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AI Got It: HAWKS AI technology to provide solution to disease detection and crop management among others

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Due to the tedious, time-consuming, and hazardous nature of traditional crop disease detection methods, the Autonomous Societally Inspired Mission Oriented Vehicles – Harmonized Aerial Watch and Knowledge-Based Survey (ASIMOV-HAWKS) has developed an automated solution to optimize agricultural practices. At a research, development, and innovation symposium held on the second day of the Regional Science, Technology,…

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LOSS OF LIVES AND PROPERTIES DUE TO FIRE CAN BE REDUCED THROUGH SCIENCE

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Every year, hundreds of Filipinos die and billions of pesos worth of properties are lost because of fires. To help reduce the amount of agony and loss caused by fire incidents, the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI) recently re-opened its fire testing lab, the only one…

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PH assumes chairship of ASEAN panel on women

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By Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA – The Philippines has assumed the chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee on Women (ACW) 2025-2026 during the committee’s 24th meeting, with Singapore serving as vice chair. The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) hosted the meeting in Bohol on Monday, under the theme “Shaping the Future of…

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PBBM DECLARES BARANGAY, SK POLLS NON-WORKING DAY

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections as non-working day in the Philippines to allow Filipinos to cast their votes on October 30. “It is imperative that the people be given the full opportunity to participate in the said elections and exercise their right of suffrage,” President Marcos…

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PH FARMERS GETTING YOUNGER – DA

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The average age of Filipino farmers has decreased with more younger generation opting to join the agriculture sector, according to a Department of Agriculture official on Saturday. DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa disclosed that the previous average age of farmers in the country was 57 years old and this has decreased to about 49…

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Volunteer group wraps up ‘Padayon’ series, empowers youth as mental health advocates

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I am MAD volunteers together with participants of MAD Talks Padayon 2024 In a significant finale to its three-year ‘Padayon’ journey, I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers, Inc. recently hosted an engaging gathering at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, uniting over 500 youth in a vibrant celebration of mental health advocacy. Through inspiring narratives, heartfelt poetry, and engaging…

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PBBM: GOV’T WORKING TO BRING SAFE, MODERN, COMFORTABLE, AND GREEN TRANSPORTATION TO THE MASSES

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The government is committed to bringing safe, modern and comfortable transportation to the masses without depending on fossil fuels, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. Speaking during the launching of Dongfeng Motors in Pasig City, President Marcos said that the government has implemented several measures and incentives to encourage the use of electric…

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BBM’s SONA seen to highlight job creation, easing cost of living

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Senators expect President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to highlight and focus on his plans to create more jobs and address the expensive cost of living during his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24. Senator Christopher Lawrence Go said Monday he expects to hear from President Marcos the administration’s plan for the country’s inclusive and full economic recovery from the pandemic. “First of all, no…

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31-year-old Bobi is ‘oldest dog ever on Earth’

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ANKARA – A 31-year-old Portuguese dog, Bobi, made it to the Guinness World Records as the “oldest dog ever on Earth.” Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of livestock guard dog with an average life expectancy of only 12-14 years. He has managed to outlive more than twice the average dog’s life. Born on May 11, 1992,…

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DOST Grants P1 Million STI Assistance to Dagupan City for STEM, Robotics, and AI Programs

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., awarded ₱1,000,000.00 in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Assistance to the Local Government Unit of Dagupan City to strengthen STEM education through enhanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) support programs. The assistance was formally received by Mayor Belen T….

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