Out of 53 outstanding entries, these innovative and game-changing inventions emerged as winners and are now set to advance to the 2026 National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE): • Tuklas Award for Outstanding Invention (Private-Funded Category): Effectiveness and Safety of Herbal cream preparation DEMOLLUSCUM in the removing of Molluscum Contagiosum and the Like using Cashew nut oil extract (Anacardium occidentale, …

A brighter future for learning has begun in La Union as 200 elementary and high schools across the province received STARBOOKS (Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS) installations. This milestone was made possible through the joint efforts of the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), the DOST–Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII), and …

Manila, Philippines – JAG proudly introduces Shuvee Entrata as its newest muse—an authentic, fresh face whose journey with the brand began long before her official debut. It all started in 2021, when Shuvee joined the JAG TikTok Challenge. Among thousands of entries, she immediately stood out with her laid-back confidence, natural charm, and effortless presence. Even then, her love for …

In a landmark partnership to promote sustainable innovation, SM Prime, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and ARISE Philippines are joining forces to launch the first-ever Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX), happening on August 29–30, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center Aura, Taguig City. With the theme “Innovation for Environmental Stewardship,” SUSTEX 2025 aims to catalyze transformative change in business practices …

IPINAGPATULOY ng DigiPlus Interactive Corporation, ang puwersa sa likod ng BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, at Gamezone, ang pagpapaunlad ng karanasan ng kanilang mga customer, o customer experience (CX), sa pamamagitan ng paghahandog ng 24/7 na suporta sa mga manlalaro, ang panibagong mataas na pamantayan sa industriya. Umabot na sa 40 milyon ang nakarehistrong user sa DigiPlus, patunay lamang ito ng pagpapalawig ng …

PARA kay Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, ang dokumentaryong “Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea” ay hindi lang basta pelikula. Isa itong salamin ng ating pakikibaka bilang mga Filipino. Ipinapakita nito ang ating mga ama na pumapalaot sa dagat, mga inang nag-iiwi ng pagkain sa hapag, at mga anak na umaasa sa kinabukasan ng bansang iiwan natin. …

The Philippines has put its preparations in high gear for its hosting of the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 from August 25 to 30, with the main competition to be held at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Kiko Benitez, who chairs the interagency …

Like a mentor watching their student rise to success, DOST Northern Mindanao is proud of Heaven’s Bakehaus for turning small beginnings into a big success story. From a humble ₱5,000 capital and a team of three in 2012, Heaven’s Bakehaus has grown into a nationally recognized MSME. Owned and managed by Mr. Marc T. Claro and his wife Roly Ann, …

San Carlos, Pangasinan — Isang makulay na gabi ng musika at pasasalamat ang idinaos ng FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist sa San Carlos upang gunitain ang kaarawan ni Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) at ipagdiwang ang kanilang panalo. Mahigit 1,000 lider mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pangasinan ang nakiisa sa pagtitipon. Buong puso ang pasasalamat ni Rep. Brian Poe sa kanyang …

THE Search Committee for the Outstanding Gender and Development (OGAD) Champions successfully conducted its in-person evaluation of contenders across three categories—Organization, Professional, and Youth—on August 19–20, 2025. This prestigious search aims to recognize exemplary individuals and institutions that have significantly contributed to advancing gender and development initiatives in their respective sectors. For the Organization Category, the contenders were LGU Cauayan, …

THE Province of Ilocos Norte will host the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) celebration on November 17–21, 2025, at the Laoag Centennial Arena. The Department of Science and Technology Region I (DOST I) and the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) confirmed the partnership during a courtesy visit and meeting with Governor Cecilia Araneta-Marcos, attended by DOST I Regional …

ISANG estudyante na hinihinalang sangkot sa sindikato na pagpapakalat ng ilegal na droga ang nakuhaan ng mahigit P200,000 halaga ng shabu at patalim sa loob ng isang pampublikong paaralan, sa Parañaque City, nitong Miyerkoles, 20 Agosto. Sa ulat ng Southern Police District (SPD), mabilis na nagresponde ang mga tauhan ng Parañaque City Police Station sa tawag ng principal ng Parañaque …

