The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has formally launched the National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation (NAICRI), positioning it as the institutional backbone of the National AI Strategy for the Philippines (NAIS-PH) and consolidating years of government-led AI projects into a permanent national capability.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to formally launch the National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation (NAICRI) on Feb. 26, establishing what it describes as the country’s central institution for artificial intelligence research, advanced computing, and innovation.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has formally turned over the locally developed Controller Operated Battle Ready Armament (Cobra) system to the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Philippine Army.
Unveiled by the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), the model house features tiles, bricks, and panels created through a radiation-based technology that strengthens low-value plastic waste — particularly sachets, one of the country’s most persistent pollutants.
Backed by ₱79.4 million in funding under DOST’s Smart and Sustainable Communities Program, the C-Trike can travel up to 80 kilometers on a single charge — positioning it as a viable option for daily urban transport.
Reelist8’s ecosystem includes PropertyAuctions.ph, which allows users to find and bid on below-market properties, and Buildin.com.ph, a project management tool that helps contractors and designers generate real-time pricing takeoffs from floor plans.
Developed to make Braille education more accessible, BRAILLEiance features a progressive learning system that helps users move from recognizing individual Braille characters to reading full sentences.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) marked a major milestone in the country’s innovation agenda with the launch of 19 regional Advanced Manufacturing Centers (AMCen) and the unveiling of a national additive manufacturing (AM) curriculum during the Asian Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ACAM) 2025 held this week at Solaire Resort and Casino in Paranaque City.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has inaugurated the Adaptive Robotics Technology and Intelligent Computing (ARTIC) Center at St. Mary’s University in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, marking a major milestone in advancing robotics research and Industry 4.0 initiatives in the Cagayan Valley region.
While the Philippines currently ranks 56th in the 2024 Government AI Readiness Index, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. said the country is “well-positioned to accelerate progress” through the foundation laid by years of groundwork.
