Providing an innovative and sustainable solution to the waste problem of Misamis Oriental, Green Planet Renewable Energy Corp (GPREC) partnered with the Department of Science and Technology – X (DOST-X) to refurbish a pyrolysis plant that turns used tires and plastic into valuable industrial fuel oil. The company inaugurated the DOST-funded pyrolysis plant on January…
BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — As part of its first recruitment wave for the year, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mimaropa is on the lookout for young professionals who wish to pursue career in the jail service. According to its Information Officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, they are intensifying their information drive…
The Unified Identification (ID) system for persons with disabilities is expected to be pilot tested from January to June and will be rolled out across the country in July, an official of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said on Thursday (January 9). The NCDA is an attached agency of the Department of Social…
“Effective storytelling is key to science writing,” this was how Ingrid Espinosa, a sciencecommunication practitioner sums up her lecture to student journalists from Lipa CityColleges (LCC) in Lipa City, Batangas.Espinosa shared that whether browsing science alerts, doing investigative projects inschool, or observing local communities, storytelling is always easy to understand,entertaining, memorable, and relevant.Additionally, she also…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to take the global stage at the world’s most awaited tech event, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, from January 07-10, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The event will showcase homegrown innovations and forge strategic partnerships that will propel the Philippines’ technological advancements to new…
NAUJAN, Oriental Mindoro — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Naujan District Jail is keen on promoting health, wellness, and longevity to all persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in its jail facility. Community relations service officer, Jail Officer 1 Allen Glen Delica reported Friday that the registration to the state insurer would guarantee…
December 27, 2024 — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 concluded 2024 on a high note with the Review and Technical Evaluation Committee (RTEC) Meeting cum SETUP iFund Awarding Ceremony. The event celebrated the year’s achievements while laying the groundwork for an impactful 2025. One of the event’s highlights is the awarding…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office 1 recognized the 2024 SETUP PRAISE Awardees during Regional SETUP & CEST Summit at the DMMMSU-International Convention Center in Bacnotan, La Union, on December 9, 2024. The PRAISE Awards for MSMEs celebrate outstanding micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that have excelled and flourished through the…
MANILA, — Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announced that senior citizens will no longer need to present a purchase booklet to receive discounts on their medication. This change is part of Administrative Order No. 2024-0017, signed by Herbosa, which implements the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. The act aims to provide ample benefits…
Imus City, Cavite – A vibrant and energetic “Zumbarangay” event brought together Zumba enthusiasts from various barangays in Imus City, with 30 groups participating in the lively gathering. Held on December 22, 2024, at the Imus City Sports Complex, the event was a collaborative effort led by City Mayor Alex Advincula, Vice Mayor Homer Saquilayan,…
