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DOST Inaugurates Iloilo Ground Station – March 10, 2023
Posted on by Katrina Mina
DOST Inaugurates Iloilo Ground Station (embargoed until 12NN 10 March 2023) Dumangas, Iloilo – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) finally unveils the third Read More

DOST-ASTI’s SARwAIS signs MOA w/ BulSU
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Malolos, Bulacan Ph – The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute through its Synthetic Aperture Radar and Automatic Identification System for Innovative Terrestrial Monitoring and Maritime Read More

DOST-ASTI CSD signs MOU w/ Partners to support, promote IoT, Blockchain, AI Tech
Posted on by Jean Carla Maningat
Quezon City, Ph – DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute’s Computer Science Division continues to bring in partners to promote R&D on emerging technologies in the Read More

APRICOT 2023: Diversity and Inclusivity in Tech
Posted on by Chelsea Abellana
APRICOT 2023 organized a panel session on Diversity & Inclusivity in Tech last March 1, in time for the start of National Women’s Month in Read More

Event Wrap-Up: APRICOT 2023
Posted on by Jeline Tanya H. Tetangco
The 2023 Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies (APRICOT 2023) successfully concludes its 10-day run from 20 February to 2 March 2023 at Read More

Gul.ai System’s Laboratory-scale Prototype Deployment and Real-environment Testing at the University of Rizal System’s Tanay Campus
Posted on by Abegail Bactol
DOST-ASTI’s Gul.ai Project Team deployed a laboratory-scale prototype of the Gul.ai System at the University of Rizal System’s Tanay Campus last November 28, 2022. The Read More

Biggest Internet Summit in Asia-Pacific Region returns to Manila
Posted on by Jeline Tanya H. Tetangco
The Philippines is all geared up for the hosting of the biggest gathering of Asia-Pacific’s top-notch Internet experts next month. The 2023 Asia Pacific Regional Read More

2nd Joint COARE-PREGINET (INNOVATE) Stakeholders’ Meeting
Posted on by Mary Antonnette Santos
Last 13 December 2022, alongside the celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Advanced Science and Technology Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Read More

DOST-ASTI joins the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW
Posted on by Rachel Perez
The DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) is one in observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from 25 Read More

Internet SaMurai cuts through Philippines and Guam
Posted on by Jeline Tanya H. Tetangco
The Philippines’ national research and education network (NREN) received a big boost as Prof. Jun Murai of Keio University, fondly known as the Internet Read More

DOST-ASTI is prepped to NSTW 2022
Posted on by Rachel Perez
The DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) is set to highlight two (2) of its technologies on the upcoming National Science and Technology Week Read More

2022 National Science and Technology Week
Posted on by Mary Dianne Lapitan
WE ARE BACK! The 2022 National Science and Technology Week is happening from November 23-27, 2022 with the theme “Agham at Teknolohiya: Kabalikat sa Maunlad Read More

LOOK: DOST-ASTI officially received its ISO 9001:2015 Recertification
Posted on by Rachel Perez
TUV SUD Representatives, Mr. Eric Santos, Senior Business Development Manager, (second from left) and Ms. Mary Grace Zara, Tender and Bidding Executive, (left) hand the Read More

SEC Philippines officially kicks off 2022 Investor Protection Week
Posted on by Rachel Perez
“2022 Investor Protection Week” Official Banner from SEC Philippines It’s Investor Protection Week! This is according to Proclamation No. 846 which declares the second Read More
DOST-ASTI’s Mr. Guba wins RPD Challenge 2021 to Fly to Japan
Posted on by Rachel Perez
Photo grabbed from the RPD Challenge official YouTube Channel Team Tala Tech, where Mr. Gerwin P. Guba of DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute Read More

NetMesh speeds its way to the regions
Posted on by Jeline Tanya H. Tetangco
The NetMesh Project team kickstarted its series of training and field-testing last October 18, starting with Region 8. The training was held at Rosvenil Hotel Read More

DOST-ASTI is ISO 9001:2015 Recertified
Posted on by Donabel Norei Magsino
The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) received recertification for its Quality Management System (QMS) based on the ISO 9001:2015 standard. This is after a Read More

COARE E-Newsletter Volume 4: #SpotlightOnWomenInHPC
Posted on by Mary Antonnette Santos
The COARE team continues to share with you our different projects, initiatives, programs, and even helpful trivia that would allow our users to be informed Read More

CDA Philippines: October is “National Cooperative Month”
Posted on by Mary Dianne Lapitan
It’s Cooperative Month! This is pursuant to RA No. 11502, An Act Declaring the Month of October of Every Year as the “National Cooperative Month”. Read More

TED’s Book Review: A Mind for Numbers – How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
Posted on by Reynaldo Ted Peñas II
A Mind for Numbers is a book written by Barbara Oakley, Ph.D. for students who struggle to fulfill a math or science requirement or for Read More

