CHANGCHUN – Tang Renjian, former minister of agriculture and rural affairs of China, on Sunday was handed the death penalty with a two-year reprieve for taking massive bribes. Tang, also a former secretary of the agricultural ministry’s leading Party members group, has been deprived of his political rights for life, while all of his personal property…
DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. (seated, left) together with Lazada Philippines John Kenneth Estiller formalized the partnership with the e-commerce platform that will benefit local MSMEs in expanding their market reach. Also, in photo are DOST officials (L-R) Assistant Secretary Napoleon K. Juanillo Jr., Assistant Secretary Maria Teresa B. De Guzman, and Undersecretary Sancho…
Oroquieta City will take the spotlight on October 1–3, 2025, as it hosts the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) at the Bayfront Arena. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Northern Mindanao, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental and the City Government of Oroquieta, the RSTW is the…
The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), under the leadership of Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, with Assistant Regional Director for Field Operations Mr. Decth-1180 P. Libunao serving as the project lead, is preparing to bring the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines (Project SARAi) closer…
ISABELA — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 spotlighted its flagship program for returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) during the National Reintegration Network cum Awarding of Livelihood Program for OFWs Reintegration (LPOR) held on September 24 at the Ilagan Capitol Amphitheatre. The event, organized by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Regional…
Zamboanga City – The Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST IX) successfully hosted the HANDA Pilipinas Mindanao Leg and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on September 23–25, 2025 at the Palacio Del Sur, Marcian Garden Hotel, Zamboanga City. The three-day event was graced by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.,…
DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. witnessed it firsthand during his visit to Northern Mindanao, where he toured the Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center (NMFIC) at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) and the Salt Industry Project in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental. Since its inception in 2015, NMFIC has developed 10 food…
To ensure that innovative technologies from local research institutions find their way to industry partners, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 continue to advance its efforts in technology transfer and commercialization through a series of Fairness Opinion Board (FOB) Meetings. Recently, the Fairness Opinion Report (FOR) for the C-TRIKE technology, a locally…
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) has formalized a Triple Partnership with Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Northwestern University (NWU), and Northern Christian College (NCC) to co-host the upcoming 2025 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (2025 NSTW) in Region 1. The collaboration, led by…
Have you spotted those green taxis cruising through Metro Manila? Travelers now have an eco-friendly choice on the road. They are the Philippines’ first all-electric taxi fleet, powered by VinFast vehicles and operated by Green GSM Philippines. Offering a smoother, quieter and cleaner ride, these cabs mark the beginning of a new commuting experience for Filipinos. At the heart of this green…
