Gov’t/Politics

TACLOBAN CITY — Hindi lang basta inspeksiyon ng mga proyekto ang naganap, kundi isang masayang selebrasyon ng pagkakaisa ang bumati kina Congressman Martin G. Romualdez at Councilor Marty Romualdez sa kanilang pagbisita sa First District ng Leyte. Dito nagningning ang tinatawag na “selfie diplomacy” kung saan hinaluan ng mga lider ang kanilang technical reviews ng pakikipag-bonding at kulitan sa mga …

NAKATAKDANG buweltahan ng operator ng sinalakay na sabungan ang ilang miyembro ng premyadong unit ng PNP Criminal Investigation Detection Group(CIDG) dahil sa naganap na raid kamakailan sa Coliseo de Manila sa Vitas Tondo Maynila. Ayon sa pahayag ni Alvin de Leon, operational staff ng nabanggit na sabungan ay  pinag-aaralan na ang mga posibleng reklamo na isasampa laban sa CIDG . …

KALIBO, AKLAN – A meaningful and productive courtesy call was held between the officers of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) and key leaders of Aklan, further strengthening collaboration between the media sector and local government units. Leading the delegation were PAPI Chairman Nelson S. Santos and PAPI Vice President for Visayas Giecel Toriano-Albar, who engaged in discussions …

MAKATI CITY, March 24, 2026 — Access to free and quality rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is set to expand following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), Project EMPOWER, and INDIBA Philippines at the INDIBA Office in Century Diamond Tower, Makati City. The collaboration, implemented under …

As the 2026 National Women’s Month draws to a close, the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST SOCCSKSARGEN) proudly honors the remarkable women who continue to shape our communities through excellence, resilience, and innovation. From laboratories to leadership, from homes to hubs of enterprise, women stand at the forefront of progress – quietly transforming lives, boldly breaking barriers, …

CITY OF MALOLOS — Governor Daniel R. Fernando joined the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Pyrotechnics Manufacturers and Dealers Association, Inc. (PPMDAI) as guest of honor on March 23 at The Pavilion in Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in this city to support a regional Fireworks Safety Seminar and Fireworks Display Operators’ Seminar aimed at empowering Region 3 stakeholders …

LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS – Naging instrumento ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Bulacan sa pangunguna ni Gobernador Daniel R. Fernando, sa pamamagitan ng Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PPESO), sa pagpapauwi sa walong Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) na tumakas sa nagaganap na tensiyon sa Gitnang Silangan. Sa pagdating ng walong OFWs sakay ng chartered plane mula sa Riyadh, Saudi Arabia patungong Villamor …

MULING nag krus ang landas ni dating Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna at Manila Mayor Isko Moreno matapos na magkahiwalay mahigit na sa isang taon dahil sa pulitika. Nalaman na si Moreno ay bumisita sa  mausoleum ng namayapang dating Manila Vice Mayor Danilo Lacuna nang magdiwang ng kaarawan ang huli nitong Marso 23 sa   Manila South Cemetery.  Si Lacuna ay nasawi …

INIHAIN ni Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco  ang House Bill No. 8715, na naglalayong magbigay ng agarang tulong sa ekonomiya sa pamamagitan ng pagpapataw ng pansamantalang rental rate freeze sa mga residential at commercial rental rates ng MSME; pagpapaliban ng mga pagbabayad sa housing loan nang walang multa; pagpapahintulot sa mga emergency loan mula sa SSS at GSIS; at pagdedeklara ng …

The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) convened a Special Management Committee (ManCom) Meeting on February 27, 2026 at the DOST Ilocos Region Multipurpose Hall in the City of San Fernando, La Union, bringing together the agency’s leadership to align key programs, upcoming initiatives, and organizational priorities that will advance science, technology, and innovation (STI) in …

MANILA, Philippines — In a move toward sustainable transport and heritage tourism, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Intramuros Administration (IA), officially unveiled the country’s first Filipino-engineered all-electric tourist transport vehicle, or “e-tranvia,” on March 19 in Intramuros, Manila. The 18-seater, low-speed, battery-electric vehicle is designed to navigate the historic streets of the Walled City, …

