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THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has marked another milestone as it broke the Guinness World Record for the “Most People Planting Bamboo Simultaneously in Multiple Venues” during the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) held last November 28 at the Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City. Spearheaded by the DOST and its Kawayanihan partners, the monumental …

MASAYANG inihayag ng Lungsod ng Pasay at ng pamahalaan ng Indonesia ang paglagda sa isang memorandum of understanding (MOU) upang palakasin ang mas matibay na ugnayang pang-ekonomiya at lumikha ng libo-libong oportunidad ng trabaho sa Filipinas. Ang MOU ay nagpapahiwatig ng multi-bilyong dolyar na pangako ng pamumuhunan mula sa komunidad ng mga negosyante sa Indonesia, na nagmamarka ng isang mahalagang …

LOCALS of Cagayan de Oro City and its nearby municipalities and provinces are in for an exciting week as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brings its latest innovations at the 2024 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW). The 2024 NSTW has officially opened at the Limketkai Center. It showcases over 100 techno-exhibits and 30 technical fora, and …

A groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony at SOLA Hotel, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, marked a pivotal step in advancing the salt industry of Ilocos Norte through the One in Accelerating Salt Innovations (OneASIN) initiative. Spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST-1), in collaboration with key stakeholders such as the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Provincial …

MARIING inihayag ngapat na nangungunang domestic banks na hindi susuportahan ang karagdagang karbon, kabilang ang pagpapalawak ng proyekto ng Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI) sa Toledo, Cebu. Ang BDO Unibank, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) , Security Bank, at ang Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) na dati nang sumuporta sa dalawang unit ng TVI ay muling iginiit na hindi …

The West Visayas State University (WVSU) Quezon Hall has been fully restored and reopened. The Henry Sy Foundation, in collaboration with the SM Foundation, completed the restoration of the Quezon Hall, located on Luna Street in La Paz, Iloilo City. The historic building, first completed in 1926, underwent a comprehensive renovation to address structural concerns and modernize its facilities. “The …

INILUNSAD ng Victory Liner nitong Miyerkoles, 27 Nobyembre, ang pagbiyahe ng kauna-unahang fully electric bus sa bansa sa kanilang Baler motor pool, sa Quezon City. Ayon kay Marivic Hernandez del Pilar, presidente at general manager ng Victory Liner, bibiyahe ang dalawang unit ng electric bus sa ruta ng Cubao (Quezon City) hanggang sa San Fernando City, Pampanga. Magsisimula ang biyahe …

BingoPlus, the country’s premiere digital entertainment platform in the country, marked a historic milestone by awarding its biggest jackpot prize to date – a staggering ₱154,148,662. The event took place during the Bingo Mega jackpot awarding ceremony on November 25, 2024 at Diamond Hotel, celebrating a life-changing moment for the record-breaking winner. (L-R) DigiPlus President Mr. Andy Tsui along with …

NANAWAGAN si Brian Poe Llamanzares, nominado ng FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist, na magtulungan para sa pangangalaga ng kalikasan para ilaan sa mga susunod pang henerasyon. Sa kanyang libro, sinabi ni Poe na kailangan ng pagbabago samga gawi, magtulungan ang mamamayan at komunidad, at suportahan ang mga batas na tutulong sa kalikasan. Nananatili ang koordinasyon ni Poe sa Green Cities Initiative, …

In pursuit of its strategy of vertical integration of its flagship healthcare and wellness business, MOHS Analytics has acquired majority ownership of Remed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a research and development driven company founded in 2002 by pharmaceutical industry pillar Remedios A. Rivera.Remed owns established brands covering products in four different pharmaceutical categories—Vitacare, Respicare, Pediacare and Gastrocare with over 20 brands in …

In a landmark collaboration aimed at bolstering the nation’s innovation and economic growth, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) partnered with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) for the inauguration of the DOST-PCCI Technology, Innovation, and Business hub in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. The state-of-the-art hub, which opened on November 18, is envisioned as a transformative …

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Wadhwani Operating Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to launch the Ignite Technopreneurship Program, a pioneering initiative designed to provide DOST personnel with essential entrepreneurial skills aimed at driving innovation and boosting economic growth across the Philippines. The signing ceremony, held at the DOST OSEC Conference Room on November …

Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog, Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 and a member of the National GAD Resource Program (NGRP), recently led a series of comprehensive training sessions on Gender Sensitivity and Gender Mainstreaming at Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC). These sessions were held across the Sta. Maria, Candon, Narvacan, Cervantes, Santiago, and Tagudin …

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Hotel Sogo and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) towards a collaborative partnership of the lives of indigenous communities. The agreement includes joint initiatives such as education, calamity assistance, health, and support for the development and welfare of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) across the country. The momentous event took place at Eurotel …

PINAGTIBAY ng Beiersdorf Philippines, Watsons, at Plan International Pilipinas ang pakikipagtulungan para paigtingin ang mga hakbangin tungo sa pag-angat ng mga kabataang babae sa bansa. Dalawang taon nang nagsasanib-puwersa ang tatlo para pabilisin ang pagbabago sa lipunan para sa mga kabataang babae. Mula sa mga programa at talakayan noong nakaraang taon ukol sa mga karapatan ng batang babae, pagkakapantay-pantay ng kasarian, pantay-pantay at …

DALA ng bagyong Kristine, nakasama ang Bulacan bilang isa sa mga apektadong lalawigan sa Luzon at isa sa mga lalawigang humarap sa makabuluhang hamon ng panahon. Bilang tugon, ang SM Supermalls at SM Foundation Inc., sa pamamagitan ng Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program ay nagpasimula ng serye ng relief operations para magbigay ng agarang tulong sa mga komunidad na apektado …

The Department of Science and Technology National Capital Region (DOST NCR) launched its annual Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) from October 29-31, 2024, at Amoranto Arena in Quezon City, with a focus on bridging science and technology with green economy solutions for Metro Manila. This year’s theme, “Bridging Science, Technology, and Green Economy Solutions in the Metro,” underscores …

To provide a reliable emergency potable water system, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region I, through its Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) Pangasinan, in collaboration with DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), deployed SAFEWATRS Technology on October 2-3, 2024 at the Community Empowerment thru Science & Technology (CEST) Program beneficiary in Brgy. Luna Weste, Umingan, Pangasinan. This initiative, …

Hindi bababa sa 87 farmer trainees kamakailan ang nakatapos ng 14-week training program ng SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan sa Bulacan. Ang programa ay ginawang posible sa malapit na pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga local government units sa Bulacan, Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Science. and Technology …

Vice President Sara Duterte welcomed Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sainbuyan Amarsaikhan at the Office of the Vice President, Mandaluyong City. This visit coincides with the arrival of the Deputy Prime Minister in the Philippines to participate in the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction. This also coincides with the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 continues to expand its STARBOOKS program in the region, as a two-day installation and orientation event took place from October 17-18, 2024 at Sto. Tomas Technological International School in Sto. Tomas, Isabela. STARBOOKS, short for Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station, is an innovative digital library offering …

THE Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee – I (RRDIC-I), a committee of the Regional Development Council (RDC), signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RTI International, implementing the U.S.-Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning (UPSKILL) Program. The event, held at BakersPH in Laoag City, marks a significant step in advancing higher education and workforce development not …