Local experts develop quake-proof desks for preschoolers
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The research team developed not only a resilient study desk for kindergartens but also a warning system when earthquakes occur, a safety infrastructure for students to use, and a learning tool to passive disaster preparation of kindergarten.
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Science helps prevent corruption
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Science recently took another facet as a corruption prevention tool when the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) awarded the Department of Science and Technology a silver award during the PACC’s first anniversary on 6 March 2019.
The award was received by both the DOST and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for their collaborative venture called Project DIME which made the government’s transparency and accountability efforts more efficient.
PH continues record-breaking streak in int’l contests
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Around 700 young achievers in science and mathematics were honored at the annual Youth Excellence in Science (YES) Award held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on 14 February 2019.
The ceremony celebrated the victory of elementary and high school students in international science and mathematics competitions such as the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) and the Singapore International Mathematics Olympiad Challenge.
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PH’s first simulation packaging testing lab soon to rise on DOST grounds
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A state-of-the-art packaging laboratory with the capacity to simulate stress conditions will soon rise at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) grounds in Bicutan, Taguig City.
At the ground breaking ceremony for the establishment of the first Simulation Packaging Testing Laboratory (SPTL) and Green Packaging Laboratory (GPL) in the country, held on 5 March 2019, DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña stressed the need to improve packaging technology with better equipment and facilities.
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