The growing popularity of traditional handloom-woven textiles has placed Filipino weavers at a critical crossroads. Their designs, heritage, and livelihoods are increasingly threatened not only by printed and machine-made replicas but also by unfair market access, lack of intellectual property protection, and limited recognition of their rights as artists, cultural bearers, and workers. While counterfeit fabrics dilute authenticity and deceive …

CITY OF MALOLOS — Nearly 300 racers across the country and from abroad convened for another adrenaline-fueled installment of Lakbike Turismo: Lakbike Festival Teban 7 – Enduro Race, a premier downhill competition held last Sunday, December 7, on the rugged trails of Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, sealing the town’s reputation as one of the adventure and eco-sports destination in Luzon.  Organized …

Every holiday season, Araneta City comes alive with its beloved Christmas traditions, including the giant Christmas tree, the life-sized Belen, the fun-filled Fiesta Carnival, and festive mall décor and sales that attract families and friends. Apart from these, the City of Firsts also offers another holiday tradition: the well-loved Parolan bazaar near EDSA. The annual holiday attraction transforms the Farmers …

PINAIIMBESTIGAHAN ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ang pagkakasama ng Stronghold insurance consortium sa Passenger Personal Accident Insurance (PPAI) para sa mga public utility vehicles (PUVs) kahit hindi ito nakapagsumite ng mga required documents sa itinakdang deadline ng ahensiya. Batay sa ipinalabas na Circular Letter ng Insurance  Commission na pirmado ni Commissioner Reynaldo Regalado, ang mga aplikante para …

BALIWAG, Bulacan — Long before the speeches began and the applause filled the halls, a quiet realization settled over the delegates of the 29th National Press Congress: In an age drowning in misinformation, their calling has never been more vital. Held on December 3–4, 2025 at The Greenery in Baliwag, Bulacan, this year’s gathering of the Publishers Association of the …

Through the coordination of DOST-CALABARZON, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of the City of Santa Rosa hosted a successful benchmarking activity on December 3, 2025. The event was attended by officials and representatives from various DOST regional and provincial offices. This activity is a key component of the project “Empowering Communities through SMART Roadmaps and Technologies,” spearheaded by DOST-CAR. Its …

As part of the nationwide 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), the Department of Science and Technology Region 02 successfully conducted its advocacy program “Mentoring Change: MOVE Forward to End Violence Against Women” on December 4, 2025, at the DOST R02 Conference Room. The event gathered a diverse audience—including representatives from partner agencies, DOST R02 staff, …

ISANG makasaysayang partnership ang inilunsad kamakailan upang isama ang Indigenous People (IP) usa local rice supply chain sa Siapo Elementary School sa Barangay Pinagturilan, Occidental Mindoro — na nagpapakita na ang paglago at makabuluhang pag-unlad ay maaaring maging reyalidad kapag ang ahensiya ng pamahalaan at ang komunidad ay nagkaisa. Ang paglagda ng Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  sa pagitan ng National …

PATAY ang isang babae matapos barilin ng lalaking sinabing inalok niyang bumili ng ilegal na droga, sa lungsod ng Antipolo, lalawigan ng Rizal, nitong Miyerkoles, 3 Disyembre. Ayon kay P/Lt. Col. Mark Henry Garcia, hepe ng Antipolo CPS, naganap ang insidente kahapon ng umaga sa Purok 5, Zone 8, Brgy. Cupang, sa nabanggit na lungsod. Aniya, inalok ng biktima ang …

WALANG BUHAY nang matagpuan ang isang lalaki sa loob ng isang kotse sa Brgy. Efigenio Lizares, lungsod ng Talisay, lalawigan ng Negros Occidental, nitong Martes, 2 Disyembre. Ayon kay P/Maj. Rhazl Jim Jocson, deputy chief ng Talisay CPS, tinatayang nasa edad 25 hanggang 30 anyos ang biktimang hubad baro at nakasuot ng pulang short pants. Ani Jocson, nakita ng may-ari …

PATAY ang isang lalaking nakikipag-inuman sa tabing kalsada matapos barilin sa ulo, nitong Miyerkoles ng umaga, 3 Disyembre, sa lungsod ng Pasay. Nagawa pang madala sa Pasay City General Hospital ang biktimang kinilalang si alyas Arvin, residente sa Brgy. 184, Maricaban, sa naturang lungsod. Samantala, patuloy na pinaghahanap ng mga awtoridad ang suspek na kinilalang si alyas Markandre, 18 anyos, …

TATLONG indibiduwal ang iniulat na sugatan matapos tupukin ng apoy ang isang cargo vessel na nakahimpil sa Manila North Harbor sa Moriones, Tondo, sa lungsod ng Maynila, nitong Miyerkoles ng gabi, 3 Disyembre. Ayon sa Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), nagsimula ang sunog sa loob ng engine room ng barko dakong 7:16 ng gabi at mabilis na itinaas sa ikalawang …

