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TIWALA at suportado ng mga katutubong Aeta at Remontado Dumagat ang mga programang pangkabuhayan ng non-governmental organization (NGO) na Aredumstrico na pinamumunuan ni Suprema Bae Kalikasan Lorilyn I. Tobias. Dahil dito nagkaroon ng pakikipagpulong ang mga Tribal chieftain mula sa Zambales, Bulacan, at Bangsamoro sa tanggapan nito sa Brgy. Ulingao, San Rafael, Bulacan. Hinimok ni Bae Kalikasan, ang mga Chieftain …

ANG mahal mabuhay sa panahon ngayon, lalo pa’t patuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin saan mang sulok ng mundo. Pero sa Filipinas, hindi kailangang gumastos nang malaki para sumaya. Kahit marami ang kinakapos, nakahahanap tayo ng paraan para ngumiti. Hindi laging nabibili ang saya para sa maraming Pinoy. Kadalasan, tayo ang gumagawa nito. Kung may brownout, solb ka …

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region I proudly took part in the Negosyo Learning Series 2025, a capacity-building initiative by the City Government of San Fernando, La Union, held at the La Union Trade Center. Representing DOST Region I were Science Research Specialist II Justin Madrid and Carla Joyce B. Cajala who were invited as resource speakers during …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Camiguin, led by Provincial Science and Technology Director Joanne Katherine R. Banaag, conducted a monitoring activity on July 4, 2025, to assess the performance and impact of the Portable Solar Speed Drying Trays (PORTASOL) deployed in Sagay, Camiguin. This initiative aims to empower local micro-entrepreneurs by enhancing productivity through sustainable technology. PORTASOL units …

MAYNILA — Ipinagmamalaki ng Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) ang opisyal na pagtatalaga kay Nelson S. Santos bilang bagong Chairman at Director for Media Affairs ng samahan. Si G. Santos ay hindi na bago sa PAPI at sa larangan ng pamamahayag. Siya ay nagsilbing Pangulo ng PAPI sa loob ng tatlong termino mula 2015 hanggang 2025, na may …

LIFE is expensive, but joy doesn’t have to be. In this time of soaring prices, when the rest of the world says, “You can’t afford happiness.” Filipinos say, “Watch us find it anyway.” Because joy, to us, isn’t something we buy, it’s something we make. When there’s no electricity, we bring out the guitar. When onions hit P700 a kilo, …

Director Joell Lales, current head of the DA-BAR, led the agency’s visit to the world-class research, development, and manufacturing facility of BauerTek located in Guiguinto, Bulacan. The collaboration between DA-BAR and BauerTek stands as proof that the Philippines’ agricultural wealth is yielding advancements in science, technology, and the national economy. BauerTek is renowned for producing natural-based supplements that help combat …

PINASINAYAAN ng Las Piñas City Government ang bagong gawang 2-storey evacuation facility sa Golden Acres Subdivision, Barangay Talon Uno bilang bahagi ng tuloy-tuloy na mga hakbang sa pagpapalakas ng lokal na paghahanda sa pagdating ng kalamidad para sa kaligtasan ng mamamayan. Pinangunahan nina Mayor April Aguilar at Vice Mayor Imelda Aguilar ang seremonya ng inagurasyon kasabay ng pagbasbas sa naturang …

In a world of cookie-cutter cafés, Boris Café in Barangay Baliti, City of San Fernando, Pampanga offers something refreshingly different—a cozy coffee shop paired with an 8-hole mini golf course. Co-founded by Iñigo Santos and Joy Bautista, Boris Café was born from the duo’s shared love for coffee and golf. “Why not have both the comfort of a café and …

MANILA — In a strong show of confidence and commitment to the future of Philippine journalism, Supreme Court Associate Justice Raul B. Villanueva has expressed his full support for the newly installed leadership of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), headed by President Rebecca Madeja-Velásquez and Chairman/Director for Media Affairs Nelson S. Santos. Justice Villanueva’s affirmation is regarded …

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has conferred honors to exemplary technical vocational education and training (TVET) programs in the country through the agency’s System for TVET Accreditation and Recognition (STAR) Awards Program. The recognition was awarded during the 7th National Quality TVET Forum held on July 8 at the Hilton Manila Hotel, Pasay City, with the theme ““Empower, Innovate, Transform: Cultivating …

To recognize the outstanding achievements of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 1, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) conducted an on-site evaluation for the Calendar Year 2025 Search for the SETUP 4.0 Awards for MSMEs and the SETUP Praise Awards from July 7 to 10, 2025. The regional evaluation mission, covering all …

