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Sources across the web show that one of the most common myths about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is that it is a rare condition, affecting only overweight women.

However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age (15-49 years old). This condition affects an estimated 6–13 percent of women, globally. Of these cases, up to 70 percent are undiagnosed.

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The DOST-Forest Products and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently showcased its innovations on bamboo musical instruments (BMI) during the Tagkawayan Quezon’s Kaway Festival.

Among the bamboo instruments played and demonstrated during the activity were tongatong (bamboo stamping tubes), bungkaka (bamboo buzzer), patteteg (bamboo plate/bar), gabbang (bamboo xylophone), saggeypo (panpipe), tongali (nose flute), and kubing (jaw harp). Highlight of the event was the interactive community playing of BMIs with the participants.

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By Christian Dominic I. Casimiro, DOST-1

Forensic science, particularly DNA analysis, has transformed investigations worldwide by providing concrete biological evidence that helps identify suspects, exonerate the innocent, and ensure justice is served. In the Philippines, where the justice system grapples with prolonged detention and overcrowded jails, integrating forensic science into routine investigations could be a game-changer. In celebration of Women's Month, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), in partnership with DZAG Radyo Pilipinas Agoo, featured forensic scientist Academician Maria Corazon A. De Ungria in its Tekno Presyensya radio program on March 13, 2025. As the Director of the DNA Analysis Laboratory at the Natural Sciences Research Institute of the University of the Philippines Diliman (NSRI-UPD), De Ungria underscored the critical role of women in forensic science and the broader scientific community.

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DOST ZONAL CONFERENCE
MINDANAO LEG (1 of 2)
ILIGAN CITY, PHILIPPINES
14 MARCH 2025

PRESS RELEASE

ILIGAN CITY, Philippines – Researchers, scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and academic leaders gathered at the DOST Zonal Conference held at Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) on March 14, 2025. As the fourth in a series of five nationwide roadshows, the conference spotlighted three key DOST initiatives: Program PROPEL, Science, Technology, and Innovation for SDGs (STI4SDG), and the Pagtanaw 2050 STI Foresight Training Series—all designed to accelerate technology transfer, commercialization, and the growth of a robust science and technology ecosystem for national development. Following successful legs in Baguio, Batangas, and Cebu, this event marked the first Mindanao session, with a second leg tentatively scheduled for April 2025.