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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.

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DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim signed the Philippines-United States Science and Technology Agreement at the close of the Bilateral Strategic Dialogue on July 16.

PH, U.S. sign Science and Technology Agreement

Manila, July 16, 2019 — Philippine Department of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim signed an agreement on scientific and technological cooperation at the close of the 8th Bilateral Strategic Dialogue.  Under the agreement, the two countries commit to promote scientific collaboration, build relationships between their respective scientific institutions and communities, and provide opportunities for capacity building and exchange of ideas and information in order to advance common goals.

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The super heroes of science, the country’s esteemed scientists, are honored anew with the launching of the Salinlahi Science Center that features futuristic exhibits on the scientists’ careers and life stories.  

Unveiling the Salinlahi Science Center is the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines which revealed new world of virtual and digital celebration of the works and valuable contributions of the 13 living National Scientists.  NAST is one of the advisory bodies of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).  The interactive exhibits, managed by DOST-NAST Philippines, is housed at the Philippine Science Heritage Center at the DOST Complex in Bicutan, Taguig City.