MENU

Mary Crystalline T. Araracap, DOST-STII

Around

The National Astronomy Week (NAW) kicked off last February 16, 2025 highlighting how astronomy connects to music, art, film, climate change, and even mental health.

The celebration ran until February 22 with 73,000 participants tuned in to watch the opening ceremony streamed live on DOST-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical Services Administration official Facebook page. This year, DOST-PAGASA along with the Philippine Astronomical Society Inc (PAS), and the Astronomical League of the Philippines Inc (ALP).

By Rhea Mae B. Ruba, DOST GAD Unit

In the 10th anniversary celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its Gender and Development Unit (GADU), hosted a hybrid career planning forum titled “Unboxing STEM Professions: A Day in the Life of Women in Science” on February 11, 2025, at the PHIVOLCS Auditorium, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Diliman, Quezon City. The event aimed to emphasize the vital role of women in scientific innovation and to highlight the numerous opportunities available for their advancement in STEM fields.

Pinoys will surely rediscover the Philippines while exploring science through "Science Pinas," the first science-travel show on primetime television.

Behind this groundbreaking TV show is the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), which officially launched Science Pinas last February 13, 2025.

Official poster of the Science Pinas which will air on 15 February 2025 on GTV with a simulcast on DZBB 594khz. 

Saturday television viewers can look forward to a delightful blend of the country's breathtaking landscapes and insightful scientific knowledge as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launches on February 13, 2025, the first science-travel show on primetime television.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched eight transformative research and development (R&D) programs that leverage emerging and frontier technologies to address significant challenges and provide solutions for large-scale issues.

These initiatives are strategically developed to tackle critical problems in key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.