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The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) helped a Laguna-based agro-forest farm by providing technical assistance through its incubation and piloting program.

The Adoress Farm is an incubatee in a collaboration between Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) and DOST-FPRDI. It is being assisted in the production of hand soaps made from natural materials through DOST-FPRDI’s Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Program and Piloting of Select FPRDI Technologies Project.

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By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII

On 14 February 2024, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) honored several government workers for their notable contributions and significant achievement that had great impact to different sectors and communities in the country.

Among the awardees were scientists, researchers, and experts from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

The ceremony for the 2023 Search for Outstanding Government Workers was held at the Malacañang Palace, with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. himself leading the ceremony.

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Coffee, probably the most loved beverage in the country and the whole world, is set to level up, especially the ones coming from the picturesque province of Bukidnon.

The Department of Science and Technology, in partnership with the Local Government of Valencia City and the Manggayahay Tribal Association Incorporated (MANTALA Inc.) are set to improve coffee processing through various science, technology, and innovation interventions. The parties sealed a Memorandum of Agreement on 16 January 2024 at Sitio Migtulod, Mt. Nebo, Valencia City, Bukidnon.

The signed MOA states the commitment of DOST and LGU Valencia to support the coffee production of MANTALA Inc., an organized group of Talaandig coffee farmers in Valencia City.

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“Estimating dietary exposure to microplastics is not possible. Due to the absence of particle toxicity data for microplastics, it is currently not feasible to estimate the potential hazards associated with microplastic particles in food,” Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan, an DOST-NRCP lead researcher said

In photo: Ms. Kaye M. Similatan, Masters student collaborator from MSU-IIT