The Philippine Information Agency (PIA), through Kapihan sa Ilocos, features the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Ilocos Region as it highlights the DOST–Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) Undergraduate Scholarship Program and its continuing efforts to nurture the next generation of Filipino scientists, engineers, and innovators. The discussion highlights the scholarship opportunities available to…
GUIGUINTO, BULACAN – July 11, 2026 – The Climate Change Task Force Special Command Groups (CCTF SCG) has successfully concluded a comprehensive emergency response and technical rescue training program yesterday, July 10, at the Bauertek Farmaceutical Technologies, equipping personnel with life-saving skills and safety standards critical to climate action and field deployment operations. The activity…
PASAY CITY, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) highlighted the growing role of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in advancing the Philippine gaming and creative industries during the successful staging of the ALT + TAB Festival 2026 held on 20–21 June at the SMX Convention Center Manila. The two-day festival gathered gamers,…
The Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Planning Workshop for the 2nd District Municipalities of Lanao del Norte has successfully concluded, marking a significant step toward building smarter, more sustainable, and innovation-driven communities. Held on June 9–10, 2026, at Kalimudan Hall, Pigcarangan, Tubod, the workshop brought together local government officials, planners, industry representatives, and community stakeholders…
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro with the indigenous students who received financial education aid from the Provincial Government of Bulacan during the Indigenous People’s Month held last October 28 at Barangay Camachin, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan. Also in the photo are (2nd row, 6th from left) Katutubong Dumagat ng…
The afternoon sessions of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) featured two parallel R&D Summits that highlighted pioneering projects aligned with regional development priorities. R&D Summit 1 focused on innovations in textiles, smart mobility, and sustainable urban transport: Ms. Jona May G. Basit of the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) introduced “SEDA…
The Philippines has put its preparations in high gear for its hosting of the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 from August 25 to 30, with the main competition to be held at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Kiko…
BATANGAS CITY—A new chapter in Philippine engineering education is unfolding as Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), partners with Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates to establish a new campus within the LIMA Estate—a purpose-built, industry-integrated learning hub located in CALABARZON’s thriving industrial corridor. The milestone was formalized on August 12 in Makati City, where…
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has conferred honors to exemplary technical vocational education and training (TVET) programs in the country through the agency’s System for TVET Accreditation and Recognition (STAR) Awards Program. The recognition was awarded during the 7th National Quality TVET Forum held on July 8 at the Hilton Manila Hotel,…
Strengthening its commitment to advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), has made a significant leap in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, rising from the 601–800 band to the 401–600 band out of 2,318 participating universities worldwide, as announced on June 18. Among 113 Philippine (PH) higher…
