The Unified Identification (ID) system for persons with disabilities is expected to be pilot tested from January to June and will be rolled out across the country in July, an official of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said on Thursday (January 9). The NCDA is an attached agency of the Department of Social…
“Effective storytelling is key to science writing,” this was how Ingrid Espinosa, a sciencecommunication practitioner sums up her lecture to student journalists from Lipa CityColleges (LCC) in Lipa City, Batangas.Espinosa shared that whether browsing science alerts, doing investigative projects inschool, or observing local communities, storytelling is always easy to understand,entertaining, memorable, and relevant.Additionally, she also…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to take the global stage at the world’s most awaited tech event, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, from January 07-10, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The event will showcase homegrown innovations and forge strategic partnerships that will propel the Philippines’ technological advancements to new…
NAUJAN, Oriental Mindoro — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Naujan District Jail is keen on promoting health, wellness, and longevity to all persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in its jail facility. Community relations service officer, Jail Officer 1 Allen Glen Delica reported Friday that the registration to the state insurer would guarantee…
December 27, 2024 — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 concluded 2024 on a high note with the Review and Technical Evaluation Committee (RTEC) Meeting cum SETUP iFund Awarding Ceremony. The event celebrated the year’s achievements while laying the groundwork for an impactful 2025. One of the event’s highlights is the awarding…
BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Regional Office MIMAROPA on Wednesday reported that the New Year’s celebrations and festivities in its 19 manned jail facilities were generally peaceful. “As to the assessment, generally peaceful regionwide,” BJMP MIMAROPA Information Officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo told reporters in an issued…
QUEZON CITY, – The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) Central Complex in Manila and all its regional component museums in the country will now be open to the public daily starting January 2025. “Universal access has always been our priority. By opening our museums every day and maintaining free admission, we aim to make…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office 1 recognized the 2024 SETUP PRAISE Awardees during Regional SETUP & CEST Summit at the DMMMSU-International Convention Center in Bacnotan, La Union, on December 9, 2024. The PRAISE Awards for MSMEs celebrate outstanding micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that have excelled and flourished through the…
MANILA, — Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announced that senior citizens will no longer need to present a purchase booklet to receive discounts on their medication. This change is part of Administrative Order No. 2024-0017, signed by Herbosa, which implements the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. The act aims to provide ample benefits…
LEGAZPI CITY – Organizers of the Albay Blue Lane (ABL) Inc., a non-government organization (NGO) that pioneered the ‘blue economy’ concept of development, met recently at the Pacific Blue Dive Center here to refocus and restrengthen its mission of coastal and marine protection objectives, and to strictly safeguard Albay’s world class biosphere reserve. Given the…
