

DOST Complex, Taguig City - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) inks a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) on September 7, 2026 to formalize its shared commitment in advancing agriculture, nutrition, and food security in the Philippines through emerging technologies and innovation.

Steamed, sometimes fried, often with rice—but for a local food manufacturer in Tuao, Cagayan, siomai made them rise.
Read more: Tuao food processor gets up steam on siomai biz through SETUP
In a country made up of more than 7,000 islands and communities separated by mountains, seas, and difficult terrain, bringing science and technology to the people can sometimes mean going where the roads end.
Read more: From mountains to rivers: How DOST goes beyond laboratories to help communities across PH

To help students explore science and technology through creation, the Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) provided a training-workshop in digital design and modeling, giving learners an added skill to turn their imagination into a tangible product.
Read more: From imagination to creation: Taguig SHS learns the basics on 3D printing and modeling