DOST Strengthens Regional Startup Ecosystem Through the Rollout of iHubs Across SOCCSKSARGEN
As part of its continuing efforts to strengthen the startup ecosystem across the country, the…
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…
DOST Strengthens Regional Startup Ecosystem Through the Rollout of iHubs Across SOCCSKSARGEN
As part of its continuing efforts to strengthen the startup ecosystem across the country, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched the activity “Strengthening the Regional Startup Ecosystem: Establishment of Provincial and Regional Innovation Hubs (iHubs)” on February 24, 2026 at Watergate Hotel in Butuan City. The activity gathered regional directors, provincial science and…
Sun Drying Innovation Gains Ground at 2026 National Summit
The 2026 National Sun Drying Tray Summit and Presentation of Accomplishments gathered science leaders, regional implementers, and technology partners from February 24 to 26 at La Breza Hotel in Quezon City. The three-day event brought together representatives from all regional offices of the Department of Science and Technology, the National Research Council of the Philippines…
BDO recorded ₱87.2 billion net income in 2025
Highlights: BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) delivered a record net income of ₱87.2 billion in 2025, a 6% increase from ₱82.0 billion last year driven by the solid performance of its core businesses. Return on Average Common Equity (ROCE) was reported at 14.4% for the period. Net Interest Income increased by 9% as Gross Customer Loans…
Isko Moreno breaks ground for Binondominium 2, vows continued investment in housing for Manila’s urban poor
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday, February 24, led the groundbreaking ceremony for Binondominium 2 in San Nicolas, marking the city’s sixth vertical housing project under his leadership portfolio. The new building will rise on a 405-square-meter lot with a total floor area of 6,277.5 square meters and will house 98 residential…
CONGRESS COMMITTEE SUPPORTS MEDICAL CANNABIS
24 FEBRUARY 2026 – Richard Nixon Gomez, General Manager of Bauertek Farmaceutical Technologies, and Rigel Gomez, President of the company, attended the 2nd Joint Meeting of the Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the Committee on Health to discuss the proposed medical cannabis legislation. Representing the Scientific sector, Richard Nixon Gomez presented insights on the global…
BatStateU hosts DPWH Campus Job Fair, explores research collaboration
Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), successfully conducted the third run of the DPWH Campus Job Fair on February 23 at the Pablo Borbon Campus—marking the first time the initiative was conducted in a state university and the first…
DOST, Maynilad empower Muntinlupa weavers with Eco-Dryer for year-round production
No rainy season can stop 100 Muntinlupa weavers from earning and producing native crafts—all thanks to the Eco-Dryer developed by the Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI). Now, they can expect stable, year-round production. For years, the talented weavers under the Gender and Development (GAD) Office of Muntinlupa City…
Pacquiao, Mayweather set rematch after 11 years
MANILA – Video streaming platform Netflix announced on Tuesday that boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will face off again on Sept. 20 (PH time) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The match will be broadcast live. The match between the former world champions will take place inside The Sphere, marking the first time the indoor venue…
DOH intensifies campaign vs. leprosy, stresses early treatment
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is strengthening its public awareness campaign on leprosy, emphasizing that the disease is curable and early treatment prevents transmission. In a public advisory on Tuesday, the DOH said leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, can be treated. Free medication is available at government health centers. The early symptoms of…
Pasig City, SOS Philippines launch Rescue Kitchen Project
PASIG CITY — To address food wastage and food insecurity, the Pasig City Government and Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Philippines signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) last February 26 launching the Rescue Kitchen Project. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto led the signing of the agreement and expressed his support and gratitude to SOS Philippines and other…