LIGAO CITY – Inihayag kamakailan ni Albay 3rd District Rep. Raymond Adrian “Adrian” Salceda, ‘House Special Committee on Food Security chairman,’ ang natatanging pagtutulungan ng Albay at Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) sa pagsulong na kauna-unahang ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Institute’ sa bansa na tutuon sa agrikultura at iba pang mga usapin.    Tinalakay nina Salceda at TESDA …

ARESTADO ang isang babae na kabilang sa anim kataong miyembro ng Salisi Gang na nambiktima kay Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia habang nasa isang restoran sa Pasay City, noong Martes ng hapon. Ayon kay Garcia, naganap ang insidente dakong 1:00 ng hapon, 19 Agosto, sa isang restoran sa Buendia Avenue, sakop ng Pasay. Dinampot ang isa sa …

ARESTADO ang anim na Filipino sa Hong Kong dahil sa pagpapanggap na mga dentista sa isang ilegal na operasyon ng dental clinic, ayon sa Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Sa ulat ng DFA, ang anim Filipino, orihinal na nagtatrabaho bilang domestic helpers, ay ikinulong ng Hong Kong Immigration Department dahil sa “breach of condition of stay by taking up unapproved …

Pag-IBIG Fund earned ₱4.27 billion from its investments in the first half of 2025, up 51.79% from the same period in 2024. The gains helped push the agency’s net income to ₱28.04 billion for the six-month period, a 15.25% increase year on year. “It is our responsibility to manage and grow the Filipino workers’ fund with prudence and integrity, so …

TINAGURIANG “Congress Hotshots” — sina Kinatawan Brian Poe (FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist), Javi Benitez (Negros Occidental), at Ryan Recto (Lipa City) — ay bumisita sa University of the Philippines (UP) upang palakasin ang pakikipagtulungan sa mahahalagang pambansang adyenda, kabilang ang climate resilience, artificial intelligence (AI), at creative industries. Inanyayahan ang tatlong mambabatas ni UP President Atty. Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez matapos …

“SA PANAHONG dumaranas ng matitinding pagbaha at iba’t ibang uri ng kalamidad, hindi na makatuwiran ang palpak at substandard na trabaho at malawakang korupsiyon,” ani Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, pinuno ng iba’t ibang makabansang organisasyon. “Kaya’t todo ang suporta ko kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., sa kanyang matapang at makatuwirang pag-inspeksiyon sa mga flood control projects sa iba’t …

BINATIKOS ni Rep. Brian Poe ng FPJ Panday Bayanihan ang maliit na ambag ng online gaming sa kabang-bayan — ₱60 bilyon o 0.23% ng GDP lamang noong 2024. Ang pagbatikos ay inungkat ni Rep. Poe sa isinagawang Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) sa Mababang Kapulungan. Giit ni Poe, hindi dapat umasa ang gobyerno sa industriyang nagpapalaganap ng bisyo at nagdudulot …

ALAM MO NA!ni Nonie Nicasio THREE days na rumampa si Xia Vigor sa Resorts World Sentosa Singapore at aminadong nag-enjoy nang todo ang tisay na bagets sa exciting na experience niya rito. Kasama rito ni Xia ang mother niyang si Ms. Christy Bernardo. Ayon kay Ms. Bernardo, “Kinuha po siya ng Resorts World Sentosa Singapore, they flew us to Singapore to promote …

MASAYANG-MASAYA ang mga social media influencer na sina Kamangyan at Lars Pacheco sa pgdiriwang ng ika-10 taon sa beauty business ng OG sa pagpapaganda, ang Skin Magical. Mula sa kauna-unahang rejuvenating set na may collagen at moisturizing formula, hanggang sa pagiging kilalang pangalan sa skincare at wellness, ang Skin Magical ay magdiriwang ng 1ka-10 anibersaryo sa Setyembre 29, 2025. “Isang dekada ng tiwala at ganda …

Cauayan City took a significant leap toward becoming a model smart and sustainable community as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) spearheaded collaborative efforts with SEERMO and the Electromobility Research and Development Center (EMRDC). The initiative, anchored on the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program, brought together technology innovators, city officials, and science leaders to lay the groundwork for transformative …