DOST, UP Diliman partner to train future engineers
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By Kathleen Princess R. Aldama & Maria Greatchin S. Brucal, DOST-FPRDI
In line with its vision to strengthen industry-academe partnership, the DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has formalized an internship collaboration with the University of the Philippines Diliman - Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (UPD DMMME) through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
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DOST highlights smart and sustainable initiatives in Mindoro Occ. science fair
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By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII
DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. looks into one of the products on display at the RSTW Technology Fair exhibit area at the Occidental Mindoro State College Gymnasium in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, during its opening on May 28, 2025. (Photo by Xyrus Ivan de Gracia, DOST-STII)
Maximizing the natural resources for sustainable and improved quality of life among its locals, is what the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) showcased during its three-day Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration at the Occidental Mindoro State College Gymnasium in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.
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DOST acquires test corrosion machine to support local furniture manufacturers
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By Alvin F. Vardeleon and Maria Greatchin S. Brucal, DOST-FPRDI
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) acquired a new corrosion testing machine to ensure the durability, safety, and quality of metal furniture components to help boost local furniture manufacturers.
Corrosion testing guarantees that all metal parts of furniture, such as screws, bolts, nuts, frames, hinges, and fittings, meet the minimum requirement of international standards including ASTM B117, ISO 9227, and JIS Z 2371. This process ensures that furniture metal components are corrosion-resistant, long-lasting, and compliant with global quality benchmarks.
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AI, immersive tech, smart tools: DOST drives digital health innovation in PH
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By DOST-PCHRD
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), through its Digital and Frontier Technologies for Health (DFTH) Program, showcased health innovations that tap artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality, and intelligent tools in developing innovations that address the country’s healthcare challenges.
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