Category: Science & Technology

DOST deploys solar-powered irrigation pumps to aid Aurora farmers amid fuel price volatility

By Michael A. Taroma | May 22, 2026 BALER, Aurora (PIA) — Farmers in Aurora may soon see reduced irrigation expenses after the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) distributed solar-powered pumping units. This supports the national government’s renewable energy agenda under the whole-of-government framework ordered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., which includes energy optimization, conservation… Read More DOST deploys solar-powered irrigation pumps to aid Aurora farmers amid fuel price volatility

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Pisay scholar develops heat-stable capsule film from agricultural waste

By Marifel Faith S. Hammond | April 28, 2026 CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) — For 18-year-old Grandis B. Frias, science is not about theories. It is about solving real problems using throw-away materials. A Grade 12 DOST scholar from the Philippine Science High School (commonly Pisay) Main Campus in Quezon City, Frias was among 201 scholars from… Read More Pisay scholar develops heat-stable capsule film from agricultural waste

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Candelaria LGU reps join Kaohsiung learning exchange

CANDELARIA, Zambales — Two officers from the local government unit of Candelaria, Zambales joined the Philippine delegation to the Kaohsiung Smart City Expo 2026 in Taiwan on March 17-21 as part of an exchange to explore smart city solutions. Municipal Administrator and Local Youth Development Officer Kathleen Ebilane Pulangco, along with Chebilin Farrales of the… Read More Candelaria LGU reps join Kaohsiung learning exchange

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DA, Aboitiz Foods make agriculture more relatable through digital educational program

By Ara Jamica R. Reparejo | March 13, 2026 TARLAC CITY (PIA) — The Aboitiz Foods, through Pilmico, has partnered with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office 3 for the development of the Gen XP TV Series, a digital educational program designed to bridge traditional farming with innovation. ‎This is a youth-led digital… Read More DA, Aboitiz Foods make agriculture more relatable through digital educational program

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Pampanga to open solar-powered water facility in Arayat town

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | March 13, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Provincial Government of Pampanga is set to open the Sinukwan purified water facility in Barangay San Juan Baño in Arayat using natural spring water from Mount Arayat.  This installation of a modern water filtration system is expected to provide safe… Read More Pampanga to open solar-powered water facility in Arayat town

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DOST grants Zambales P20-M for mobile emergency hub

SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The Department of Science and Technology in Region III (DOST-III) has turned over P20 million to the Zambales provincial government for the procurement of a Mobile Command and Control Vehicle (MOCCOV) for its disaster-preparedness program. The project is part of DOST’s Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) program for Central… Read More DOST grants Zambales P20-M for mobile emergency hub

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