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Science chief urges S&T researchers to tell their stories. After emphasizing how science and technology could make the lives of every Filipino a lot better, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario G. Montejo (above photo) encourages Filipino researchers to share to people the stories and inspiration behind their respective research projects.  Secretary Montejo believes that if researchers tell their own stories, people will appreciate and understand more the contributions of S &T researches to national development and progress. DOST gathered around 350 researchers from the academe, private and government sectors in a writeshop recently (bottom photo) at the DOST office in Taguig City to prepare narratives for a compendium of DOST programs and projects.  The collection of narratives will  be a testament on how the country’s S &T enterprise is harnessed  to provide solutions to current problems in the country. (S &T Media Service)

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Crispy treat. Crispy potato fries from the locally developed vacuum fryer (background) was presented during the recent “Agham Na Ramdam” media briefing highlighting the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) programs, milestones and updates at the DOST’s Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) at the DOST Complex in Taguig City. DOST-MIRDC has developed a range of food processing equipment for small and medium enterprises to raise their product quality, enhance productivity, and allow them to reach global markets. Also, a tour of the MIRDC’s Die and Mold Solution Center was organized to familiarize participants on DOST’s contribution in strengthening the local metals and allied industry in the hope of revitalizing the manufacturing capability of the country. (Photo by Joy M. Lazcano, S&T Media Service, DOST-STII)

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is expected to gear up the manufacturing industry a little faster as the Die and Mold Solution Center (DMSC) – a one-stop solution for die and mold design and fabrication – starts running within the year.

DMSC is one of the featured DOST programs and projects during the “Agham na Ramdam”, a series of media briefings which highlights the Science Department’s program milestones and updates.  “Agham na Ramdam” is organized by the DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute

The facility, housed inside DOST’s Metals Industry Research and Development Center, is a project under the  Makinarya at Teknolohiya Para sa Bayan or MakiBayan Program.  It is a one-stop center for die and mold fabrication, allowing for a shorter production turnaround time at a relatively lower cost, thus avoiding the previous costly practice of sending die and mold designs overseas for fabrication. The center hopes to create a significant impact on the local metals and allied industries as well as in the manufacturing sector.

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As the water hyacinth population burgeoned in Buhi, Camarines Sur, Engr. Joel P. Sadol of the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture pondered on how he could turn this threat into an opportunity.  Water hyacinths often clog waterways and degrade water quality. These pretty-looking pests actually  block sunlight and prevent photosynthesis, thereby lowering the level of oxygen in the water.

First in his agenda was to get rid of the hyacinths, and then perhaps turn them into something useful.  So he made a machine that can collect the hyacinths, and then recently improved its features to make the machine more efficient using less fuel.

The improved water hyacinth harvester  is set to benefit farmers, fisherfolks, and handicraft makers in his hometown, through the assistance of Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI).