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Executive Director Patricio Faylon (top, left) of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development leads the Memorandum of Agreement signing with heads of partner academic institutions for the National Dairy Goat Science and Technology (S&T) Program on August 4 at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City. The program seeks to boost the local dairy goat industry now faced with various issues such as limited access of smallholders to good dairy goat breeds and absence of feeding guides for milking goats, among others. In photo with Faylon are (from left): Dr. Aleth M. Mamauag, president of Isabela State University; Dr. Ruben C. Sevilleja, president of Central Luzon State University (CLSU); Dr. Sylvia B. Concepcion, Chancellor of University of the Philippines Mindanao; Dr. Emilio M. Cruz of CLSU, program leader; and Dr. Elpidio M. Magante, president of Bohol Island State University. Goat milk (bottom) is highly digestible and is said to be more nutritious and causes less allergenic reaction than cow’s milk. (S&T Media Service)

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. Goat milk is said to have higher nutritional value, is highly digestible, and causes less allergenic reaction compared to cow’s milk

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development is set to spur the local dairy goat industry via its National Dairy Goat Science and Technology (S&T) Program.

Compared to cow’s milk, goat milk is said to have higher nutritional value, is highly digestible, and causes less allergenic reaction because it lacks alpha-s1-casein protein. Found in cow’s milk, alpha-s1-casein protein is linked to allergic response in some individuals. Goat milk is also popular as an ingredient in beauty products because of its naturally occurring alpha-hydroxyacids—a good skin exfoliant.

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A female student has her blood pressure checked through the RxBox during the recent National Science and Technology Week of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) at SMX Convention Center. Rx Box has built-in medical sensors for monitoring blood pressure and blood oxygen levels, assessing the strength of contraction of the mother’s uterus, as well as electrocardiogram and fetal heart monitor. The device is capable of storing and transmitting patient data to allow health workers in remote communities to consult with medical experts in urban areas. Developed by University of the Philippines Manila-National Telehealth Center and DOST, the Rx Box aims to provide better access to life-saving healthcare service in isolated and disadvantaged communities nationwide. (S&T Media Service)

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Four Filipino scientists and researchers were awarded for their outstanding achievements in research and development (R&D) and technology commercialization during the opening program of the National Science and Technology Week on July 24 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. They are (from top): Dr. Grecebio Jonathan Alejandro from University of Sto. Tomas, awarded the Outstanding Research and Development Award for Basic Research known as Eduardo A. Quisumbing Medal; Dr. Rhodora V. Azanza from the Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman who received the Outstanding R&D Award for Applied Research known as the Julian A. Banzon Medal; Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, director of the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at UP Los Banos who was honored as Outstanding Science Administrator or the Dioscoro L. Umali Medal; and Tessie C. Nunez of the National Coconut Research Center-Visayas who received the Outstanding Technology Commercialization Award known as Gregorio Y. Zara Medal for her commercialization of the soft-endospermed coconut known as makapuno. The awardees each received plaques, medals and a cash prize of P150,000.00. With them in photo are DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo and the chairman of the Board of Judges, namely, National Scientist Lourdes Cruz (for the Quisumbing and Banzon awards), Dr. Quintin Kintanar (for the Umali Award) and Dr. Edgar Garcia (for the Zara Award). (S&T Media Service)