Balik Scientist Program News Today

DAVAO CITY—A Filipino Balik Scientist from a United States university concluded her six-month study of nematodes here, adding another layer of wealth of information on worms and parasites, as government continued tapping into the expertise of Filipino researchers, engineers and scientists trained abroad. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)…

A Department of Science and Technology (DOST) delegation signed agreements with two Canadian universities for Filipino scholarships in the North American country. Science Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. led a DOST delegation to Canada from March 11 to 14 that enabled the science agency to sign agreements with the University…

ILOILO CITY—The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) introduces initiatives in support of the environment. Led by Balik Scientists and Science and Technology (S&T) Fellows, a forum titled “Talk and Tech: Science Careers in Demand,” during the DOST National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (NSTW) held in this city, focused…

The government has been encouraging Filipino scientists, who are working or living abroad, to return to the country as Balik Scientists for a limited period to serve the country through their respective expertise in research and development (R&D). But many of them are opting to stay and serve in the country longer, if not for

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is now eyeing government partnerships with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to usher in the country’s innovation renaissance or “Filipinnovation” by boosting the competitiveness of local research and development initiatives. In his remarks delivered by Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual for the WIPO Asian…

THE Cagayan State University (CSU) has awarded Department of Science and Technology (DoST) Undersecretary Sancho Mabborang an honorary degree in public administration in recognition of his exemplary leadership in government service.

Entitled “The Physical Internet and the future freight transport and logistics system in the Philippines: Developing a national innovation &

Marcos renews vow to prioritize social protection, health, education, labor

For Department of Science and Technology (DOST) “Balik Scientist” Dr. Eugene Caldona, 3D printing continues to hold a lot of promise for both the industrial and consumer sectors in the Philippines.

For the head of the PH College of Physicians, there is no need for hospitals to hire foreign doctors to facilitate technology transfer