Speaking in the course of the anniversary celebration on the Enderun Tent in McKinley Hill, Taguig City, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. mentioned DOSTv has performed a key position in making science and expertise extra accessible and related to atypical Filipinos.
“With the promising reach of free TV to media consumers, the Department of Science and Technology saw the opportunity of this medium to deliver science and technology-related information to the masses. Thus, the birth of DOSTv,” Solidum mentioned.
What started as “DOSTv: The Filipino Weather Channel” has developed right into a multi-platform science communication initiative that reaches audiences by means of tv, radio and on-line platforms.
“We celebrate not only a decade of science communication, but also a continuing commitment to making science more accessible, understandable and relevant to everyday life,” Solidum mentioned.
The DOST chief highlighted applications corresponding to ExperTalk and Bantay Bulkan, which have helped promote scientific consciousness, showcase Filipino innovators and present dependable info throughout pure hazards and emergencies.
Solidum mentioned DOSTv has helped advance the division’s mission of offering “Solutions and Opportunities for All” by bringing science nearer to communities and inspiring younger Filipinos to pursue careers in science and expertise.
The anniversary celebration additionally featured the launch of two new applications geared toward broadening public engagement.
NegoSiyensya will concentrate on how science, expertise and innovation help entrepreneurs, farmers, fisherfolk, native authorities models and communities. The program is scheduled to air each Saturday at 9 a.m. on GTV and DZBB starting 13 June.
Meanwhile, Sci.Say will function a vodcast platform designed to make science discussions extra partaking for youthful and digital audiences by means of interviews, conversations and interactive content material that includes scientists, researchers and specialists.
The program will even contain scholar co-hosts from associate universities, together with De La Salle Araneta University, Centro Escolar University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Sta. Mesa, Trinity University of Asia, Philippine Normal University and the University of Baguio.
New episodes of Sci.Say can be launched each Thursday at 6 p.m. starting 11 June by means of DOSTv’s Spotify account, YouTube channel and official web site.
Solidum mentioned the milestone shouldn’t be solely a celebration of awards and achievements but additionally of the lives touched and the rising appreciation of science amongst Filipinos over the previous decade.