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APCU Opens Nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Association for Philippines–China Understanding (APCU) has officially opened nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026 during a launch held Friday at the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) in Binondo, Manila. During a press conference, APCU Chairman and President Raul Lambino announced…

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Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day Celebration Held at Bahay Tsinoy Museum

MANILA, Philippines — The Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day celebration was successfully held on March 6 at the Bahay Tsinoy Museum in Manila through the auspices of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines. The event brought together guests and foreign delegates to celebrate Chinese culture while honoring the important…

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DOST Strengthens Regional Startup Ecosystem Through the Rollout of iHubs Across SOCCSKSARGEN

As part of its continuing efforts to strengthen the startup ecosystem across the country, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched the activity “Strengthening the Regional Startup Ecosystem: Establishment of Provincial and Regional Innovation Hubs (iHubs)” on February 24, 2026 at Watergate Hotel in Butuan City. The activity gathered regional directors, provincial science and…

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Sun Drying Innovation Gains Ground at 2026 National Summit

The 2026 National Sun Drying Tray Summit and Presentation of Accomplishments gathered science leaders, regional implementers, and technology partners from February 24 to 26 at La Breza Hotel in Quezon City. The three-day event brought together representatives from all regional offices of the Department of Science and Technology, the National Research Council of the Philippines…

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Isko Moreno breaks ground for Binondominium 2, vows continued investment in housing for Manila’s urban poor

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday, February 24, led the groundbreaking ceremony for Binondominium 2 in San Nicolas, marking the city’s sixth vertical housing project under his leadership portfolio. The new building will rise on a 405-square-meter lot with a total floor area of 6,277.5 square meters and will house 98 residential…

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CONGRESS COMMITTEE SUPPORTS MEDICAL CANNABIS

24 FEBRUARY 2026 – Richard Nixon Gomez, General Manager of Bauertek Farmaceutical Technologies, and Rigel Gomez, President of the company, attended the 2nd Joint Meeting of the Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the Committee on Health to discuss the proposed medical cannabis legislation. Representing the Scientific sector, Richard Nixon Gomez presented insights on the global…

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BatStateU hosts DPWH Campus Job Fair, explores research collaboration 

  Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), successfully conducted the third run of the DPWH Campus Job Fair on February 23 at the Pablo Borbon Campus—marking the first time the initiative was conducted in a state university and the first…

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DOST, Maynilad empower Muntinlupa weavers with Eco-Dryer for year-round production

No rainy season can stop 100 Muntinlupa weavers from earning and producing native crafts—all thanks to the Eco-Dryer developed by the Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI). Now, they can expect stable, year-round production. For years, the talented weavers under the Gender and Development (GAD) Office of Muntinlupa City…

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