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DOST in the News: New DOST business program to feature beneficiaries, livelihood opportunities

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Leave the Office Early Day isn't about being tamad. It's about working so efficiently that you earn back your time.

When work gets done, you go home. On time.
That's the 'New Filipino Time.'

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OrasPinas: Filipino, On Time Ka!

#OneDOST4U
#SolutionsOpportunitiesforAll
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DOST Rizal emphasized that the project promotes inclusive access to knowledge and innovation, aiming to empower PDLs through continuous learning, personal growth, and better opportunities for reintegration into society.

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DOST Press Release: Rizal PDLs get S&T learning kiosk for education and livelihood training thru a DOST, BJMP collab

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The initiative will initially benefit 72 female PDLs and 26 jail officers, with the platform also supporting Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners, children of PDLs, and individuals seeking livelihood opportunities.

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DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. supported exploring sustainable alternatives aligned with circular economy principles, noting that DOST-PTRI has already collected 3,333 worn-out flags for proper retirement and possible recycling initiatives.

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DOST Press Release: DOST pushes for amendment to the law repurposing worn-out Philippine flags instead of burning them

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DOST-PTRI Director Julius L. Leaño explained that the institute uses physical fiber recovery technology, which can recover 90–95% of the flag’s textile materials for reuse in other applications.

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DOST in the News: DOST pushes science careers, cites shortage of innovators

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UBE FARMING LEVEL UP!

“In our project, we have proven [that] February planting is possible. There are only aids in how to germinate ube in that month when it shouldn't have germinated. So far, we have shown that we also have a breaking of dormancy and propagation protocol in months when it doesn't really grow naturally. And so far, we have demonstrated that [to farmers],”

-Prof. Marlon M. Tambis of the Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center

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DOST in the News: DOST deploys solar-powered irrigation pumps to aid Aurora farmers amid fuel price volatility

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DOST in the News: DOST-PTRI pushes eco-friendly retirement of worn-out PH flags

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The anniversary event will also recognize DOSTv’s partners and stakeholders while reaffirming its commitment to making science understandable, relevant, and meaningful to every Filipino through multi-platform communication initiatives.

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DOST Press Release: DOSTv to celebrate 10th anniversary, launch new programs “NegoSiyensya” and “Sci.Say”

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Sci.Say is a vodcast platform targeting younger and digital audiences through interactive science discussions, featuring co-hosts from partner universities and guest scientists, researchers, and experts.