To promote data-driven and location-based planning in science and technology programs, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through its Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines (SARAI) unit, conducted a hybrid training on “Introduction to the Fundamentals and Basic Application of Geographic Information System (GIS)” on…
Power transmission service provider NGCP announced a slight reduction in overall transmission rates of the end consumers this October following a reduction in ancillary service and transmission wheeling rates. Overall average transmission rates for the September 2025 billing period dropped by 1.23% to PhP1.3998/kWh, from August’s PhP1.4171/kWh. The decrease was driven by reductions in both…
The local government of Kalilangan headed by Mayor Atty. Raymon Charl O. Gamboa is one of the recognized partners of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) during the Bukidnon CEST Forum: Bridging STI-driven Development for All, held on October 9, 2025, at Loiza’s Pavilion, Casisang, Malaybalay City. The Community Empowerment through Science and Technology…
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region II brought science closer to communities through a series of project visits and technology showcases during the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) held on October 9–11, 2025, at the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. Graced by DOST…
BDO Unibank Inc.’s (BDO) BDO Kabayan Facebook Page earned recognition at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards for excellence in Social Media Strategy. The award underscores the Bank’s Alagang Kabayan commitment, which is further demonstrated in BDO Kabayan Facebook Page—delivering accurate, timely, and informative financial advice and service updates that will surely help overseas Filipinos (OFs) and their…
MANILA – A magnitude 7.5 earthquake jolted Davao Oriental on Friday. The tectonic quake struck 44 km. northeast of Manay town at 9:43 a.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. It was 20 km. deep. Intensity V was felt in Davao City, and intensity IV in Bislig, Surigao del Sur. Phivolcs also recorded…
The Philippine Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights and safety of media workers during the 5th Philippines-European Union Subcommittee Meeting on Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights held in Brussels, Belgium, on October 6, 2025. The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) underscored ongoing efforts to protect media workers…
TOKYO – Japanese Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has recently met with his Philippine counterpart, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., in Manila and urged the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries to begin importing Japanese grapes, including the renowned Shine Muscat variety. After the meeting, Koizumi told reporters online that the Philippine official showed a positive response about…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public to take “the highest degree of caution” against scamming persons and groups offering alleged assistance via various online platforms. In a statement, the SEC said the offers for help are made through “Facebook pages, online groups, and other social media platforms”, and are “in fact,…
MANILA – Government system reforms and strengthening of institutions are better options than calling for the resignation of elected officials, the Makati Business Club (MBC) said Monday night. “Simply changing the people in power will not achieve the lasting improvement in the country’s governance,” MBC said in a statement. Instead, it cited the need to “reform…
