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Published: 09 November 2015

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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario G. Montejo (4th from right) turns over DOST’s internationally acclaimed digital science library, STARBOOKS or Science and Technology Academic and Research-based Openly Operated Kiosks, to CHED-CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region) represented by Regional Director Dr. Romulo H. Malvar (4th from left) and representatives of DepED-CAR during the recent CAR leg of DOST’s Science Nation Tour at CAP Convention Center in Baguio City. Science Nation Tour is a nationwide roadshow that aims to highlight the benefits of DOST programs and technologies in every region of the archipelago.The first of its kind in the Philippines, STARBOOKS is a stand-alone research platform with a user-friendly interface. It requires no Internet connection and contains science information from local and international sources. On June 29, 2015, STARBOOKS was awarded with the American Library Association Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects in San Francisco, California. (Text by Ma. Lotuslei P. Dimagiba / Photo by Arjay C. Escondo, S&T Media Service, DOST-STII)

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Published: 03 November 2015

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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.

Read more: When passion drives business: Healthy food for kids

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Published: 09 November 2015

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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.

Read more: DOST to lead 2015 Nat’l Biotech Week celebration

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Published: 02 November 2015

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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)


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)


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)