BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — Nineteen district, city, and municipal jails under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mimaropa participated in the 3rd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2025, a nationwide exercise designed to boost disaster preparedness among jail personnel and Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). The drill started with the ceremonial…
On September 5, 2025, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. led the agency’s delegation to the Strategic Partnership Forum with the Provincial Government of Cagayan, where they were warmly welcomed by Governor Edgar B. Aglipay. Sec. Solidum presented DOST’s major programs and identified strong opportunities for collaboration and intervention in…
Baguio City – The Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) have successfully hosted two major science-led events, the HANDA Pilipinas Luzon Leg 2025 and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) from August 7 to 9 at the Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. The twin events gathered leaders from…
Clean water is a basic human right and a shared responsibility. As part of its commitment to promoting safe and sustainable communities, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) , through its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program, recently spearheaded water sampling activities in various areas of Ilocos Norte….
By Perla Lena ILOILO CITY — Aklan Governor Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores has called for a speedy and thorough investigation into the killing of former Kalibo mayor and veteran journalist Juan “Johnny” Dayang, describing his death as “deeply disturbing.” Miraflores also assured Dayang’s family and the public that the provincial government is closely coordinating with law…
BATANGAS CITY — To ensure the safety and orderliness of its facilities during the Holy Week, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Mimaropa has placed all 19 district, city, and municipal jails in the region on heightened alert status. Regional information officer Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo stated that the heightened alert status aims…
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – In a bid to further make transactions with the city government easier and more accessible, payment using the online financial platform GCash is now allowed. “We want to give our taxpayers more ease in transacting with us. We are still negotiating with other online providers and banks that can accommodate…
LEGAZPI CITY – Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said his ‘Global Albay’ vision for progress takes off in this city of over 200,000 people. Legazpi is Albay’s provincial capital and Bicol’s regional center, the “capacity for greatness of which measures the entire province’s capacity for greatness.” During the recent launch of his return…
ODIONGAN, Romblon — A range of artworks and handmade products crafted by persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are now on display at the Children’s Paradise Park in Odiongan, Romblon, as part of the monthlong Agri-Trade Fair 2025. The exhibit runs from March 31 until April 7. The event is being held in partnership with the…
LEGAZPI CITY — Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has hailed the performance of the Albay sports delegation for winning the 2025 Palarong Bicol championship, a decade or so after his legendary Team Albay lorded over the regional games successively in 2011, 2012 and 2014, when he was governor. In this year’s recent Palarong Bicol, Albay garnered 76…
