JAKARTA – This Indonesian capital city has officially become the world’s most highly populated city, according to the United Nations’ World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report. Jakarta now has 41.9 million inhabitants, surpassing Tokyo, which slipped to third place with 33.4 million people, and Dhaka, Bangladesh, which climbed to second with 36.6 million. The Indonesian capital city,…
Intending to promote innovation initiatives in the government and private sectors in Region 10, the Northern Mindanao Regional Innovation Program and Exhibit (NorMinRIPE) will commence at SM City CDO Uptown from April 22-24, 2024. The NorMinRIPE is the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee in Region 10 (RRDIC – 10) program, celebrating National Innovation Day…
An independent street survey (“kalye survey”) conducted by PAPI from April 1 to 20, 2025, gauged early preferences for the upcoming Senate race, tapping the sentiments of motor riders, jeepney and bus commuters, and public market patrons. Gathering responses from 1,100 participants nationwide, the survey results reveal strong support for familiar names in politics and…
ILIGAN CITY, LANAO DEL NORTE – THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held a zonal conference on March 14, 2025, at the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), which highlighted its PROPEL program, with the theme “Accelerating Innovations in the Philippines.” Led by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., the…
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – In a bid to further make transactions with the city government easier and more accessible, payment using the online financial platform GCash is now allowed. “We want to give our taxpayers more ease in transacting with us. We are still negotiating with other online providers and banks that can accommodate…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brings the 2025 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration to the heart of the North as it unfolds in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, on November 18–21, 2025. With the sub-theme “Building Smart and Sustainable Communities,” this year’s NSTW underscores the vital role of science, technology, and…
At DOST SOCCSKSARGEN, we take pride in celebrating leaders whose commitment to public service continues to inspire the entire DOST family. Today, we proudly stand behind ð—¨ð—»ð—±ð—²ð—¿ð˜€ð—²ð—°ð—¿ð—²ð˜ð—®ð—¿ð˜† ð—³ð—¼ð—¿ ð—¥ð—²ð—´ð—¶ð—¼ð—»ð—®ð—¹ ð—¢ð—½ð—²ð—¿ð—®ð˜ð—¶ð—¼ð—»ð˜€ ð—˜ð—»ð—´ð—¿. Sancho A. Mabborang, who has been recognized as a ðŸ®ðŸ¬ðŸ®ðŸ² ð—¡ð—®ð˜ð—¶ð—¼ð—»ð—®ð—¹ ð—¦ð—²ð—ºð—¶ð—³ð—¶ð—»ð—®ð—¹ð—¶ð˜€ð˜ ð—³ð—¼ð—¿ ð˜ð—µð—² ð—šð—®ð˜„ð—®ð—± ð—Ÿð—¶ð—»ð—´ð—¸ð—¼ð—± ð—•ð—®ð˜†ð—®ð—» ð—»ð—´ ð—£ð—®ð—»ð—´ð˜‚ð—¹ð—¼ – one of the country’s…
Development of Smart Cities, Quantum Technology, Digital Transformation, Advanced Weather Forecasting, and the facilitation of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) initiatives are among the points of interest of the companies during the annual US-ASEAN Business Council 2023 Philippine Business Mission meeting held recently at the Manila Marriott Hotel. The US-ASEAN Business Council represents over 175 U.S….
The Philippines has reiterated its firm resolve to remain steadfast against China’s territorial territorial encroachments that undermine its sovereignty over its exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año made this vow as Manila marks the 8th anniversary of the historic Arbitral Award on the South China Sea on Friday. “For the Philippines — notwithstanding the challenges…
Fulfilling his vow to go after rice smugglers and hoarders, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led on Tuesday the distribution of confiscated smuggled rice to less fortunate families in Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay as he led the turnover of other assistance to the residents and the local government units in the province. In his speech, President…
