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news the big one 06192017
Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Undersecretary for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change explains to delegates of the 17th Conference of the Science Council of Asia the possible occurrence of the so-called Big One. He also described the West Valley Fault System traversing Metro Manila and nearby provinces and its effect on the possible damage to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, and the disruption of mass transport system that is one of the life lines during disasters. Dr. Solidum stressed the need to create scenarios by using “disaster imagination” to fully prepare for the strong earthquake and respond accordingly to prevent loss of lives and destruction to properties. The annual conference was held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City from June 14-16, 2017 co-organized by the DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) and the Science Council of Japan. (Text and Photo by Rodolfo P. de Guzman/S&T Media Service) 

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news dosts fault finder 06192017
Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., DOST undersecretary for disaster risk reduction and climate announced the latest app developed by the DOST-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology which can determine the location of active faults. The app is part of DOST’s disaster mitigation program in preparation for the so-called Big One, a strong earthquake with a possible magnitude of 7.2 that could affect Metro Manila and parts of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal provinces. The Big One will occur should  there be movement in the West Valley Fault. Dr. Solidum was one of the speakers during the 17th Conference of the Science Council of Asia, an annual gathering of researchers and scientists from the ASEAN region. The event is co-organized by the DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines and the Science Council of Japan.  (Text and Photo by Rodolfo P. de Guzman, S&T Media Service)

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news dost provides therapeutic handlooms to special education students1 06132017
In an effort to provide more opportunities and empower persons with disabilities, the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and DOST-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) partnered to empower differently abled pupils in a school for children with special needs. The partnership provides opportunities for students to earn income through handloom weaving.

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The Department of Science and Technology-National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST-NAST) expressed support to the so-called “blue economy” by focusing on more research and development activities geared at harnessing the vast resources offered by the seas and oceans from fisheries to mineral deposits.