The Department of Science and Technology has recognized the challenges of the country’s limitations in science, technology, and innovation and, as a result, implemented the Science for Change Program in 2016. This book breaks down the program's four components that promote inclusive innovation, R&D expertise, applications, and collaborations between the government, the academe, and the private sector.

This book reflects the importance of international collaborations in the S&T sector, including the advantages of Science and Technology bilateral and multilateral linkages with examples of the significant achievements in the history of science diplomacy. It includes international associations of the DOST, and the collaborative activities undertaken by the department with international partners. It also highlights the innovations and STI initiatives conducted through international cooperation.

To spark the Filipino youth’s interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Science for Human Capital features the success stories of DOST-SEI Scholars, and the research and development projects they’ve contributed to that should be a source of national pride. It also aims to engage decision-makers and stakeholders by highlighting the wins of S&T human resource development in the country as a whole, with sections devoted to S&T HRD history, the Philippine Science High School System, and the Science Education Institute in the new normal.

This book breaks down the strategy that fresh graduates, entrepreneurs, and companies alike can use to bring an idea to market: the process of business incubation. Featuring stories of companies at various stages, Science for Innovation promotes technopreneurship and highlights the advantages of joining a technology business incubator (TBI), the Department of Science and Technology’s very own Technology Business Incubator program, and the collaboration between the academe, industry, the government and private sector, while focusing on essential lessons for students, entrepreneurs or managers to take away.

Science and technology can empower communities. This book tells the stories of those who took part in Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) programs for human resource development, economic development, disaster risk reduction and management, environmental protection and conservation, and health and nutrition, and succeeded through the help of local partners. Each story and the summary of lessons and policy recommendations towards the end of the book will emphasize collaboration to reflect the DOST’s way of working with others to accomplish win-win situations using shared resources, whether funds, personnel, or materials.

The RED Book serves as a handy tool of information about all possible natural hazards; the warning information given by agencies like DOST-PAGASA and DOST-PHIVOLCS; and special programs like Project NOAH and the suggested actions to take during these events.