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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) spearheads the 11th National Biotechnology Week (NBW) as it opens on November 23, 2015 at the SM City, Dasmarinas, Cavite with the theme “Bioteknolohiya: Kaagapay ng Mamamayan sa Pambansang Kaunlaran” and the tagline “Angat Tayo sa Bioteknolohiya.”

Created by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 1414, NBW which will run until November 28, 2015 is co-organized by DOST along with the DOH, DA, DENR, DILG, DTI, DepEd, CHED, and the Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines.

NBW serves as a venue to highlight the many contributions of biotechnology to agriculture and food security, equitable health care services, development of industries and business enterprises, sustainable environment and economic development, among others.

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How he ventured from safe water to rice and mongo snacks constituted sense, timing and luck. It started when some people in emergency situation asked him, “You already have water that’s useful during emergency situation, why not food?”

“I’ve pondered on it and figured, why not?” Racky D. Doctor, president of Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corporation (NFMC), reveals.

Eventually, an opportunity came when the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI) conducted a forum on complementary food and he was among the invited. He showed up and that began his passion for good food.

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DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo (4th from left) is joined by DENR Undersecretary Atty. Jonas R. Leones (leftmost), Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Regulations Atty. Paz Benavidez II (3rd from left), PCHRD Executive Director and NCBP Chairman Dr. Jaime C. Montoya (rightmost)  and other representatives from the departments of health, trade and industry, local government, and foreign affairs as they renew their respective agencies’ commitment for a harmonized effort in ensuring the safe and responsible use of biotechnology products. Photo taken during the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines’ 25th year anniversary held October 27, 2015 at Chardonnay by Astoria, Pasig City. (Text by Maria Judith L. Sablan, Photo by Gerry Palad, S&T Media Service)

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DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo signs the renewal of commitment by agency members of the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP) during its 25th year anniversary held October 27, 2015 at Chardonnay by Astoria, Pasig City. DOST heads NCBP, the lead authority in developing policy guidelines and other significant protocols that promote and ensure biosafety in the country including safe and responsible use of genetically modified organisms or GMOs. In line are DENR Undersecretary Atty. Jonas R. Leones (extreme right) and PCHRD Executive Director and NCBP Chairman Dr. Jaime C. Montoya. (Text by Maria Judith L. Sablan, Photo by Gerry Palad, S&T Media Service)

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National Scientists Dolores A. Ramirez (third from left) and Ricardo Lantican (second from right) together with DOST former Secretary Dr. Estrella Alabastro (second from left) and Dr. Amelia Ancog (third from right) were conferred Service Awards by the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines during its 25th year anniversary on October 2, 2015 at Chardonnay by Astoria, Pasig City. With them are DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Amelia Guevara (leftmost) and PCHRD Executive Director and NCBP Chairman Dr. Jaime C. Montoya (rightmost). The awardees were recognized for their significant contribution to the establishment of biosafety policy guidelines in the country through NCBP. DOST heads NCBP, a multi-agency authority in crafting policy guidelines and other significant protocols that promote and ensure biosafety in the country including safe and responsible use of genetically modified organisms or GMOs. (Text by Maria Judith L. Sablan, Photo by Gerry Palad, S&T Media Service)

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Key representatives from the agricultural, industrial, medical, government and academic sectors will gather together for the Third Philippine Nuclear Congress (PNC) from December 7 to 9, 2015 at the Diamond Hotel in Manila, Philippines to assess the state of nuclear science and technology and its contributions to national development. The third PNC will focus on the theme Meeting Challenges through Nuclear Science and Technology for Sustainable Growth.

Organized by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) and other partner agencies, the PNC is a multi-sectoral forum for reviewing the global, regional and national scenarios in nuclear science applications for technological development and inclusive growth. It also aims to expand the participation of the different sectors to establish stronger linkages with the collaborating institutions and individuals.