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THE first ever Metals and Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC) in CALABARZON was officially inaugurated at Batangas State University (BatStateU) Malvar campus, Oct. 07. The center is among the initiatives of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to boost engineering research and development in the region by providing advanced facilities for students and industry professionals to collaborate on innovative projects. …

SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, has been named Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Company of the Year at the prestigious 15th Asia CEO Awards. The recognition was presented during a ceremony held on October 8, 2024 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. Founded in 1983 by Henry Sy, Sr. and Felicidad Sy, SM Foundation …

INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has established itself as a global leader in port operations, with significant influence not only in its home country, the Philippines, but also in its international ventures, particularly in Nigeria. The operations in Nigeria have far-reaching implications for ICTSI’s performance and strategy in the Philippines, showcasing a dynamic interplay between local and global port …

THE Department of Science and Technology Region 12 (DOST XII) officially kicked off the 2024 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) at the Veranza Activity Center in General Santos City last October 2. With the theme, “𝑺𝒊𝒚𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒚𝒂, 𝑻𝒆𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒉𝒊𝒚𝒂, 𝒂𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒚𝒐𝒏: 𝑲𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒈, 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒘𝒂, 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒈 𝒏𝒂 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒌𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒏 – 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒚,”  the three-day celebration …

TANGCAL, LANAO DEL NORTE—To provide modern technical guidance and assist farmers in value-adding production, the Department of Science and Technology—X (DOST—X) trained the Small Banisilon Farmers Association in food safety and good manufacturing practices. On September 26, 2024, trainers capacitated thirty-nine individuals who attended the training at the Barangay Small Banisilon Gymnasium in Tangal, Lanao del Norte. The association is …

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its office in Region XII, has launched the Mindanao leg of its “Handa Pilipinas” initiative at the KCC Convention Center in General Santos City. The event, with the theme “Enhancing Mindanao’s Resilience through Science, Technology, and Innovation,” seeks to bolster the region’s disaster preparedness through advanced science and technology interventions. Engr. Sancho …

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), with its Mobile Modular Food Processing Facility (MMFPF), or the Food on the Road Innovation Processing Facility (FoodtrIP), trained 17 personnel from the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAGRO) of Misamis Oriental on September 13, 2024. The session, titled “Innovation on Wheels: Product Development using FoodtrIP,” was held at the Misamis Oriental Center for Sustainable …

Calling all SuperKids! This month of October, you’re the main character as SM Supermalls invites you to show off your unique talents, quirks, and everything that makes you YOU! SM will be hosting the SUPERKIDS MONTH LAUNCH on October 5, 2024, Saturday at SM City North Edsa Annex Atrium, kicking off a fun-filled, month-long extravaganza for our SuperKids! Expect a …

Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year, as SM Supermalls launches even MORE surprises this jolly good season! Celebrate the generosity, love, and cheer with SM Supermalls, complete with activities and deals for a truly special holiday experience! When it comes to Christmas in the Philippines, we all know that the only person as iconic as Santa …

Sa anumang pangangailangang pinansiyal, mula sa mga pang araw-araw na gastusin ng pamilya, pang matrikula para sa edukasyon ng mga anak at kapatid, pagpapadala ng regalo para sa mahahalagang okasyon,  pagtanggap ng remittance mula abroad para sa pagpapatayo at pag-aayos ng bahay o pangdagdag puhunan sa negosyo, kaakibat ng sambayanan ang PalawanPay. Pinapadali ng app ang koneksyon ng mga pamilya …

IPINAKILALA ng BingoPlus, nangungunang digital entertainment, ang kanilang pinakabagong perya game, ang Pinoy Drop Ball sa isang selebrasyong puno ng mga kilalang personalidad noong Linggo, Setyembre 29, sa Grand Hyatt Manila. Tampok sa paglulunsad ang mga pagtatanghal mula sa BingoPlus endorser at TV host Maine Mendoza at ilan pang mga bisita na sina Julie Anne San Jose at Alamat. Tinaguriang “homegrown creation” o nilikha ng mga Pinoy para …

