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The Philippines’ first digital science library – the internationally recognized STARBOOKS or Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station – is set to connect with more Filipinos as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its Science and Technology Information Institute (STII), formalizes its partnership with the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) on July 25, 2015 as part of DOST’s National Science and Technology Week (NSTW).

Under the partnership, pilot municipal libraries in Quezon City, Manila, Pasig, Marikina, Malabon, Navotas, Las Piñas, Makati, Taguig, Tondo, Mandaluyong and Pateros will be able to beef up their library resources with the addition of STARBOOKS with NLP content into their collection.

Developed by STII, STARBOOKS is a user-friendly digital library which may be accessed without Internet connection. It contains local and foreign science and technology resources in text, video, and audio formats. Included in its contents are Britannica Ultimate Encyclopedia, journals, investigatory materials, and livelihood videos, covering topics such as food and nutrition, health and medicine, energy, environment, livelihood technologies, and others.

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The magic and wonder of robotics will be one of the major features on Day Four of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) as the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Science High School (DOST-PSHS) System holds a one-day Robotics and Interactive Science Exhibit entitled “Pisay, maka-Science dito!” on July 27, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Main Stage of the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Students from different PSHS regional campuses will be showcasing their robotics and interactive science inventions to the public for a day of learning, fun, and amazement.  

The event is one of the activities lined up for this year’s NSTW – an annual celebration of DOST featuring exhibits, product displays, talks and fora on science and technology, competitions, product launchings, local inventions and outstanding Filipino scientists.

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Manila City officials, disaster risk reduction officers and Manila residents participated in a simulated flood and storm surge drill conducted last July 19 in Baseco, Tondo by PAGASA, an agency under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Tondo, which is near the mouth of Manila Bay, is vulnerable to storm surges.

During the drill, different typhoon scenarios were played up by PAGASA to equip the various communities with the necessary tools to prepare for flood and storm surge events, and thus minimize human casualties and damage to properties.

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The Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Places project will be a huge step toward providing better living conditions for Filipinos in rural areas.

This was revealed by  officials from DOST’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT)  Office during a recent press briefing for the project launch on July 24, 2015 as part of the activities lined up for the Science Department’s National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) from July 24-28, 2015 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

ICT Office Deputy Executive Director Bettina Quimson said that helping folks in the countryside to reap the benefits of Internet connectivity will jumpstart economic development for them.