The Department of Science and Technology, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Maramag, is set to improve the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning of 81 pupils from Lumatung Pangukuyan Te Apu Man Ohay IP school through the provision of interactive courseware. The DOST Courseware is a locally-produced, all-original Filipino highly interactive…
The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) will host the prestigious 16th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week Celebration on 8- 11 August 2023, at the Summit Hotel, Tacloban City. Anchored on the theme, “Sustainable Development: Resilience through Health Research,” the face-to-face gathering aims to emphasize the critical role of health research…
ARRESTED. The two members of the Albay Provincial Police Office who were shot and killed by motorcycle-riding suspects in Oas, Albay on Sunday night (July 9, 2023). The suspects were arrested during a pursuit operation shortly after the attack. (Infographic courtesy of PRO5) LEGAZPI CITY – Two suspects who shot and killed two members of the Albay Provincial…
LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte plans to conduct a province-wide assessment of land uses to determine potential areas for agro-industrial prospects with environmental development and investments. Lawyer Pancho Jose, chief of staff of Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc and agriculture project consultant, said Monday the study will be a cost-sharing project of the Ilocos Norte government, in collaboration with the…
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Pangasinan has unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Gov. Ramon Guico III to enter into and sign a joint venture agreement and tollway concession agreement with San Miguel Holdings Corporation for the implementation of the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) project phase one. The resolution was approved after a Notice of Award…
By Zorayda Tecson CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Central Luzon (BFAR-3) has distributed recently seaweed seedlings to an indigenous community in San Luis, Aurora in a bid to boost their livelihood and income. BFAR Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz said Monday some 700 kilograms of seaweed seedlings produced by the BFAR Technology Outreach Station…
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — The Western Command (Wescom) concluded a two-day Mobilization Exercise (MOBEX) over the weekend, involving approximately 300 military reservists in Palawan and other provinces. The exercise was designed to ensure the reservists’ readiness and capability to contribute effectively in joint military operations, Naval Forces West (NFW) commander, Commodore Allan Javier, said on Sunday afternoon at the…
July 07, 2023- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 headed by Regional Director Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera conducted a visit and impact assessment of the recent project “Solar Powered Water Distribution System” that is bringing hope and progress to the indigenous community in Sitio Dilukot, Brgy. Burgos, San Guillermo, Isabela. The assessment…
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the provincial government of Albay and affected local government units (LGUs) of quick help from different national government agencies amid the continuing unrest of Mayon Volcano which is currently under Alert Level 3. Marcos visited the province on Wednesday night to personally assess ongoing disaster…
By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has urged retailers to sell refined sugar at the suggested retail price (SRP) of P85 per kilo amid reports of their retail prices of as high as P110 per kilo, especially in Metro Manila. Acting SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona said since there is sufficient supply of sugar, retailers could reduce the price. “We have…
