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From May 3-18, 2014, Filipino scientists aboard the research vessel M/V BFAR conducted oceanographic exploration and surveys at Benham Bank, the shallowest area of Benham Rise with a depth of 50 meters. The objective was to determine the resources available in the territory for future economic benefits.

The initiative, dubbed “Exploration, Mapping, and Assessment of Deep Water Areas,” was funded by the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD).

It was a collaboration of the UP Marine Science Institute, UP National Institute of Geological Sciences, UPLB – School of Environmental Science and Management, and Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The project was likewise backed by researchers, scientists and seasoned dive specialists from UP Mindanao, UP Baguio, Xavier University, Ateneo de Manila University and the local diving industry.

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The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), during the celebration of the National Science and Technology Week,  will showcase its innovations in agriculture, aquatic and natural resources that will raise the agri sector’s productivity to world-class standards.

PCAARRD will give the media a peep into said innovations at the 2015 NSTW Outcome One Press Conference on July 3, 9AM at Sulo Riviera Hotel, Diliman, Quezon City. The press conference, bearing the theme Strategic Industry Program for Agri-Aqua Growth (SIPAG) ni Juan, will focus on PCAARRD’s Industry Strategic S&T Plans (ISPs) on some agri-aqua-natural resources commodities such as banana, goat, Benham rise, mud crab, plant growth promoters, and abaca.

DOST’s Outcome One focuses on raising the productivity of the agriculture sector.

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) awarded the 1st Runner-up prize for the Student Creative Research Category - College Level of the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit (RICE) - Region VII to the innovative transport vehicle called Amphibious Trisikad in a ceremony held recently at Cebu City Marriot Hotel. A redesigned tricycle that can be used on land and water especially during floods, the Amphibious Trisikad is composed of the frame, driving mechanism, paddle wheels and detachable floater. It was developed by Jesse Pastor Magno, Hembrick Palmitos and Kenn Edward Mirasol from the University of San Carlos. Other RICE winners and entries as well as DOST’s initiatives on disaster preparedness will be featured in the National Science and Technology Week on July 24-28, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. For more information, please visit www.nstw.gov.ph. (S&T Media Service).

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Abaca, known worldwide as Manila Hemp, is an economically important crop indigenous to the Philippines.  It is the lifeblood of more than 200,000 farming families from 56 abaca growing provinces in the country.

Abaca is also a top export commodity of the country with an average of US$80 million annual export earnings.  In global trade, it boasts of high demand as raw material for cordage, textile, handicrafts, and specialty papers.  

Just recently, it found its niche in the automobile industry as the “strongest natural fiber material” for dashboards and car interiors.