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Dr. Windell L. Rivera, associate professor of microbiology of the University of the Philippines(UP) Diliman, won the 2014 National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Eusebio Y. Garcia Recognition Award for Molecular Biology and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Rivera received the award during the NRCP’s “Symposium on Dengue Researches and 81st Founding Anniversary” held last month at the Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila. This conferment also earned him the NRCP Medallion and Plaque of Excellenceand a cash prize of P25,000.

 

AnIdeation, Design, and Development Laboratory (IDD) is set to boost Laguna’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as it opens its doors with the inauguration of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) Laguna last month.

The laboratory is PSTC Laguna’s main facility which is situated within the sprawling campus of the  Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) in San Pablo City, Laguna.

 

Known as the national fruit of the country, the pulpy-sweet mango is the third most important fruit crop next to banana and pineapple in terms of export volume and value, according to the Department of Agriculture High Value Crops Development Program.

The ‘Carabao’ mango, or otherwise known as the Philippine Super Mango, is one of the most loved varieties in the world for its sweetness, aroma, and exotic taste.