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The number of Filipino professionals in science and technology (S&T) doubled from 1990 to 2010, with nursing, midwifery, and engineering registering the most number of professionals each.

This was revealed in a publication by the Department of Science and Technology-Science and Education Institute (DOST-SEI) titled “Human Resources in Science and Technology in the Philippines,”  launched on April 22, 2015 at the Astoria Plaza Hotel, Pasig City.

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“Anggandapala! (It is so nice!)” a librarian exclaimed as the contents of STARBOOKS splashed  onscreen, and participants on a hands-on demonstration browsed over the rich contents.

STARBOOKS, or Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station, is the country’s first digital science and technology (S&T) library.  It can be accessed offline,  making it ideal for students and researchers in areas still unreached by the Internet and have no access to the latest S&T materials.

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The Department of Science and Technology-Information and Communications Technology (DOST-ICT) Office, in partnership with Philippine Software Industry Association, Ideaspace, Huwaei, and Vibal Foundation launched the 2015 Philippine Startup Challenge (PSC) last May 20, 2015 at ICT Office Building in Diliman, Quezon City.

Now on its 2nd year, PSC is a student startup competition promoting technology entrepreneurship or “technopreneurship” among college students. It dares the students all over the country to create bolder, more creative software and internet-based innovations that solve real problems and help improve the lives of individuals worldwide.