THE Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST) presented its various programs, projects and activities before the 27th National Press Congress of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) at Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel on Dec. 11-13, in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Dr. Teresita A. Tabaog, DOST Region 1 director through an AVP (audio visual presentation)…
The Philippines has put its preparations in high gear for its hosting of the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 from August 25 to 30, with the main competition to be held at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Kiko…
The first ever Metals and Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC) in CALABARZON was officially inaugurated at Batangas State University (BatStateU) Malvar campus, Oct. 07. The center is among the initiatives of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to boost engineering research and development in the region by providing advanced facilities for students and industry professionals…
The Marcos administration is targeting to achieve total national fiber backbone connectivity in 2026, along with its efforts to provide free Wi-Fi connections to all barangays, and is inviting investors to participate in the administration’s Internet connectivity projects. Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Jeffrey Dy explained in a news forum in Quezon City on Saturday…
Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank) president and chief executive officer Lynette Ortiz has welcomed Fitch Rating Inc.’s improved outlook on Land Bank which she referred to as “ä vote of confidence for the bank’s robust financial stability and resilience to withstand external and domestic economic headwinds.” Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings, Inc., in a report released on May…
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna– The Department of Health (DOH) continues to strengthen its efforts to curb the rise of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections. Dr. Felices Emerita P. Perez, DOH Calabarzon’s medical officer, said that the DOH has started implementing the 85-85-85 target under the National HIV/AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and STI Prevention and Control Program…
The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok has belied earlier reports that 10 Filipinos died in the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that rocked Thailand and Myanmar on Friday. The tremors were als0 felt in adjoining areas including India and China. In its latest advisory on Saturday, the Embassy called the report as “false information” and said it has…
By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government has vowed to strengthen its environmental stewardship to serve as an inspiration to all local government units (LGUs) in the province. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson made the commitment as part of the week-long Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG)-Environmental Management (EM) Governance Area Learning Event…
House Ways and Means Committee chairman Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda is pushing for the renewal of the legislative franchise of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) for another 25 years, to ensure the continuous and uninterrupted distribution of quality and reliable power supply and “in consideration of the nature of the vital service it provides.”
Idinaos ang Forum sa Gramatikang Filipino noong 8 Setyembre 2023 sa Bulwagang Romualdez, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF). Dinaluhan ito ng mga kinatawan mula sa iba’t ibang organisasyong pangwika, unibersidad, Kagawaran ng Edukasyon, publisher, at via Zoom ay dumalo rin ang mga Direktor ng Sentro ng Wika at Kultura ng KWF. Layunin ng forum na…
