August 16, 2025
Headlines

Press Release

๐ƒ๐Ž๐’๐“ ๐‘๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ ๐’๐ฎ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ฐ๐จ-๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐„๐ง๐ก๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ 

SPEEDPOST04 mins

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2, through its Science and Technology Information and Promotion Unit, conducted a two-day Enhancing Science Communication Training Program on December 9–10, 2024, at the NGN Gran Hotel in Tuguegarao City. The event aimed to enhance disaster preparedness, improve public awareness, and strengthen science communication strategies. It was…

Read More

Gusi Peace Prize 2024: Honoring Global Changemakers Across Diverse Fields

SPEEDPOST06 mins

RECOGNIZING LEADERS The Gusi Peace Prize Foundation, under the leadership of Chairman Ambassador Barry Gusi, continues to inspire hope and mobilize efforts for a better world. By celebrating extraordinary individuals and fostering collaboration among nations, the foundation reaffirms its role as a beacon of peace and a catalyst for transformative change worldwide. PHOTO FROM GUSI…

Read More

Nina Campos bagged the First Place at the Euro Pop Singing Contest

SPEEDPOST02 mins

Nina Campos the sole representative from the Philippines is the first-place winner at the Euro PopSinging Contest 2024. EPC or Euro Pop Contest is an international singing competition for youngsingers between 10 to 24 years old held annually in Berlin, Germany by the non-profit organizationMusic Accuracy and Veranstaltulgen eV since 2003. Nina Campos competed under…

Read More

PBBM signs laws for building evacuation centers, student loan payment moratorium

SPEEDPOST06 mins

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday signed into law the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act and the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters Emergencies Act, underscoring his administration’s commitment to supporting families and students affected by calamities.  In his speech, President Marcos said the Ligtas Pinoy Center Act mandates the establishment of fully equipped evacuation…

Read More

DOST PROPEL Program Sets the Stage for Global Filipino Innovations

SPEEDPOST04 mins

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially launched the ProgramPROPEL (Propelling Innovations from the Philippines), a transformative initiativedesigned to bridge science, technology, and innovation to empower Filipino innovatorsand entrepreneurs. The event, held today, marked a significant milestone in advancingthe Philippines as a global hub for innovation.DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. led the…

Read More

A Priceless Gift from DOST: 1st Solar-Powered Water Desalination Facility in Silaki Island

SPEEDPOST06 mins

Silaki Island, a heart-shaped 10-hectare islet located at Brgy. Binabalian, Bolinao, Pangasinan is renowned as a marine conservation haven, home to a thriving 16-hectare population of giant clams. The beauty of the ocean surrounds Silaki Island, but beneath its natural beauty and marine biodiversity lies a pressing challenge: a scarcity of freshwater. To access potable…

Read More

๐ƒ๐Ž๐’๐“ ๐‘๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ง๐ฌ ๐„๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐€๐ ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐‘๐€ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ ๐–๐ž๐›๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ

SPEEDPOST03 mins

In line with the nationwide observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (EVAWC), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2, led by Regional Director and Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) Chairperson Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera, conducted a webinar on Republic Act 11930 today, November 27, 2024. This…

Read More

DOST achieves world record for most people planting bamboo simultaneously

SPEEDPOST03 mins

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The Guinness World Records announced on November 28, 2024, during the conduct of the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week 2024 that the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and its Kawayanihan partners have officially achieved the world record for the most people planting bamboos simultaneously (multiple venues). Guinness World…

Read More

PH, UAE vow to deepen economic, trade cooperation

SPEEDPOST02 mins

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan committed on Tuesday to deepening cooperation in various areas, including  economy, trade and sustainability. During their meeting in Abu Dhabi, the two leaders emphasized their dedication to strengthening bilateral ties and delivering lasting benefits to their peoples, coinciding…

Read More