PlanSmart Ready to Rebuild Media Launch
Posted on by Mary Antonnette Santos
The Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) witnessed the official launch of the PlanSmart Ready to Rebuild web application Read More

DOST-ASTI presents DRRM efforts in APAN54 DMWG
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Quezon City, Ph — The Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) celebrated its 54th meeting iteration through a hybrid event last 22-26 August 2022. Celebrated and hosted Read More

DOST-ASTI features initiatives to MSU-IIT
Posted on by Rachel Perez
DOST-ASTI Director Franz A. De Leon (left) presenting tokens of appreciation to MSU-IIT Chancellor Zed M. Ditucalan (right) The Department of Science and Technology Read More

DOST-ASTI Welcomes Addition to Family: Iloilo Ground Receiving Station
Posted on by Katrina Mina
DOST-ASTI Welcomes Addition to Family: Iloilo Ground Receiving Station Director Franz A. De Leon and Engr. Harold Bryan Paler beside the Earth Observation satellite Read More

DOST-ASTI’s Tandem Station bags 2nd Prize in the 2022 NICE “BANGHAY Award” for Outstanding Industrial Design
Posted on by Hannah Crystel Villasin
Screenshot Photo from 2022 NICE Closing and Awarding Ceremonies Livestream last 24 June 2022 The DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute’s Tandem Station grab the Read More

TED’s Book Review: Deep Work – Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Posted on by Reynaldo Ted Peñas II
-This book review is authored by Ted Penas- Deep Work – Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Read More

DOST-ASTI’s Kooha held Smartphone Photography Workshop Series
Posted on by Rachel Perez
Screenshot photo during the Q&A portion of “Kooha Smartphone Photography Workshop Series” last 18 July 2022 The DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute’s Kooha Read More

DOST-ASTI salutes Sec Boy’s contribution to DOST Community
Posted on by Rachel Perez
DOST-ASTI staff’s photo op with the outgoing DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña last 13 May 2022 Outgoing Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato dela Peña Read More

DOST, PhilSA sign MOA: Green lights the official transition of Space S&T Assets
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Quezon City, Ph – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) have officially signed the Memorandum of Agreement on Read More

DOST-ASTI Releases Newsletter on COVID-19 Initiatives
Posted on by Therese Quilnat
For its third issue of ang Surian, the Department of Science and Technology Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) releases its newsletter on COVID-19 initiatives. Read More

DOST-ASTI Joins NSTW 2021 Celebration with Webinar Series
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
Following the theme “Agham at Teknolohiya: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon,” the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) once again celebrated its annual National Science Read More

Virtual MOA Signing between the DOST-ASTI and the University of Rizal System (URS) for the Gul.ai Project
Posted on by Corp Comm
By Vanesa Osiana With the upcoming field testing of the Gul.ai System prototype, the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and the University of Rizal Read More

DOST-ASTI signs Research Collab using AI4EO tech with LLDA, LiWaD
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Diliman, Quezon City – Continuing its AI4EO initiative, the DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), through the DATOS Project, PEDRO Center, and SARwAIS Project, has signed two separate memoranda of agreement with the Laguna Lake Development Read More

Mobilization of Satellite Images in Response to the “New Normal”
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
Amidst the global pandemic, the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) is working on several research initiatives to combat the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The Read More

DOST-ASTI signs 3-year MOA with Bizooku Philippines for Cloudlink technology
Posted on by Corp Comm
(In this photo: Bizooku Philippines President Alejandro James A. Chiongbian, DOST-ASTI Director Dr. Franz A. de Leon, DOST-ASTI Chief Science Research Specialist Joanna G. Syjuco, Read More

Maya-3 and Maya-4 CubeSats launched to International Space Station
Posted on by Corp Comm
Press Release reposted from STAMINA4Space Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying cube satellites Maya-3 and Maya-4 to the International Space Station Photo captured via Read More

DOST-ASTI VRS App Brings Space Tech to Your Fingertips
Posted on by Therese Quilnat
Ready to take on an immersive adventure to learn, explore, and discover the country’s space technology? It is evident that the pandemic has pushed us to find Read More

DOST-ASTI on DZMM Teleradyo’s Lakas ng Siyensya
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
[Click to watch video] In this interview, DOST-ASTI’s Solutions and Services Engineering Division (SSED) Chief Engr. Alvin Retamar talked about the Hydrometeorological Devices and Early Read More

DOST-ASTI, DOST-Region 02 in Talks for Possible Collaborations with Academe Partners
Posted on by Therese Quilnat
A virtual consultation between the Department of Science and Technology Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and DOST Region 2 was held last Wednesday, 14 Read More

Project Katunog Featured on TikTok
Posted on by Therese Quilnat
The Philippine Indigenous Instrument Sounds Database project, or Project Katunog was recently featured on the viral video-sharing platform TikTok, as part of the Department of Read More

Deep Work: ULAT P-POTEKA Network Visualizes Typhoon Ambo
Posted on by Jerico Orejudos
The project Understanding Lightning and Thunderstorms (ULAT) aims to examine behaviors of extreme weather events using lightning and weather devices called POTEKA. One of the Read More

