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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) partners with Pascual Pharma Corporation (PPC) in developing components of herbal supplements to address kidney stones and edema (swelling), with a focus on creating a standardized extract for consistent results.

“Ensuring that herbal products meet consistent quality standards is crucial for the well-being of our communities. At DOST, we are committed to supporting initiatives that not only innovate but also directly impact people’s health for the better, ensuring that every Filipino has access to safe and effective healthcare solutions they can trust,” emphasized DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr.

Funded under DOST’s Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) Program, the project aims to develop a preclinical trial ready and standardized Sambong leaf extract and develop a quantitative chemical profiling method that will be used for the quality control of the extract.

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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.