DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Joins Preparatory Meeting for NSTW 2026
As the next host of the National Science and Technology Week 2026, the Department of…
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 SOCCSKSARGEN Joins Preparatory Meeting for NSTW 2026
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….
New wellness hub to serve 500,000 Filipino seafarers with public-private support
More than 500,000 Filipino seafarers help keep the global maritime industry moving. Now, a new Seafarers’ Wellness Center aims to ensure they and their families are supported beyond the deck. Led by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in partnership with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the center brings together legal, medical, and welfare services in one…
DOST Ilocos Region Booth Wins Grand Prize at Agri-Tourism and Community Fair.
The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) was recognized as ð†ð‘ð€ððƒ ð–ðˆððð„ð‘ – ððžð¬ð ð€ð ð«ð¢-ð“ð¨ð®ð«ð¢ð¬ð¦ ðð¨ð¨ðð¡ ð‚ð¨ð¦ð©ðžðð¢ðð¢ð¨ð§ during the Agri-Tourism and Community Fair held from March 6–10, 2026, in celebration of the ðŸðŸ–ðð¡ ð‚ð¢ðð²ð¡ð¨ð¨ð ð…ð¨ð®ð§ðð¢ð§ð ð€ð§ð§ð¢ð¯ðžð«ð¬ðšð«ð² ð¨ðŸ ðð¡ðž ð‚ð¢ðð² ð¨ðŸ ð’ðšð§ ð…ðžð«ð§ðšð§ðð¨, ð‹ðš ð”ð§ð¢ð¨ð§. The DOST Ilocos Region booth showcased various…
FFCCCII Launches TikTok Video Competition to Showcase Legacy of 6,500 Rural Public-School Donations
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) is calling on all creative Filipinos to join its newest digital initiative: a TikTok video competition aimed at highlighting the organization’s long-standing commitment to education through its “Operation Barrio Schools” project. FFCCCII President Victor Lim announced the launch of the…
DOST SOCCSKSARGEN, Kilambay Plantation Champion Sustainable Bamboo Industry at the Bamboo Technology and Innovation Summit 2026
The Department of Science and Technology hosted the Bamboo Technology and Innovation Summit 2026 on March 4 to 5, 2026 in Cebu City. The summit gathered key stakeholders to strengthen bamboo as a strategic resource for sustainable development and green industrial growth in the Philippines. DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan and Provincial…
APCU Opens Nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Association for Philippines–China Understanding (APCU) has officially opened nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026 during a launch held Friday at the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) in Binondo, Manila. During a press conference, APCU Chairman and President Raul Lambino announced…
Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day Celebration Held at Bahay Tsinoy Museum
MANILA, Philippines — The Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day celebration was successfully held on March 6 at the Bahay Tsinoy Museum in Manila through the auspices of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines. The event brought together guests and foreign delegates to celebrate Chinese culture while honoring the important…
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…
