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The Department of Science and Technology-PAGASA will soon set up a synoptic weather station in Brgy. Caipilan, Siquijor town, and Siquijor Governor Zaldy S. Villa is ecstatic.

“The setting up of this station is crucial in the operation of our would-be airport in Siquijor,” he announced during the groundbreaking. “The establishment of the airport has been approved in 2016. Hopefully, there will no more hindrance after the synoptic station is set up.”

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The Philippine Commission Women has recognized the Department of Science and Technology as one of the leading national government agencies that exhibited notable efforts in pursuing gender equality and women’s empowerment within the organization and among its clientele. 

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In the wake of the mounting reported cases of dengue in the country, Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) pushes for the use of DOST innovations and products to help in addressing this problem.

“Dengue research and development has always been one of the priority research areas in the country. This is stated in the Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda led by the DOST,” said Sec. de la Peña.

“Through the DOST- Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, we have funded a number of research projects and programs consistent with the multi-prong approach in the control of dengue that address different aspects such as diagnosis and treatment,” he added.

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PH jumps to 54th in 2019 from 73rd in 2018 in the Global Innovation Index that covered 129 economies

Department of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña bannered the Philippines’ innovation strengths as contributing factor to the Philippines’ notable jump to 54th from last year’s 73rd in the Global Innovation Index (GII). The index covered 129 economies worldwide.