QUEZON CITY – On November 21-25, 2016, our country celebrated the 12^th National Biotechnology Week (NBW) in accordance to the Presidential Proclamation No. 1414, s. 2007 to recognize the importance of Biotechnology and its impact to the society.

The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) with support from the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) recognized the Most Innovative Products developed from the Food Innovation Centers (FIC) technologies: water retort, vacuum fryer, spray dryer, and freeze dryer, during its awarding ceremonies on November 14, 2016.

Twelve (12) barangays in District 6, Quezon City received Low-Cost Modular Type Rainwater Collection System and ten (10) units of Ceramic Water Filter from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on September 26, 2016. 

The registration for the 23rd session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-23) with the theme “Building a Future through Space Science, Technology and Innovation.”, which will take place from 15 to 18 November 2016 in Sofitel Manila, Philippines is now open.