Students to be weather forecasters for a day in DOST contest
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Yes, students get to be weather forecasters for a day as the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) invites students in Grades 9 and 10 to join the Weather Observation Contest on July 28, 2016.
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Los Baños to showcase agri-aqua and forest product technologies in DOST's 2016 NSTW
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Agri-aqua and forest product technologies are the highlights of the Los Baños Scientific Community's 2016 National Science amd Technology Week (NSTW) activities to be held on July 25-29 at the PCAARRD Complex in Los Baños, Laguna. The science hub's activities are part of this year's simultaneous NSTW celebration across all scientific communities of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
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PH to host the 17th Science Council of Asia confab
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1) NSSL President Kumar hands over the SCA flag to NRCP President, NS Gomez which officially marks the Philippines hosting of the 2017 SCA. 2) NRCP President NS Gomez is with NSSL President, Dr. Vijaya Kumar, and SCJ Secretary General, Dr. Hiroshi Yoshino. 3) SCA Management Board Meeting with Executive Director Marieta Bañez Sumagaysay and President, National Scientist Edgardo D. Gomez as principal representatives of the Council.
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De la Peña, former DOST undersecretary, is now science chief
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Prof. Fortunato T. de la Peña, USec “Boy” to those who know him as former undersecretary for S&T Services, is back as DOST’s top man.
After a rigorous process of screening for the next head of the Department of Science and Technology, President Rodrigo R. Duterte appointed former DOST Undersecretary Fortunato T. de la Peña to the top post. De la Peña is no stranger to the science agency as he spent a great number of years at the DOST in different capacities and retired from the service as Undersecretary for S&T Services just last year.
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