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DOST launches new tech testing and validation initiative

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially launched the Philippine Technology and Standards for Testing (PHITEST) on May 5, 2025 in a press co...

DOST opens PROPEL hub to link startups with industry partners

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday launched a business and exhibit center that will serve as a collaborative hub for startups, innovators, and industry part...

DoST ramps up MSME aid with tech upgrades, loan access

THE DEPARTMENT of Science and Technology (DoST) said over 100,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have tapped its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP)...

DOST funds development of portable rapid diagnostic method for heavy metal detection in PH agricultural crops

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has funded an R&D project to develop a rapid and non-destructive diagnostic method for detecting heavy metals and trace elements...

DoST seeks support of House Speaker, senators to pass National Measurement bill

The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) has gathered support from Congress in both chambers to pass a measure seeking to establish the country’s national metrology institut...

DOST urges HEIs to converge in advancing national SDG progress

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) enjoined higher education institutions (HEIs) across the country to become “convergence hubs” for science, technology, and innovatio...

Muntinlupa City hosts DOST-NCR’s 1st innovation hub, receives disaster command vehicle

Muntinlupa City took a step towards becoming smarter and more sustainable after receiving the Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region’s (DOST-NCR) first inno...

PHL innovators and inventors awarded at NICE 2026

The Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) has awarded inventors and innovators during the National Invention Contest and...

UST researchers honored for excellence at PhilAAST 74th Annual Convention

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) marked another milestone as its researchers were recognized at the 74th Annual Convention of the Philippine Association for the Advancement of S...

PhilSA, Hungarian University MATE forge partnership for agricultural research, education, and tech development

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 20 April 2026 to advance...

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The Philippines becomes the 13th country to join Pax Silica, a program seeking to safeguard the full technology supply chain, including critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, c...

Philippines in AI, critical minerals talks with Israel

THE PHILIPPINES is exploring partnerships with Israel on critical minerals and building artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystems, in a bid to deepen its role in the AI supply chain,...

Gov’t boosts $110-B semiconductor export roadmap

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ five-year roadmap to expand its semiconductor and electronics industry is moving into implementation, as the government seeks to scale up its...

Dr Jitendra asks private sector to accelerate participation in R&D activities

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday called upon the private sector to accelerate its participation in Research &...

Filipino scientists developed this biofertilizer. The problem was scaling it.

State-funded biofertilizer production faltered. A private company has since obtained exclusive rights to scale Bio-N production.

Call for promoting technological research

DICT seeks more funds to bolster eGovPH

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is seeking additional funding to upgrade the infrastructure of the government mobile servic...

DOST-PAGASA explains dangers of rising heat index in Region I

Amid the continuing rise in temperatures across Region I, DOST-PAGASA emphasized the importance of understanding heat index levels to help prevent heat-related illnesses and emerge...

UP to hold first innovation summit, launch system research and innovation office

The University of the Philippines (UP) will bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, government officials, and industry leaders for its first Innovation Summit on May 5-6 at the...

Philippine Navy develops prototypes of autonomous logistics drones

The Philippine Navy is partnering with a local university to develop autonomous drone prototypes, supporting the country’s goal of building a more self-reliant defense posture (SRD...

DoF chief says EV incentive program to be released soon

THE DEPARTMENT of Finance (DoF) said the government expects the release of the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) soon as agencies continue to coordinate on the proposed in...

DepEd launches platform to prepare schools amid natural calamities

The Department of Education (DepEd) rolled out its disaster risk platform, Project LIGTAS+, on Friday to help schools prepare for natural calamities and prevent academic disruption...

PH, US discuss cybersecurity, AI cooperation

  MANILA, Philippines — Philippine and United States officials discussed cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and defense-related technology cooperation on Friday, as Manila push...

DICT admits funding, capacity issues for eGovPH app

Despite a recent development that users can access a digital version of the TIN ID through the eGovPH app, the country’s super app faces a few issues. One of these issues involved...