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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its Science Education Institute (SEI), is fulfilling it mandate to increase the number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) human resources in the country with a total of 55,460 scholars, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in its roster now.

This allows the country to have a pool of highly competent scientists and researchers which would work on providing innovative solutions to address the pressing concerns of various areas and sectors.

At the 2nd S&T Fellow Convention held on 21 July 2023, at Sofitel Plaza, Dr. Josette T. Biyo, director of DOST-SEI, shared her prediction that these scholarship programs will pave the way for the creation of public impact investors, wherein, these scholars will go back to the Philippines and lead several industries or become entrepreneurs and contribute to national development.

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Evaluators from the AFFIRM Center for Research and Professional Learning Inc. with DOST-SEI director Dr. Josette T. Biyo during the open forum session.

“We are not only scholars of the nation. We are here to serve the nation” [patriot scholars]

Filipino patriot scholars share their journey as they empower key participants in a learning table session on the evaluation study of patriot project (2017-2021) held on 21 July 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City.

The learning event anchored its discussion on how to revitalize the vision of the youth to the country as the land of milk and honey. According to statistics report of globaleconomy.com, the brain drain index shot up to 5.1 mark in 2022 indicating a medium level threat to the country’s economy and welfare. Furthermore, the Department of Labor and Employment recently reported that the Philippines is experiencing scarcity of healthcare professionals, despite the increase in the number of degree holders through the years.

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By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII

For those without the so-called “green thumb” may find urban agriculture technology to be the answer to their woes and perhaps help in addressing concerns on food security in the country.

Some Filipinos also hesitate to try gardening due to the limited space. However, a project by the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) will make urban agriculture easier and less challenging.

In a broadcast statement, Adoracion Armada, the officer-in-charge of the DOST-PCAARRD's Agricultural Resources Management Division, said that there are indeed many technologies available for urban agriculture or urban farming.

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Murdoch University, Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 30 June 2023 to foster scientific, technological, and educational cooperation.     

The MOU was signed by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. and Murdoch University, Australia Deputy Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement Professor Simon McKirdy. The MOU is an off-shoot of the successful visit of Secretary Solidum to Murdoch University in Perth, Australia on 28 March 2023 which was reciprocated by Professor McKirdy during his visit to DOST last 03 May 2023.     

DOST Secretary Solidum and Murdoch University Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor McKirdy posed for a photo after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (Photo Courtesy of the DOST-Office of the Secretary and Murdoch University).