With the goal of enhancing resilience, the Department of Science and Technology, the Provincial Government of Bukidnon, the Office of Civil Defense, and the Office of Senator Juan Miguel ‘Migz’ Zubiri, have partnered to conduct a DRRM contingency planning workshop in Valencia City on August 16-18. All two cities and 22 municipalities were represented during…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday led the simultaneous launching of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF), the country’s biggest service caravan aimed at providing major government services to underprivileged Filipinos in various communities across the country. “Ang programang ito ay isa lamang sa mga unang hakbangin ng pamahalaan upang magkaroon ng bagong pag-asa at…
The meeting centered on updates regarding ongoing projects under the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program. Provincial S&T Director Ritchie Mae L. Guno also introduced innovative DOST technologies that align with the municipality’s development goals — including the 21st Century Learning Environment Model, VISSER, and DOST Courseware. Mayor Gamboa expressed strong support for…
MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Monday said his agency’s recent three-week European trip for an investment roadshow has fetched prospects amounting to PHP73 billion. In a briefing with trade reporters in Makati City, Pascual said these positive investment leads came from 16 projects out of 48 that were conveyed…
Assorted counterfeit Unilever products worth Php2.1 million were seized by agents of the CIDG Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crimes Unit during the implementation of a Search Warrant (SW) today, February 28, 2023 at around 10:29 AM in Brgy Potrero, Malabon City.
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary REX Gatchalian leads the oath-taking ceremony of newly promoted officials at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City on Wednesday (June 18). Among those who took their oath were Mr. Peter Paul Ang, promoted as Director III and designated Head of the Media Welfare Unit and Advocacy…
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo courtesy of AFP) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., said the Philippines plans to secure more military equipment from India, citing their affordability and quality. “We are in fact ordering more equipment and weapon systems from India,” Brawner said…
To upgrade the technological capabilities and improve the productivity and efficiency of MSMEs in the country, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is taking a notch higher in strengthening its scientific and technological initiatives through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). The SETUP program provides appropriate technologies and assistance to micro and medium…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to visit Manila shortly this year or early next year to highlight the two countries’ the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. In a statement on Monday, the Presidential Communications Office said (PCO) said South Korean envoy-designate to Manila, Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa revealed the planned visit. The ambassador-designate presented his credentials on Monday to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang. “President Yoon Suk…
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…
