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RITM can now test for monkeypox

The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) announced on Monday, June 20, that they are now equipped to detect monkeypox with realtime polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.

PH boosts bilateral relations with Australian institutions

Officials from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held a scientific visit in Australia to boost its tie with research institutions and universities.

DOST-funded local tech startup to develop sustainable packing materials

The Department of Science and Technology-Business Innovation through Science and Technology (DOST-BIST) provided financial assistance to a Philippine technology startup to develop green and sustainable packaging materials through nanotechnology materials from Indigenous plants.

Phivolcs refutes rumored 7.2 quake in Mindanao

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) refuted a Facebook post claiming a 7.2-magnitude earthquake may hit Mindanao soon.

PH starts rollout of 2nd booster shot on April 25

The Department of Health (DOH) will start administering a fourth dose or second booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, April 25, but only for immunocompromised individuals.

Public urged to get boosters amid threat of COVID-19 case surge

By Katrina Gracia Consebido A health expert renewed her call to the public to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots amid the threat of a possible COVID-19 case resurgence by the middle...

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