SA GITNA ng tumitinding tensyon at banta ng digmaan sa Middle East, agad na umaksyon ang pamahalaang lokal ng Lungsod ng Malolos sa Bulacan upang alalayan ang mga pamilyang Pilipino na may mahal sa buhay na nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa. Ang pamamahagi ng tulong pinansyal sa mga pamilya ng Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) na apektado ng krisis ay pinangunahan ni …

ni Roderick Palatino LAGUNA — Pinasigla at nagbalik tanaw ang mga manonood sa kanilang kapanahunan noong dekada ‘80 at ‘90 na ipinakita ng mga Batang Laguna.         Bahagi ito ng pagdiriwang ng Ani ng Laguna o ANILAG Festival Mula 16 Marso hanggang 22 Marso. Dito ipinamalas ng mga kabataan ang Buhay 80s–90s sa isang makulay, masiglang enerhiyang kompetisyon. Dinagsa ng …

ni Gerry Baldo INILUNSAD kahapon ng Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso ang programang “Alagang Kongreso” na naglalayong masiguro na mailayo sa karamdaman ang mga empleyado at maging ang mga retired employees ng Kamara. Bukod dito, nagtayo rin ng opisina ang Kamara para mag-asikaso sa publiko na lumalapit sa kapulungan  para humingi ng anumang tulong. “We express our gratitude to Speaker Bojie …

ni TEDDY BRUL TULOY ang welga at kasado ngayong araw ang grupong Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) sa malawakang welga bilang protesta sa patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis at pabigat na buwis sa sektor ng transportasyon. Ayon sa National President ng grupo na si Mody Floranda, magsasagawa ang PISTON ng mga pagkilos sa …

The Department of Science and Technology urged the Filipino research community to commit to a cross-sectoral, ethical, and responsive approach to accelerate national progress during the Annual Scientific Conference and 93rd General Membership Assembly of the National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, last March 13, 2026. In his speech, DOST …

SHOWBIZ KONEKni Maricris Valdez NANAWAGAN si Quezon City Councilor Alfred Vargas para sa isang komprehensibong pagsusuri at pag-amyenda sa Anti-Bullying Ordinance ng lungsod. Ito ay para tugunan ang nakaaalarmang pagdami ng mga kaso ng bullying sa mga pampubliko at pribadong paaralan. Ang hakbang na ito ay kasunod ng pakikipag-ugnayan ni konsi Alfred sa Quezon City Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) upang …

Governor Edgar Aglipay expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the innovative technologies it continues to promote to improve the lives of Cagayanos. Governor Aglipay conveyed his appreciation during the visit and attendance of DOST Secretary Renato Solidum at the opening of the Cagayan Innovation Hub (IHub) and the SARAI Provincial Hub at the …

TUGUEGARAO CITY — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Cagayan, formally launched the Cagayan Innovation Hub, the SARAI Provincial Hub, and the SciTech Philippines Awards on March 16, 2026, strengthening efforts to promote innovation, data-driven governance, and climate-resilient agriculture in the province. The initiative is anchored on Project SARAI and aims to …

IPRINOKLAMA si Philip Conrad Acop, anak ng yumaong si Rep. Romeo Acop, na dati rin police general, ng Commission on Elections (Comelec) bilang nanalong bagong kinatawan ng Antipolo City 2nd District nitong Linggo. Sinabi ni Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia, iprinoklama nila ang nakababatang Acop nang makakuha ng botong 60,051 sa idinaos na special election sa Distrito nitong Sabado. Ani …

 As the next host of the National Science and Technology Week 2026, the Department of Science and Technology SOCCSKSARGEN joined the preparatory meeting held on March 6, 2026 at the DOST Main Building, Bicutan, Taguig City. The meeting was led by Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang and Host Region Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan to begin …

LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS – Kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Pambansang Buwan ng Kababaihan, pormal na binuksan ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Bulacan ang Women and Children Protection Unit sa Bulacan Medical Center noong Marso 11. Hangad ng bagong tayong pasilidad na makapagbigay ng specialized medical care, psychological support, at coordinated social services sa kababaihan at mga batang nakaranas ng pang-aabuso, pagsasamantala, trafficking, …

BUMUO ang Quezon City Local Government Unit (QC-LGU) ng isang special inter-agency task force para protektahan at tulungan ang mga QCitizen overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) na apektado ng tumitinding tensiyon sa Middle East. Sa pamamagitan ng Executive Order No. 5 s-2026, binuo ni Mayor Joy Belmonte ang Task Force AGAP–QC OFW (Assistance, Guidance, Advocacy, and Protection of QCitizen Overseas Filipino …

The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) was recognized as 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 – 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 during the Agri-Tourism and Community Fair held from March 6–10, 2026, in celebration of the 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨, 𝐋𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧. The DOST Ilocos Region booth showcased various science and technology programs, services, …