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By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII

Nuclear and radiation technologies offer distinct features and benefits that can effectively diminish the overall amount of plastic and polymer waste on a global scale. Therefore, they could address and bridge the current technological gaps in waste management, according to a researcher from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI).

“Radiation technologies can be employed to transform or repurpose plastic waste into alternative products, such as additives and binders for construction materials, as well as utilize radiation-induced reactions to convert waste plastics into fuels or smaller molecules,” said Dr. Jordan F. Madrid, a supervising science research specialist from the DOST-PNRI.

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By Venus Abigail D. Gutierrez, S&T Media Service, DOST-NRCP

More than 50% of Filipinos employed in the music industry earn less than Php20,000 a month, which almost falls a little over the minimum wage in the National Capital Region.

This is according to a national music stakeholders survey conducted with 700 respondents and gathered data from focus group discussions with music stakeholders, music-related companies, and organizations from different regions nationwide. The respondents come from diverse professions, businesses, and affiliations. The survey showed that 61.1% of Filipinos involved in music creation, production, distribution, and consumption are college degree holders, majority of them are freelance artists. Moreover, most of the respondents said they have non-music-industry related income to support their living expenses.

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By Karen Lou Mabagos, ITCU, DOST

19 April 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary Leah J. Buendia, representing the Philippines, was elected as Vice Chair for the Asia Pacific Group of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) during its twenty-seventh session held on April 15-19, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

The CSTD, an intergovernmental forum, serves as the United Nations’ focal organization for science, technology, and innovation (STI) for development. It critically analyzes and discusses pressing issues in STI and its potential contributions to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Commission is comprised of five (5) regional groups with 43 Member States, including nine (9) Member States under the Asia Pacific Group.

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By Karen Vivien Conducto, DOST OSEC

A group of S&T learners from Angeles City, supported by the DOST Central Luzon Grants-In-Aid (GIA), is gearing up to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2024 (ISEF), which is scheduled to take place from May 11 to 17 in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

According to the DOST-Provincial Science and Technology Office in Pampanga, the learners from Angeles City Science High School successfully participated in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) 2024 National Science & Technology Fair (NSTF) held from April 1 to 5 at Sequoia Hotel in Parañaque City. Their GIA-funded project, titled "In Vitro Study of Bioceramics from Bamboo Leaf Ash and Green Mussel Shells with Silver (Ag) Coating and 3D-Printing Applications for Bone Regeneration," received recognition and awards at the event, earning them a spot in ISEF 2024.