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Designed by James B. Intia, DOST-STII

For every one of us, dealing with time, schedules, and deadlines to serve our clients and work with our colleagues are things that we cannot simply avoid. So, the Department of Science and Technology, once again, is leading the nation to encourage everyone to support the advocacy for the observance of the National Time Consciousness Week (NTCW) this coming January 1-7, 2023.

As we bid goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023, the DOST remains at the forefront of promoting the National Time Consciousness Week (NTCW) with the theme “Oras Pinas: Tamang Oras Tungo sa Maunlad na Pilipinas” to synchronize all timepieces across the country. 

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By Karen Lou S. Mabagos, ITCU, DOST

The High-level guests and speakers during the opening session of the Workshop (Photo courtesy: GIZ) (L-R: NEDA Director Sapaen, GIZ Project Director Emmanuel, UN DESA Senior Sustainable Development Officer Bonini, UN Philippines Resident Coordinator Gonzalez, DOST Secretary Solidum, DOST Undersecretary Buendia, IGS Member Shackell, IGS Member Montoya)

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) co-hosted the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) 2023 Regional Consultation Workshop for Asia and the Pacific that was co-organized by the United Nations (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) in Makati City, last 29-30 November 2022.

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By Dessa D. Maderal, DOST-STII

The Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) and EdukSine, a block streaming platform, agreed to work together to promote Science and Technology (S&T) related content to a wider audience through film. 

On December 12, 2022, both parties signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) which aims to strengthen and promote S&T by showcasing different programs of the DOSTv in  the EdukSine website and applications. 

DOSTv is the official broadcast channel of DOST that produces various programs related to department’s projects and programs, knowledge products, services, and science luminaries in the country. On the other hand, EdukSine is the only block streaming platform in the Philippines, showing films, documentaries, and other socially relevant videos that appeal to various audiences.

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The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) spearheaded the opening of the 50th Atomic Energy Week (AEW) on December 05, 2022, at their Office in Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. 

Carrying the theme “Agham at Teknolohiyang Pangnukleyar: Kabalikat sa Maunlad at Matatag na Kinabukasan”, the five-day celebration aims to highlight the various research and development (R&D) efforts and initiatives of DOST-PNRI towards maximizing the beneficial use of nuclear technologies and applications, including those in the energy sector. 

Serving as the keynote speaker was Franz-Michael Skjold- Mellbin, ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Philippines and Palau as he underscored immediately the valuable contributions of revolutionary nuclear technologies to various fields such as energy, health, and agriculture. He also stressed that a good mix of diversified energy sources such as nuclear, renewables, and energy storage could ensure the abundant, cheap, and reliable energy that all Filipinos deserve.