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By Kesha Shua V. Leosala, DOST-STII, Photos by Louver Patriarca, DOST-STII

The DOST Central Office Building displaying purple light in support of the Women’s Month Celebration during the kick-off activity held on March 3, 2025 at the DOST Plaza, Bicutan, Taguig City.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) jams through music as they kick off the Women’s Month celebration titled “A GADering WEEth Music and Fun” held on March 3, 2025, at the DOST Science Plaza, Bicutan, Taguig City.

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Claire Bernadette A. Mondares, DOST-STII

A group of researchers and experts from the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology and Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has taken on a two-day seminar workshop to improve their communication skills further.

Through the Science Journo Ako advocacy program initiated by the DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII), 50 information officers, including the administrative staff, underwent science communication training on March 5-6, 2025, at the KM-STICA hall in Bicutan, Taguig City.

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The DOST-Forest Products and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently showcased its innovations on bamboo musical instruments (BMI) during the Tagkawayan Quezon’s Kaway Festival.

Among the bamboo instruments played and demonstrated during the activity were tongatong (bamboo stamping tubes), bungkaka (bamboo buzzer), patteteg (bamboo plate/bar), gabbang (bamboo xylophone), saggeypo (panpipe), tongali (nose flute), and kubing (jaw harp). Highlight of the event was the interactive community playing of BMIs with the participants.

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Sources across the web show that one of the most common myths about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is that it is a rare condition, affecting only overweight women.

However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age (15-49 years old). This condition affects an estimated 6–13 percent of women, globally. Of these cases, up to 70 percent are undiagnosed.

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By Christian Dominic I. Casimiro, DOST-1

Forensic science, particularly DNA analysis, has transformed investigations worldwide by providing concrete biological evidence that helps identify suspects, exonerate the innocent, and ensure justice is served. In the Philippines, where the justice system grapples with prolonged detention and overcrowded jails, integrating forensic science into routine investigations could be a game-changer. In celebration of Women's Month, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), in partnership with DZAG Radyo Pilipinas Agoo, featured forensic scientist Academician Maria Corazon A. De Ungria in its Tekno Presyensya radio program on March 13, 2025. As the Director of the DNA Analysis Laboratory at the Natural Sciences Research Institute of the University of the Philippines Diliman (NSRI-UPD), De Ungria underscored the critical role of women in forensic science and the broader scientific community.

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