To commemorate the devastating 1990 Luzon earthquake on its 30th year, DOST-Phivolcs announced that it will launch a new app called GeoMapperPH on Thursday, July 16.
The DOST said it is collaborating with DepEd to enhance STEM learning for elementary and high school students through two radio programs, which will be rolled out in time for the opening of classes this school year.
The DOST launched on Friday, June 19, the mobile app for its e-commerce site OneSTore.ph as a way of expanding the digital platform for entrepreneurs to sell their homegrown products.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it is currently supporting a team of scientists who are developing a new instrument system that can read diagnostic kits used to for Covid-19 testing.
PSHS executive director Lilia Habacon said a new curriculum is now being prepared that would offer two options or modes -- flexible learning and online learning.
Classified as a telehealth device, the RxBox is capable of measuring a patient’s temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, uterine contractions, and electrocardiogram readings remotely.
The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) of the DOST has developed prototypes of 3D-printed parts for respirators and ventilators, as well as nano-filters for masks and nebulizers.
Tech lawyer Roy Ibay observed, however, that the RapidPass System is only bringing “rapid confusion” to the public since drivers are still questioned by the authorities even if their vehicles already have RapidPass QR codes.
The Sample Collection Booths (SCBs) passed the required validation test from four hospitals and will now be delivered by April 30 to testing locations around the country.
