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Claire Bernadette A. Mondares, DOST-STII

“I believe that fragrance, as an art form, is a work of the heart, more than the work of the brain.” This is what a renowned perfumer in the country, Oscar Mejia III said in a talk titled, “Bottled Masterpieces: Exploring the Art of Fragrances” on 26 February 2024.

The talk is part of a special event called Scents of Innovation: Local Art and Science of Green Fragrances, conducted by the Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI), in celebration of National Arts Month.

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by Rosemarie C. Señora, DOST-STII
With reports from DOST-X

It’s 2025 and even with numerous attempts to clear up our plastic waste, it just keeps piling up.

The Philippines remains as top waste generators in Southeast Asia with total solid waste generation of the country expected to reach 23.61M tons this year with most of these being plastic waste, according to the Climate Transparency Platform.

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By Apple Jean C. Martin-de Leon, DOST-STII

Forest products are being eyed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as natural and cost-effective protection against mosquito-borne diseases.

Experts from the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) have looked at the potential of cinnamon barks, and pili, and almaciga resins made into incense cones and sticks as insect repellent. The materials used are process residues or wastes from essential oil production, and naturally possess insect-repelling properties.

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Mary Crystalline T. Araracap, DOST-STII

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The National Astronomy Week (NAW) kicked off last February 16, 2025 highlighting how astronomy connects to music, art, film, climate change, and even mental health.

The celebration ran until February 22 with 73,000 participants tuned in to watch the opening ceremony streamed live on DOST-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical Services Administration official Facebook page. This year, DOST-PAGASA along with the Philippine Astronomical Society Inc (PAS), and the Astronomical League of the Philippines Inc (ALP).