DOST-FPRDI studies the use of heat to treat wood and bamboo
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Around the world, people in these modern times have always relied on synthetic chemicals to treat wood. Many of these chemicals, however, are known to be toxic and can cause serious health problems and can harm the environment, if not used properly.
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Media frontliners in Zamboanga City get DOST-Zinex BLAZED face shields
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Several media companies in Zamboanga City recently received free face shields developed by the Department of Science and Technology Region IX (DOST-IX) in partnership with ZinexZign Express.
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DOST-X, Paras join hands in developing Parazap disinfection unit for COVID-19
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Engr. Elpidio M. Paras, inventor and CEO of Parasat Cable TV, recently handed over to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) his innovation to help medical frontliners conserve Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the fight against COVID-19.
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DOST-ITDI develops respirator, ventilator parts for COVID-19 patients
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By David Matthew C. Gopilan, DOST-STII
To support COVID-19 patients having breathing difficulty, the country's science agency has begun developing 3D printed ventilator and respirators.
Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said that ventilators in small hospitals are now depleting. "Lalonghumirap ang pag-import ng ventilator kasi nag-aagawan ng supply," the science chief mentioned during the Interagency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases at the Malacañang in Manila.
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