1 out of 4 children in Mindanao are underweight
- Details
- Hits: 2247
There is one out of four children in Mindanao found to be underweight. This was based on thenutrition survey results presented during the recently concluded Online Technology Forum for Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) by the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life, which begins in pregnancy, is critical because the damage is irreversible if the child does not get proper nutrition during this period, according to Lea B. Landicho, a science research analyst at DOST-FNRI.
DOST-PCIEERD unveils 100 completed innovative projects
- Details
- Hits: 2216

As the Philippines commemorate the National Innovation Day, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) unveiled Thursday (April 22) 100 completed innovative projects aimed at helping Filipinos through research, development, and innovation.
Read more: DOST-PCIEERD unveils 100 completed innovative projects
DOST-XI trains trainers on Halal perspective in the industry
- Details
- Hits: 1348
The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office XI (DOST-XI) held recently two-day Training on Halal Perspective in the Industry via Zoom to orient participants on the many opportunities that the halal industry offers.
A total of 75 participants, composed of personnel from various DOST Food Safety Teams (FST), Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTCs) and technical personnel of DOST Region XI and other DOST Regional Offices joined the event.
The objective of the activity was to equip the participants with the appropriate knowledge and skills on the Halal Concepts and Principles, Halal Assurance System (Philippine and Malaysian standards), and Halal Management System.
Read more: DOST-XI trains trainers on Halal perspective in the industry
GIDA schools in LDN receive first-ever digital S&T library
- Details
- Hits: 1195

The Department of Science and Technology–Lanao Del Norte (DOST-LDN) recently handed over six (6) units of STARBOOKS Digital Library to three schools situated in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas or GIDA in the province.
Read more: GIDA schools in LDN receive first-ever digital S&T library