New research shows cross-laminated bamboo OK for construction

Filipino researchers are one step closer to understanding engineered bamboo. A research team at the Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently found that cross-laminated bamboo boards made from local species are a promising construction material. Explains Dr. Rico J. Cabangon, DOST-FPRDI Deputy Director and one of the researchers, …

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energy transition dialogue

Energy transition dialogue focuses on role of partnerships

At the 9th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) held last March 29, ETP director Sirpa Jarvenpaa presented several key levers to globally accelerate and sustain a just energy transition.  ETP (the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership) is a multi-donor collaboration formed by government and philanthropic partners to accelerate the sustainable energy transition in the region in …

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advancements in genomics

New advancements in genomics help fight crime and diseases

From shedding light on mythological creatures to helping fight crime, the Philippine-led study of the basic building blocks of life has come a long way. Ever since the inception of the country’s genomics program in 2009, scientists from the University of the Philippines Diliman-College of Science (UPD-CS) have been pushing the country’s advancements in genomics …

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GWM is back with two new hybrid models

Global brand Great Wall Motor (GWM) is back, and it recently previewed its hybrid lineup for the Philippine market. The GWM Group is an international automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) that aims to provide consumers with more intelligent mobility choices. Luxuriant Automotive Group Inc has become the country’s official distributor of GWM since October 2022. …

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new partnership

Toyota, PLDT ink new partnership for smart solutions

The Philippines’ largest automotive company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and the country’s largest fully integrated telco PLDT recently announced a new partnership that will further drive the benefits of smart connected cars and intelligent platforms technology for major fleet business operators and Toyota car owners.  PLDT, through its B2B solutions arm PLDT Enterprise, is firing …

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scholarship program

UP scholarship program now open for new applicants

The Philippines’ premier science and technology (S&T) research and teaching institution and the country’s premier S&T scholarship program are opening their doors to prospective applicants. The University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science’s (UPD-CS) Graduate Programs are now accepting applications, alongside the Department of Science and Technology’s Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program …

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