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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STARBOOKS lands on flying school
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Pasay City –The Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PHILSCA) recently installed STARBOOKS or Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated Kiosks in its library to upgrade its services to students. STARBOOKS, developed by the Department of Science and Technology - Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII), is a library-in-a-box that provides reliable and free science and technology (S&T) information to the public in an offline mode.