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Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU) 2024 THE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS IS NOW OPEN

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The Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of the Philippines have jointly announce the call for nominations for Awards for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU) 2024. APCU is the pioneer and the leading non-government organization (NGO) in the Philippines in promoting people-to-people diplomacy, bilateral understanding, and friendship…

DOH kicks off ‘Bakuna Eskwela’ 2024

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QUEZON CITY — The Department of Health (DOH) started on Monday, October 7, its nationwide, school-based vaccination program dubbed “Bakuna Eskwela.” The health department reminded the parents to prepare their children for the event. “Para handa ang inyong anak sa pagbabakuna: Pakainin siya bago pumasok sa paaralan; suriin ang kanyang kondisyon bago pumasok; kung may…

Mindanao gears up for disaster challenges with DOST’s ‘Handa Pilipinas’

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THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its office in Region XII, has launched the Mindanao leg of its “Handa Pilipinas” initiative at the KCC Convention Center in General Santos City. The event, with the theme “Enhancing Mindanao’s Resilience through Science, Technology, and Innovation,” seeks to bolster the region’s disaster preparedness through advanced science and technology…

NAVOTAS SENIORS GET CASH BENEFITS UNDER EXPANDED CENTENARIAN ACT

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Navotas seniors aged 80, 85, 90, and 95 have received their P10,000 cash incentive under the Expanded Centenarians Act. An initial batch of 53 senior citizens, who reached these milestone ages between March 17 and December 2024, also benefited from free medical check-ups, medicines, and basic laboratory tests. According to the National Commission of Senior…

PH food exporters aim to widen share in MEA markets

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The Philippine pavilion officially opened at Gulfood 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 20. The Philippine participation in Gulfood led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is complemented by the Outbound Business Matching Mission (OBMM) to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Dubai.

LandBank’s agri dev’t loans post double-digit growth in ’23

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State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) said its loans to agriculture and rural development recorded double-digit growth in 2023. In a statement Monday, LandBank said outstanding loans to the entire agricultural value chain amounted to P755.1 billion as of end-December 2023, higher by 23% than the P614.8 billion recorded in the third quarter. The amount accounts for about…

ILOCOS REGION CELEBRATES RSTW 2023 IN LAOAG CITY

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THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 1 kicked off the week-long celebration of its Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTIW) at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag City last Monday, Oct. 17. Hosting techno-exhibits, S&T Fora and techno demonstrations, this year’s RSTIW in the Ilocos Region will showcase the latest innovative products,…

PH chapters to host JCI World Congress 2026

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Junior Chamber International (JCI) Manila, a leading leadership development organization in Asia, alongside the Angeles City Culiat chapter, has been granted the esteemed hosting rights to the JCI World Congress in 2026. This prestigious event is expected to attract thousands of young leaders from around the globe, providing a platform for dynamic talks from pioneering…

DOST 2 SMART BASCO – LOQALINK Launched to Boost Batanes Agriculture

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On August 19, 2024, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) RO2 thru the PSTOBatanes, in partnership with Isabela State University, Batanes State College, and the LocalGovernment Unit of Basco, launched the SMART BASCO LOQALINK project at the BascoLighthouse. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform Batanes particularly themunicipality of Basco into a smart and sustainable…

Quantum computing, AI, and smart agri to elevate PH’s innovation

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched eight transformativeresearch and development (R&D) programs that leverage emerging and frontiertechnologies to address significant challenges and provide solutions for large-scaleissues.These initiatives are strategically developed to tackle critical problems in key sectorssuch as agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.Dubbed as “ELEV8PH: Pushing S&T Frontiers for National Development,” the launchwas…