BDO Ends Sustainability Bond Offer Early on Robust Investor Demand
Promoting sustainable finance. BDO Unibank has shortened the offer period for its sixth ASEAN Sustainability Bonds…
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…
BDO Ends Sustainability Bond Offer Early on Robust Investor Demand
Promoting sustainable finance. BDO Unibank has shortened the offer period for its sixth ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue, closing the offer period on July 10, 2026 due to strong investor demand. BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) disclosed that it has shortened the offer period for its sixth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue. Originally set to…
International Cruise Vessel MV AIDAstella Makes Official Port of Call in Boracay Island
BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN – The international cruise ship MV AIDAstella, operated under Costa Cruise Lines, arrived at the waters of Boracay Island on 13 January 2025, carrying approximately 3,300 passengers and crew members. Marking the formal welcome of the vessel, an Exchange of Plaque Ceremony was conducted onboard. Senior representatives from the Provincial Government of…
DOST VIII Set to Showcase Science, Technology, and Innovation at the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week
Science, technology, and innovation take center stage once again as the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII (DOST VIII) gears up for the 2026 Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTW) on July 15–17, 2026 at Robinsons North, Tacloban City. Anchored on the theme, “Science, Technology, and Digital Innovation Driving Food Security, Sustainable…
DOST -8 urges LGUs: Harness Local technologies for food security, energy, disaster resilience.
TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology in Eastern Visayas (DOST-8) has called on local government units (LGUs) to integrate science, technology, and innovation into local governance to address pressing challenges in food security, sustainable energy, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience. In time for the celebration of the Regional Science and Technology…
DOST Northern Mindanao brings regional S&T week to Camiguin this July
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — DOST Northern Mindanao will hold the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week in Camiguin this July 22–24, bringing the region’s biggest science and technology event to one of Mindanao’s most dynamic island provinces. The event, dubbed RSTW sa ISLA, will be held at the Cong PPR Camiguin New Gymnasium, under the concept…
DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Receives BJMP Special Award, Reaffirming Commitment to Science-Driven Community Transformation
The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office XII (DOST XII), under the visionary leadership of Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan, PhD, was conferred the BJMP Special Award during the celebration of the 35th Founding Anniversary of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on July 1, 2026, at the QC M.I.C.E., Diliman,…
DOST Ilocos Region Supports Youth with Disabilities Through eCombination Challenge Training Workshop.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, La Union — The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), under the leadership of Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, participated in the Two-Day Preparatory Training for Delegates of the National IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities on June 17 -18, 2026, at the Agtutubo Conference Room, City…
OCD-X Kicks Off National Disaster Resilience Month 2026 with Regionwide DRRM Caravan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Office of Civil Defense Regional Office X (OCD-X), in partnership with SM CDO Downtown, officially launched the observance of National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) 2026 on July 1 through a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Caravan and Static Display, highlighting the region’s commitment to building safer and more…
𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
MUNTINLUPA CITY – The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) proudly participated in the 15th Anniversary Celebration of STARBOOKS (Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS) held on June 24–25, 2026, at Acacia Hotel Manila, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, reaffirming its commitment to bringing science, technology, and innovation closer to…
𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐗𝐈𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐈𝐓𝐃𝐈 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐒𝐊𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍’𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲
A significant milestone toward strengthening the region’s quality infrastructure has been achieved as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XII formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) on July 2, 2026, paving the way for the expansion of the SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Metrology Laboratory. Spearheaded through…
