Treat pandemic as disaster that needs preparedness, scientist says
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“Let’s think of pandemics and even localized epidemics as disasters for which we need preparedness and mitigation strategies.”
Academician, Emeritus Prof. Michael Lim Tan of the University of the Philippines, says, during his presentation on “COVID-19, Circularity and Better Normal: Recovery and Rebuilding,” at the Annual Scientific Conference and 88th General Membership Assembly of the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP).
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DOST, MSU-IIT use green technology to produce insulation, packing foam materials from waste
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Researchers from the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) was able to convert plant-based raw materials and its waste by-products into valuable and renewable polyols and polyurethanes (PU) that can be used for commercial production of coatings, insulation, and packing foam materials.
DOST develops S-PaSS for easy coordinationin areas with different travel restrictions
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The Department of Science and Technology developed the Safe, Swift and Smart Passage or S-PaSS, an innovative travel management system for local travelers who are returning to or visitingdifferent localities in time for the holidays, for vacation or for business.
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Innovative Startup Act, a windfall of gains for Filipino entreps
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From solar mobile phone chargers to home security devices, Vince is always creating something. Vince loves to tinker on electronic parts and products. He creates useful and innovative products out of electronic kits he finds online. He’s often into something like disassembling gadgets and putting the parts back together again.
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