MANILA – The Philippine Government through the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) is hosting the Regional Workshop on Sharing Experiences on the Effective Implementation of the 1993 Convention in Asia from March 11 to 13 at the Hotel Seda Manila Bay. The event is organized by the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on…
MANILA – In his second State of the Nation Address in 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored digitalizing government services as part of his ten-point agenda for economic renewal and long-term growth. Envisioning a Digital Philippines, he said: “Digitalization is the call of today; not of the future—but of the present. It is here. It…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised the ongoing support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Philippines which has significantly contributed to the country’s economic development. During newly-elected ADB President Masato Kanda’s courtesy call in Malacañang, President Marcos recalled the long-standing support of the ADB to the Philippines, which began during his father’s administration,…
Pinoys will surely rediscover the Philippines while exploring science through “Science Pinas,” the first science-travel show on primetime television. Behind this groundbreaking TV show is the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), which officially launched Science Pinas last February 13, 2025. This unique blend of science and tourism, aims to educate Filipinos as it showcases…
Saturday television viewers can look forward to a delightful blend of the country’s breathtaking landscapes and insightful scientific knowledge as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launches on February 13, 2025, the first science-travel show on primetime television. Dubbed “Science Pinas,” the show is produced by the DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute’s broadcast arm,…
Scientist/Inventor Richard Nixon Gomez and his son, fellow inventor Rigel Gomez, shared their knowledge and expertise in science and technology. During a Joint Committee hearing at the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Gomez’s presented methodologies on the extraction of oil from cannabis plant. This discussion was done in aid of policy enhancement for the…
The Department of Science and Technology – Region 1 (DOST-1), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office – Ilocos Norte (PSTO-IN), has embarked on a transformative initiative to improve Laoag City’s transportation system as part of the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP). During a planning workshop held in September 2024, city officials and department…
“Lahi ra gyud among mga pagkaon dinhi. Mao nay gibalik-balikan sa mga customer namo. Naa mi’y saang, isda, ug kasagaran isda sugbahon, tulahon, ug kilawon (sutukil). Ga-offer pud mi og mga lami-an nga shellfish,” said Yvonne Democer, receptionist and member of the Gleaners Association, a Community Based Tourism Organization (CBTO) in Sapang Dalaga Floating Cottages. (The…
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…
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,…
