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PBBM delivers nearly P110-M aid to Kristine victims in Batangas

MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. distributed P 109,780,000 in government aid on Monday, Nov. 4, to victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine victims in Batangas. In his speech during the distribution of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Laurel, President Marcos said six municipalities in Batangas – Talisay, Laurel, Agoncillo, Cuenca, Lemery, and…

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Metro Manila LGUs to observe National Mourning for Kristine victims with half-mast flags

MANILA, — In solidarity with the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared November 4, 2024, as a Day of National Mourning. Following this proclamation, the 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila will raise their flags at half-mast on Monday to honor those who lost their lives in…

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DOST 1 empowers Community with Potable Water Solutions, deploys SAFEWATRS Technology in Umingan, Pangasinan

To provide a reliable emergency potable water system, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region I, through its Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) Pangasinan, in collaboration with DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), deployed SAFEWATRS Technology on October 2-3, 2024 at the Community Empowerment thru Science & Technology (CEST) Program beneficiary in Brgy. Luna…

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DOST NCR Launches Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week to Promote Green Economy Solutions in Metro Manila

The Department of Science and Technology National Capital Region (DOST NCR) launched its annual Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) from October 29-31, 2024, at Amoranto Arena in Quezon City, with a focus on bridging science and technology with green economy solutions for Metro Manila. This year’s theme, “Bridging Science, Technology, and Green Economy…

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Kids and Communities Push for Lead-Free Schools in a Culminating Event for the Weeklong Global Campaign Against Lead Poisoning

Clad in international costumes, children from the ROTC Hunters Neighborhood Association (ROTCHNA) Daycare Center in Brgy. Tatalon, Quezon City, gathered to celebrate United Nations Day and called for protection from toxic lead exposure. Joined by environmental justice group BAN Toxics, parents, and other community members of Brgy. Tatalon, the call was made as part of…

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Education beyond the classroom: Teachers learn FinLit lessons in session organized by BDO Foundation

A teacher’s influence reaches far beyond the classroom. Acknowledging the vital role teachers play in shaping the youth, the Department of Education (DepEd) and BDO Foundation organized a financial literacy session to support 20 teachers from Naga, 20 teachers from Iriga, and 60 teachers and non-teaching staff from Camarines Sur, in celebration of National Teachers’…

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Volunteer group wraps up ‘Padayon’ series, empowers youth as mental health advocates

I am MAD volunteers together with participants of MAD Talks Padayon 2024 In a significant finale to its three-year ‘Padayon’ journey, I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers, Inc. recently hosted an engaging gathering at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, uniting over 500 youth in a vibrant celebration of mental health advocacy. Through inspiring narratives, heartfelt poetry, and engaging…

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MMDA purifies over 5k gallons of water for storm-hit families in Bicol

QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) solar-powered water filtration system has successfully provided 5,040 gallons of clean water in Naga City, which was severely hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The MMDA said it conducted its on-site water purification in the city’s barangays Mabolo and Triangulo. The purified water benefited up…

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Xavier University inaugurates DOST-funded waste-to-energy research laboratory 

CAGAYAN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES—The science community witnessed a momentous event on September 25, 2024, when the Green Biohydrogen to Energy (Green BioH2E) Research and Development Laboratory was inaugurated at the College of Engineering, Xavier University—Ateneo de Cagayan. The Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD)…

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