‘Ayuda’ means gov’t response to reduce poverty
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte – Whatever form of assistance the government offers to individuals…
Salceda hails PBBM for successful PH bid to host UN Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) has congratulated the Marcos administration for its successful bid for the Philippines to host the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). “Hosting the LDF will help the Philippines gain fair access to financial…
‘Ayuda’ means gov’t response to reduce poverty
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte – Whatever form of assistance the government offers to individuals in crisis situations is always a response to alleviate the lives of beneficiaries from the impact of poverty. Panelists during the dissemination of the 2023 Full-year Davao del Norte Poverty Statistics held in Tagum City on Oct 10, explained to…
CALABARZON’s first Metals and Engineering Innovation Center inaugurated at BatStateU Malvar
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…
DepEd NCR: Stronger Together for a brighter future
The upcoming “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” on Tuesday, October 17, is set to feature the Department of Education – National Capital Region (DepEd NCR), led by its esteemed Regional Director, Jocelyn Andaya. This event will be an opportunity for the public to learn more about the critical role of DepEd NCR in shaping the future of…
PH, NZ eye elevating diplomatic ties
The Philippines and New Zealand are working on elevating their diplomatic relationship to a comprehensive partnership. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the recently concluded 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Laos. Both leaders are looking forward to…
Poetry, volunteer stories highlight mental health forum
In its third year of promoting safe spaces for mental health discussions, nonprofit organization I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers, Inc. (I am MAD) will host a forum on mental health and volunteerism at Cinema 6, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, on October 19. This initiative comes in light of recent findings indicating that mental health issues…
PBBM urges APT to boost food reserves amid threats from climate change
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reiterated his call for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) to boost its staple food reserves to better prepare for crises threatening food security. In his speech at the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Laos, President Marcos re-echoed the 2024 World Risk Index where the Philippines was named among…
AI Got It: HAWKS AI technology to provide solution to disease detection and crop management among others
Due to the tedious, time-consuming, and hazardous nature of traditional crop disease detection methods, the Autonomous Societally Inspired Mission Oriented Vehicles – Harmonized Aerial Watch and Knowledge-Based Survey (ASIMOV-HAWKS) has developed an automated solution to optimize agricultural practices. At a research, development, and innovation symposium held on the second day of the Regional Science, Technology,…
President Marcos joins opening of ASEAN summits
QUEZON CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with fellow leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Timor-Leste as an observer member, convened on Wednesday morning, October 9, for the opening ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. The opening event…
PH, Viet Nam reaffirm commitment to enhance strategic partnership
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Viet Nam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed their commitment to enhance the strategic partnership between the Philippines and Viet Nam. In a bilateral meeting on Tuesday, President Marcos said the official engagements and discussions between the Philippines and Viet Nam two years ago are now bearing fruit. “We…
Ayala Corporation signs $200 million credit facility with Metrobank
MANILA – Ayala Corporation (Ayala) has secured a senior long-term loan facility amounting to $200 million from Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank), marking another milestone in a relationship that has spanned more than three decades. The loan facility supports Ayala’s strategic financing initiatives for its ongoing commitments and investments in emerging portfolios, namely, technology…