DOST-ASTI Highlights Legislative Agenda in Congress Webinar
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
27 May 2021, MANILA –The DOST Advanced Science & Technology Institute (ASTI), in collaboration with the House Committee on Science and Technology of the House Read More

COARE Supercomputing Facility highlights its continuous support to COVID-19-Centric Initiatives
Posted on by Dyan Delos Reyes-Lamando
It has been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the world, affecting the global economy and altering lives. The Philippines was not Read More

DOST Launches the Intelligent Data Analysis System Version 1.0
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
21 May 2021, MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially launched the Intelligent Data Analysis System (IDAS) for drug trafficking investigation in Read More

DOST inks MOA with NSC for SAR with AIS Project implementation
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Upholding their mutual commitment to securing the country, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the National Security Council (NSC) signed a Memorandum of Read More

IP Commercialization: Marketing Innovations to the Public and Private Sectors
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
The final phase of technology licensing is the commercialization process. At the DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), commercialization is being done through technology transfer activities, led by the Technology Licensing Office (TLO) of the Read More

Making the Data Available: Understanding Public Good
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
Public good, from the word itself, is something for everyone’s consumption such as products or services made available to the people. To determine whether something is a public good, it is expected to have two criteria. First, non-rivalrous, where there is always enough Read More

Intellectual Property (IP) Application: Protecting Research and Development Ideas
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
Intellectual Property (IP), according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), is the “creations of the mind; inventions; literary and artistic works; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce.” Read More

DOST-ASTI Technologies Showcased in DOST’s iFWD PH Program for OFWs
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
Photo Credits: DOST- CARAGA 14 April 2021 – The DOST National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), through the DOST’s Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH) Read More

Dr. Franz A. de Leon took oath as the ninth Director for DOST-ASTI
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
On April 15, 2021, a new director for DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), Dr. Franz Asunta de Leon, took an oath to office Read More

NovaSAR-1 satellite images used to detect fish pens
Posted on by Katrina Mina
The Philippines has the fifth largest coastline in the world, which makes fishing a vital source of livelihood for Filipinos. With millions whose primary livelihood revolve around the aquaculture industry, it Read More

DOST-ASTI Researchers address Sensor Data Utilization Inquiries for Kooha Mobile & Web App
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
During the app’s official media launch last 30 March 2021, developers of the Kooha Mobile and Web application from the DOST-ASTI addressed some questions Read More

Kooha: A new photo-sharing mobile application that is ‘societally-relevant’
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
11 February 2021 – A picture paints a thousand words. A picture tells a story. Photos shared with our family, friends, and colleagues serves as an evidence of moments Read More

CSC Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment Plan
Posted on by Corp Comm
The Civil Service Commission (CSC), through the Civil Service Institute (CSI) in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), conducted a town hall meeting on Read More

Amidst the Pandemic: A Year of COVID-19 Initiatives and Activities from DOST-ASTI
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
16 March 2021 – In the middle of March 2020, the Philippine government declared a nationwide community quarantine upon confirming the local transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Read More

DATOS holds 3-day Seasonal Crop Mapping Training for Department of Agriculture
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
The Remote Sensing and Data Science: DATOS Help Desk team of the DOST- Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) organized a three-day Seasonal Crop Mapping Training with researchers from the Field Programs Operational Division Read More

Six DOST-ASTI developed technologies presented during the DOST-ASTI Technology Transfer Webinar
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
27 November 2020 – The DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) held a Technology Transfer virtual webinar that talks about the six ASTI developed Read More

The EPDC Webinar features its Services and Facilities during the National Science and Technology Week 2020
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
26 November 2020 – The DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), in collaboration with the Electronics Product Development Center (EPDC), held a virtual webinar that talks Read More

Public Sector BPM Implementation Highlighted during ASTI Virtual Forum
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
25 November 2020 – The DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute conducted a webinar on the implementation of Business Process Management (BPM) concepts, standards, and strategies in the public sector. Read More

Robot Operating System (ROS) Basics discussed during ASTI Robotics Webinar
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
24 November 2020 – The DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute conducted a webinar on using an industry-grade and open-source platform for robotics, which aims Read More

National S&T Week celebration goes online this November 2020
Posted on by Corp Comm
The challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic will not prevent the entire scientific community from showcasing its latest innovative products and services that would Read More

National Archives of the Philippines conducts training on Basic Records Disposition Administration for DOST-ASTI staff
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
30 October 2020 – In order to continuously improve its records management, the members of the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) Records Management Committee (RMC), records/document custodians, and project personnel took Read More

DATOS holds Space Data Brew
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
The Remote Sensing and Data Science: DATOS Help Desk of DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute, together with the Philippine Space Agency, Stamina4Space, and NASA Space Apps Challenge, brought back the Read More

