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BBM’s SONA seen to highlight job creation, easing cost of living
Senators expect President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to highlight and focus on his plans to create more jobs and address the expensive cost of living during his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24. Senator Christopher Lawrence Go said Monday he expects to hear from President Marcos the administration’s plan for the country’s inclusive and full economic recovery from the pandemic. “First of all, no…
US firms eye ties with PH in health, digital, energy sectors
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. Members of the Business Executives for National Security meet with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Malacañan Palace, Manila on Monday (July 10, 2023). BENS reaffirmed its commitment to boost cooperation and investment of American firms in the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of PCO) To help further enhance Philippine-United States engagements, the Business Executives for National…
Angat, Pantabangan dams, now below 180-meter level
Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija and Angat Dam in Bulacan are now both below their minimum 180-meter water levels, reputedly their lowest recorded levels so far. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday recorded 179.23 meters water level in Angat, and 178.87 meters in Pantabangan. Both should have at least 180…
Galvez lauds Salceda for supporting Marcos administration’s peace agenda
Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. has thanked Albay Rep. Joey Salceda for supporting the Marcos Administration’s peace agenda.
Frasco launches Philippines Hop-On-Hop-Off for Manila
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the launch on Thursday (06 July) of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Philippines Hop-On-Hop-Off (HOHO) in the country’s capital introducing Manila’s “Cultural Hub” tours. Joining Secretary Frasco were officials of the City Government of Manila led by Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, and tourism stakeholders. Dubbed as “the country’s first…
S&T Initiatives in aid to Indigenous Communities
July 07, 2023- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 headed by Regional Director Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera conducted a visit and impact assessment of the recent project “Solar Powered Water Distribution System” that is bringing hope and progress to the indigenous community in Sitio Dilukot, Brgy. Burgos, San Guillermo, Isabela. The assessment…
Efficiency, Innovation, Access: 3 target outcomes of SC’s Five-Year Judicial Innovations for 2022-2027
TIMELY and fair delivery of justice, transparency and accountability, equality and inclusion, adaptability to technology are the four guiding principles contained in the five-year Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI) the Supreme Court hopes to achieve during the celebration of its 122nd founding anniversary on June 11, 2023. If fully implemented, the Highest Tribunal…
1,025 members of the press supported thus far DSWD support, aid to media stay – Sec. Gatchalian
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and DSWD Undersecretary Edu Punay during their meeting with PTFoMS Executive Director Paul M. Gutierrez, June 30, 2023. Since the start of the Marcos administration in July 2022, Usec. Punay reported that 1,025 members of the press and their families have been assisted by the DSWD DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and…
DOST, LGU Pangantucan to improve science, tech info access in GIDA areas through STARBOOKS
The Science and Technology Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk (STARBOOKS) is an innovation of the DOST Science and Technology Information Institute.
Expressing gratitude for the initiative, Dr. Ellen A. Azuelo, Education Program Supervisor who is also the project leader, commended the DOST for its efficient and comprehensive project implementation process.
LGU Pangantucan’s Executive Assistant, Rolando Franco, also encouraged the other schools in the Municipality to avail the same project for inclusive education opportunities.
Dr. Ligaya S. Gonzales, School Principal of Pangantucan National High School, expressed hope that this intervention from the DOST would be followed by further support for STEM education in Pangantucan, fostering a strong foundation for the high school learners’ academic journey.
By providing accessible and up-to-date information, the project aims to empower students to pursue STEM courses and become valuable contributors to the S&T human capital of the country. With the collaborative efforts of the DOST, DepEd, and local educational institutions, the future of S&T education in Pangantucan is set to be brighter than ever before. (Rashia Mae Deva Paano/DOST 10)
STARBOOKS to enrich 1,500 students, teachers access to S&T info in Catarman
Around 1,500 students and teachers from Camiguin National High School and Sto. Niño Integrated School is expected to benefit from the collaboration of the Department of Science and Technology and LGU Catarman to acquire STARBOOKS, the country’s first digitized library. Catarman Mayor Kiterio Antonio U. Palarca II has expressed his thanks to DOST during the…