TSD staff speak at graders’ science week celebration
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TSD staff speak at graders’ science week celebration
August 13, 2012
Speaking on the “Application of Science in Issues and Problems of Today”, Ms. Amador and Mr. Austria highlighted how various technologies of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are helping solve some of the country’s most critical problems. These include Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards); water hyacinth harvester; water hyacinth dryer; ovidical trap system; DOST water filter; fortified baby foods; complementary foods; fortified rice; and coral reef rehabilitation. (Rizalina K. Araral, 9 August 2012)#
Martin wins DOST 6K Fun Run
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Martin wins DOST 6K Fun Run
August 13, 2012
Ms. Apple Jean C. Martin (left) of the Technical Services Division is this year’s winner of DOST’s “Run for Wellness” Fun Run (6K, Women’s Division) held 20 July 2012 at the DOST Complex. Despite the inclement weather, the Fun Run was actively participated in by the management and staff of the department’s various line agencies. It was the culminating activity for this year’s National Science and Technology Week Celebration.
This year’s win was Ms. Martin’s second. She also topped the 6K Women’s Division of last year’s DOST Fun Run. (Rizalina K. Araral, 9 August 2012)#
Director Aggangan attends the 15th ASEAN Senior Officials on Forestry Meeting
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Director Aggangan attends the 15th ASEAN Senior Officials on Forestry Meeting
August 13, 2012
Director Romulo T. Aggangan attended the 15th ASEAN Senior Officials on Forestry (ASOF) Meeting and Related Meetings, in Hanoi, Vietnam on 25-29 June 2012.
Says Dr. Aggangan, “Our participation in the discussions centered on our role in implementing the 2010-2015 plan of action on the development of forest products R&D, particularly in putting up a regional network to facilitate exchange of information, technologies and expertise in forest products development and trade.”
He adds, “The Philippines, thru FPRDI, has been assigned the important task of compiling ASEAN information on promotion, transfer of technologies and innovations on plantation timber species as well as non-timber species.” (Rizalina K. Araral, 14 August 2012)#