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…
MANILA – The United States Embassy in Manila sees “history tourism” attracting more American tourists to the Philippines. The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday said US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson posited this tourism product’s potentials during a meeting with Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on March 23. “In the course of their discussion, Ambassador…
Workshop participants for Himig Himbing _ Oyayin Niyanakan True to its mission of reintroducing indigenous lullabies to contemporary audiences and developing nurturers that are grounded in our Philippine songs and hele, the Cultural Center of the Philippines recently concluded its regional launch of the Himig Himbing project last September 13 and 14, 2024 in Dagupan, Pangasinan….
CLIMATE ACTION. Climate Change Commission Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, AIM President Jikyeong Kang and CCC Commissioner Rachel Anne S. Herrera sign a memorandum of agreement to bolster women’s leadership in climate change and disaster resilience at the AIM building in Makati City on March 4,…
DAVAO CITY— Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted the big gains of the country’s tourism industry during her speech at the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Davao Tourism Association held on Monday (August 12) at Dusit Thani in Davao City. Among these gains is the 3.7 million international tourist arrivals in the country from…
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Calabarzon has announced the resumption of face-to-face Youth Excellence in Science (YES) Awarding ceremonies after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic.Harley Margallo, YES event head at DOST-Calabarzon, said 203 “young scientists, engineers and mathematicians” would be awarded in-person across the region this…
As part of the nationwide 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), the Department of Science and Technology Region 02 successfully conducted its advocacy program “Mentoring Change: MOVE Forward to End Violence Against Women” on December 4, 2025, at the DOST R02 Conference Room. The event gathered a diverse audience—including representatives from…
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, September 4, directed all relevant government agencies to immediately address the needs of Filipinos affected by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng. During a situation briefing at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), President Marcos assured that the government is managing the aftermath of Enteng…
THE Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST 1), through the Provincial Science and Technology Office – Ilocos Norte (PSTO-IN), convened with the Mayor of Vintar, Richard Degala, on April 15, 2024 in this municipality. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the establishment of a bamboo textile hub and to explore opportunities…
As the “ber months” bring the country into peak shopping mode, BDO Pay is giving Filipinos a smarter way to stretch their budget with a ₱500 cashback reward for those who hit ₱50,000 in Scan to Pay transactions during the holiday season. With this everyday payment app, you can pay straight from your linked credit card or savings account—no need to cash-in, no…
The government will continue to find ways to improve the quality of life of farmers as well as increase the productivity levels of the agriculture sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated on Friday. In his message during the Ceremonial Distribution of Rice and Various Assistance in General Trias, Cavite, President Marcos said that the…
