President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday bared government plans to address overfishing and boost the country’s fish population and aquaculture, one of them is the imposition of fishing ban and other restrictions in certain areas, particularly those intended for fish breeding and propagation. “Kung minsan kailangan ‘wag uubusin yung isda para sa next season…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said his administration will address flooding by building multi-use infrastructures and improved weather forecasting to lessen its impact on communities and the agriculture sector. “‘Yun lamang at talagang kailangan tingnan nang mabuti kung ano ‘yun magiging weather, kaya’t kasama rin diyan hindi lamang sa flood control… nagbago na…
Fulfilling his vow to go after rice smugglers and hoarders, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led on Tuesday the distribution of confiscated smuggled rice to less fortunate families in Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay as he led the turnover of other assistance to the residents and the local government units in the province. In his speech, President…
Representing the Philippine President, DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., participated in the G77 and China Summit of Heads of State and Government on current development challenges focusing on the vital role of science, technology, and innovation. The two-day Summit was held in Havana, Cuba and was attended by more than 100 G77 member countries…
Among the priorities of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) for its 2024 proposed budget are activities that will continuously convey to the people the development agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as well as fight misinformation and disinformation, Communications Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil said on Monday. “Number one priority siyempre, communication of the President’s (development…
The National Food Authority (NFA) Council chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. set on Monday a new price range for palay buying price in response to the changing production and market conditions with an aim of improving farmers’ income and ensuring sufficient supply of the staple. “Nagtawag ako ng meeting ng NFA Council para…
A delegation of journalists from the Guangxi Radio and Television in China recently visited the construction site of the Kaliwa Dam Project, a high-quality project undertaken by China in the Philippines under the Belt and Road Initiative. The Kaliwa Dam Project is an important cooperation project between China and the Philippines, as well as a…
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XII celebrated for three days from Sept. 13, the 2023 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), with the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan.” The three-day celebration aimed to highlight the significant contributions of science and technology to national…
The Philippine government can expect enhanced collaboration with the government of Singapore as a fruit of the promising discussion between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong over the weekend. In his official social media accounts, President Marcos said he had a chance to discuss…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) recently signed a joint memorandum circular on the establishment of Knowledge, Innovation, and Science Technology or KIST parks at the DOST Main Building in Taguig. DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. and PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga signed the joint…