The DOST-ASTI Launches Project on Terrestrial Monitoring and Maritime Surveillance
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
Computer generated image of NovaSAR-1 in orbit. (Credit: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited) 13 October 2020 – The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) continues to strengthen its initiatives on space technology through Read More

How DOST-ASTI’s Supercomputing Facility aids in advancing COVID-19 research initiatives
Posted on by Dyan Delos Reyes-Lamando
Science research specialists at the supercomputing facility of DOST-ASTI. The number of global deaths due to the Novel Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) has surpassed a million by Read More

DOST-ASTI developed technologies featured in series of webinars for technology transfer
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
Several DOST Regional Offices, namely, the DOST-Provincial Science and Technology Center (DOST-PSTC) Rizal, DOST Region 6, and DOST-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR)conducted technology transfer forums or webinars Read More

Webinar on Data Science discusses potential Agriculture and Disaster Preparedness Applications
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
Sample processed image for landslide mapping in Makilala, Cotabato The Cordillera Industry and Energy Research and Development Consortium (CIERDEC) and the DOST Cordillera Administrative Region Read More

DOST-ASTI signs MOA with Philippine Statistics Authority
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Remote Sensing and Data Science: DATOS Help Desk facilitated the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Research Collaboration between DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Read More

DATOS publishes first international publication on automated mapping of sugarcane
Posted on by Corp Comm
The Remote Sensing and Data Science Helpdesk: DATOS Help Desk team, in cooperation with the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), published the paper entitled “Sugarcane Read More

Our Place in Space: Scientists Reveal What’s Next for the PH Space Sector
Posted on by Corp Comm
Filipino researchers shed light on the current status of the Philippine space sector, as government and academic research institutes, together with the newly established Philippine Read More

The DOST-ASTI’s PREGINET helps advance Telemedicine initiatives in the time of COVID-19
Posted on by Dyan Delos Reyes-Lamando
The Novel Coronavirus 2019 caused the world’s greatest turmoil by taking the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in the span of just a Read More

DOST-ASTI opens new commercialization opportunities for stakeholders in Tech Transfer Webinar
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
On 29 June 2020, the DOST-ASTI Technology Licensing Office (TLO) organized a Technology Transfer Activity and Stakeholders’ Meeting via video conference, highlighting its new technologies ready for commercialization in 2020: Read More

DOST-ASTI initiates online activities in response to the “new normal”
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
With the implementation of General Community Quarantine in the National Capital Region starting 01 June 2020, the DOST – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) is opening the month with Read More

DOST-ASTI Conducts Online Trainings for DOST-ITDI ADMATEL and PDEA Under the New Normal Conditions
Posted on by Abegail Bactol
Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now Despite the ongoing pandemic situation in the country, the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) was able to conduct a three-day System Administration and End-User Training for the laboratory analysts and managers of its partner agencies DOST-ITDI Advanced Device Read More

DOST-ASTI highlights COVID-19 related projects and support activities
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
Amidst the global pandemic, the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) is working on several research initiatives to combat the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Mobilization of Read More

HERstory: Leading DOST-ASTI Women in Technology Transfer
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), known for its contributions to the growth of Space Technology, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and Microelectronics in Read More

DATOS holds AI4EO Training with PSA
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
The Remote Sensing and Data Science: DATOS Help Desk hosted another week-long Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation (AI4EO) Training with the [technical] representatives from eight Read More

The DOST-ASTI’s COARE Facility Helps in the Fight Against the COVID-19 through Folding@Home Initiatives
Posted on by Dyan Delos Reyes-Lamando
Folding@Home is an R&D project dedicated to help combat worldwide diseases through pioneering research pursuits carried out through distributed computing. The rising number of confirmed Read More

DATOS, shortlisted as finalist in IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards 2020
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
13 March 2020 – The Remote Sensing and Data Science: DATOS Help Desk of the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) is shortlisted as one of Read More

IN PHOTOS: Orientation on Ex-Ante Analysis and Theory of Change
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
19 February 2020, Quezon City – The staff of the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) attended the orientation on Ex-Ante Analysis and Theory of Change on Read More

DATOS hosts NAMRIA AI4EO Workshop
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Diliman, Quezon City, Ph — Following the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement on Research Collaboration between the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and National Read More

Saving Lives Through Data and Research: DRIVERS and the COARE Facility
Posted on by Corp Comm
By Mirick Paala According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), at least thirty (30) road fatalities occur each day in the Philippines. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) state that Read More

IN PHOTOS: DOST-ASTI holds Strategic Planning to Kick-off its 33rd Year
Posted on by Corp Comm
31 January 2020, San Mateo, Rizal – The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), coincidental with its 33rd Anniversary, held a two-day strategic planning on 30-31 January 2020, at Estancia Read More

DICT to assume gov.ph DNS administration starting February 2020
Posted on by Angelica Marie Paz
As we usher in the new year, the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) and the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) have renewed Read More

