Text by; Angeline Mae Merino, DOST OUSECRD Photos by: Jose Ronald Sonza, DOST OUSECRD 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗰. 𝗕𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 Four DOST Short-term Balik Scientists paid a courtesy visit to Undersecretary Leah J. Buendia, sharing their expertise across sustainability, advanced materials, smart manufacturing, and chemistry: Dr. Maria Rosario L. Chan – An expert in continue reading : Short Term DOST Balik Scientists visit Usec. Leah Buendia
Adopting Singapore’s and Denmark’s Robotics Strategies May Help Advance Robotics in the PH, says DOST Balik Scientist
Text By: Kathlyn Kai Negado, DOST MIRDC Photos By: Jorelle Bonifacio, DOST OUSECRD Taguig City – Singapore and Denmark are two of the top countries that showcase an interest in the development and utilization of industrial robots. The advancement of robotics in these countries is associated with a highly automated car manufacturing sector and other continue reading : Adopting Singapore’s and Denmark’s Robotics Strategies May Help Advance Robotics in the PH, says DOST Balik Scientist
Balik Scientists Collab with S&T Fellows during the 2025 NSTW in Laoag
The BSP–S&T Fellows Collab sa NSTW 2025! Isang makabuluhang pagtitipon ang naganap sa 2025 National Science and Technology Week sa Laoag City, Ilocos Norte kung saan pinagsama ang talino, karanasan at malasakit ng ating mga eksperto. Ipinakilala ang mga DOST-Balik Scientists at S&T Fellows na handang makipag-collab para sa mas inklusibo at progresibong agham. Ang continue reading : Balik Scientists Collab with S&T Fellows during the 2025 NSTW in Laoag
DOST Showcases Balik Scientist Innovations in Health, Food, Energy, and Coastal Resilience
3 October 2025 – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) hosted the 11th Annual Balik Scientist Program (BSP) Convention today at the Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts. This year’s convention focused on the achievements of BSP grantees who have made a significant impact on health, agriculture, energy, and emerging technologies. “The theme of this continue reading : DOST Showcases Balik Scientist Innovations in Health, Food, Energy, and Coastal Resilience
Filipino Neuroscientist Shared Ground-breaking Neurogenetics Program to Combat Early-Onset Stroke
DOST Balik Scientist Dr. Kristine Joyce L. Porto, an Adult Neurologist and expert in Molecular Medicine and Neurogenetics, highlighted her work on a pioneering neurogenetics program at Quezon Memorial Medical Center (QMMC). The program aims to translate advanced genetic research into direct patient care, particularly targeting the alarming rise of early-onset stroke among Filipinos.During the continue reading : Filipino Neuroscientist Shared Ground-breaking Neurogenetics Program to Combat Early-Onset Stroke
DOST Balik Scientist Champions Green Innovation Through Industrial Waste Transformation
13 August 2025 – In line with her vision of “Science for Mindanao,” Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Balik Scientist Dr. Chosel P. Lawagon led pioneering research efforts to convert industrial and agricultural waste into sustainable solutions for infrastructure and environmental resilience. Hosted by the University of Mindanao, Dr. Lawagon’s work includes the development continue reading : DOST Balik Scientist Champions Green Innovation Through Industrial Waste Transformation
BSP Talks Episode 2 Highlights: Balik Scientist and Host Institution Matching
The DOST’s Balik Scientist Program, in collaboration with Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea (PIKO), released the second episode of the BSP Talks titled “Match Tayo!” on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 11 AM via Facebook Live. BSP Talks Episode 2 highlighted the different ways a Balik Scientist can match with a Host Institution. To demonstrate these, continue reading : BSP Talks Episode 2 Highlights: Balik Scientist and Host Institution Matching
Western Visayas Medical Community Receptive to Collaborate with Balik Scientist in Establishing Biobank, GWAS, and PheWAS
As part of his fourth engagement under the DOST-Balik Scientist Program, Dr. Gerard Dumancas opened the doors to strengthen scientific research in Western Visayas by determining the feasibility of establishing biobank, Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS), and Phenome Wide Association Studies (PheWAS) in the region which was the highlight in his Exit Report Presentation held continue reading : Western Visayas Medical Community Receptive to Collaborate with Balik Scientist in Establishing Biobank, GWAS, and PheWAS
Balik Scientist Engagement Found “weg1” Rice Mutant Promoting Root Plasticity Resistant to Drought
The discovery of drought-resistant rice mutant line “weg1” through root plasticity research highlighted the Exit Report Presentation of Balik Scientist Dr. Nonawin Lucob-Agustin conducted last 23 April 2021 at zoom webinar. Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), Executive Director Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora mentioned continue reading : Balik Scientist Engagement Found “weg1” Rice Mutant Promoting Root Plasticity Resistant to Drought
Balik Scientist’s Journey to Digital Health Start-up Reaches Communities, Academe, and the Private Sector
A quick acceleration of UP Manila’s newly launched digital health startup served as the highlight of Dr. Arnulfo Rosario Jr.’s visual Exit Report Presentation last April 22, closing his third engagement with the DOST-Balik Scientist Program. The start of the program with the opening remarks delivered by Dr. Jose Joven V. Cruz validated the success continue reading : Balik Scientist’s Journey to Digital Health Start-up Reaches Communities, Academe, and the Private Sector