Major activities in the nanosatellite engineering track include the development of cube satellites. Two cubesats are aimed to be developed and launched into space near the end of the program.
The roadmap provides mechanisms in establishing Regional Inclusive Innovation Centers (RIICs), which is the cornerstone of the new industrial strategy known as i3S, as well as a central portal containing government-funded innovation research and data on innovation and entrepreneurship and ensuring its strong alignment with the needs of the industry.
The framework agreement on space cooperation will include use of Russian rockets to launch Philippine payloads such as micro- and nano-satellites, as well as the establishment of a receiving station for the Global Navigation Satellite System.
The Solar Power Innovative Cart, which can only travel short distances, is a collaboration between DOST and Tarlac State University to possibly address the increasing prices of fuel consumption in the region.
A party-list lawmaker has criticized the DICT for the offline government websites that contributed to the confusion brought about by the "mis-suspension" of classes on Monday, July 9.
A gong or ?gangsa? is a rounded metal commonly made of copper or brass used by the Cordillera IPs in accompanying their traditional dances and rituals.
The newly signed law that institutionalizes the "Balik Scientist" program will encourage Filipino technology experts to return to the Philippines to aid in the country's development, Sen. Grace Poe said.
The Balik Scientist Act will provide overseas Filipino scientists with financial benefits and incentives to encourage them to return to the Philippines and help boost the country's research and development.
