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Pinoys will surely rediscover the Philippines while exploring science through "Science Pinas," the first science-travel show on primetime television.

Behind this groundbreaking TV show is the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), which officially launched Science Pinas last February 13, 2025.

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched eight transformative research and development (R&D) programs that leverage emerging and frontier technologies to address significant challenges and provide solutions for large-scale issues.

These initiatives are strategically developed to tackle critical problems in key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.

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The presence of microplastics in various ecosystems like rivers, coastal waters, and even air, due to mismanaged plastic wastes has been a long-standing issue in the country and even globally.

Recently, researchers from Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) have published a study titled, “Urban Road Deposition of Microplastics in Iligan City,” published in the Philippine Journal of Science in 2024, which pioneered in quantifying and characterizing microplastics, especially from road dust in an urban setting.

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The Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) is calling on local designers to develop creative footwear designs that highlight Filipino identity, through storytelling, design, and materials.

As part of the celebration of Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month, with the theme “Weaving Circularity”, the DOST-PTRI recently launched the 10th Filipino Footwear Design Competition, which will be a platform to highlight Filipino creativity and promote the local footwear industry in the country.