The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) launched the Call for Abstracts for its Invention and Innovation programs, which offer a range of funding opportunities to propel tech-driven ventures to success. Dubbed as the Further Forward campaign, DOST-TAPI’s Call for Abstracts invites eligible proponents to submit their abstracts in applying for its current program offerings, including the Technology Innovation for …

The Department of Science and Technology upskills an ampao and taro chips producer in the Province of Camiguin with food safety training on February 22-23, 2024, in the Municipality of Mambajao. The Food Safety Training was conducted in preparation for the FDA License to Operate (LTO) and Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) renewal of Soling’s Food Products, a woman-led enterprise. …

The Department of Science and Technology upgrades MJS Food Inc. with various science and technology interventions. The firm recently secured the FDA’s License to Operate, aided by DOST’s support. Tears of joy and gratitude overflowed as Mary Jean Gayo, co-owner and Production Manager of the firm, described her feelings upon receiving the news on February 12, 2024.  “We are forever …

In a significant step towards enhancing disaster resilience and preparedness in the Philippines, the Department of Science and Technology Office Regional Office I (DOST-1) held the Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Project Implementers of the 2024 HANDA Pilipinas Luzon Leg on March 7, 2024, at the DOST-1 Multi-Purpose Hall, City of San Fernando, La Union. The event brought …

QUALIFIED patients may soon receive therapeutic and palliative benefits from medical cannabis or marijuana under Senator Robinhood Padilla’s  proposal while Sen. Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa said safeguards are already in place  in the measures allowing the use of the plant. Sen. Padilla sponsored Senate Bill No. 2572 or the proposed Cannabis Medicalization Act of the Philippines. On the other hand, …

NADAKIP ang isang pulis matapos isumbong nang ilang ulit na panggagahasa sa kanyang 14-anyos anak na babae sa lalawigan ng Cebu. Naaresto ang suspek na dating miyembro ng isang special unit ng Cebu PPO, sa manhunt operation na ikinasa ng Liloan Police Station nitong Martes ng gabi, 19 Marso, sa bayan ng Asturias, sa nabanggit na lalawigan. Ayon kay P/Maj. …

BILANG huling pagsisikap na matiyak ang kaligtasan at seguridad ng pangkalahatang publiko sa pagdiriwang ng Semana Santa, ipinahayag ni PRO 3 Regional Director P/BGen. Jose Hidalgo, Jr., na mahigit 1,000 PNP personnel mula sa iba’t ibang yunit ng pulisya sa Central Luzon ang ipakakalat sa buong rehiyon mula 25 hanggang 31 Marso. “Inaasahan namin ang pagdagsa ng mga pasahero sa …

ARESTADO ang may kabuuang 18 indibiduwal, pawang mga lumabag sa batas sa mga operasyon ng pulisya laban sa kriminalidad na isinagawa sa iba’t ibang lugar sa lalawigan ng Bulacan hanggang nitong Miyerkoles ng umaga, 20 Marso. Sa ulat na natanggap ni P/Col. Relly Arnedo, Provincial Director ng Bulacan PPO, nagresulta sa pagkakadakip sa 13 pinaniniwalaang mga talamak na tulak ang …

YANIGni Bong Ramos KAHABAG-HABAG ang kalagayan ng riders at tricycle drivers dahil sila ay suking hulihin ng traffic enforcers sa Maynila. Sa rami raw ng mga motorista ay sila lagi ang sinisita sa tuwi-tuwina saan man sulok ng lungsod maging sa mga side street at national road. Sinabi ng ilang rider, inuumpisahan daw sila sa hindi pagsusuot ng helmet hanggang …

SA HANGARING palakasin ang kanilang ecological solid waste management (ESWM) program, pumasok sa isang memorandum of agreement (MOA) ang pamahalaang lungsod ng Navotas, kasama ang Mother Earth Foundation (MEF) at ang Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau – National Capital Region (DENR EMB-NCR). Nilagdaan ni Mayor John Rey Tiangco ang MOA, kasama sina Atty. Michael Drake …