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news queuing for the star 07242017
The 2017 National Science and Technology Week featured the first digital library-in-a-box called Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosks or popularly known as STARBOOKS at the World Trade Center in Pasay City last week. STARBOOKS is one of the knowledge products of the Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) that provides access to hundreds of thousands of science and technology information. STARBOOKS is suitable to public schools nationwide, especially those without internet connection. Because of this novel product, DOST-STII was awarded in June 29, 2015 with the American Library Association (ALA) Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects during the International Librarians Reception held at the San Francisco Public Library in San Francisco, California, USA. STARBOOKS is one of DOST’s projects that bringS&T to the grassroots, in fulfillment of DOST’s thrust embodied in the tagline  “Science for the People.” (Text and Photo by Rodolfo P. de Guzman/S&T Media Service)

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news wise weaving 07242017
To address the need for more quality textile materials for garments, the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) established the Innovation Center for Yarns and Textiles (ICYT) at its headquarters in Bicutan, Taguig City. With the aim of promoting Philippine textile in a program called TELA Pilipinas, DOST-PTRI now produces high quality yarns, natural fibers and natural dyes through the ICYT. These products are now being used as uniforms for the military institutions and patronized by some of the country’s top fashion designers and retail stores. A video presentation of the different stages of the ICYT operation were available to guests of the 2017 National Science and Technology Week celebration recently at the World Trade Center inPasay City. This innovation also opens opportunities to small weaving communities in the regions in line with the DOST’s thrust to bring its S&T knowledge products to the grassroots through its tagline “Science for the People”.  #ScienceforthePeople #2017nstw #dostPH(Text and Photo by Rodolfo P. de Guzman/S&T Media Services)

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news remote check up in a boxnstw rxbox 07242017
Remote diagnostic for some common medical conditions is now a reality because of innovations in science and technology. This is made possible by the intensive research of the National Telehealth Center of UP Manila which developed a machine called the RxBox, with the support of theDepartment of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development. This portable device was displayed at the 2017 National Science and Technology Week celebration recently at the World Trade Center. It captures medical signals through built-in sensors, stores data in an electronic medical record, and transmits health information through the internet. The device is helpful for patients and health workers in remote placeswho need emergency advice of doctors and medical experts who are usually in urban areas. The RxBox bridges the gap between the poor and the rich in terms of access to medical services which is in line with DOST’s thrust embodied in its tagline “Science to the People”. #ScienceforthePeople #2017nstw #dostPH(Text and Photo by Rodolfo P. de Guzman/S&T Media Service)

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news mobile response to radiation incidents 07242017
Radiation-related incidents can be contained with the deployment of the Mobile Expert Support Teams (MEST) van of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). MEST is an innovation that could assist law enforcement agencies, according to DOST-PNRI. For example, the Philippine National Police can use this van in preventing, mitigating, and apprehending suspects and criminals involved in radiological and nuclear material smuggling. The Tyvek Suit on the foreground is typically worn during radiation-related incidents as these are non-flammable and resistant to water, chemical, and tear. The DOST-PNRI van is on display at the disaster cluster exhibit dubbed “#handatayo” of the 2017 National Science and Technology Week celebration recently at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. This innovation is in line with the DOST’s thrust to provide S&T services down to the grassroots level particularly in the regions. #ScienceforthePeople #2017nstw #dostPH. (Text and Photo by Rodolfo P. de Guzman/S&T Media Service)