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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be the leading cause of death in the Philippines, with access to timely and life-saving interventions remain alarmingly limited—especially in areas outside the National Capital Region.

Health experts warn that this persistent gap in healthcare services contributes to the number of incidents and underscores the urgent need for more inclusive, research-driven solutions across the country.

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By Rhea Mae Ruba, DOST GAD Unit

Ceremonial signing of Technological Services Agreement (TSA) led by DOST Asec. Ignacio (second from right), DOST-ITDI Director Briones (third from right), DOST-NCR Regional Director Tresvalles (third from left) and CARD Phils-PAFI Executive Director Anastacio (center).

In a proactive campaign to foster an equal and inclusive society through science, technology, and innovation (STI), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) and DOST-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), signed a Technology Services Agreement (TSA) with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders Philippines – Professionals for Autism Foundation, Inc. (CARD Phils-PAFI), on June 4, 2025, at the Office of the Secretary Conference Room, DOST Central Office Building, Bicutan, Taguig City.

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By Claire Bernadette A. Mondares, DOST-STII

DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. during his speech during the multi-stakeholder plenary on the "Regional Progress on Implementation of the Sendai Framework and MTR Recommendations" at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction held on June 4, 2025, Geneva, Switzerland. (Screenshot photo from the live plenary session of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction via YouTube)

Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. said that the Philippines is open to working with fellow Member States to explore avenues to enhance accessibility of funds for addressing risks associated with climate change, such as displacement, relocation, and migration.

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Ni Claire Bernadette A. Mondares, DOST STII

Mula kaliwa. Buong-pusong ipinagmamalaki ng DOST-STII heads at audit team ang resulta ng Annual Audit Report na ibinigay ng Commission on Audit (COA), kung saan nakamit nito ang ika-4 na ‘unmodified opinion’. Ang DOST-STII heads at audit team ay binubuo nina Marites F. Bon, administrative officer II; Jean Arabes, administrative officer IV; Ma. Aurora Fe L. Dayangco, accountant III; Alan C. Taule, hepe ng Information Resources and Analysis Division; Arlene E. Centeno, hepe ng Finance and Administrative Division; Rodolfo P. De Guzman, hepe ng Communication Resources and Production Division; Jelma P. Madera, administrative aide I; Haina L. Manago, project administrative aide III; at Cyra Aleila L. Cruz, Accountant II. (Larawan ni Patrick James Lee C. Alfonso, DOST-STII)

Natanggap muli ng Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information (DOST-STII) ang ikaapat na ‘unmodified opinion’ mula sa Commission on Audit (COA) para sa mga isinumiteng financial statement nito para sa taong 2024.