TAIPEI, Taiwan – Industry leaders in information and communications technology (ICT) are pushing for international partnerships to further expand the establishment of smart cities worldwide. The stakeholders said partnerships with ICT companies and governments across the world will promote investments that will improve internet connectivity and address the demands of attaining a smart city. “Public-private partnerships…
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has conferred honors to exemplary technical vocational education and training (TVET) programs in the country through the agency’s System for TVET Accreditation and Recognition (STAR) Awards Program. The recognition was awarded during the 7th National Quality TVET Forum held on July 8 at the Hilton Manila Hotel,…
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…
100 DOST-SEI Scholar-Participants from Northern Mindanao gather in front of the venue
for a photo opportunity.
The Department of Science and Technology launches the first DRRM Technologies and Innovations exposition in Mindanao, with the title, “HANDA Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Expo 2023 on October 4, 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City. Eighty-one technologies from Filipino inventors and innovators throughout the country were presented on display. These technologies…
Cebu City, Philippines – The Visayas leg of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) “HandaPilipinas” annual exposition kicked off yesterday at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, with its agendafocused on enhancing the region’s disaster resilience through science, technology, and innovation (STI). The Handa Pilipinas Visayas Leg will run from July 24 to 26…
TOKYO – Japanese Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has recently met with his Philippine counterpart, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., in Manila and urged the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries to begin importing Japanese grapes, including the renowned Shine Muscat variety. After the meeting, Koizumi told reporters online that the Philippine official showed a positive response about…
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) Leaders of various groups representing senior citizens (SCs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs) have hailed House Ways and Means Committee chair, Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda for championing their expanded benefits cause during the recently concluded 60-day marathon House joint panel hearings that netted significant gains for both…
Manila, Philippines – The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called today for urgent national reforms following the government’s recent revision of economic growth targets for 2026–2028. The government now projects 5–6% growth in 2026, rising to 6–7% by 2028, citing the lingering impact of the DPWH flood-control corruption scandal and…
On March 24, marked the event for Isabela State University for the launch of the DOST-ISU Smart City Technology Business Incubation (DISC-TBI) with its guests and partners, in hopes of generating jobs for students and researchers, cultivating aspiring entrepreneurs, and fostering innovative regional partnerships in the future for start-ups. The program was launched at the…
