Rappler's latest stories on science and technology
T.I.P. and Vents for Philippines secure DOST grant for ventilator project
PRESS RELEASE: With this grant, the Technological Institute of the Philippines is set to produce five units of its prototype design that shall undergo further calibration and testing in government-recognized testing facilities
Flying bubble makers could save world from starvation
A Japanese scientist successfully demonstrates that soap bubbles can be used to pollinate fruit-bearing plants
NAST recognizes 12 outstanding young scientists for 2020
This year's awardees are from UP Los Baños, Cebu Technological University, Cavite State University, De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila University, UP-PGH, UP Diliman, and the Asian Institute of Management
PGH using telepresence devices to connect patients and frontliners
The telepresence devices are meant to allow for communication among patients, doctors, and a patient's family while limiting potential coronavirus exposure and conserving personal protective equipment
DOST delivers COVID-19 specimen collection booths to healthcare facilities
PRESS RELEASE: Inspired by the telephone booth-style swab collection facilities in other Asian countries, the specimen collection booths are equipped with a transparent front window, ventilation, and caster wheels for easier mobility
DOST’s rewashable face masks ready for commercialization
REwear face masks are designed to be washable for up to 50 times
Avatar robots at graduation? Japan pioneered them
A public school in Taguig is the first in the Philippines to dress robots in toga to represent its graduates. The first in the world to do that was a university in Tokyo.
IN PHOTOS: Robots represent graduating high school students in Taguig
The Senator Renato ‘Compañero’ Cayetano Memorial Science and Technology High School resorts to technology to comply with the prohibition on mass gatherings
DOST-PCHRD scholar is PH's finalist to the ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Dr. Maria Ruth Pineda-Cortel of the University of Santo Tomas is chosen as the finalist for the ASEAN-U.S Science Prize for Women 2020 for her project on gestational diabetes
DOST starts mass producing telephone-booth style swabbing kiosk for coronavirus
'This was designed to improve our testing capacity in our testing centers and hospitals without direct contact between the patient and the health worker,' the DOST says
PH tech initiatives in the fight against the coronavirus
From providing tangible assistance to frontliners to simple yet important actions like tech support for research initiatives, here’s a list of the things being done by the local tech scene in this crazy world we live in today
DOST to study use of virgin coconut oil as coronavirus treatment
The Department of Science and Technology is working with UP-PGH and the Philippine Coconut Authority to conduct clinical studies
PH kits for 120,000 coronavirus tests available by April 4
The DOST and the UP National Institutes of Health Project will prioritize 1,300 kits – good for 26,000 tests – to be distributed to 6 hospitals in Metro Manila, Baguio, Cebu, and Davao
DOST-SEI announces 9,788 new science and technology scholarship qualifiers
PRESS RELEASE: 5,917 passers qualified as scholars under the RA 7687 Scholarship Program, while 3,871 qualified for the DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program
DOST opens applications for 2020 Junior Level Science Scholarship Program
PRESS RELEASE: The Junior Level Science Scholarship Program is intended for incoming third year college students who are enrolled in priority science and technology courses
PH science advisory body urges research-based approach to fight coronavirus
According to the National Academy of Science and Technology, mathematical modeling studies in epidemiology 'may help us better understand how the epidemic will evolve'
Indie-Siyensya extends deadline to February 25
PRESS RELEASE: The contest is open to all Filipinos who may join as individuals or in groups
DOST offers scholarships to grad students from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar
PRESS RELEASE: Graduate students from the 3 ASEAN member states may pursue their masters and doctorate degrees in various fields of science and engineering at partner universities
COA allows DOST to write off P23-M loan to Pinatubo victims
The Commission on Audit says based on the validation of the loan program, the beneficiaries are either dead, have no capacity to pay, or can no longer be located
7 Filipino-made tech and products hoping to hit the market in 2020
Science Secretary Fortunato de la Peña says DOST has started to promote their technologies in specific forums catering to different sectors, technologies, and products
PH, Taiwan accepting applications for science graduate courses for 2020
The deadline for submissions of MECO-TECO SSP applications is on January 15, 2020
[OPINION] Fantastic coconuts and what to do next
Studying and propagating coconuts with improved characteristics will be beneficial to an estimated 3.5 million coconut farmers and 22 million Filipinos
Student innovations recognized in 3rd imake.wemake
Press release: Senior high school students were tasked to seek solutions to pressing societal and community issues in food safety, health, education, disaster mitigation, agriculture, and environment
PH chemists invent abaca-based fabric to filter toxic pollutants
