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As part of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration in the Cordillera Administrative Region, the Department of Science and Technology – CAR (DOST-CAR) spearheaded a series of major events on August 8, 2025, held in both Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet. The activities were led by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., together with …

 Filipino Inventors shine bright in the recently concluded 4th Silicon Valley International Inventions Festival, held from August 8 to 10, 2025, at the Silicon Valley Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.  Awardees are as follows:  * Unsinkable PortaBoat – Inv Ronald Pagsanghan, Ph.D * Sambacur Plus – Inv. Richard Gomez, CNP and Inv. Rigel Gomez, CNP  * Sultana Digital Rice …

THE spotlight beamed brightly at the #SMLittleStars2025 Grand Finals, as the country’s most gifted youngsters took center stage at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia for a night of pure talent, energy, and inspiration. Families, friends, and fans packed the venue, their cheers and applause echoing with every performance, as the little stars showcased their singing, dancing, and …

Baguio City – The Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) have successfully hosted two major science-led events, the HANDA Pilipinas Luzon Leg 2025 and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) from August 7 to 9 at the Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. The twin events gathered leaders from the national government agencies and …

A transformation is unfolding inside the walls of the BJMP Cagayan de Oro City Jail – Male Dormitory. Through the Utilization of High-Density Production and Processing Technologies of African Catfish, a new chapter of hope, dignity, and second chances is being written for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). Developed by Dr. Arlyn Mandas-Tacubao of Saxonylyn Scifish Farm, a DOST Region …

HABANG ang mapaminsalang habagat, kasama ang magkakasunod na bagyong Crising, Dante, at Emong, ay nagdala ng malawak na pagkasira sa maraming bahagi ng Bulacan, sinimulan ng SM Foundation Inc., katuwang ang SM Supermalls at SM Markets ang sabay-sabay na tulong sa pamamagitan ng Operation Tulong Express, na nagdadala ng tulong sa mga komunidad na nasalanta ng bagyo sa lalawigan. Pinangunahan …

JUST after the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. has vowed for a more responsive and reliable department, under the current administration. “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, ang agham ay ramdam. ‘Yan po ang ating pangako. Paano po natin gagawin ito? Si siyensya, teknolohiya at inobasyon, mga …

MANILA — Demonstrating swift solidarity, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) and allied civic groups have rallied ₱10 million in emergency aid for communities devastated by recent catastrophic typhoon flooding nationwide.  The initiative, coordinated under the Pilipino at Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation, saw among its on-going major deployments on July 31, 2025. FFCCCII President Dr. …

IPINAGDIWANG ng Philippine Merchant Marine School (PMMS) ang kanilang ika-75 founding anniversary sa pamamagitan ng isang masayang pasasalamat  na sinimulan sa pagdaraos ng Banal na Misa, pagkakaroon ng president ice cream blowout, pagbibigay parangal, folk dance competition, at battle of the bands sa mga estudyante. Ang pagdiriwang ay pinangunahan ni Juan Nolasco III, ang Pangulo ng PMMS. Ayon kay Nolasco, …

Manila, Philippines — SM Supermalls is celebrating 40 SUPER YEARS of retail excellence, community building, and unforgettable mall experiences with a grand anniversary blowout: over 3,500 amazing deals across 88 malls nationwide! From August 1 to September 9, 2025, SM is giving shoppers the ultimate treat with a wave of exclusive discounts, promos, and limited-time offers through the SM Malls …

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., through its social development arm BingoPlus Foundation, has once again extended support to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) by helping expand its reach to individuals in urgent need. As the DSWD opened a new Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) satellite office in Quezon City, BingoPlus Foundation contributed essential furniture and logistical support to enhance the …

INIANUNSIYO ng Social Security System (SSS) na maglalabas sila ng revised Calamity Loan Program (CLP) guidelines na naglalayong tulungan ang mga miyembro sa mga lugar na idineklara sa ilalim ng State of Calamity (SOC) dahil sa iba’t ibang natural na kalamidad, kabilang ang Tropical Storm Crising na tumama sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Filipinas na may malakas na hangin at …

ASAHAN ang mas masigla at progresibong industriya ng baril sa hinaharap dahil  sa suporta ng pamahalaan  na magpapataw ng mas maluwag na tuntunin at regulasyon para sa mga responsableng may-ari ng baril at mga miyembro ng Philippine shooting team. ‘We’re up against loose firearms but sadly, yung mga responsableng mamamayan na may-ari ng legal na mga baril ang napapahirapan dahil …

As calls to ban online gambling grow louder, longtime liquor retailers are reminding policymakers of a hard-earned truth: prohibition doesn’t eliminate vice. It only pushes it out of sight, making it more dangerous, more predatory, and harder to control. Ralph Lim Joseph, owner of Ralph’s Wines & Spirits, one of the country’s most enduring liquor store chains, draws a direct …

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 …