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The Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) has released the results of the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS). The survey provides essential information about food sources, child care, and maternal health and protection.

The key findings shared with the public revealed a combination of progress and ongoing challenges in the country's efforts to improve nutrition.

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Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. said that plant breeding efforts in the country remain a powerful solution to many cross-sectoral concerns and create a broader impact on food security, rural development, and agricultural sustainability.

While plant breeding allows researchers to develop crops that are more nutritious, productive, disease-resistant, or climate-resilient, Solidum said these new crop varieties, when combined with appropriate technologies and management, “can significantly reduce hunger, increase income, and make farming more resilient to climate and economic shocks”.

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The DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) will hold a conference to celebrate its 68th anniversary on July 4, 2025 with a national conference on forest innovation at The Bellevue Manila Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa.

The event commemorates nearly seven decades of the Institute’s pioneering efforts in R&D, technology transfer, and technical services for forest-based industries.

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Camiguin –The Regional Development Council 10 Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RDC-X RPMC) the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) jointly conducted project monitoring activities to ensure government resources and initiatives are effectively implemented and reach its intended beneficiaries.

The visit highlighted key projects aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness, boosting agricultural productivity, and improving community resilience through innovation.