Science Discovery Center to rise in Cebu through Anjo World, DOST partnership

Francis I. Vistal 05/18/2026

A new science-themed educational attraction, the Science Discover Center, set to rise inside Anjo World Theme Park in Minglanilla, Cebu, was formally introduced through a strategic partnership launch held on May 14, 2026. The launch gathered representatives…

4 science-related laws signed in 2025 – DOST

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 12/25/2025

MANILA, Philippines – This year, the Marcos administration has signed into law four acts related to science and technology. The Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) Modernization Law The signing of the Phivolcs Modernization Law will improve…

Cebu flooding renews calls for science-based water management

Airam Limatog 11/28/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Recent flooding across Metro Cebu has renewed calls for local governments to adopt science-based approaches in addressing water and flood problems. The WaterSecurePH Forum, which gathered water security experts and stakeholders, urged the…

Earthquakes normal occurrence in PH – DOST chief

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 10/14/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. on Monday assured the public that recent tremors felt in different parts of the country are normal. “That’s normal because of active faults and trenches,”…

DepEd, DOST sign MOU to boost STEM curriculum

Stephanie Sevillano 01/17/2025

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help boost the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum and advance scientific literacy…

Smart pen for kids can help tell if they’re troubled – DOST

Kathleen de Villa 01/05/2025

Filipino scientists have developed a smart pen that can analyze children’s handwriting and detect potential psychological conditions affecting their self-esteem or academic performance, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The handwriting assessment tool dubbed…

Bomb threats strike several gov’t agencies, LGUs on Feb 12

Faith Argosino 02/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Several offices of national government agencies and local government units (LGU) received bomb threats on Monday, authorities said. The San Marcelino Public Information Office revealed on social media that the Department of Education’s (DepEd) division office…

Stronger El Niño phenomenon in 2024 threatens 65 provinces — DOST

12/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A stronger El Niño phenomenon could bring drought to 65 provinces in the Philippines by May 2024, the Department of Science and Technology warned on Tuesday that. According to Science and Techonlogy Secretary Renato…

Acid rain possible due to Taal vog — DOST

Jean Mangaluz 09/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Acid rain can occur following the volcanic smog or vog from Taal volcano, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum said on Friday. “Ang Kamaynilaan, kung umulan ng malakas, ay nawa-wash down…

Fearing PH rice crisis? DOST chief says consume ‘alternative’ food

Charie Abarca 09/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will be able to handle the country’s rice woes if Filipinos consume alternative food, Science and Technology chief Renato Solidum Jr. said on Thursday. The country’s rice issues were brought up during the…

Flood Early Warning Systems set up in Danao, Argao

Mary Rose Sagarino 09/08/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Two more Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) were established in Cebu as part of the initiative to reduce the ill effects of heavy downpour that causes massive flooding. FEWS were established in Danao…

Crying over onions

Anna Cristina Tuazon - @inquirerdotnet 01/19/2023

When does an economic issue turn into a mental health issue? The world of mental health is quite expansive. It interacts with practically every facet of our lives. The moment something affects the way we think and…

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