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news dosts fault finder 06192017
Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., DOST undersecretary for disaster risk reduction and climate announced the latest app developed by the DOST-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology which can determine the location of active faults. The app is part of DOST’s disaster mitigation program in preparation for the so-called Big One, a strong earthquake with a possible magnitude of 7.2 that could affect Metro Manila and parts of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal provinces. The Big One will occur should  there be movement in the West Valley Fault. Dr. Solidum was one of the speakers during the 17th Conference of the Science Council of Asia, an annual gathering of researchers and scientists from the ASEAN region. The event is co-organized by the DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines and the Science Council of Japan.  (Text and Photo by Rodolfo P. de Guzman, S&T Media Service)

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news dost provides therapeutic handlooms to special education students1 06132017
In an effort to provide more opportunities and empower persons with disabilities, the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and DOST-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) partnered to empower differently abled pupils in a school for children with special needs. The partnership provides opportunities for students to earn income through handloom weaving.

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The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) recommended possible courses of action that government agencies can collaborate on to help improve the conditions of Laguna lake. The recommendations were borne out of consultations with various environmental experts.

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Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has redesigned its bamboo charcoaling kiln to make high quality charcoal at a higher yield.

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Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) marketing and communication arm, the Science and Technology Information Institute (STII), will conduct a training titled “Science Simplification and Reporting” for Aklan media practitioner to be held on June 8-9, 2017 at the Ati-Atihan Festival Hostel in Kalibo, Aklan. The training is in partnership with DOST-VI and the Philippine Association of Science Journalists (PSciJourn) -Aklan Chapter.

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