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Geneva, Switzerland – At the second day of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland on 26 October 2022, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. bannered the Philippines’ various science, technology, and innovation (STI) initiatives on ensuring safe water and sanitation.

After stating the country’s situation on limited access to safe water, the S&T chief listed the measures that the government, especially the DOST, are taking to address these challenges. Among these initiatives are the Harmonized National R&D Agenda with emphasis on the research priorities on environmental pollution control and management on water and wastewater management. 

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PhilSA Spacecraft Electrical and Computing Systems Development Division Chief Science Research Specialist Dr. Julie Ann Banatao providing an overview of the MULA Satellite to participants of the MULA Mission Patch Contest Orientation held in Escolta, Manila on 22 October 2022.

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is calling on designers, artists, and space enthusiasts to join the mission of the country’s first commercial-grade satellite in development, the Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment or MULA satellite, by creating its mission patch. The contest, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry-Design Center of the Philippines (DTI-DCP), was launched during the Design Week Philippines celebration–the country’s festival for Filipino design and creativity. 

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“Manifestation of cognitive dysfunction is present regardless of illness severity,” Dr. Antonio D. Ligsay from the College of Science - University of Santo Tomas, a member of the researcher team who conducted the systematic review on “Clearing the Fog: A Systematic Review on Cognitive Dysfunction in COVID-19, stated.

The review article presented evidences regarding the association between COVID-19 and cognitive dysfunction, and the most frequent cognitive impairment are attention, memory, and executive function or higher-level cognitive skills, used to control and coordinate other cognitive abilities and behaviors in COVID-19 patients.

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Geneva, Switzerland – The Philippine delegation headed by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. represented the country at the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland which was held from 25 to 26 October 2022.

Secretary Solidum showcased the Philippines’ initiatives on green technology and innovation at the first day of the Meeting. The initiatives include policies such as the Philippine Renewable Energy Act of 2008 and the Green Jobs Act of 2016.

The S&T chief also underscored the importance of research and development, upskilling the relevant actors in the society, and investment in green transformation.  “It is essential to strengthen technical and innovation capacity and build knowledge. The Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology (DOST) provides technological, technical, and financial support to public research and development programs in line with green technology and innovation”, the Secretary said.