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BOC-NAIA nabs consignee of P1.4-M illegal drugs in Pasay City
CONFISCATED. The kush or high-grade marijuana with an estimated street value of PHP1.4 million seized by government authorities at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City on Dec. 10, 2024. The consignee of the kush, found inside a parcel declared as clothes from Thailand, was arrested, the Bureau of Customs reported on Monday (Dec….
DSWD to launch system vs. proliferation of fake PWD IDs
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has joined the government’s campaign against the proliferation of fake identification cards (IDs) of persons with disabilities (PWDs) through the creation of a unified ID system that can be used by the business establishments for real-time updating and ID verification. The use of a unified ID…
Science City of Muรฑoz Welcomes DOST’s Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week
Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – The Department of Science and Technology(DOST) Region III successfully launched the 2024 Regional Science and TechnologyWeek (RSTW) in Central Luzon on December 9, 2024, at the Multi-Purpose Gym ofCentral Luzon State University (CLSU). Anchored on the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiyaat Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan”…
Gusi Peace Prize 2024: Honoring Global Changemakers Across Diverse Fields
RECOGNIZING LEADERS The Gusi Peace Prize Foundation, under the leadership of Chairman Ambassador Barry Gusi, continues to inspire hope and mobilize efforts for a better world. By celebrating extraordinary individuals and fostering collaboration among nations, the foundation reaffirms its role as a beacon of peace and a catalyst for transformative change worldwide. PHOTO FROM GUSI…
PBBM signs laws for building evacuation centers, student loan payment moratorium
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday signed into law the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act and the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters Emergencies Act, underscoring his administration’s commitment to supporting families and students affected by calamities. In his speech, President Marcos said the Ligtas Pinoy Center Act mandates the establishment of fully equipped evacuation…
PAPI Celebrates 28th National Press Congress in Tagaytay
By: MARK JOHN R. ARROJADO Tagaytay City, Philippines — The Publisher Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) successfully held its 28th National Press Congress on December 5–6, 2024, at Hortz Hotel, Tagaytay City. With the theme “Harnessing Technologies for Truth-Making: Empowering Local Governments and Media Against Mis- and Disinformation,” the event brought together journalists, local…
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In line with the nationwide observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (EVAWC), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2, led by Regional Director and Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) Chairperson Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera, conducted a webinar on Republic Act 11930 today, November 27, 2024. This…
Scientists discuss rich biodiversity of Mindanao’s flora and fauna
Many species in land and water living in the ecosystems in Mindanao remain to be discovered and protected by future generations. This was the call of Filipino researchers and scientists as they presented different flora and fauna in land and water that are endemic in Mindanao’s environs as part of the National Science and Technology…
DOST 2024 NSTW highlights opportunities in green economy in CDO
Photo courtesy of Henri de Leon/DOST STII LOCALS of Cagayan de Oro City and its nearby municipalities and provinces are in for an exciting week as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brings its latest innovations at the 2024 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW). The 2024 NSTW has officially opened at the…
DOST achieves world record for most people planting bamboo simultaneously
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The Guinness World Records announced on November 28, 2024, during the conduct of the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week 2024 that the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and its Kawayanihan partners have officially achieved the world record for the most people planting bamboos simultaneously (multiple venues). Guinness World…