With love and devotion for his country and its citizenry, this Filipino expert find what Leonardo da Vinci called “the joy of understanding” in a bulk of data.

Researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD), has locally developed a low-cost, high-quality aerosol monitors to help find ways in minimizing air pollution in the cities.

MANILA—The Philippine Genomics Center (PGC), with support from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), has trained 101 biologists and healthcare professionals on bioinformatics to boost the country’s pool of computational biology experts.

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) officially launched the Startup Grant Fund Program at the 4th Technology Business Incubator Summit, one of the major events at this year’s Philippine Startup Week.

Researchers from the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) has developed an electromagnetic radar that accurately detects underground water features. The Electromagnetic Radar Technique for Water Detection Project Leader Dr. Olga Joy Gerasta shared that their innovation can detect groundwater with greater precision through the electromagnetic waves it emits. This electromagnetic radar system has custom-designed antenna that sends radio pulses into a material. Then, its integrated computer records the strength and time required for the return of any reflected signals. Various energy reflections from geological structures like a water table and buried man-made objects like pipes are picked up by the system and stored on digital media. Gerasta’s team identifies these objects using artificial intelligence (AI). The radar system works best on dry, sandy soil wherein targets can be detected at depths of more than 20 feet.

The PCOO in partnership with the Development Academy of the Philippines has launched the Freedom of Information (FOI) 101 course as part of Project SPARTA.

Game-changing innovations in the industry, energy, and emerging technologies are set to take centerstage as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) feature its latest technologies in the upcoming 5th National Research and Development Conference (NRDC).

With Metro Manila ranking 49th out 50 Asia-Pacific cities in the Urban Mobility Readiness Index conducted by the Oliver Wyman Forum and University of California, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) calls on government agencies to hasten the adoption of available mass transportation technologies.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Monday, October 12, showcased innovations and tech solutions that can aid for seamless distance learning for Filipino students in the new normal.

In celebration of the World Space Week, the DOST-PCIEERD, the PhilSA and the STAMINA4Space Program showcased on Thursday various opportunities for startups and industries delving in the field of space technology and development.