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Bananas are one of the most consumed agricultural products in the country. In fact, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that banana production was estimated at 2.29 million metric tons from April to June 2023. The report said this data indicated an annual increase of 0.1 percent from the same period in 2022.

Among the 20 known varieties of bananas in the Philippines, the Cavendish variety is the most common and widely cultivated, with the highest production of 1.17 million metric tons in 2023 alone, accounting for 51.5% of the total banana production.

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Filipinos suffering from brain and mental health conditions may soon benefit from improved diagnosis and treatment options.

Thanks to the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) Neuroimaging Technologies for Improved Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Conditions in the Philippines (NEUROMAP PH) project that introduces innovative brain imaging technologies for earlier and more accurate detection of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

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With the onset of the dry season and the rising occurrence of extreme heat events due to the changing climate, the country braces for impact. 

To help provide accurate and timely heat hazard information for effective execution, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) launched recently its online monitoring platform for heat index.

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Official Digital Poster of the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG) (Photo reference: https://www.palexpo.ch/en/evenement/50th-international-exhibition-of-inventions-geneva/)

The Department of Science and Technology showcases a diverse lineup of technologies to compete at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG) in Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland from April 9 to 13, 2025.