IN PHOTOS: EU Copernicus Programme Symposium
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
27 January 2020, Quezon City – The DOST- Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and the European Union Delegation of Copernicus Programme organized the Copernicus Read More

IN PHOTOS: DOST-ASTI PEDRO Center tour of Philippine Air Force-Air Warfare Center
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
10 January 2020, Quezon City – The Philippine Air Force Headquarters Air Education, Training and Doctrine Command – Air Warfare Center personnel recently visited the Read More

IN PHOTOS: PEDRO Facility Tour of Japanese Minister Naokazu Takemoto
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
08 January 2020, Quezon City – Department of Science and Technology Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST –ASTI) Acting Director Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano Read More

2019: PH explores unchartered territories in sciences
Posted on by Corp Comm
Here’s a rundown of some of the most exciting and memorable scientific stories in the Philippines in 2019 Original post from Rappler by Shaira Panela Read More

NTC NetMesh Project Launches Web and Mobile Benchmarking Applications
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
16 December 2019, Quezon City – The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST –ASTI) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) successfully held its Launching Event and Read More

Satellite images show flooded areas due to Typhoon Tisoy
Posted on by Katrina Mina
MANILA, Philippines – Following Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) in parts of the country, all hands were on deck as the Philippine Earth Data Resource and Observation (PEDRO) Center closely monitored the severe Read More

DOST-ASTI researchers gain recognition during 2019 DOST Intellectual Property Awards
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
10 December 2019, Quezon City – Researchers from the DOST’s Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) were recognized during the 2019 DOST Intellectual Property Awards (IPA) held at Read More

Not Science Fiction: PH Marks Place in Space with Continuous R&D Pursuit
Posted on by Corp Comm
Article by Anna Cacho-Asunto (DOST-ASTI) and Nikki Ignacio (STAMINA4Space) Antique Representative and former Senator Loren Legarda, in her keynote address at the 25th Session of the Read More

DOST-ASTI highlights space, AI, electronics, and weather monitoring initiatives in RSTW MIMAROPA
Posted on by Kristelle Nicole Chavez
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) capped off the MIMAROPA Regional leg of its annual Science and Technology Fair at the Puerto Princesa City Coliseum, Palawan last 27-29 November 2019. The DOST-Advanced Science Read More

DOST-ASTI, NTC holds Stakeholders’ Meeting for NetMesh Project
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Quezon City, Ph — The DOST’s Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) organized a stakeholders’ meeting attended by officials of Read More

ASEAN IVO Forum 2019 Philippines: Promoting ICT innovations through collaborations
Posted on by Anna Cacho-Asunto
The “ICT Virtual Organization of ASEAN Institutes and NICT” or ASEAN IVO held its ASEAN IVO Forum 2019 from 20-21 November 2019 at the Crimson Read More

DOST-ASTI holds first joint COARE and PREGINET stakeholders’ meeting
Posted on by Dyan Delos Reyes-Lamando
Practitioners, experts, and stakeholders who attended the Joint COARE and PREGINET Stakeholders’ Meeting posed for a group photo together with DOST-ASTI officials There is Read More

DOST-ASTI inaugurates Davao Ground Receiving Station
Posted on by Katrina Mina
CAAP Compound, Davao City – The Davao Ground Receiving Station is here! Three years after the establishment of the first Ground Receiving Station (GRS) in Metro Manila, Read More

DOE, DOST-ASTI hold series of End-User Training
Posted on by Hazel Therese Sotto
The Department of Energy (DOE) in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute’s (DOST-ASTI) Computer Software Division (CSD) conducted a series of Read More

DOST-ASTI, SSTL sign capacity-sharing agreement for NovaSAR-1 satellite
Posted on by Lianne Maxine Tabanggay
09 August 2019, Q.C. Ph — The Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has signed an agreement with Read More

DATOS kicks off AI4EO Cluster Training with SUCs/HEIs
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Diliman, Quezon City – The Remote Sensing and Data Science: DATOS Helpdesk organized a week-long capacity-enhancement activity with heads, faculty, researchers, and students of various Read More

UP EEEI, UP CE, and DOST-ASTI caps Katunog Project Year 1
Posted on by Mary Joy Daphne Padilla
The University of the Philippines, Diliman – Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (UP EEEI), Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute Read More

DOST’s ASTI, ADMATEL enter Collaborative Project for Multivariate Analysis of Spectrum Data
Posted on by Abegail Bactol
DOST-ASTI, Quezon City — The Computer Software Division (CSD) of the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), welcomed the domain experts from the DOST’s Advanced Read More

IN PHOTOS: DOST-ASTI Employees as Honorees at the CSC-NCR HAP Recognition Rites
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
The Civil Service Commission – National Capital Region celebrated the 119th Anniversary of the CSC last 11 September 2019 at the Luxent Hotel, Quezon City. Read More

DOST-ASTI, TUP-Taguig sign MOA on ULAT Project Partnership
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Diliman, Q.C. – The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute recently signed a memorandum of agreement on ULAT Project Partnership with Technological University of the Philippines- Read More

