DOST launches book series featuring science, technology research stories for Filipinos

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday launched the “Science for the People (SFTP)” book series, which aims “to bring science closer to the people.”

The book series consists of five books titled “Science for Human Capital,” “Science for Cooperation,” “Science for Innovation,” “Science for Change,” and “Science for Communities.”

The department said the books feature stories on research and development discoveries, citing their “role in forming meaningful collaborations between the government, academe, and industry.”

DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said the book series was based on the discoveries and experimentation data gathered by scientists, engineers, and researchers.

“In communicating our work, we are often asked to create a narrative to tell a story, a story of our journey in discovery. And this SFTP book series is a testament to the dedicated work that has been done with each step taken, leading to the road where science meets and serves the people,” Dela Peña said during the book launch.

“I hope that through these experiences, the lessons of small triumphs will serve as a foundation of future successes that will benefit our succeeding generations who will live, and love our country. Ito po ay aming handog sa ating bansa (this is our gift to our country),” he added.

Among the authors of the book series were Dela Peña, DOST Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara, DOST Assistant Secretary Leah Buendia, DOST- Science Education Institute Director Josette Biyo, Regional VIII Director Ernesto M. Granada, and the late DOST Undersecretary Brenda Nazareth-Manzano.

Also among the authors were Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. President Robina Gokongwei-Pe and CL Follosco Group of Companies Maret President Follosco-Bautista.

The DOST said the public can access and download the book series for free on its official website. — DVM, GMA News