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DOTr seeks to fast-track rail projects through Japanese aid

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) looks forward to fast-track major railway projects in the country through technical and financial assistance from the Japanese government. In a recent meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japanese Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista expressed optimism their discussions will help expedite the ongoing construction of several big-ticket rail…

DOST trains Camiguin cacao processors on Food Safety

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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,…

DOST Region 1 facilitates regional Saliklakbay Solutions training in Ilocos Norte

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THE regional office of the Department of Science and Technology recently conducted the SalikLakbay Solutions Mapping training and immersion in Ilocos Norte. The initiative, which was conducted through the Grassroots Innovation for Inclusive Development (GRIND) program of DOST-Region 1, was held on March 26 to 28 at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) campuses in…

DOT brings world-renowned Pahiyas from stage to screens

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) Calabarzon regional office promises an immersive experience for the Pahiyas Festival which celebrates the beauty of a small, yet rich in culture town of Lucban, Quezon. In partnership with the municipal government of Lucban, the DOT CALABARZON has launched its experiential tour to give everyone a chance to explore the…

Pimentel lauds PAPI, cites new law for publishing and print media

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SENATE Minority Leader, Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel lll lauded the achievements of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) and cited a recently-passed law which recognizes ‘publishing and printing media’ as one of the domains in the Creative Industries Development Act.

DICT TARGETS NATIONAL DIGITAL ID RELEASE BY YEAR END, SEEKS ADD’L BUDGET TO GO AFTER CYBER SCAMMERS

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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) targets to deploy national digital identifications (IDs) by the end of the year following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s instruction to fast track its issuance after several delays. In a press briefing in Malacañang on Wednesday, DICT Secretary Ivan Uy said that, like the rest of the…

DOST Region 1 backs the Philippines’ First Wave Flume Facility in Ilocos Norte

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Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Ilocos Norte – The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) proudly participated in the inauguration of the country’s first-ever Wave Flume Facility, housed at MMSU. This landmark event marks a significant milestone in coastal engineering research and disaster resilience in the region. As the first of…

DOST Xll HOLDS 3-DAY CELEBRATION FOR RSTW

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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…

PBBM admin continuously aiding farmers affected by El Niño

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The Marcos administration is continuously providing assistance to farmers affected by the El Niño phenomenon in Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and other regions. Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama, the spokesman for the Task Force El Nino, said there are almost 4,000 farmers affected by the dry spell in the two regions. “Mas qualitative po,…

PBBM: PM Anwar’s visit reaffirms PH, Malaysia shared commitment to revitalize bilateral relations

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he sees the visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as a reaffirmation of the shared commitment of the Philippines and Malaysia to revitalize their bilateral relations.