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Department of Science and Technology secretary Fortunato Dela Peña recently announces the IATF’s adoption of DOST recommendation for zoning on the WHO solidarity trials for vaccine candidate. (Photo by Henry A. De Leon, S&T Media Service)

In his weekly department update and report to the nation, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña revealed that the COVID-19 Interagency Task Force (IATF) has accepted DOST’s recommendation for zoning on the solidarity trials for the vaccine candidates against COVID-19 that will be conducted this year.

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Witnessing how his father ran the day-to-day operation of their furniture business, Benjie Inocencio learned to appreciate the craft and the business. Because he was exposed to this enterprise at a young age, he learned the ins and outs of the woodworking and furniture making industry. Seeing the great potential of the business, Benjie was inspired to follow in his father’s footsteps and looked forward to fulfill his lifelong dream.

Ready to spread his wing, Benjie went to Kuwait to work in a furniture company after college to gain more experience. However, since he does not have any certificate of employment to present, he was hired initially on a floating status and was assigned in the Sand Department.

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The challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic will not prevent the entire scientific community from showcasing its latest innovative products and services that would be significantly useful and relevant to every Filipino.

From 23-29 November, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will be at the forefront again by staging the 2020 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) celebration in virtual mode for the first time in history. 

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A book chapter that appeared in the recently published book by the Australian National University on “Communicating Science” forever etched science communication or scicom products and services of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the country’s history and status of scicom.

The book chapter, "Philippines: From science then communication to science communication" traced the history of scicom in the country from the pre-Spanish times up to the modern period. It was authored by three scicom practitioners coming from the academe and industry sectors. They are Assistant Professor Garry Jay S. Montemayor from the University of the Philippines Los Baños; Dr. Mariechel J. Navarro, former director of Global Knowledge Center on Crop Biotechnology; and Kamila Isabelle A. Navarro, a graduate of Master of Science Communication degree at Australian National University.