The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched Friday, May 21, its newly developed system equipped with artificial intelligence and predictive data analytics capabilities, which does not only supplement the drug-trafficking investigation of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), bu
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The DOST welcomed the survey results conducted by a third-party survey firm for the fourth quarter of 2020 showing that 98 percent of Filipino adults are aware of the agency,
Based on the survey, 66 percent of Filipino adults are satisfied with the performance of the Department with a very good net satisfaction rating of +57, which is an improvement from the very good net satisfaction rating of +51 in December 2019, it noted.
“These encouraging figures reflect the DOST’s continued efforts in implementing different development programs that give meaning to its mantra of science for the people,” the DOST said in a statement.
DOST net satisfaction rating climbs to +57
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The survey results conducted by a third-party survey company for 2020 found that among the 98% of Filipino adults who are aware of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), 66% are satisfied with the performance of the Department with a very good net satisfaction rating of +57. This is an improvement from the very good net satisfaction rating of +51 in December 2019.
By geographical area, DOST’s net satisfaction is very good in Balanced Luzon of +65, in Visayas at +55, in Mindanao at +50, and good in the National Capital Region with +47.
By age, the DOST obtained a very good net satisfaction ratings across all age groups with +60 among 18-24-year-olds, +57 among 25-34-year-olds and 45-54-year-olds, and +56 among 55-year-olds and older; and +55 among 35-44-year-olds.
Published February 8, 2021, 1:44 PM
he Department of Science and Technology (DOST) -Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) has forged partnership with Mark Energy Revolution Corporation (MERC) to develop a portable storage device that can provide sufficient power for lighting while simultaneously charging a few other small electronic devices without producing harmful chemicals.
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DOST Secretary Fortunato T. dela Peña said the DOST-ITDI through its Advanced Device and Materials Testing Laboratory (ADMATEL) led the research and development (R & D) “collaboration” with the Bulacan-based MERC to develop sustainable, and environment-friendly energy technologies.
“This R&D collaboration seeks to find improvements in MERC’s Power Cube, a storage device which uses low-cost metal anodes, cathodes, and saltwater electrolytes,” he said in his weekly report streamed live on Friday, Feb. 5.