E-Sports Developers and Fans to Converge at Cagayan de Oro for Level Up Esports Game Dev Challenge

Some of the country’s brightest and most promising e-sports developers will be going head-tohead as they compete for honors and bragging rights at the Level Up Esports Game Dev Challenge, which is scheduled on November 28, 2024 at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines. The competition is one of the highlights of…

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DOST-PTRI opens First in Mindanao Silk Innovation Hub in Villanueva, Mis Or

Another innovation milestone has come to Northern Mindanao, as the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST – PTRI) launches the Silk Innovation Hub at Brgy. Imelda, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental on March 02, 2024.  Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay-Angeles, a supporter of the silk industry, led the ribbon cutting and…

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Kalinga Foundation Renews Lives and Hope Through Christmas Outreach

The Arnold Janssen Kalinga (Kain-Aral-Ligo-NG-Ayos) Foundation continues to live out its mission of restoring dignity and hope among homeless persons, the poor, and other marginalized sectors through a special Christmas outreach activity organized this year by Ms. Anna Donita S. Tapay, a long-time advocate and active partner of the foundation. A non-profit, faith-based organization in…

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PH, Cambodia partnership to boost rice production, agri trade

The Philippines and Cambodia have forged a strategic partnership designed to help boost rice production in the country and agricultural trade between them. The two nations’ partnership forms part of the Philippines’ food security strategy and targets under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr’s administration.  Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the…

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PBBM SADDENED BY DEATH OF TWO FILIPINOS IN ISRAEL; VOWS CONTINUED SUPPORT TO FILIPINOS 

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed sadness over the death of two Filipino nationals who were killed in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict as he denounced the violence and terror attacks. The President likewise vowed continued support to affected Filipinos.  “My heart is heavy upon hearing confirmation of the deaths of two Filipinos in Israel. The…

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Biz groups to Congress: Spend con-con budget on priority projects

A number of business aggrupations has urged members of Congress and the national government to shift the budget for the proposed constitutional convention (con-con) to priority projects and measures that will better address the challenges confronting the country. In a joint statement, the Filipina CEO Circle, the Financial Executive Institute of the Philippines, Justice Reform Initiative, Makati Business Club, Philippine Women’s Economic Network,…

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PBBM CERTIFIES MAGNA CARTA OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS AS URGENT

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. certified as urgent the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on Monday, which will specify the rights and ensure the welfare of Filipino seafarers, including the reintegration program, grievance system, and social welfare benefits.  In a September 25-letter to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, President Marcos raised…

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BACHMANN THANKS PBBM FOR UNWAVERING SUPPORT TO FILIPINO ATHLETES

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his unwavering support to Filipino athletes and for providing them a world-class training venue in preparation for local and international competitions. “We’re very happy,” Bachmann said when asked about his reaction to President Marcos’ presence during the welcome…

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