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Black Diamonds of the North. DOST NICER on Garlic and Other Agri-Condiments Center in Mariano Marcos State University are developing food innovations from black garlic. 

Have you tried black garlic ice cream? How about the dry condiment called furikake?

These curiously delicious food innovations are being developed by the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) - Garlic and Other Agri-Condiments Center funded under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Niche Centers in the Regions for Research and Development (NICER) Program.     

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Agriculture is one of the sectors in the country that is being hounded by numerous challenges. This includes the lack of machines that fit our local agricultural settings.

In recent data, it shows that only 2.2% of agricultural lands have fully mechanized harvesting equipment in the country. 

This is the reason why many Filipino farmers still settle for manual harvesting. It would take 16 to 25 days for our farmers to finish the harvest time for a one-hectare land. In most instances, it resulted in high production losses due to the inefficient harvesting process. 

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By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII

Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said in his pronouncement that refocusing some of the programs of the department to align with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic agenda would be their priority in the coming months.

These economic agendas pertain to food security, transport and logistics, health, renewable energy, education, disaster risk reduction and climate change, and job creation. And when the newly-appointed DOST Secretary discussed refocusing, it is more on presenting clear narratives of how several DOST programs, services, and research development (R&D) projects could provide a significant impact on these priority areas.

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On National Heroes Day, let us all together learn who are our modern-day heroes as fellow Filipinos speak about their love for the country and the need for more Filipino scientists to come home and serve the Philippines.

On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Balik Scientist Program (BSP) invites the public to join the 3rd Episode of the webinar series “BSP Talks.” The online event entitled, “Ikaw ang Hero Ko!” will air on August 30, 2022 at 11 in the morning via the BSP Facebook Live (https://tinyurl.com/BSPTalksEpisode3).