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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has spent about P250 million this year for biotechnology projects, including research on the development of low-cost medicine from marine organisms.

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Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro said the department focused on the areas of biotechnology, information communication technology (ICT), environment, alternative energy and health products.
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"Right now, the DOST is encouraging the active involvement of both the public and private sectors in joint technology development and utilization to increase productivity and product quality through a new policy that’s more customer-oriented," said Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro.
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Dr. Graciano Yumul Jr., PAGASA officer-in-charge, said the newly upgraded weather facility was funded from his agency’s P17-million budget to enhance the country’s capability in tracking and predicting adverse weather conditions.
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Behind the project, launched recently with the signing of a memorandum of agreement, are the Departments of Science and Technology and Agricul-ture, University of the Philippines System, National Library (NL) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
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A database is envisioned to be developed, serving as a repository of essential statistics and indicators on basic education, technical-vocational and higher education.
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Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro that while there has been in the past few years a rapid growth in telephone density and increase in the number of Internet service providers, what has been achieved is still way below what it should be, or even in comparison with that of other ASEAN countries.
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Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro will lead the science community in the weeklong event, which for this year has a wider focus on scientific meetings, policy fora and the annual S&T fair.
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A total 29,918 graduating high school students belonging to the top five percent of their batches took the scholarship examination. Out of this number, 3,863 qualifiers have been named to the scholarship slots available.
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                    [Title] => DOST spends P250 M for biotechnology projects
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has spent about P250 million this year for biotechnology projects, including research on the development of low-cost medicine from marine organisms.

[DatePublished] => 2008-12-06 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804518 [AuthorName] => Ghio Ong [SectionName] => [SectionUrl] => [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 377128 [Title] => DOST spends sizable budget on 5 R&D areas [Summary] => The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) spent a significant portion of its P2.5 billion budget in 2006 for research and development (R&D) in five priority areas which could address the pressing societal problems and provide opportunities to industries and other economic sectors, officials said.

Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro said the department focused on the areas of biotechnology, information communication technology (ICT), environment, alternative energy and health products.
[DatePublished] => 2006-12-28 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804518 [AuthorName] => Ghio Ong [SectionName] => Science and Environment [SectionUrl] => science-and-environment [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 376110 [Title] => DOST extends 249 new technologies to small, medium firms [Summary] => The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) urged local investors to make use of the agency’s 249 new technologies to help them increase their productivity and revenues.

"Right now, the DOST is encouraging the active involvement of both the public and private sectors in joint technology development and utilization to increase productivity and product quality through a new policy that’s more customer-oriented," said Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro.
[DatePublished] => 2006-12-21 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804518 [AuthorName] => Ghio Ong [SectionName] => Science and Environment [SectionUrl] => science-and-environment [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 288956 [Title] => RP’s first upgraded weather tracking radar launched [Summary] => APARRI, Cagayan — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) has launched the country’s first-ever upgraded weather tracking radar in this northernmost town of Cagayan.

Dr. Graciano Yumul Jr., PAGASA officer-in-charge, said the newly upgraded weather facility was funded from his agency’s P17-million budget to enhance the country’s capability in tracking and predicting adverse weather conditions.
[DatePublished] => 2005-07-30 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1220725 [AuthorName] => Charlie Lagasca [SectionName] => Nation [SectionUrl] => nation [URL] => ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 244941 [Title] => 5 gov’t agencies launch electronic library project [Summary] => LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – Five government agencies and institutions have launched an electronic library project to help accelerate the country’s development.

Behind the project, launched recently with the signing of a memorandum of agreement, are the Departments of Science and Technology and Agricul-ture, University of the Philippines System, National Library (NL) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
[DatePublished] => 2004-04-02 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1723283 [AuthorName] => Rudy A. Fernandez [SectionName] => Technology [SectionUrl] => technology [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 167899 [Title] => WG&A supports ‘Sail on Science’ [Summary] => In line with its community relations activities, WG&A Phils. has pledged its support for the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) "Sail on Science" program that creates a favorable atmosphere for the development of science and technology (S&T) consciousness across the country.
[DatePublished] => 2002-07-11 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Science and Environment [SectionUrl] => science-and-environment [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 142273 [Title] => Unesco holds GST workshop [Summary] => Representatives from seven countries in the Asia-Pacific gathered recently for the three-day Training Workshop for the National Research Coordinators on Gender, Science and Technology (GST) to discuss data collection system, instruments and reporting strategies and to undertake hands-on training on the management of the GST website.

A database is envisioned to be developed, serving as a repository of essential statistics and indicators on basic education, technical-vocational and higher education.
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Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro that while there has been in the past few years a rapid growth in telephone density and increase in the number of Internet service providers, what has been achieved is still way below what it should be, or even in comparison with that of other ASEAN countries.
[DatePublished] => 2001-08-30 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 85000 [Title] => Arroyo graces S&T Week opening [Summary] => President Arroyo will be the guest of honor in today’s opening rites of the National Science and Technology Week, at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology in Diliman, Quezon City.

Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro will lead the science community in the weeklong event, which for this year has a wider focus on scientific meetings, policy fora and the annual S&T fair.
[DatePublished] => 2001-07-16 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Science and Environment [SectionUrl] => science-and-environment [URL] => ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 90208 [Title] => 3,863 hurdle science scholarship exam [Summary] => Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro has announced the names and qualifiers in the 2001 Science and Technology Scholarship Examination held last Feb. 4.

A total 29,918 graduating high school students belonging to the top five percent of their batches took the scholarship examination. Out of this number, 3,863 qualifiers have been named to the scholarship slots available.
[DatePublished] => 2001-04-01 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) ) )
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