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The Department of Science and Technology turned over two facilities that will enhance the water security of Baguio City and La Trinidad through groundwater replenishment technology.
Called the Artificial Groundwater Recharge Facility for Drought and Flood Mitigation Facility (AGRF), the facilities will have a capacity of 44 cubic meters, equivalent to 44,000 liters of water and are equipped with a cloud-based real-time monitoring system for both water quality and quantity ensuring safe aquifer replenishment and organizational transparency.
Read more: DOST ensures water security in Baguio and La Trinidad thru groundwater recharge facility
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Iloilo City — The country is poised to ride in the global AI economy as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held its 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fest to mark a significant milestone in its drive for inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Held from August 11 to 13 at the Iloilo Convention Center, the AI Fest, led by DOST Regional Office 6, Iloilo Business Club Inc., and DevCon, gathered leaders, innovators, and thinkers who share the same vision where AI serves the Filipino people—not the other way around.
Read more: 2025 AI Fest highlights future growth prospects for PH
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Filipino health researchers from across the country competed in a clocked oral research presentation aimed to encourage government leaders and decision-makers to adopt evidence-based solutions, especially on pressing health issues in the country.
Acknowledging the importance of bridging the gap between scientific studies and public policy, the Department of Science and Technology, through its Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) conducted the ‘3-Minute Pitch to Policy Makers’ competition as part of the 18th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week celebration.
Read more: Pinoy health researchers vie for ‘3-minute pitch to policy makers’ challenge
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A study found that local tourists’ willingness to pay additional fee for resorts in Calamba City and Los Baños, Laguna could generate up to P159.2 million which can be used to improve conservation of the groundwater resources in Mt. Makiling.
In a study titled, “Potential Contribution of Tourism for Groundwater Conservation in Mt. Makiling, Philippines,” published in the Philippine Journal of Science (PJS), researchers from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños examined the potential benefits of capturing the mean willingness-to-pay of P75 per visit, for a proposed ordinance requiring a water user fee.
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Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. said on Thursday that 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration is a good opportunity for the public to learn the several local solutions offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to solve Rizal’s existing challenges.
Read more: Regional science week showcases local solutions to Rizal’s challenges