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Boracay Island has long been the subject of issues regarding wastewater, drainage systems, and residual solid waste that fill the air with noxious odor. While there are regulations governing waste treatment in the island, the problem persists due to an inadequate treatment system especially with the continuous influx of tourists to the island.

Boracay may have found the answer to this problem through Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST)-developed Eco-Sep, an organomineral treatment used in a self-sustaining and portable wastewater treatment system.

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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario G. Montejo recently told DOST scholars to “equip themselves with more knowledge… (and) strengthen their belief that science and technology would make a huge difference to improve the lives of every Filipino.”

During the recent scholars conference held at Hotel Jen in Pasay City, Sec. Montejo stressed that science and technology remains to be the important engine of the country. It is S&T that drive industry competitiveness, accelerate the delivery of government services, and enhance the country’s capacity in emerging technologies, he said.

“ With the developing challenges of globalization and tough competition in the market place, S&T innovation and research should be a priority to ensure our nation’s global competitiveness”, Montejo underscored.

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The number of Filipino professionals in science and technology (S&T) doubled from 1990 to 2010, with nursing, midwifery, and engineering registering the most number of professionals each.

This was revealed in a publication by the Department of Science and Technology-Science and Education Institute (DOST-SEI) titled “Human Resources in Science and Technology in the Philippines,”  launched on April 22, 2015 at the Astoria Plaza Hotel, Pasig City.

The publication contains estimates on the country’s S&T professionals, established by a study conducted by SEI which utilized National Statistics Office census data for 1990, 2000, and 2010, among others

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The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School (DOST-PSHS) System, in partnership with First Pacific Leadership Academy (FPLA) will host  the 2nd Philippine International Science Fair (PISF) which will take off this coming June 1, 2015 in  Antipolo City.

To date, six countries namely Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Sweden have confirmed their participation with three student participants from each country. Sixteen science-oriented high schools from the Department of Education and the 12 PSHS campuses will also be participating in the fair.

This five-day, biennial event, which will run from May 31 up to June 4, aims to promote a culture of science with the theme, “Innovate to Mitigate.”