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NEWLY CONFERRED SCIENTISTS. Ten researchers conferred the scientist rank by the Department of Science and Technology and the Civil Service Commission under the recognition program, Scientific Career System, take their oath on June 30 at Richmonde Hotel in Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City. From left: Norvie Manigbas from PhilRice; Susan May Calumpang from National Crop Protection Center, UPLB; Rosalina Lapitan and Arnel Del Barrio from Philippine Carabao Center; Erloinda Naret from University of the Philippines Visayas (Iloilo); Eufrocina Atabay and Edwin Atabay from Philippine Carabao Center; Edwin Alcantara and Nelly Aggangan from BIOTECH, UPLB; and Arvin Diesmos from National Museum of the Philippines, who was appointed from Scientist II to Scientist III. The Scientific Career System is a system of recruitment, career progression, recognition and reward of scientists in public service, to develop a pool of highly qualified and productive scientific personnel. It was established in 1983 pursuant to Executive order No. 784 and further reinforced under R.A. 8439 or "Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and Other Science and Technology Personnel in Government."

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After receiving assistance from DOST in the form of a P448,000 grant for equipment upgrade plus training and consultancy, the staff of Davao-based Apo ni Lola, makers of mostly durian-based goodies and ice cream, have something to smile about.

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MOST DISTINGUISHED UP ALUMNUS. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario G. Montejo is honored as Most Distinguished Alumnus by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) in ceremonies held during the U.P. General Alumni-Faculty Homecoming and Reunion last June 21 at Luciano E. Salazar Hall, UP Diliman. The recognition was part of UPAA’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards conferred on graduates with sterling achievements in their chosen fields that have greatly benefited society. Sec. Montejo, who earned his BSME from UP in 1974, is one of the country’s most outstanding engineers. His leadership has pushed DOST toward new directions allowing the creation of top-flight technologies poised to make local industries more globally competitive, improve social services, and solve multi-sectoral problems including disaster preparedness. The NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) Program in particular, one of the Department’s flagship projects featuring cutting-edge technology for early warning against calamities, was established during Montejo’s term. Photo also shows (from left) UPAA President Ponciano Rivera, UP President Alfredo Pascual, and UPAA 1st Vice President Renato Valdecantos. (S&T Media Service)

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The Philippine metals and manufacturing industry will now get a much-needed push toward global competitiveness as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launches the Die and Mold Solution Center (DMSC) – a one-stop solution for die and mold design and fabrication - during the opening of the 4th Metals and Engineering Week last June 16, 2014.