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(from left to right): Renato U. Solidum Jr., Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology; Engr. Romelen Tresvalles, Regional Director, DOST-NCR; Atty. Joan M. Padilla, Intramuros Administration Administrator, Mr. Rizaldy Rapsing, Program Head for Technology of CIIT; and Ferdinand Jumapao, Undersecretary of the Department of Tourism during the Ceremonial Signing of Memorandum of Agreement on the launching of the Intramuros Mobile Application at the Centro de Turismo, Intramuros, Manila. (Photo by Kristine May Cabanilla, DOST-NCR)

Exploring the Walled City of Intramuros has become easier, smarter, and more interactive with the launch of the innovative “Intramuros App.”

This app was recently introduced during a ceremonial memorandum of agreement signing at the Centro de Turismo in Intramuros, Manila. The event was attended by representatives from the Department of Science and Technology-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), the Department of Tourism’s Intramuros Administration (IA), and CIIT College of Arts and Technology.

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DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. encourages participants to submit their project proposals for possible funding and operational implementation. (Photo by Patrick James Lee Alfonso, DOST-STII)

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in partnership with the Australia Awards and Alumni Engagement Program (AAAEP) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has successfully held the closing of its training program called, “Developing Capacity in Process Analytics and Enterprise Architecture for Improved Service Delivery,” last June 9, 2025 at the DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute Mini-Theater, DOST Science Complex, Bicutan, Taguig City.

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A recent study revealed that natural gas from the Nagsasa seep in San Antonio, Zambales, has the highest recorded gas seepage capable of producing renewable energy to meet the power demands of the town.

These gas seeps, also known as “outgassing,” have released a record 800 tons of geologic hydrogen. This amount surpasses the previous record of 200 tons reported in Albania in 2024.

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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be the leading cause of death in the Philippines, with access to timely and life-saving interventions remain alarmingly limited—especially in areas outside the National Capital Region.

Health experts warn that this persistent gap in healthcare services contributes to the number of incidents and underscores the urgent need for more inclusive, research-driven solutions across the country.