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Caryl Maria Minette I. Ulay, DOST-STI

More than 200 junior to senior high school students from 15 educational institutions in Metro Manila and nearby provinces now have a better understanding and appreciation of how Science Communication and various Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can complement each other.

These students participated in a forum facilitated by the Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) for the National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) on October 25, 2023, at the Philippine Convention Center Tent in Pasay City.

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The fusion of science, culture, and style is showcased in this year’s 1st National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) through the textile creations of students who participated in the Stitch-Off competition of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI).

Shortlisted participants will grace the stage with their clothing designs, which made use of Philippine tropical fabrics, such as pineapple, abaca, banana, or silk, during the NYSTIF event dubbed 2023 Tech-Know Fashion Show, which will be conducted on 26 October 2023 at 2:00 PM-5:00 PM at the Philippine International Convention Center Forum Tent.

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) of the Philippines co-hosted with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) of New Zealand the 2023 Global Research Council (GRC) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting from 18-20 October 2023 at the Sheraton Manila Hotel in Pasay City. 

The three-day event welcomed over 120 delegates from different countries mainly in the Asia Pacific region. Centering on the topic “Sustainable Research,” the 2023 GRC Meeting promoted data sharing and best practices among its members, as well as the expansion of public support for research and development (R&D). International organizations and research institutions from across the globe shared their views and ideas on top current and emerging regional issues.

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By Mary Crystalline T. Araracap, DOST-STII, DOST Media Service

(L-R) Dr. Kok Chin Tay, Chair of the Smart Cities Network and Executive Director (ASEAN) of the Smart Cities Council; Dr. Piyush Sinha, Chief Business Officer of the L&T Technology Services, Ltd.; Dr. Stephen Ho, Group Chief Operating Officer of the SskyLab Holding Pte Ltd. give talks on how to make cities smarter. (Photo: Roberto Manuel Jr.)

When we hear the word “Smart Cities,” the idea that comes to our mind are robots, the country of Singapore, high-end security scanners, 5G internet connection, and other technologies that help us alleviate our daily life basis with just a single press of a button. During the 2023 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week in CALABARZON, the back-to-back celebration featured the theme: "Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan," a different viewpoint on “Smart Cities” was delivered to the public.