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Quantum computing, AI, and smart agri to elevate PH’s innovation

SPEEDPOST7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched eight transformativeresearch and development (R&D) programs that leverage emerging and frontiertechnologies to address significant challenges and provide solutions for large-scaleissues.These initiatives are strategically developed to tackle critical problems in key sectorssuch as agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.Dubbed as “ELEV8PH: Pushing S&T Frontiers for National Development,” the launchwas…

Rice to cost P49 per kilo by March 1 – DA

SPEEDPOST7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Commercial rice prices are projected to drop to PhP49 per kilo by March 1, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel announced on Monday. New stocks of rice are expected to arrive from Vietnam, Myanmar, or Cambodia, Laurel said during a Palace press briefing. He stressed that the Department of Agriculture had discussions with rice importers, traders,…

PBBM extends PNP Chief’s term by 4 months

SPEEDPOST7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended the term of Philippine National Police Chief P/Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil by four months, effective February 7, 2025, his retirement day. A memorandum dated February 4, 2025, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, states that the President approved the extension of Marbil’s government service beyond the compulsory retirement…

STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

SPEEDPOST7 months ago7 months ago01 mins

What should be remembered is that the President directly vetoed the largest amount of appropriations in history. No president before him had ever so deeply and comprehensively purged the budget of unnecessary items. He later directed, within the powers vested in him, the rechanneling of billions in funds to projects and programs that create social…

Steel bridge provides access to far-flung area in Sarangani Province

SPEEDPOST8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a hanging steel bridge for the residents of Barangay Kihan, an inland barangay in the municipality of Malapatan, Sarangani Province. In his report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Region 12 Director Basir M. Ibrahim said that ₱5.78 million was…

PBBM asks China to stop aggression in WPS, may return US typhon missile system

SPEEDPOST8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday challenged China to halt its coercive actions in the West Philippine Sea in exchange for the country’s return of the typhon missile system to the United States. Speaking to reporters in Cebu City, President Marcos said that the government refrains from commenting on China’s missile systems but noted…

No delay in MIC operations, Consing says

SPEEDPOST8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

MANILA — There was no delay in the acquisition of the first investment venture of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), the manager of the country’s first sovereign wealth fund said on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Speaking during a press briefing in Malacanang, MIC President and CEO Rafael Jose Consing Jr. stressed that finding and executing investment ventures took…

Puerto Princesa City Jail promotes sports to connect PDLs, contribute to rehabilitative environment

SPEEDPOST8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Jail officials at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Puerto Princesa City District Jail-Female Dormitory are eyeing expanded sports, including cultural and other recreational programs to rehabilitate and retrain persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) before their eventual release back to society. In a press release on Sunday, Jan….

DOST sparks hope for 26 children in conflict with law thru candle-making

SPEEDPOST8 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Twenty-six children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) at the Camiguin Youth Welfare Home in Mambajao received a candle-making skills training program from the Department of Science and Technology – X (DOST – X) and CAMI Candle PH. The program initiated on January 10, 2025, is essential in fostering their rehabilitation, supporting their reintegration into…

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗦𝗙𝘃 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

SPEEDPOST8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

The Department of Science and Technology-Region 1 (DOST Region 1), through the Provincial Science and Technology Office-Ilocos Sur (PSTO-IS), awarded ð—”ð—¦ð—™ð˜ƒ ð—¡ð—®ð—»ð—¼ð—´ð—¼ð—¹ð—± ð—•ð—¶ð—¼ð˜€ð—²ð—»ð˜€ð—¼ð—¿ ð—§ð—²ð˜€ð˜ ð—žð—¶ð˜ð˜€ ð—®ð—»ð—± ð—Ÿð—®ð—¯ð—¼ð—¿ð—®ð˜ð—¼ð—¿ð˜† ð—˜ð—¾ð˜‚ð—¶ð—½ð—ºð—²ð—»ð˜ to ð—–ð—®ð—»ð—±ð—¼ð—» ð—–ð—¶ð˜ð˜† as part of its ð—¦ð—ºð—®ð—¿ð˜ ð—®ð—»ð—± ð—¦ð˜‚ð˜€ð˜ð—®ð—¶ð—»ð—®ð—¯ð—¹ð—² ð—–ð—¼ð—ºð—ºð˜‚ð—»ð—¶ð˜ð—¶ð—²ð˜€ ð—£ð—¿ð—¼ð—´ð—¿ð—®ð—º. This project aims to enhance the city’s capability to combat African Swine Fever (ASF) through…