| Crown of thorns sea stars (dap-ag), considered a pest to marine life as they feed on hard corals, are still infesting the waters of the Island Garden City of Samal. These photos were taken from the waters fringing Mahan Garden and El Magic Beach Resort in Barangay Caliclic, near the ferryboat landing where vast stretches of table coral formations can be found. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera) |
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THE meager funding for science and technology research and development in the country is expected to increase come 2008.
From the current .14 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), which is the current allocation for scientific research, the allocation would increase to about .30 percent, said Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro.
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