The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., welcomed Cagayan Provincial Governor Edgar Aglipay for a courtesy visit, reaffirming a shared commitment to harness science, technology, and innovation (STI) as key drivers of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth in the province. The meeting also brought together DOST…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is taking significant strides toward strengthening its capacity to transform technical data and research insights into bankable project proposals and evidence-informed policies that drive national development. The initiative was led by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Development Cooperation and the Geospatial Analytics and Technology Solutions (GATES)…
The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) meaningfully closed the year 2025 through its Year-End Program held on December 18–19, 2025, at EM Royalle Hotel and Beach Resort in Taboc, San Juan, La Union. The two-day activity brought together employees not only to celebrate the year’s accomplishments but also to reflect,…
CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! The Supreme Court (SC) invites professional photographers, hobbyists, and enthusiasts to be part of its 125th Anniversary Photo Contest with the theme “Accessible and Inclusive Justice.” Capture stories of hope, struggle, and resilience – moments that show what justice looks like in everyday Filipino life. Submit entries in Digital or Film categories…
Quezon City — Environmental justice group BAN Toxics, in partnership with Payatas B Elementary School, launched its annual school-based Toxics-Free and Waste-Free “Iwas Paputok” Campaign. An estimated 2,000 participants joined the activity, including students, teachers, parents, and community members, alongside representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine National Police…
UNIQLO, BDO Network Bank, BDO Foundation, and the Department of Education join forces to provide LifeWear for public school teachers nationwide Education is one of the strongest pillars of nation-building. Guided by this belief, UNIQLO collaborated with BDO Network Bank (BDONB) and BDO Foundation for the global Heart of LifeWear Project, which aims to provide LifeWear clothing…
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…
CITY OF MALOLOS — In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Philippine liberation from Japanese occupation, documentary films from the SINEliksik Bulacan DocuFest were featured last December 9 in Ermita, Manila at “Kasaysayan sa MET,” a program by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)…
Moving the region closer to a truly VAW-free community, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) once again showed its strong and continued support for the nationwide advocacy to End Violence Against Women (VAW) as it joined the Department of Tourism Region 1 for this year’s “Orange Your Icon” activity under…
Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto has underscored that human security must be central to the Philippines’ national security, saying that real security lies in safeguarding everything that allows Filipino families to live with dignity and hope. In his speech at National Security Summit 2025, Executive Secretary Recto said national security must be defined by the…
