Hinimok ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano ang Office of the Ombudsman na magsagawa ng maagap na lifestyle checks sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno bilang panangga laban sa korapsyon. Iminungkahi ito ni Cayetano sa kanyang pagtatanong sa mga kandidato na nagnanais maging susunod na Ombudsman, na isinagawa ng Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) mula August 28 hanggang September 2, 2025. Si …

HARD TALKni Pilar Mateo EKSPERIMENTO. Oo. May ninais na patunayan ang 18 minutong pelikulang ginawa ni Joselito Altarejos. Ang Huwag Mo Akong Salingin (Touch Me Not). Pamilyar? Noli Me Tangere.. Nabubuo naman ang istorya o proyekto sa mga usapan. Sa pagsasama-sama ng naghahalo-halong ikot ng kaisipan. Si Liz Alindogan ang napagitna para magkita ang mga utak nila. Pelikula. Paano ba? Ang may hilig na mapalaganap ang …

Clark, Pampanga—Positioning the Philippines as a premier golfing destination, the Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launched the first-ever Philippine Golf Experience (GolfEx) on Friday (August 29) at Clark, Pampanga, one of the country’s emerging golf and leisure hubs—marking a major step in integrating golf into the country’s tourism agenda. GolfEx is a pioneering initiative of the Department designed to showcase …

WINNER ang back to back show ng InnerVoices at  Side A Band na ginanap noong August 28 sa Hard Rock Cafe Manila. Punompuno ang loob ng Hard Rock Cafe sa dami ng tao na nag-abang sa dalawang grupo. Pinasayaw ng InnerVoices ang mga tao habang kumakanta sa mga hit 80’s songs. Inawit din nila ang ilan sa kanilang original songs, ang Idlip, Sa Ilalim ng …

SHOWBIZ KONEKni Maricris Valdez MABABA talaga ang luha ni Pen Medina lalo kapag kaharap, kasama o ukol kay Coco Martin ang usapan. Sa pagbubukas ng Paikot-ikot Lang art exhibit ng premyadong aktor noong Agosto 30, 2025, Sabado, sa Gateway Gallery, 5th Floor, Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City isa si Coco sa espesyal niyang panauhin kasama ang co-star din niya sa FPJ’s Batang Quiapo na si Susan Africa. Sina Ka …

On this day, August 29, the Church commemorates the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, who was executed for speaking truth to power and refusing to remain silent in the face of wrongdoing. Exactly four months ago, on April 29, our father, veteran journalist Johnny Dayang, met a similar fate. He was assassinated for being a fearless voice of conscience, …

 THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XII showcased the transformative power of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in advancing inclusive and resilient development during the 2025 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) held on August 27–29, 2025 at the Grand Summit Hotel, General Santos City. Anchored on the theme “Siyensiya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at …

SUMAKABILANG BUHAY na sa edad 78 ang premyadong direktor at haligi ng pelikulang Filipino, si Mike de Leon, pagkompirma ng pamilya.  Si de Leon ang may likha ng mga pelikulang Kisapmata (1981), Batch ’81 (1982), at Sister Stella L.(1984). Bago ito, gumawa siya ng dalawang short films na Sa Bisperas (1972) at Monologo (1975). Producer din si de Leon ng mga pelikulang Happy Days Are Here Again (1974) ni Cirio Santiago at ang obra …

NAGHARAP sina dating Ilocos Sur Governor Luis Chavit Singson at aktres, Yen Santos para linawin ang mga usapin na pinag-uugnay sila lalo ang matagal-tagal nang ikinakabit sa kanila, ang pagkakaroon daw nila ng anak. Sa unang episode ng YouTube vlog ni Yen, pinabulaanan nitong nabuntis siya ng dating gobernador at nanganak sa kanilang baby.  At dito’y ipinangakong gagawa ng content kasama si Chavit para linawin kung …

The afternoon sessions of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) featured two parallel R&D Summits that highlighted pioneering projects aligned with regional development priorities. R&D Summit 1 focused on innovations in textiles, smart mobility, and sustainable urban transport: Ms. Jona May G. Basit of the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) introduced “SEDA Pilipinas,” a groundbreaking project merging …

The Department of Science and Technology Region 02 (DOST), under the leadership of the Regional Director Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera, conducted a two-day monitoring activity for Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) beneficiaries in Cagayan Province on August 26–27, 2025. The activity, organized by the Regional Project Management Office (RPMO) in collaboration with the Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO)–Cagayan …

The Department of Science and Technology – Camiguin Provincial Science and Technology Office (DOST Camiguin) convened an engagement meeting with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to advance its initiative of applying for Geographical Indication (GI) certification for Camiguin Lanzones. The discussion centered on the capacity building requirements, the process of filing a GI application, and best practices, …

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 …