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Australian scientists have called the water hyacinth “the world’s worst aquatic weed,” clogging rivers, dams, lakes and irrigation channels in every continent except Antarctica. It destroys aquatic environments and costs billions of dollars a year to control.

Yet, some sectors have found a use for the water hyacinths, turning these aquatic pests into a worthwhile venture churning out thousands of pesos. More specifically, they have made a livelihood out of water hyacinth processing for products such as classy wall coverings.

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The humble bamboo has gone a long way. From being called “the poor man’s timber,” it now graces many high-end homes, hotels and offices around the world, as attractive engineered panels, floors, furniture and handicrafts.

The global market for bamboo products amounts to US$12 billion and much of this is for the engineered bamboo sector.

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The National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines (NAST PHL), an advisory body of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) proposes the formation of a National Commission for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases under the Office of the President.

The NAST proposal was announced by Academician Antonio Miguel L. Dans, UP Manila College of Medicine Professor and member of NAST’s health sciences division, during the presentation of NAST’s 37th Annual Scientific Meeting Resolutions last July 9, 2015 at Manila Hotel.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or lifestyle related diseases are the number one cause of death in the whole world today. Among these are heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lung disease, and diabetes.

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It is the time of year once again when rains pour down and floods dash through the streets, creating a frenzy of commuters, all waiting to get a ride home and sip a cup of hot soup or coffee.

It is also the time of year when the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) celebrates the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW), a week-long showcase of the country’s biggest and latest strides in science and technology (S&T) via interactive exhibits, product displays, science fora, launchings, business discussions, and other activities.

Among those on exhibit will be the various technologies being tapped for improving the country’s weather monitoring and forecasting as well as disaster risk management, as presented by DOST’s Science and Technology Information Institute, PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, Advanced Science and Technology Institute, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Project NOAH, and DREAM-LiDAR project.