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MEDIA RELEASE 2024-16

 

The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Product Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is taking significant strides in advancing the accuracy and reliability of identifying Philippine wood species through cutting-edge molecular-level research and development. These efforts will ensure alignment with global benchmarks, promoting transparency and confidence in international trade.

"Our commitment to enhancing Philippine wood identification reflects our dedication to sustainable forestry practices. By capacitating our researchers into integrating state-of-the-art technologies at the molecular level, we are enhancing our capability to accurately classify and certify Philippine wood species,” said DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr.

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August 15, 2024

 

Following the launch of the updated National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) in 2023, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and the University of the Philippines - Manila launched the national research agenda for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR- CCA) in health during the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week in Butuan on 15 August 2024.

Initiated in November 2023, the development of the agenda is supported by the DOST- PCHRD under the project entitled: “Development of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Health Research Agenda 2023-2028," led by Dr. Carlos Primero Gundran of the UP Manila. The initiative aims to ensure the responsiveness and relevance of research and development projects that delve in the context of disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation in health in the country. Specifically, the agenda will support the DRR-CCAH program of the DOST-PCHRD to become a major contributor of S&T solutions that address emerging health challenges and to seamlessly integrate with the NUHRA 2023- 2028.

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15 August 2024

 

Marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to ensure that brain health becomes a central focus of the country's health research priorities, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) officially launched the Philippine Brain Research Agenda (PBRA) 2024-2028 today, 15 August 2024, during the 17th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week at Almont Inland Resort, Butuan City.

"Research and development in mental health primarily focused on psychological and social dimensions. While these areas are undeniably important, there is an equally vital component of MH that demands our attention: the biological aspect, particularly the brain," emphasized Dr. Jaime C. Montoya, Executive Director of DOST-PCHRD and lead coordinator of PNHRS.

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The term “nuclear” often brings to mind negative connotations such as disasters, wars, weapons of mass destruction, and hazardous waste. However, it's crucial to shift this perception, as nuclear science also plays a vital role in advancing various societal sectors, including energy, medicine, agriculture, and the environment.

For nuclear experts in the Asia-Pacific region, the key is to start them young. This prompted the establishment of the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO), a nuclear S&T competition aimed at promoting the peaceful applications of nuclear S&T.