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AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES MARITIME COOPERATION PACKAGE FOR PH, INCREASED ODA
Australia announced Thursday a maritime cooperation initiative package for the Philippines, including technical assistance and capacity building for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as well as increased Official Development Assistance (ODA) for several initiatives, including the Mindanao peace process.
Cross Mountains and Seas to Meet in the Blessed Land Second ASEAN-China Online Influencers Conference is Coming
The Second ASEAN-China Online Influencers Conference themed “Cross Mountains and Seas to Meet in the Blessed Land” will be held in Fuzhou, China from 18 to 21 May.
Bukidnon Pineapple Jam Producer Earns FDA Certification with DOST Consultancy
Mama Nene Homemade Delights locally known as Paula’s Bukidnon Delight earns its Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) for its Pineapple Jam, through the consultancy and training services of the Department of Science and Technology. The Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) is a requirement of the Food and Drug Administration for food products (beverages, water, canned…
DOSTv bags the 17th Gandingan major award for the third time
By Lourdes Nadonga, DOSTv, DOST-STII For the third time since 2020, DOSTv: Science for the People, the official broadcast channel of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has been hailed as Gandingan’s Most Development-Oriented Radio/TV Station/Online platform, claiming the high ground during the 17th Gandingan Awards held last Saturday, 13 May 2023. “Unknown to…
SALT CAN OPEN UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVELIHOOD IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES
DEPARTMENT of Science and Technology (DOST) undersecretary for regional operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang recently graced the “Immersion on Salt Production and Blessing of Salt Facility” activity in Uyugan town in Batanes Province.
REP. ALVAREZ VISITS BAUERTEK CORP., A LAB TO DEVELOP MARIJUANA TO MEDS
DAVAO del Norte’s 1st District Rep. Pantaleon D. Alvarez personally visited the now famous Bauertek Corp. that will soon process the medical cannabis or marijuana once bills on this controversial plant are enacted into law. Dr. Richard Nixon Gomez, the company’s general manager, scientist and inventor led the congressman, his wife and team in touring…
DOT: PH London campaign ad meant to honor OFWs
The Department of Tourism (DOT) said its London ad, “We give the world our best,” is a country branding campaign meant to honor overseas Filipino workers (OFW) abroad. Tourism chief Christina Frasco said the new Philippine tourism slogan would be aligned with the campaign but did not directly confirm if it will follow the same exact line….
Indon Minister sees ASEAN as growth epicenter
JAKARTA – Indonesian Public Works and Public Housing Minister Basuki Hadimuljono said he is optimistic ASEAN will become an epicenter of growth, as envisioned by Indonesia, which chairs the ASEAN regional group this year. Hadimuljono said the just concluded ASEAN Summit was not merely a ceremonial event. “We believe it will create more concrete actions, and ASEAN will be an epicenter of growth,” he said in a statement. The…
Catanduanes’ Newborn Screening Clinic opens
VIRAC, Catanduanes – Children from this island province will now have ready access to long-term care after the Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) and Eastern Bicol Medical Center (EBMC) opened the Newborn Screening (NBS) Satellite Continuity Clinic in this provincial capital. NBS regional program manager, Sarah Mae Magtangob, said the EBMC is the first-ever hospital run by a local government unit…
BPI revises upward PH 2023 GDP forecast
MANILA – Ayala-led The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has revised upward its growth projection for the Philippine economy this year to 6.3% percent from its previous 5% to 6% previously, after noting the higher-than-expected expansion in the first quarter. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 6.4% year-on-year in the first quarter this year, higher than the 6.2% average growth projection, with risks coming from…