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Fur baby love: In sickness and in health
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Project ACCELERATES, paving the way for a smarter education
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) undoubtedly made great strides towards promotion of smart and sustainable initiatives with the grant of the “Smart Education: Advancing Classroom-Based Collaboration and Enhancing Laboratory Equipment through the Provision of Robotics and Technological Equipment to Science-oriented Students” (ACCELERATES) project to Tuguegarao City Science High School (TCSHS). Project ACCELERATES is…
DOST, PLGU Camiguin to build ECOSEP facility in Camiguin
Camiguin National High School receives funds from DOST for the physical science and biology laboratory upgrading on June 6, 2023. The Department of Science and Technology spearheads the upgrading of Camiguin National High School (CNHS)’s physical science and biology laboratory through the deployment of science laboratory equipment and the installation of DOST Interactive Education Technologies…
31-year-old Bobi is ‘oldest dog ever on Earth’
ANKARA – A 31-year-old Portuguese dog, Bobi, made it to the Guinness World Records as the “oldest dog ever on Earth.” Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of livestock guard dog with an average life expectancy of only 12-14 years. He has managed to outlive more than twice the average dog’s life. Born on May 11, 1992,…
The Cost of the 500-day Russia – Ukraine War
ISTANBUL – Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has now hit 500 days, has inflicted a huge economic effect on both and other countries due to fluctuating commodity prices. During the 500 days, Russia increased military expenses and saw difficulties especially related to embargoes and trade bans from Western countries. Russian Central Bank reserves, worth 300 billion euros (US$326.6 billion), was blocked…
ANEX: The ASEAN News Exchange
By Severino Samonte MANILA – Asian journalists must report events relevant to the Asian region and broaden their information horizons beyond the traditional sphere dominated by the major Western news agencies. This was among the main objectives of the three news agencies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) when they agreed to launch a…
Pangasinan Link Expressway 1 gets Prov’l Board’s nod
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Pangasinan has unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Gov. Ramon Guico III to enter into and sign a joint venture agreement and tollway concession agreement with San Miguel Holdings Corporation for the implementation of the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) project phase one. The resolution was approved after a Notice of Award…
Aurora Indigenous fishers get BFAR seaweed seedlings
By Zorayda Tecson CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Central Luzon (BFAR-3) has distributed recently seaweed seedlings to an indigenous community in San Luis, Aurora in a bid to boost their livelihood and income. BFAR Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz said Monday some 700 kilograms of seaweed seedlings produced by the BFAR Technology Outreach Station…
Wescom war games highlight reservists’crucial role
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — The Western Command (Wescom) concluded a two-day Mobilization Exercise (MOBEX) over the weekend, involving approximately 300 military reservists in Palawan and other provinces. The exercise was designed to ensure the reservists’ readiness and capability to contribute effectively in joint military operations, Naval Forces West (NFW) commander, Commodore Allan Javier, said on Sunday afternoon at the…
Tokyo Envoy extols ‘flourishing’ PH-Japan ties under BBM
Japan Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko (Photo courtesy of Japan Embassy in the Philippines) Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, Koshikawa Kazuhiko, has highlighted the “flourishing” partnership between the countries since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assumed office last year. In his remarks during a celebration of the 69th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) at his…