The new Superman movie just dropped, reminding us that being a hero doesn’t require superpowers. Sometimes, all it takes is showing up and giving a part of yourself, literally. If you’re thinking about donating blood but don’t know where to begin, start here. From what to eat to what to wear, here’s a quick guide to help you prep (and …

ALAM MO NA!ni Nonie Nicasio SINA Teejay Marquez at Korean actor na Choi Bo Min ang dalawang bagong brand ambassadors ng BlueWater Day Spa. Last July 10, pormal nang ipinakilala ang dalawa bilang “new faces” of BlueWater Day Spa na 20 years na sa business. Ang launching ay ginanap sa Westin Plaza. Dito’y nabanggit ni Teejay na nag-eenjoy siyang magpa-spa, partikular sa services na ito. “The Balinese Massage helps me recover …

SHOWBIZ KONEKni Maricris Valdez DUMAGUNDONG ang Big Dome noong Sabado ng gabi, July 12 sa pagbabalik sa Pilipinas ng Utimate Oppa, Park Seo-Jun para sa Century Tuna’s Ultimate Fan Fest na inorganisa ng Wilbros Live. Tinupad ng Ultimate Fan Fest, na inorganisa ng Century Tuna, ang ilan sa mga wildest fantasy ng mga tagahanga kabilang ang isang pribilehiyo na makipag-date ng dalawang minuto kasama si Seo-jun. Kitang-kita …

PUSH NA’YANni Ambet Nabus INILUNSAD ng mWell’s advocacy campaign ang official wellness anthem na I Am Well.  In collaboration with Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and award- winning composer Jonathan Manalo, ipinarinig sa ilang mga piling media friend, kasama sina  Dingdong Dantes at Charo Santos ang anthem. Ipinakita pa nina Ms Charo at Dong ang mga suot nilang relo at singsing mula sa mWell, na agresibo nga ang kampanya para …

A new era of wellness begins as BlueWater Day Spa unveils its newest brand ambassadors. From left: Korean actor and ambassador Choi Bo Min and Filipino actor-singer Teejay Marquez pose for the official campaign reveal. For 20 years, BlueWater Day Spa has been that go-to space — the quiet sanctuary in the middle of everyday rush. Known for its curated …

SA PANAHON ng muling pagbubukas ng mga pandaigdigang hangganan at paglago ng international trade matapos ang pandemya, muling tumataas ang kumpiyansa ng mundo sa kakayahang logistikal ng Pilipinas. Sa likod ng pagbabago at pagsulong na ito ay ang matibay at patuloy na lumalalim na ugnayan ng International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) at ng Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) — dalawang …

Building from one-country operation at the Port of Manila in the Philippines, ICTSI has pressed forward across 35 years. On six continents, currently in 19 countries, we continue developing ports that deliver transformative benefits. All across our operations, we work closely with our business and government partners, with our clients and host communities: to keep building momentum where it matters, …

NANAWAGAN ang 14 lisensiyadong online gaming operators sa Filipinas na maglatag o bumuo nang mas matalinong mga regulasyon para protektahan ang mga manlalarong Filipino kaysa ipagbawal ang legal na industriya na magbubulid sa pamamayagpag ng ilegal na merkado.                Sa nagkakaisang pahayag ng World Platinum Technologies Inc., AB Leisure Exponent, Inc., Total Gamezone Xtreme, Inc., Gamemaster Integrated, Inc., Lucky Taya …

NAGBABALA ang isang kilalang ekspertong legal na maaaring lalong lumala ang epekto ng iresponsableng pagsusugal kung isasabatas ang pagbabawal sa online gaming, at maaaring magresulta ng ilegal na operasyon ng sugal. Sa 15-pahinang memorandum na inilabas ni Atty. Tonet Quiogue, pinuno ng kilalang technology consulting firm na Arden Consult, sinabi niyang kung tuluyang ipagbabawal ang online gaming, isinusuko rin ang …

SHOWBIZ KONEKni Maricris Valdez NAKABIBILIB ang katatagan at kahusayan ng Unilab at Mercury Drug. Kasingtagal na sila ng ating mga lolo at lola, nanay o tatay, dahil ipinagdiriwang nila ngayong 2025 ang kanilang ika-80 taon.  Kaya ang 2025  ay nagmamarka ng isang  makabuluhang milestone—dalawa sa mga pinaka-iconic at pinagkakatiwalaang brand ng pangangalagang pangkalusugan sa bansa, ang Unilab at Mercury Drug. Kaya naman para ipagdiwang ang …

For years, many Filipino farmers have been unable to break the cycle of debt and dependency that often accompanies farming. But through SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program, the beneficiaries are now finding ways to generate a reliable income from agriculture. Among those whose lives have changed is Connie Flores, a mother of six and a 2023 graduate …