We’ve traversed the past legacy lane. We’ve shown our commitment to pursue the present. Now, we’re running into the future with a relentless spirit. Time 2 Run 4ward, MNL City Run’s first-ever running series, is set to conclude with a high-energy celebration — the Futuristic Frenzy Finale. Taking place on October 13, 2024, at the scenic Filinvest Events Ground, this final …

NOONG Setyembre 16, 2024, ipinagdiwang ng Board of Investments (BOI) ang kanilang ika-57 anibersaryo, kasabay ng makasaysayang pag-abot ng Php1.35 trilyon na halaga ng mga naaprubahang pamumuhunan. Ang halagang ito ay higit na mataas kumpara sa Php1.26 trilyon na naitala sa buong taon ng 2023, at nagtala ng 82% na pagtaas mula sa Php741.98 bilyon na naaprubahan mula Enero hanggang …

Makati City, Philippines – After the outstanding success of World Travel Expo Year 7, we are thrilled to announce the return of the most anticipated event in the travel industry – World Travel Expo Year 8, happening from October 18 to 20, 2024 at SPACE, One Ayala, Makati City. Following the footsteps of last year’s blockbuster event, which gathered thousands …

THE goat-raising industry in the Philippines is set to benefit from a groundbreaking technology innovation, as the Department of Science and Technology Region 2 (DOST 2), in collaboration with the Isabela State University (ISU) and DOST-PCAARRD, reported the successful implementation of its Embryo Transfer (ET) Technology for goats. The development was announced by DOST-PCAARRD Executive Director Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora …

The Local Government Unit of Cagayan de Oro City through its Local School Board, and the Department of Science and Technology region 10, is set to demonstrate a digital education system in two public high schools in the city through an innovation of a startup company, WELA Online Corp. The partnership involves introducing a smart educational system, in line with …

GINANAP ang paglulunsad ng “Aklat ng Bayan” ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) sa Gusaling Watson, 1610 Kalye Jose P. Laurel, San Miguel, Lungsod ng Maynila. Ang okasyong ito ay tumatampok sa mga aklat at likha ng iba’t ibang lokal na alagad ng sining sa larangan ng panitikan. Sinimulan ni Atty. Marites A. Barrios-Taran, Direktor Heneral ng KWF, ang paglulunsad …

SM malls in Marilao, Baliwag, and Pulilan actively participated in the third quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill (NSED) on September 26. SM City Marilao led the earthquake drill observed by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Bulacan Provincial Fire Marshall FSSUPT (Atty.) Ernesto S. Pagdanganan, together with PNP Marilao PEMS Noli S. Albis and Marilao MDRRMO Assistant Head Dorothy Bonifacio. …

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has approved an ordinance updating the incentives provided to medium and large enterprises as part of ongoing efforts to further propel the city’s economic growth and development. Belmonte signed Ordinance No. SP-3296, S-2024, amending Ordinance No. SP-2219, S-2013, to offer better and more customized fiscal incentive packages to medium to large businesses in the city. …

SCIENCE, technology and innovation (STI) provide sustainable solutions that can open opportunities in the green economy and help build a resilient, comfortable, and secure future for all. DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang highlighted this at the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) that is being held from September 25-27, 2024 at SM Tuguegarao. This …

TRUE to its mission of reintroducing indigenous lullabies to contemporary audiences and developing nurturers that are grounded in our Philippine songs and hele, the Cultural Center of the Philippines recently concluded its regional launch of the Himig Himbing project last September 13 and 14, 2024 in Dagupan, Pangasinan. Now on its touring phase, Himig Himbing brings together music, film, literature, …

MAHALAGA para sa bansa na alalahanin ang mga mamamahayag na nagbigay ng kanilang buhay sa walang humpay na paghahanap ng katotohanan, ayon kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., noong Biyernes. Sa pagdiriwang ng ika-50 Anibersaryo ng Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) sa Pasay City, tiniyak ni Pangulong Marcos na ang pamahalaan ay nananatiling nakatuon sa pagbibigay-proteksiyon sa mga …

MORE than 23,000 volunteers from various organizations and communities across the country recently attended this year’s International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC), an annual event organized by SM in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Local Government Units (LGUs), and the International Coastal Clean-up Organization as part of their commitment to promoting cleaner seas and oceans. Held annually, …