S&T Initiatives in aid to Indigenous Communities

July 07, 2023- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 headed by Regional Director Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera conducted a visit and impact assessment of the recent project “Solar Powered Water Distribution System” that is bringing hope and progress to the indigenous community in Sitio Dilukot, Brgy. Burgos, San Guillermo, Isabela. The assessment…

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DOST 1 radiates awareness on Global Warming and Climate Change

The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. 1 in collaboration with DZAG Radyo Piliinas Agoo took a proactive stance in observance of the Global Warming and Climate Consciousness Week 2023 by conducting its 35th episode of the weekly radio program, “Tekno Presiyensya: SIyensya ken Teknolohiya para kadagiti Umili” on November 23, 2023, via…

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The Cost of the 500-day Russia – Ukraine War

ISTANBUL – Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has  now hit 500 days, has inflicted a huge economic effect on both and other countries due to fluctuating commodity prices. During the 500 days, Russia increased military expenses and saw difficulties especially related to embargoes and trade bans from Western countries. Russian Central Bank reserves, worth 300 billion euros (US$326.6 billion), was blocked…

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DOST-FPRDI urges forest-based startups to upskill, innovate

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – The Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) based here offers technological guidance to upstart small businesses that source their raw materials from the forest. In an interview, Sarahme Esteban, project lead of FPRDI’s Technology Business Incubation (TBI) program, said her office has been tasked to provide know-how and…

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PBBM initiates ‘countermeasure package to China’s actions in WPS

President BongBong Marcos (PBBM) has ordered the implementation of a “response and countermeasure package” in the face of China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement recently released on social media, Marcos said he has met with the country’s security and defense officials in the past few days following the water cannon attack of China Coast…

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BAGONG PAMBARANGAY TV PROGRAM, ILULUNSAD

ISANG bagong TV program tungkol sa barangay ang sisimulang ipalabas sa Hunyo 15 sa IBC 13. Ang “Bagong Barangay ng Mamamayan in Action” ay mapapanood tuwing Huwebes, simula alas-4 hanggang alas-5 ng hapon at sina Cong. Rodante Marcoleta at Dept. of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Felicito “Chito” Valmocina ang magiging host. Ang programa…

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DOST 1 unveils DOST-ITDI’s technology, SAFEWTRS: Emergency Disinfection System of Drinking Water

On August 31, 2023, the “SAFEWTRS: Emergency Disinfection System of Drinking Water a DOST-ITDI Technology” was featured in the 25th episode of the weekly radio program of the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST-1) and DZAG Radyo Pilipinas Agoo to promote knowledge and advancements in the field. The resource person, Engr. Reynaldo L….

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BDO enhances banking experience through digital innovations in branches

BDO Unibank continues to enhance the banking experience of its clients by integrating digital innovations in its branches. “BDO’s digital banking solutions are accessible on mobile phones and branches. Our bank branches have self-service stations and universal machines, among other digital banking technologies,” said BDO branch banking group head Cora A. Mallillin. BDO leverages efficient…

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