ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Eighty-seven former drug users have completed their reformation program at the Balay Silangan Reformation Center in this city. Ricky Saul, head of the Angeles City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ACADAC), said on Friday the “graduates” underwent a 30-day rehabilitation program which included the provision of proper guidance and counseling, education about drug addiction,…
Pasay City – In accelerating the country’s shift to the new knowledge economy, The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) tied partnerships with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) to establish areas of cooperation in promoting Ecozones in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) Thursday (August…
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…
The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) was recognized as ð†ð‘ð€ððƒ ð–ðˆððð„ð‘ – ððžð¬ð ð€ð ð«ð¢-ð“ð¨ð®ð«ð¢ð¬ð¦ ðð¨ð¨ðð¡ ð‚ð¨ð¦ð©ðžðð¢ðð¢ð¨ð§ during the Agri-Tourism and Community Fair held from March 6–10, 2026, in celebration of the ðŸðŸ–ðð¡ ð‚ð¢ðð²ð¡ð¨ð¨ð ð…ð¨ð®ð§ðð¢ð§ð ð€ð§ð§ð¢ð¯ðžð«ð¬ðšð«ð² ð¨ðŸ ðð¡ðž ð‚ð¢ðð² ð¨ðŸ ð’ðšð§ ð…ðžð«ð§ðšð§ðð¨, ð‹ðš ð”ð§ð¢ð¨ð§. The DOST Ilocos Region booth showcased various…
#YourDICTRegionX continues to champion a cyber-secure Northern Mindanao! On October 16, 2025, the DICT Region X conducted a Cybersecurity Essentials Workshop with the dedicated healthcare team of First Misamis Oriental General Hospital (FMOGH) in North Poblacion, Medina, Misamis Oriental. The session empowered 25 hospital personnel with practical knowledge on: Strengthening account and data protection Practicing…
DOST Camiguin recently concluded a comprehensive monitoring initiative spanning from March 11 to 15, 2024, covering 38 beneficiaries of the Portable Solar Speed Dryer (PORTASOL) across the province. This activity aims to evaluate the efficacy and performance of PORTASOL among its users. The monitoring captured valuable insights for identifying areas of improvement in the design…
TABACO CITY, Albay – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepared at least 3,000 tents for Albay evacuees, following the evacuation of an initial 26 families within the six-kilometer permanent danger zone of Mayon Volcano here. DSWD Bicol Regional Director Norman Laurio said the forced evacuation of 26 families from Sitio Nagsipit was facilitated by barangay…
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the validity of a law enacted in 1998 allowing the government to take control of private entities engaged in the oil industry during emergencies, as directed by the President. In its 37-page decision published online Tuesday, the SC reversed a 2013 Court of Appeals (CA) decision and said the…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2, in its pursuit of Smart Education in Tuguegarao City, successfully handed over Robotics Kits to Tuguegarao City Science High School (TCSHS).
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…