DOST-ASTI’s ASTROS Team among the 2019 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Awardees
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
City of Manila – The Advanced Space Technology Research and Services (ASTROS) Team of DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute is among the recipients of the Read More

DATOS, Wave Computing host Data Brew 3
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
BGC, Taguig City – Exactly a year after the first Data Brew, the Remote Sensing and Data Science: DATOS Help Desk (DATOS Project) organized the Read More

Research and Education Networks: Catalyst in Transcending the Frontiers of Bioinformatics Research – PRESS RELEASE
Posted on by Dyan Delos Reyes-Lamando
In today’s data-driven world, the field of Bioinformatics makes it possible to harness the power of high-speed networks, high-performance computing, and newly developed algorithms to Read More

Today’s event in photos: ULyS3ES Inauguration
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
UP Diliman — The STAMINA4Space Program spearheaded the inauguration of the University Laboratory for Small Satellitesand Space Engineering Systems (ULyS3ES) today. Held at the University of the Read More

Aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Ineng
Posted on by Katrina Mina
Following the onslaught of STS Ineng in the country, Philippine Earth Data Resource and Observation (PEDRO) Center snapped satellite images over Ilocos Region, one of Read More

DOST-ASTI employees win Best Paper in IconSpace2019
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Johor Baru, Malaysia — Out of 65 research studies presented in the 2019 6th International Conference on Space Science and Communication, the paper entitled “Development of Software Defined Radio-based Satellite Telemetry and Telecommand System in Read More

Philippine Space Agency signed into law
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Quezon City, Ph – The Department of Science and Technology, headed by Secretary Fortunato dela Peña, held a press conference yesterday to shed light on the Read More

DOST-ASTI employees among the Regional Winners in the 2019 CSC Search for Outstanding Gov’t Workers
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
The Advanced Science and Technology Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ASTI) was recently recognized for the efforts and contributions if its personnel to nation-building and good governance Read More

DOST-ASTI forges partnership with DA, NAMRIA
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Pasay City, Ph – The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) marks another momentous milestone as the agency recently signed separate Memoranda of Agreement on Research Read More

2019 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW)
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Philippines, Japan on R&D of wireless communications
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In line with its mandate as one of the research and development institutes (RDI) of the Department of Science and Technology, the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) continuously works Read More

DOST-ASTI features in DOSTv sa Radyo episode
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DOST-ASTI Acting Director Joel Joseph Marciano Jr. guested on the July 6 episode of the radio show DOSTv sa Radyo. In the episode, Dr. Read More

MILESTONE UNFOLDS: Phl largest tracking antenna for earth observation satellites operates in Davao – PRESS RELEASE
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Davao City, Ph — Three years after the first Ground Receiving Station (GRS) of the Philippine Earth Data Resource and Observation (PEDRO) Center was set up Read More

DICT, DOST-ASTI host Ceremonial Turn-Over of Equipment for PhOpenIX
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Quezon City, Ph – The Department of Information Communications Technology (DICT) together with the Department of Science and Technology- Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) hosted the Ceremonial Turn-over of Equipment Read More

Stamina4Space holds Diwata-2 ARU demo
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On 17 May 2019, the PHL-Microsat/Stamina4Space Program Team demonstrated the Amateur Radio capabilities of the Diwata-2 microsatellite. During disasters, #Diwata2’s Amateur Radio Unit (ARU) can Read More

DOST-ASTI hosts Asi@Connect’s Cloud-based Web Security Workshop
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“The biggest advantage of cloud is [its less] cost,” said Dr. Selvakumar Manickam, one of the resource speakers during the recently concluded Cloud-based Web Security Workshop. It was held last 10-11 April 2019 Read More

DOST-ASTI pitches technologies in Nat’l Tech Transfer Day
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“Let’s make high-quality research and let’s make it fast,” encouraged Ms. Jessi Christa R. Rubio of the Research and Development Division (RDD) in DOST-ASTI during Read More

DOST-ASTI equips DICT on DNS Administration
Posted on by Neyzielle Ronnicque
Quezon City, Ph — Following the announcement of the official turnover of the administration of the [gov.ph] domain to the Department of Information and Communications Read More

Press Release: DOST-ASTI, Asi@Connect hold Cloud-based Web Security Workshop
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The Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), in partnership with Asi@Connect, will be hosting a stakeholders’ meeting and an overview workshop about the Cloud-based Web Security Best Practices Read More

A Different Kind of High: DOST-ASTI Scientist set to study the Clouds for Weather Forecasting
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Exactly on her first year as a regular employee of DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute, Meryl Regine Algodon, Science Research Specialist II, is set to Read More

Dr. Tony Kim talks about AFRL/AFOSR/AOARD Basic Research Grant Opportunity
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Looking for grants? Dr. Tony Kim of the United State Air Force just might be the next big thing for you! Dr. Tony Kim recently Read More