NAGHAIN ng reklamo si dating Liga ng mga Barangay Manila president Leilani Lacuna, na kapatid ni dating Mayor Maria Sheilah “Honey” Lacuna, ng graft at grave misconduct sa Office of the Ombudsman laban kay Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, at 13 iba pa, nitong Martes ng umaga. Sa press conference, sinabi ni Lacuna, ang …

PINAGHALONG ispiritwal at panlipunan ang konsepto ng awiting kinanta ni Janah Kristine Zaplan, ang O Panginoon, Pangunahan Mo Ang Pagbabago na nilikha ni Ricky Rivera ng Artikulo Onse Band. Ipinarinig ng Cum Laude graduate sa Airline International Aviation College ang awiting kontra-korapsiyon na nagpapaalala sa publiko na manatiling vigilant at ‘wag kalimutan ang totoong isyu. Ani Janah ikinatuwa niya ang pagkapili sa kanya para kumanta ng O …

When it comes to the Filipino holiday spread, no other ingredient is as joyful and indulgent as cheese. Commonly found in many of today’s yuletide staples, from spaghetti and macaroni salad to bibingka and puto bumbong, this symbol of festivity can brighten up any dish, making every celebration feel complete. This year, Pizza Hut is adding more fun and flavor …

MULING iginiit ni Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco ang pagpasa ng kanyang panukalang batas na layong bigyan ng dagdag na pangil ang Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) para maimbestigahan at tuluyang maipakulong ang mga sangkot sa maanomalyang flood control projects. Ayon kay Tiangco, makatutulong ang kanyang House Bill No. 5699 para gawing mas mabilis at epektibo ang mga imbestigasyon ng …

DOST Northern Mindanao gathered its valued media partners for the CEST Misamis Oriental Press Conference and Media Recognition Day held on November 21, 2025 at Hamersons Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. The event highlighted the impact of science, technology, and innovation across the province while honoring the storytellers who amplify these efforts to the public. The press conference opened meaningful …

168 young Filipino achievers from the Ilocos Region took center stage at the Youth Excellence in Science (YES) Awards, held at the Dap-Ayan Roof Deck in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on November 19, 2025. The ceremony was conducted as part of the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration, which carries the theme “Siyensya at Teknolohiya: Kabalikat sa …

LEGAZPI CITY – Inamuki ni dating Albay 2nd District Congressman at gubernador, Dr. Joey Sarte Salceda, ang mga lider ng Pilipinas na tugunan ng mabisang mga estratehiya ang mga krisis na dulot ng ‘climate change’ o pagbabago ng panahon, sa halip na mga masalimuot na argumento lamang, “Dapat kumilos ang bansa natin, hindi batay sa guni-guni lamang kundi sa sadyang mahalagang …

SA gitna ng sunod-sunod na sakuna ngayong Nobyembre—mula sa sunog, malalakas na bagyo, hanggang walang tigil na pagbaha—nanatiling matatag ang CC7 at Laro77 sa kanilang misyon na tumulong at magbigay-pag-asa sa mga pamilyang pinaka-nangangailangan. Buong puso silang nagpaabot ng tulong sa libo-libong Filipino sa Metro Manila, Bulacan, at Pampanga, patunay na may mabuting puso ang kanilang komunidad. Nagsimula ang buwan sa saya …

A doctor at Krus na Ligas Health Center uses DigiKonsulta to digitalize and manage the patient’s medical records during consultation. For decades, community health centers survived on paper. Handwritten charts, overstuffed logbooks, and filing cabinets formed the backbone of daily operations. Although the paper system had long been serviceable, it slowed health professionals: locating one patient record could take several …

ArenaPlus renews its sponsorship with Gilas Pilipinas, ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup as they face Guam in the first round of the Asian Qualifiers Gilas Pilipinas and ArenaPlus renewed its sponsorship and send-off at a private event in Pasig, last November 24. The men’s national basketball team begins their road to the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup backed …

At the 2025 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, the BSP–S&T Fellows Collab Activity unfolded as a gathering shaped not only by expertise but by shared purpose. Scientists, educators, researchers, and advocates came together in an atmosphere that felt collaborative and grounded, highlighting how “Agham na Ramdam” becomes real when people meet, exchange stories, …

The pursuit of accurate measurements and consumer protection took center stage as the Local Government Unit of Manolo Fortich hosted a vital Training on the Verification of Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments on November 19-20, 2025, held at Dreams Residences, San Miguel, Manolo Fortich. Twenty-five dedicated participants, comprising LGU employees and representatives from the local Public Market Vendor Association, gathered to enhance …