New SBMA chief: More infra and hotel projects to attract investors

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Businessman Eduardo Aliño officially has assumed post as  Chairman and Administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). In his first press conference as SBMA chief, Aliño noted the vast potential of Subic should be given priority for development. “We have so many potentials here in Subic and we may put up more hotels, more infra projects to attract more investors,” he said, adding his management…

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PBBM PAVES THE WAY FOR NURSING UNDERBOARD GRADUATES TO WORK AS CLINICAL CARE ASSOCIATES

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the importance of “overcoming the handicaps” of the healthcare system in the Philippines by allowing nursing underboard graduates to work as clinical care associates. The President made the pitch during the signing  of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday for the launch of the Clinical Care Associates (CCA) Upskilling Program, designed…

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Indigents benefit from Cavite-based free clinic

Wellpoint Medical Clinic and Diagnostic Center (PNA photo by Gladys Pino) BACOOR CITY, Cavite – Needy residents of the Calabarzon region can obtain free medical and dental services from a clinic that celebrates its 18th anniversary this year with the launch of a foundation. Doctors and nurses of the Cavite province-based Wellpoint Medical Clinic and Diagnostic Center, Inc. have been…

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𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨. 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬, 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐚

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 continues to expand its STARBOOKS program in the region, as a two-day installation and orientation event took place from October 17-18, 2024 at Sto. Tomas Technological International School in Sto. Tomas, Isabela. STARBOOKS, short for Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station, is…

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Textile Innovations take centerstage in the KatHABI Exibition Opening in New York

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General in New York and Philippine Trade & Investment Center, New York, proudly launched the KatHABI: A Textile Innovation Exhibition on June 25, 2024, at the Philippine Center in New York, USA. The exhibit showcases DOST-PTRI’s groundbreaking…

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Marcoleta’s ‘Ikiskiss Mo Beybi’ rice program in Pampanga, launched 

“ADOPTING a farmer” is Congressman Rodante Marcoleta of Sagip Party list’s aim in launching a nationwide campaign to rescue rice farmers, particularly in Bacolor, Pampanga. The objective is forming a formula that may prevent hoarders and smugglers – believed to be behind the continuous price hikes. “Kapag may pagmamahal ka talaga, hindi mo na titingnan…

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MMDA purifies over 5k gallons of water for storm-hit families in Bicol

QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) solar-powered water filtration system has successfully provided 5,040 gallons of clean water in Naga City, which was severely hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The MMDA said it conducted its on-site water purification in the city’s barangays Mabolo and Triangulo. The purified water benefited up…

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PLGU CAGAYAN, ONE OF THE MAIN BENEFICIARY IN REGION 2 OF THE SARAI CENTRO PROJECT OF DOST

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) honored the Provincial Government of Cagayan as one of the pilot LGUs in Region Dos for the SARAI CeNTRO project. Personally accepted by Board Member Atty. Engelbert ‘Jojo’ Caronan representing Governor Edgar ‘Manong Egay’ Aglipay ang…

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