The Philippines marked another scientific milestone on Sunday, February 21, at exactly 1:36 in the morning, as the country’s second cube satellite (CubeSat) Maya-2 was launched to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the S.S. Katherine Johnson Cynus spacecraft.
The projects are geared towards addressing the gap in the country’s workforce for data scientists that enables and strengthens the government to adapt data-driven governance and evidence-based management.
Despite being surrounded by vast expanses of water, 80.14% of households in Dumaran have no access to clean water for drinking and sanitation, posing a serious health risk to residents and a threat to the development of the remote island.
Equally improving is the level of awareness of Filipinos on news or information about science and technology (S&T) that increased to 23% in 2020 from 18% in 2019.
The partnership with TikTok is a six-month collaboration where TikTok will be providing training for researchers on how to use the platform for science communication, promotion of Filipino technologies, and conduct contests for the Filipino TikTok community.
Researchers from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) have developed a simulation modeling software to enhance Manila Water's capability in forecasting the water supply system of Angat-Ipo-La Mesa Dams and its treatment plants and storage reservoir.
Researchers from the UP Diliman, in partnership with the DOST, has developed a low-cost, high-quality aerosol monitors to help find ways in minimizing air pollution in the cities.
The DOST’s ULAT (Understanding Lightning and Thunderstorm) project can observe weather conditions at a microscale level (specific to cities or barangays) and forecast both the location and intensity of storms.
The Startup Grant Program will provide funding opportunities for innovative startups for their research and development (R&D) activities as they develop solutions for the “new normal”.