DOST-ASTI, DICT gear up for DNS administration transfer
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After more than two decades, the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) will soon be officially transferring the administration of the gov.ph domain to the Department of Information Read More

DOST-ASTI hosts 4th JCC Meeting for ULAT
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Quezon City, Ph — Last 5 March 2019, the Department of Science and Technology- Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), Hokkaido University, University of the Read More

DOST-ASTI provides faster access to Japanese satellite images
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The Japanese geostationary weather satellite Himawari-8 has been used by Philippine warning agencies for monitoring purposes for the past few years. Now, Filipinos can Read More

HUDCC, DOST-ASTI’s CSD facilitate HBMES end-user training
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The Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and Housing Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) together with its cooperating Key Shelter Agencies Read More

DOST-ASTI, EPIIC hold first electronics learning series
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On 28 February 2019, the Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), under its EPDC as Platform for Inclusive Innovation and Collaboration Read More

DOST-ASTI’s DATOS Project holds 2nd Data Brew, partners w/ SGV
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Makati City, Ph — The Remote Sensing and Data Science (DATOS) Help Desk, in partnership with SyCip, Gorres, Velayo (SGV) & Co., Philippines organized the Read More

Science Prominent in 2018 TOYM
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Original post from DOST News by S&T Media Service | 15 January 2019 Science is moving front and center in the country’s march toward progress Read More

Official statement on the “PHL-Microsat Program” being renamed to “STAMINA4Space Program”
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Original post from PHL-Microsat | February 14, 2019 The Development of Philippine Scientific Earth Observation Microsatellite (PHL-Microsat) Program is succeeded by the Space Technology and Applications Mastery, Read More

DOST-ASTI marks start of NTC NetMesh Project
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The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) held the Kickoff Meeting of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Fixed and Mobile Benchmarking System for Regions I, Read More

ICT in medicine: PREGINET at the 3rd Philippine Telemedicine Symposium
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The Philippine Research, Education, and Government Information Network (PREGINET) of the Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) has been working hand-in-hand with Read More

DOST-ASTI celebrates 32nd anniv; awards partners, service awardees, graduates
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DOST- Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) celebrates its 32nd anniversary this year! The DOST-ASTI is a Research and Development Institute (RDI) of the Department of Read More

IEEE publishes five scientific papers from DOST-ASTI Staff in 2018
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Once again, the Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) lived up to its tag line “moving beyond possibilities” Read More

DOST-ASTI signs MOA with BPSU for Mango Detection Project
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Quezon City, Ph — The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Bataan Peninsula State University for their Mango Detection Read More

DOST ASTI, PHIVOLCS conduct ALOS-2/PALSAR-2 Training with JAXA, UTokyo
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Diliman Quezon City — Officials and representatives of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), University of Tokyo, DOST- Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), and Read More

Capturing the Fire in the Sky: DOST-ASTI set-ups Lightning Network
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All systems go for the Solutions and Services Engineering Division (SSED) in setting up a lightning sensor network in select areas in Metro Manila and Read More

DSWD, interested in DOST-ASTI’s ICT system services
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Being one of the government’s focal agency for research and development in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Microelectronics, the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute’s Read More

DOST-ASTI’s Dr. Marciano: ‘2019 is a year to dream big’
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The Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute’s (DOST-ASTI) Office of the Director hosted the first Kapihan of the year Read More

Diwata-2 captures images of Philippines, Earth
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Original post from The Philippine Star | December 12, 2018 MANILA, Philippines — A gray-scale image of the Earth was among the first photos captured by Read More

PHL-Microsat, PEDRO Center receives DIWATA-2’s first response
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DIWATA-2 before deployment. Part of the Philippine space initiative was the recent launch of the second and improved homegrown satellite, DIWATA-2. The satellite, bearing an Read More

ASTI Ground Receiving Station Antenna capped with Radome
Posted on by Lianne Maxine Tabanggay
Completed at 12:30, 7 December 2018 PHT, the satellite antenna atop the DOST-ASTI building, Diliman, Quezon City, is now contained inside a 7.5m Radome – a special Read More

DOST-ASTI participates in Hack4PH 2018
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On 24-26 of November 2018, the National Government Portal (NGP) and its partners held a nationwide competition entitled Hack4PH: The 1st Philippine e-Government Innovation Challenge, which Read More

At Germany fair, PH firm shows innovations in weather forecasting, agriculture
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Addressing pertinent issues in the Philippines through technology, a local company demonstrates its idea of nation-building, and encourages the youth to pursue careers in STEM Read More

DOST-ASTI, ICANN host DNSSEC Workshop
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The Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) in partnership with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) hosted the Read More

DOST-ASTI now ISO 9001:2015 Certified
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For more than a year of intensive preparation for training, process review, document revision, and internal and external audit, the Department of Science Read More

DOST-ASTI’s Technology Licensing Office holds its first Regional Stakeholders’ Meeting
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Participants crowded the function room amidst rainy weather in Tagbilaran City, Bohol where the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI)’s Technology Licensing Office (TLO) Read More

