Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto has underscored that human security must be central to the Philippines’ national security, saying that real security lies in safeguarding everything that allows Filipino families to live with dignity and hope. In his speech at National Security Summit 2025, Executive Secretary Recto said national security must be defined by the…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Soccsksargen will host the 2024 “HANDA Pilipinas—Mindanao Leg,” the largest event in technology and innovation for disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). During the recent “Kapihan sa PIA 12” at SM City General Santos, DOST Regional Director Sammy P. Malawan announced that the…
IT’S the first time that the yearly National Science Technology and Innovation Week (NSTW) of the Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST) was held in Iloilo City from Nov. 22-26. The DOST aims to bring several of the latest innovative products and services closer to local government units and industries, assisting their respective operations and…
MEETING WITH DFA. United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan (center) meets with officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday (Jan. 25, 2024). Khan acknowledged the Philippines’ “vibrancy and mature media landscape,” according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. (Photo courtesy of…
Student designers from the Iloilo Science and Technology University, Technological University of the Philippines-Manila, and Fashion Institute of the Philippines emerged as the top three winners of a national streetwear competition during the 2023 National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF). Feril Izakiah and Seth Amuel B. Abellano of Iloilo Science and Technology University…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to personally visit the Filipino community at the sidelines of his attendance at the the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ meeting next week in the United States. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Charles Jose told the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC)…
The brutal murder of Chinese Filipino businessman Anson Que has shocked our nation. Kidnapped in broad daylight and killed by a well-organized crime syndicate, his death is a chilling reminder of the lawlessness gripping our streets. Yet, what is equally alarming is the narrative being spun around this tragedy—a narrative that distorts facts for perceptions…
Tabaog, in coordinating and facilitating initiatives for young learners, the MAGHANDA for Kids program continued its activities during the 3rd MANGIDAULO REHIYON UNO: Regional Learners’ Convergence in Bolinao, Pangasinan. Experts from DOST–PHIVOLCS Ms. Lucille Rose D. Sanico, Senior Science Research Specialist and Ms. Kristine Dionne B. Lagunsad, Science Research Specialist I engaged student participants in…
The Philippine government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have recently signed the JPY17.4-billion (US$130 million) Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 Rehabilitation Project (II) loan agreement. The aaccord was signed by Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno and JICA chief representative in the Philippines Sakamoto Takema at the DOF office in Manila. The rehabilitation includes provisions for capacity expansion including rolling…
Some 58 Filipinos residing in the razed Tai Po high-rise residential condominium buildings in Hong Kong have been confirmed safe and accounted for, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong recently assured. In its latest update, the foreign service post, however, said one domestic worker is still missing while another is recuperating in a hospital….
