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The public needs guidance on how to process and understand new technologies that can potentially disrupt their daily lives. In times of crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic or an earthquake, without proper explanation, society may fall into chaos. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recognizes the crucial role that media plays in informing the public about the benefits and dangers of new technologies, as well as how to prepare for natural disasters and health epidemics.

And to recognize the important role of the media in creating public awareness on science, technology, and innovation, DOST is finding ways to strengthen the relations between the Department and the media. One of the key initiatives seen is through rewards and recognition, a tool that will incentivize the efforts of media partners by having a regular media award for the best science and technology content.

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By Zymar P. Bandola (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Development Cooperation) and Charlene U. Basig (International Technology Cooperation Unit)


The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently concluded a successful four-day mission in Paris, France, where it participated in key dialogues, meetings, and events at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Led by Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr., the DOST delegation, supported by Assistant Secretary for Development Cooperation Rodolfo J. Calzado, Jr., and officials from the Philippine Embassy in France, engaged in fruitful discussions aimed at advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI) policies. These include the Japan-ASEAN High-level Roundtable on Science, Technology, and Innovation, OECD Multistakeholder High-Level Dialogue, and the Ministerial Meeting of the OECD Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy (CSTP).

Secretary Solidum (middle) and Assistant Secretary Calzado (left) with Mr. Jerry Sheehan, Director of the OECD Science, Technology, and Innovation Directorate (right).

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By Rhea Mae B. Ruba, DOST GADU

2024 Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for the DOST-Central Office newly hired employees. (Photo from Rhea Mae B. Ruba, DOST GADU)

The Department of Science and Technology – Central Office (DOST-CO), through its Gender and Development Unit (GADU), conducted the first Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for 2024 at DOST Executive Lounge, DOST Compound, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City on April 24, 2024.

The 2024 GST was designed to provide newly hired DOST-CO employees with a deeper understanding of the basic GAD concepts. By comprehending how gender shapes societal roles, employees can contribute more effectively to their development and foster healthier relationships within the workplace.

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The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) will officially inaugurate the PHIVOLCS Visayas Cluster Monitoring Center for Earthquake and Tsunami (PVCMCET) on 10 May 2024 8:30 AM at PVCMCET, Purok 11-Santan, Brgy. North Poblacion, San Fernando, Cebu. The PVCMCET is a strategic state-of-the-art facility to ensure service continuity of DOST-PHIVOLCS national earthquake and tsunami monitoring operations in cases of major disruptions in key operations of the PHIVOLCS Data Receiving Center (DRC) in Quezon City.