APCU Opens Nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Association for Philippines–China Understanding (APCU) has officially opened nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026 during a launch held Friday at the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) in Binondo, Manila. During a press conference, APCU Chairman and President Raul Lambino announced…

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Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day Celebration Held at Bahay Tsinoy Museum

MANILA, Philippines — The Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day celebration was successfully held on March 6 at the Bahay Tsinoy Museum in Manila through the auspices of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines. The event brought together guests and foreign delegates to celebrate Chinese culture while honoring the important…

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DOST Strengthens Regional Startup Ecosystem Through the Rollout of iHubs Across SOCCSKSARGEN

As part of its continuing efforts to strengthen the startup ecosystem across the country, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched the activity “Strengthening the Regional Startup Ecosystem: Establishment of Provincial and Regional Innovation Hubs (iHubs)” on February 24, 2026 at Watergate Hotel in Butuan City. The activity gathered regional directors, provincial science and…

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Sun Drying Innovation Gains Ground at 2026 National Summit

The 2026 National Sun Drying Tray Summit and Presentation of Accomplishments gathered science leaders, regional implementers, and technology partners from February 24 to 26 at La Breza Hotel in Quezon City. The three-day event brought together representatives from all regional offices of the Department of Science and Technology, the National Research Council of the Philippines…

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CONGRESS COMMITTEE SUPPORTS MEDICAL CANNABIS

24 FEBRUARY 2026 – Richard Nixon Gomez, General Manager of Bauertek Farmaceutical Technologies, and Rigel Gomez, President of the company, attended the 2nd Joint Meeting of the Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the Committee on Health to discuss the proposed medical cannabis legislation. Representing the Scientific sector, Richard Nixon Gomez presented insights on the global…

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DOST Grants P1 Million STI Assistance to Dagupan City for STEM, Robotics, and AI Programs

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., awarded ₱1,000,000.00 in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Assistance to the Local Government Unit of Dagupan City to strengthen STEM education through enhanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) support programs. The assistance was formally received by Mayor Belen T….

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𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠. 𝐂𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐎𝐒T.

Through the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST SOCCSKSARGEN), Hon. Rudy S. Caoagdan, Representative of the Second District of Cotabato and member of the House Committee on Science and Technology, paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Science and Technology Central Office in Bicutan, Taguig to explore science-driven opportunities that can accelerate…

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DOST, PSU launch country’s first ASIN R&D Center in Binmaley

BINMALEY, Pangasinan — The country’s first ASIN (Salt) Research and Development Center was formally launched on February 17, 2026 at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) Binmaley Campus, marking one of the key highlights of the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in the Ilocos Region. The establishment of the ASIN Center cements PSU’s…

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Building a Matatag and Maginhawa Future Through STI at Ilocos Region’s RSTW 2026

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially opened the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in the Ilocos Region on February 16 at CSI Stadia, convening national and local leaders, academic institutions, industry partners, and innovators under the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan,” with…

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