LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has now lowered Mayon Volcano’s alert status from Level 2 (moderate level unrest) to Level 1 (low level unrest). In its 5:30 p.m. bulletin on Tuesday, Phivolcs said a steady decline in monitored parameters has been observed. Since January, the volcano generated an average of two to three earthquakes…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially launched the ProgramPROPEL (Propelling Innovations from the Philippines), a transformative initiativedesigned to bridge science, technology, and innovation to empower Filipino innovatorsand entrepreneurs. The event, held today, marked a significant milestone in advancingthe Philippines as a global hub for innovation.DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. led the…
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has raised the Code White alert for the entire health sector during the holiday celebrations until Jan. 4, 2024. The DOH’s Health Emergency Management Bureau raised the alert on Dec. 20 among its central and regional offices, public and private hospitals, and other health facilities. Based on DOH Administrative Order…
As the “ber months” bring the country into peak shopping mode, BDO Pay is giving Filipinos a smarter way to stretch their budget with a ₱500 cashback reward for those who hit ₱50,000 in Scan to Pay transactions during the holiday season. With this everyday payment app, you can pay straight from your linked credit card or savings account—no need to cash-in, no…
The country’s automotive industry has posted 226,279 vehicle units sales in the first half of the current year or 11.8% higher than the 202,415 units recorded in the same period in 2023. The joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) shows that both sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicle segments have increased in…
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos The Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2023-2028 will enable the Philippines to compete globally on an “even basis,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Made this statement in his speech Thursday, at the International Trade Forum at the Shangri-La The Fort in Taguig City. which bannered the theme “Empowering Philippine Export Industries,” Marcos said the PEDP 2023-2028…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will undertake an official visit to the Philippines on November 3 to 4, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Monday. “President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will officially welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the ceremonies at the Malacañan Palace on 03 November 2023,” the DFA said in…
Bukás na ang pagtanggap ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino ng mga panukalang saliksik para sa Gawad Ponciano B.P. Pineda sa Araling Salin [KWF Grant sa Saliksik]. Ang Gawad Ponciano B.P. Pineda sa Araling Salin ay proyekto ng KWF na naggagawad ng pondo sa mga pananaliksik sa araling salin sa Pilipinas. Ito ay bagong bukás na…
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. distributed P 109,780,000 in government aid on Monday, Nov. 4, to victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine victims in Batangas. In his speech during the distribution of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Laurel, President Marcos said six municipalities in Batangas – Talisay, Laurel, Agoncillo, Cuenca, Lemery, and…
The National Academy of Science and Technology – Philippines (NAST PHL), in cooperation with the regional offices of DOST in Mindanao organized the Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting (MRSM) 2024 on May 08-09, 2024 at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. With the theme, “Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to…
