John Tria I must confess to following local science developments. The Department of Science snd Technology’s social media pages are effective resources. There is much excitement over local scientific developments such as the launching of the second Maya satellite and the development of the local diesel engine, and the continuous work of the onestore.ph online portal to promote locally processed products to a larger market. With the further studies into virgin coconut oil’s antiviral properties and the local herbs to boost health, research and development advancements such as these demand our attention, and the people in the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) deserve our appreciation for patiently pushing such research.