts to advance research and innovation in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the 33rd Inter-agency Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance (ICAMR) Meeting and the Stakeholder Consultation for the Review of the Philippine National Action Plan for AMR 2019-2023 on 21 May 2024 at Luxent Hotel, Timog Avenue, Quezon City.