The invention was declared as the regional winner for the Outstanding Utility Model Award at the 2019 DOST Regional Invention Contests and Exhibits
2020 NAST, DOST awards now open for nominations
PRESS RELEASE: Except for the Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists Award, the deadline for the submission of nominations for all awards is on the last working day of November 2019
HS students from Pitogo, Caloocan, and Malabon top local robotics competition
PRESS RELEASE: Pitogo High School is named Best Team while Malabon National High School and Caloocan National Science High School win Best Alliance at the 2019 Tagisang Robotics
DOST honors 9 groups for PH victories in internat'l science, math competitions
'The fact that we are excelling in these fields in the global stage says that we have the potential to make wonders in other disciplines as well,' says DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña
DOST Filipino scientists and engineers bag 2019 Presidential Lingkod Bayan award
The Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award is given to outstanding civil servants for their exceptional contributions with nationwide impact on public interest, security and patrimony
Innovation that aids locked-in syndrome patients nabs top prize in 30th BPI-DOST Science Awards
PRESS RELEASE: Jay Patrick Nieles is also the recipient of the Best in Innovation Award for the same study
U.P., DOST institute set up joint lab for space tech
The new lab aims to develop a sustainable space program in the country and empower Filipino students to pursue careers in space technology
Applications for DOST undergraduate S&T scholarships open until September 6
PRESS RELEASE: The nationwide examination will be held on October 20, 2019
The era of mental conversations has begun
What is the latest happening on the ground with ordinary mortals who are doing science to try to read people's minds?
DOST's program for small businesses called out for wasting millions
The Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) has not been able to get back P461 million worth of refunds from businesses for over 10 years now
Court junks drug charges vs North Cotabato state college president
Kidapawan City Regional Trial Court Judge Henelinda Diaz says the search warrants used to conduct the raid on the home of then CFCST president Samson Molao are invalid
DOST-SEI invites Grade 12 students to apply for S&T scholarships
PRESS RELEASE: The deadline for the submission of applications for the 2020 Undergraduate Scholarships Program is September 6, 2019
Philippine Robotics National Team bags gold award in Turkey
PRESS RELEASE: The national delegation comes home victorious after winning a Gold Award for Project Presentation and Finalist on Project Research
DOST-SEI opens innovation contest for science, math teachers
The deadline for submission of proposals is on July 12, 2019
PH robotics team wins big at FIRST Lego League World Championship
Young Filipino students bested other teams from all over the world at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Lego League World Championship in Houston, Texas
DOST-SEI offers overseas scholarships for science, tech graduates
PRESS RELEASE: The DOST-SEI is offering foreign graduate scholarships in specialized priority science and technology fields to develop the country's pool of talent
DOST appeals for space agency bill approval before Congress adjourns
'We are proud to say that we are capable and ready for a Philippine space agency,' says DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña
How Tropical Depression Usman affected schools
Aside from damage to school infrastructure, Tropical Depression Usman also placed students' lives in danger
Pinoy science docus reap awards in 3rd Indie-Siyensya film contest
PRESS RELEASE: 7 films earn the nod of judges and selected viewers in the 3rd Indie-Siyensya Filmmaking Competition
Are Filipino communities prepared for a tsunami?
In the event of a disaster, communities should 'act as one,' says Ishmael Narag of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
How are PH tsunami warning systems maintained?
To many, what took place in Indonesia serves as a reminder for the Philippines to ensure that preparations for such disasters are continuously being implemented and improved
WATCH: DOST’s Solidum weighs in on viral ‘resilience’ photo
DOST Undersecretary Renato Solidum says that Filipinos are resilient in character but the Philippines itself is not yet a 'disaster-resilient' community
2018 Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists Award open to nominations until Sept 17
The deadline for the submission of nominations is extended until September 17, 2018
DOST chief to resign if PAGASA, Phivolcs moved to disaster resilience department
Science Secretary Fortunato de la Peña says he would just return to private life if the two agencies are attached to the proposed Department of Disaster Resilience
Philippine Science High School applications for 2018-2019 now open
PRESS RELEASE: The deadline for filing of application is on September 14, 2018. The date of the examination is on October 20, 2018.
Nigeria's Buhari meets parents of kidnapped schoolgirls
The jihadists are still holding 112 students they abducted from Chibok, which sparked a global campaign for their release. The Dapchi kidnapping has been given less attention.
Senate committee to probe new threat vs BPO sector
This comes after a Malacañang veto effectively raised the cost of doing business in the Philippines, says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
