Survey says: Rice, not meat, is Filipinos’ top protein source
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Rice and not meat is the source of protein for Filipinos.
This was one of the key highlights shared by Dr. Eva Goyena, Senior Science Research Specialist of the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), during the 51st FNRI Seminar Series held at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City.
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DOST maps out 64 local innovations for future development
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The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 5 (DOST-5) has successfully mapped out 64 local innovations across the Bicol region through the Grassroots Innovations for Inclusive Development (GRIND) Program.
Following the completion of SalikLakbay—a four-month community research journey to uncover local solutions—from February to May 2025, the DOST Bicol Region was able to empower marginalized communities by identifying, developing, and strengthening grassroots innovations.
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DOST-STII, DLSAU partner to expand access to S&T info
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The De La Salle Araneta University (DLSAU) and the Department of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently that will significantly promote science communication in the campus.
The partnership enhances DLSAU’s collaboration with the two DOST-STII’s programs, namely the Science Journo Ako and the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosks (STARBOOKS).
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PH’s new handloom weaving center to create job opportunities
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The newly established Philippine Handloom Weaving Center in Taguig City is eyed to create more livelihood opportunities which may expand the local weaving communities and the textile industries in the country, according to Senator Loren Legarda.
Legarda, along with science Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. led the recent launch of the Philippine Handloom Weaving Center at the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) Grounds.
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