Manila, Philippines — On July 9, 2024, Hon. Rodante D. Marcoleta, Party List – SAGIP, addressed the media regarding troubling reports on Miru Systems, which COMELEC has chosen to supply voting technology for the 2025 national elections. Marcoleta expressed serious reservations about whether Miru’s technology aligns with the stringent specifications mandated by the Automated Election Law. This law…
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has urged the public to register for the YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) ng Pamahalaan program to ensure access to health benefits. In a public advisory, the state insurer highlighted the vital services and financial assistance provided, especially to those who do not have a medical or health insurance…
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) spearheaded the formulation of a contingency plan for a volcanic eruption and had chosen Camiguin Province as a pilot site.
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has recently announced the launch of its daily flights to El Nido and Coron (Busuanga) via Clark International Airport (CRK) starting March 30, this year. “Cebu Pacific is proud to position our Clark hub as a premier gateway to the Philippines’ most iconic destinations. With its growing network, Clark has…
ONCE enacted into law, the proposed Senate bill on legalizing the use of medical cannabis or marijuana, the Philippines will accept result of studies and research from worldwide. Vast majority of the local lawmakers are convinced of the plants’ efficacy. This was disclosed by Dr. Richard Nixon Gomez, inventor, scientist and general manager of Bauertek…
Malacañang has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 44, establishing the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as a flagship program of the national government. “The ‘Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program’ of the DSWD is hereby declared as a Flagship Program of the National Government. The DSWD, as the primary government entity responsible for the…
Just after the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. has vowed for a more responsive and reliable department, under the current administration. “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, ang agham ay ramdam. ‘Yan po ang ating pangako. Paano po natin gagawin ito? Si…
By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Philippine Renewables Corporation (PNOC RC), heralding the installation of a state-of-the-art Photovoltaic (PV) rooftop system at the DOST main building. This unprecedented collaboration between DOST and PNOC RC signifies a major stride…
Manila, Philippines — September 16, 2025 — The Philippines has reached a new milestone in global competitiveness, climbing to 50th place in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII)—its best performance to date. The Global Innovation Index (GII), produced annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and global partners, ranks over 139 economies based on…
Hinirang si Atty. Marites A. Barrios-Taran na bagong Direktor Heneral ng Komisyon sa Wikang
Filipino (KWF).