Biliran Flood Map (Typhoon Vinta 2017)
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One of the activities of the DATOS Project is the production of maps using existing DOST technologies and data (among other sources) to be used Read More

DOST-ASTI kicks off First Data Science Kapihan
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QUEZON CITY, Ph — The DOST- Advanced Science and Technology Institute successfully kicks off its first Data Brew last 28 August 2018 at the DOST- Read More

Development of Energy On-line Service Management System (DOE-OSMS)-Phase 2
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The Development of the DOE OSMS project intends to establish an internet-based service and document management system which shall serve as a single point of Read More

Development of the DOE Online System Energy Collaboration and Cooperation (OSECC)
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The project intends to provide better services to clients, particularly at indentifying the processes, data and people involved that will determine the functionalities the systems. Read More

Development of Energy Critical Installation Information System (CEIIS) and Establishment of Off-site Disaster Recovery System (Phase 2)
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The Development of the DOE Critical Energy Installation Information System (DOE CEIIS) aims to establish a web-based and automated information management system relative to Philippines’ Read More

Upgrade of ASTI ARQ (Advanced Remote Data Acquisition unit) Datalogger
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Upgrade of ASTI ARQ (Advanced Remote Data Acquisition unit) Datalogger The arQ is a data logging solution that currently serves as the controller for the Read More

COARE Conducts 2nd HPC Training for IRRI
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The Computing and Archiving Research Environment (CoARE) team of the DOST – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) conducted its second High-Performance Computing (HPC) Training Read More

COARE Holds First ASTI-HPC Users’ Training for 2017
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The Computing and Archiving Research Environment (CoARE) Project of the Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) conducted a three-hour ASTI-HPC Users’ Read More

DOST-ASTI CoARE Aims for More Collab, Data Sharing
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) established the Philippine Open Internet Exchange (PHOpenIX) as a neutral and Read More

Statement on Recent PHOpenIX Peering Issue
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) established the Philippine Open Internet Exchange (PHOpenIX) as a neutral and Read More

The Technology Transfer and Commercialization Procedure
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The TLO is looking for partners to bring the DOST-ASTI’s technologies closer to the Filipino people. Here is what it takes to make that possible: Read More

Philippines to launch first CubeSat on June 29
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The country’s first cube satellite (CubeSat), Maya-1, will be transported to the International Space Station on June 29, 2018 through the SpaceX Falcon-9 CRS 15. Read More

DOST-ASTI Network Partner Bags Prestigious SAGES 2017 Award
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With the use of Vidyo Conferencing Systems offered by the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), St. Luke’s Medical Center was able to grab the Read More

DOST-ASTI Hosts Balik Scientist’s Exit Report Presentation
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The DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) in partnership with the Balik Scientist Program hosted the exit report presentation of Balik Scientist Jose Ildefonso U. Read More

First live contact between Filipino students and the International Space Station (ISS)
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On February 17, 2018, Filipino students will directly communicate with the International Space Station (ISS). The live contact was organized by the PHL-Microsat Program and Read More

DOST-ASTI 30th Anniversary Conferences, Stakeholders’ Forum, and Recognition Ceremony
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The Department of Science and Technology- Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) will celebrate its 30th Anniversary from 01-08 December 2017 at the University of Read More
UPAA Awards DOST-ASTI Acting Director as 2017 Distinguished Alumnus in S&T
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The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) has recently awarded Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr., DOST-ASTI Acting Director, as 2017 UPAA Distinguished Alumnus Read More

DOST-ASTI’s PREGINET supports PH telemedicine endeavors
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(Image Source: Manila Bulletin article by Wilson Chua “Using the Internet for Nuclear Neurology and Radiology”) The Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science Read More

DOST-ASTI organizes Software Defined Radio and 5G Research Talk
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Department of Science and Technology’s Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) organizes a talk about Software Defined Radio and 5G Research last August 1, 2017 Read More

Geo-SAFER Mindanao Program Conducts Benchmarking Visit at the CoARE Facility
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July 19, 2017- The team of Geo-SAFER Mindanao (Geo-Informatics for Systematic Assessment of Flood Effects and Risks towards a Resilient Mindanao) Program conducted a benchmarking Read More
EPDC Partners with Analog Devices Inc.
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The Electronics Product Development Center (EPDC) is now an accredited vendor of the Analog Devices Inc. (ADI). Through the efforts and suppport of the Advanced Read More

DOST-ASTI and VMMC spearhead telemedicine session
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By Renz Cerillo Health practitioners and medical experts from the Veterans Memorial Medical Center convene to participate in international telemedicine session. Information has become Read More

DOST-ASTI attends international REN confab
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The Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI), an attached agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), participated in the 29th Nordic Gateway Read More

CONNECT2SEA Cybersecurity Forum: International Collaboration for a Safer World
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The Cybersecurity Forum “International Collaboration for a Safer World” was organized by the Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and Foundation Read More