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2nd iScene 2024 launched in Isabela Convention Center in Cauayan City

THE 2nd  International Smart City Exposition and Networking Engagement (iSCENE) of the Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST) )was launched at the Isabela Convention Center (Icon) in Cauayan City in Isabela, on April 11-13, 2024. This year’s theme, “Synergy Unleashed: Becoming Smart Cities Through Strategic Partnerships,”aims to serve as an avenue where government leaders, industries,…

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SSCP, previews 2024 iSCENE to propel National Development

TO drive conversations around innovation and sustainable development, the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office I (DOST-1)  collaborated with DZAG Radyo Pilipino Agoo. It conducted its 7th episode of Teko Presidencias: Syesha ken Tektological para kadagiti Umili on April 4, 2024, focusing on the DOST’s Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP) and the 2024…

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DOST, LGU Valencia holds workshop on Greenhouse Gas Inventory with Climate Change Commission

The Department of Science and Technology in Region X, in partnership with the Local Government of Valencia City, Bukidnon, holds a four-day workshop on Greenhouse Gas Inventory with the Climate Change Commission on March 6-10, 2024 at Sophie Red Hotel, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental. The training-workshop is designed to capacitate LGU Valencia’s department heads and staff…

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WB sees PH as one of fastest growing economies in East Asia

The World Bank has retained its 2024 Philippine economic growth forecast at 5.8% and expects the country to be the second fastest-growing economy in East Asia and in the Asia-Pacific region. In its April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update report, World Bank revised upward its 2025 Philippine economic growth forecast to 5.9% from the earlier 5.8%  projection. The report showed that the Philippines and…

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Lady lawmaker Garin notes improvement in PH investment climate

INVESTMENT CLIMATE. House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin responds to media queries during a press conference on Monday (April 1, 2024). She said the overall investment climate in the Philippines is improving. (Photo courtesy of House Press and Public Affairs Bureau) House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin has…

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PH hits record-high $104B in goods and services exports in 2023

PH hits record-high $104B in goods and services exports in 2023 — MANILA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL MANILA – Despite global trade challenges, Philippine exports surpassed the USD100-billion mark in 2023. The outbound trade revenue figure is an all time high in the country’s history. In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that based on…

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DOH: Vaccination initiatives to focus on most vulnerable sectors

The Department of Health (DOH) focuses its vaccination initiatives on the country’s most vulnerable sectors to protect them from the threats of the fast spreading pertussis or whooping cough. Reports said, however, that free booster shots for children aged 5 and above, adolescents, adults, and pregnant women are not available in health centers. “In a situation with limited resources, the…

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