An employee of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was shot dead by an unknown gunman in San Fernando, Pampanga. According to DOST Central Luzon Regional Director Julius Ceasar Sicat, the killing happened on Wednesday night, March 17. The victim, identified as Marvin Valdez- a volumetric calibration officer of the DOST-3 regional metrology laboratory, … Read more
The clinical trials for the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines will push through amidst FDA’s EUA grant, according to a DOST official. An official of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) on Monday said that the independent clinical trials of China’s Sinovac Biotech in the … Read more
The WHO was considering three COVID-19 vaccines for its solidarity trials, according to DOST. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Friday said that the World Health Organization (WHO) was considering three COVID-19 vaccines for its solidarity trials, but the date on when the said activity would commence remained uncertain. In an online press … Read more
The DOST had approved a hand-crafted face mask locally made in Cavite. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) had officially approved a hand-crafted face mask locally made in Maragondon, Cavite. This, as the first local hand-crafted mask conformed to the the recommended minimum specifications or standards for non-medical face masks for community use. In … Read more
DOST disclosed that the Philippine government was awaiting the submission of requirements by Bharat Biotech for a vaccine trial. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday disclosed that the Philippine government was awaiting the submission of requirements by Bharat Biotech for the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. According to DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña, … Read more
VCO decreased COVID-19 symptoms of suspect and probable cases in study, according to DOST. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) had seen a positive result on a study wherein virgin coconut oil (VCO) was used as a supplement for suspect and probable cases of coronavirus disease. In a virtual conference, DOST Secretary Fortunato dela … Read more
VCO showed potential vs. COVID-19, according to DOST The virgin coconut oil (VCO) showed potential against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). This, as the Department of Science and Technology shared the findings of a study on the antiviral effects of compounds from coconut oil and virgin coconut oil. … Read more
The results of VCO clinical trials were expected to be released by the 2nd week of November, according to DOST. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Saturday said that the results of the clinical trials on the efficacy of virgin coconut oil (VCO) against COVID-19 were expected to be released on the second … Read more
Clinical trial for Lagundi as COVID-19 medicine began, according to DOST official An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said that the clinical trial for lagundi as a medicine in order to prevent severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases had began. This, as Dr. Jaime Montoya — the executive director at DOST Philippine … Read more
Experts in the Philippines will study if the saliva-based COVID-19 testing can be used, according to DOST-PCHRD official. An official from the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) on Saturday said that experts in the Philippines would study if the saliva-based COVID-19 testing can be used in … Read more