Last February 8, Senator Paulo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV congratulated Dr. Gay Jane Perez, winner of the 2018 ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women

The Philippines is known for its white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons. It is also home of renowned surf spots, one of which is in General Luna, Siargao, the home to the famous “Cloud 9” wave. However, beach resorts in the island have been facing a pressing issue on treating their wastewater as this has an effect on ensuring the sustainability of Siargao’s tourism.

17 JANUARY 2019 -- To kick off the 2019 UP NIGS (National Institute of Geological Sciences) Lecture Series, Balik Scientist Dr. Daniel Ibarra of Stanford University gave a talk entitled, "The Influence of Erosion, Lithology, and Plants on Weathering."

15 JANUARY 2019 -- The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) achieved Maturity Level 2 from the Civil Service Commission

NEW WASHINGTON, AKLAN -- The Philippine maritime industry rides into a new wave of innovation as construction of the country’s first hybrid trimaran begins.

In a bid to strengthen government’s support to technology startups in the Philippines, the Department of Science and Technology, Department of Information and Communications Technology, and Department of Trade and Industry forged an agreement that will synergize their assistance to the community for the next five years.

Diwata-2, the Philippines’ second microsatellite, was launched into space on October 29, 2018 hitching a ride via H-IIA F4 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan at exactly 12:08 p.m. (Manila time) and started orbiting in space at 12:51 p.m. (Manila time).

The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) will be hosting the 2nd National Technology Business Incubator (TBI) Summit at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel this coming December 19, 2018. This event aims to showcase the government's support for startups through its firm plans and programs, foster communication between startups and public/private agencies, as well as share the best practices from other ASEAN countries related to business incubation and supporting startup communities.

The second Philippine microsatellite, DIWATA-2, is set to be launched into space on October 29, 2018 from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan via H-IIA F4 rocket. Its flight model was handed over to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) last August 30, 2018.

31 AUGUST 2018 – The second batch of Young Innovators Program (YIP) awardees officially sealed their partnership with the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) through the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) held at the Heritage Hotel Manila.