MANILA, Philippines — The proposed virology institute that will be the country’s premier research facility encompassing all areas in the study of viruses and viral diseases gets its funding for next year. ADVERTISEMENT“We have been working on establishing a virology science and tech institute in the Philippines. We already got the funding for research and development starting next year,” DOST Undersecretary Rowena Guevarra said. “This will not only deal with human viruses but with viruses against animals and plants,” she added. Earlier, it was reported that President Rodrigo Duterte is reviewing the recommendation to establish a virology institute.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 19, 2020 06:11 UTC