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PH, Israel to collaborate on science, tech projects

The Philippines and Israel will work together on various initiatives as part of their science, technology, and innovation collaboration, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on Friday. In a taped report, de la Peña said he and Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss met online on January 24 and discussed priority areas for international cooperation. “Joint initiatives on innovation, agriculture, and health were agreed upon in the said meeting. Recognizing Israel’s strength, the DOST will work with the embassy to bridge both countries’ key players in the innovation ecosystem to establish linkages and

Mimaropa’s first Science Centrum ready for use

The first Science Centrum in Region 4-B (Mimaropa) is ready for use although it is not yet open to the public, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Friday. The PHP5-million Science Centrum, located within the Marinduque State College, showcases 35 interactive exhibits that include science facts, principles, and concepts that can be easier understood by the public. “It is not yet open even if it is ready (for use) because of the pandemic. It could be a Covid (virus) spreader,” DOST-Mimaropa Director Josefina Abilay said. “A science centrum promotes the culture of science through

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