MANILA, (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Mapua University in Manila have unveiled a new localized weather monitoring system to strengthen the Philippines’ preparedness for the impending La Niña weather phenomenon. The technology, dubbed WEHLO (Localized Weather, Environment, and Hydromet Monitoring System), was developed by Mapúa University’s School of Civil, Environmental…
Carrying forward the spirit of bringing “agham na ramdam” impact to communities, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) convened its 2024–2025 Performance Review on April 23, 2026, in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, to assess accomplishments, identify ways forward, and set strategies for the years ahead. The review was led by DOST…
In Photo: Sonny Marpuri, First Vice President of BDO Singapore branch and Candice Lee, Manager ofInstitutional Banking of BDO Singapore received BDO’s Sustainable Finance Initiative of the Year and Health& Wellness Bank of the Year awards from Ho Kok Yong, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer of Deloitte at theAsian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards…
Through the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST SOCCSKSARGEN), Hon. Rudy S. Caoagdan, Representative of the Second District of Cotabato and member of the House Committee on Science and Technology, paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Science and Technology Central Office in Bicutan, Taguig to explore science-driven opportunities that can accelerate…
The National Academy of Science and Technology of The Philippines (NAST-PHL)-Agricultural Sciences Division facilitated a policy talk on the issuance of scientific permits in the Philippines on 26 September 2023, at the Acacia Hotel Alabang, Muntinlupa City and via FB and Zoom meeting livestreams. With the theme “Kailangan ba ng Scientific Permit? Kailan? Paano? At…
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Manila, a leading leadership development organization in Asia, alongside the Angeles City Culiat chapter, has been granted the esteemed hosting rights to the JCI World Congress in 2026. This prestigious event is expected to attract thousands of young leaders from around the globe, providing a platform for dynamic talks from pioneering…
Innovation is the linchpin for forging a progressive, sustainable and safe future, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said as the government launched the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) at the Manila Metropolitan Theater on Wednesday. “Let me reiterate the importance of innovation as the transformative agent of our time. It will help us…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — One of the country’s largest and oldest media organizations representing the publishing sector, the Publisher’s Association of the Philippines Inc. (PAPI), elected its new set of board members last June 24, 2025, at the National Press Club in Intramuros, Manila. The newly elected officials are now-President, Rebecca M. Velasquez (former executive vice…
IF medical cannabis or marijuana is produced locally as medicines, this will be affordable to sick Pinoys. But it seems that a government agency is not open to the idea of using locally-produced marijuana to be formulated as medicines. This was said by some attendees at a recent Media Health Forum of Richard Nixon Gomez,…
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte with the eight electric buses As part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in 2030, the Quezon City government has procured eight electric buses to complement its fleet of QCity Buses. The modern electric buses have a 41-seating capacity with ample space to accommodate standing passengers….
