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Riding on the buzz word called innovation, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) gathers experts to impart their knowledge in empowering small and medium enterprises and startup businesses during the week-long celebration of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) this year.

The NSTW that will be held from July 17-21, 2018 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City has the theme, “Innovation for Collective Prosperity”. The science department advocates innovation as one of the driving forces for inclusive growth particularly in the countryside.

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The sixth of July became a landmark day as the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) was launched outside of Metro Manila for the first time, and this happened at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang, Davao City.

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Food insecurity is tied with food wastage, according to the study by the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute, and the increasing amount of food wastage is one of the current concerns in the field of nutrition. 

According to Cristina G. Malabad, science research specialist at the DOST-FNRI, the food wastage in the country reaches an average of 1,717 metric tons each day and that the greatest amount of plate waste comes from energy food group. Moreover, food wastage is also tied with food insecurity.

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The Department of Science and Technology recently presented returning scientists from various fields of expertise who are involved with local universities under the Balik Scientist program.

Recognized in the event were the following:

Dr. Jonel P. Saludes who came back from Washington State University to assist in enhancing the research program of University of San Agustin, particularly on soil-derived antibiotics against the so-called “flesh-eating bacteria” and other multidrug-resistant bacteria.