The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02, in collaboration with Isabela State University (ISU) and the Business Intelligence and Research and Development Center (BIRDC), officially launched Phase 2 of the training program “SETUP Adoptor’s Digital Literacy Skills and Consultancy Towards the Development of SMARTER MSMEs for a Smarter Cagayan Valley.” The three-day training…
Sudipen, La Union – The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), in partnership with the DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) and the BPI Foundation Inc., successfully concluded the STARBOOKS Turnover Ceremony held on April 23, 2025, at Duplas Elementary School in Sudipen, La Union. Gracing the event were Assistant Regional…
“Such acts undermine press freedom and the essential role of the media in a democratic society,” saidJose Torres Jr., Executive Director of PTFOMS. “We do not tolerate attacks on media professionalswho are performing their duties as responsible citizens during the elections. We will vigorously pursuecases against those found to be endangering the lives of journalists.”…
Handa na sa eleksyon! The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in coordination with the Commissionon Elections (COMELEC), has successfully implemented the Certification of ElectoralBoard (EB) Members for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) in compliance withRepublic Act No. 9369, which mandates that at least one (1) member of each EB shall becertified by…
With the 2025 national elections fast approaching, senatorial candidate Dante Marcoleta #38 staged a grand Miting de Avance at the Philippine Arena, drawing a crowd of approximately 55,000–60,000 supporters, including thousands of barangay officials and constituents from all over the country. The massive event served as both a culminating show of strength and a testament…
An independent street survey (“kalye survey”) conducted by PAPI from April 1 to 20, 2025, gauged early preferences for the upcoming Senate race, tapping the sentiments of motor riders, jeepney and bus commuters, and public market patrons. Gathering responses from 1,100 participants nationwide, the survey results reveal strong support for familiar names in politics and…
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) is pleased to announce that the Philippines has achieved its highest ranking in 21 years on the World Press Freedom Index, as released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The country now stands at 116th place out of 180 countries and territories, a notable rise from 134th in…
Ipagkakaloob kay Nathaniel M. Macariola ang Unang Gantimpala sa KWF Tulang Senyas 2025 para sa kaniyang tulang “Pagtanaw sa Tradisyonal at Makabagong Larong Pilipino (Looking at Traditional and Modern Filipino Games).” Makatatanggap siyá ng PHP20,000 (net), plake, at medalya. Si Ginoong Macariola ay nagtapos nagtapos ng Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies with specialization in Multimedia…
An independent street survey (“kalye survey”) conducted by PAPI from April 1 to 20, 2025, gauged early preferences for the upcoming Senate race, tapping the sentiments of motor riders, jeepney and bus commuters, and public market patrons. Gathering responses from 1,100 participants nationwide, the survey results reveal strong support for familiar names in politics and…
The Department of Health (DOH) has reminded the public to monitor the air quality index (AQI) in their areas and avoid the ill effects of pollution. On Monday, haze was reported in certain areas of Quezon City and Rizal province caused by fire incidents. The common indicators for AQI are Particulate Matter 10 micrometers (PM…
