THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) trained cacao processors in Camiguin on Food Safety and current Good Manufacturing Practices. The two-day training was conducted on January 24-25, 2024 at Maslog, Balbagon, Mambajao. Eager to upskill employees directly involved in its daily processing, Mama Jita’s Food Processing enrolled 18 of its employees in the training,…
DAVAO CITY— Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted the big gains of the country’s tourism industry during her speech at the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Davao Tourism Association held on Monday (August 12) at Dusit Thani in Davao City. Among these gains is the 3.7 million international tourist arrivals in the country from…
By Ma. Cristina Arayata MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. has urged scientists to focus more in developing solutions to problems, and avail of assistance from the government. “Because there are those who develop things and look for people who might benefit from these, trying to look for possible market….
The Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) calls for more people-to-people exchanges to bolster friendly ties among countries in Asia. APCU Chairman Raul Lambino made the call during the visit of a delegation from Leshan City in Sichuan Province in China. He said people-to-people relations are part of the pillars for stronger diplomatic relations among nations. Personally escorting…
House Ways and Means Committee chairman Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda is pushing for the renewal of the legislative franchise of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) for another 25 years, to ensure the continuous and uninterrupted distribution of quality and reliable power supply and “in consideration of the nature of the vital service it provides.”
LAL-LO, CAGAYAN — The 1st Regional Citronella Convention held in Lal-lo, Cagayan concluded on a hopeful and inspiring note, bringing together local leaders, scientists, and community members united by one goal — to strengthen the citronella industry in the region. In her heartfelt message, Hon. Maria Olive B. Pascual, Lal-lo Vice Mayor and President of…
THE Department of Science and Technology – Region 1 (DOST 1) recently launched the roadmaps for its Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP), an initiative that marks a pivotal moment for six communities in the region to showcase their commitment to becoming smart, sustainable, and technology-driven. The regional development milestone happened during the 2024 Regional…
Prices of palay and rice are expected to stabilize as thousands of farmers start to harvest their main season crop this September and October. By the end of September, initial palay harvest is expected to reach 2 million metric tons (MMT), and in October up to 3 MMT, totalling 5 MMT, based on estimates by…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday that the best way to honor the memory of his father is to stay true to the passion of public service to uplift the lives of Filipinos. “I think the best way to honor his memory will be… Stay true to the passion … Marami pa tayong…
By Anna Leah Gonzales The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees Philippine economic growth to moderately pick up in 2024 to 2025, backed by lower inflation and the gradual easing of the country’s monetary policy. “Growth is expected to accelerate in 2024-25, supported by disinflation, and gradually declining borrowing costs as monetary policy normalizes,” stated a…
