NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – – Residents of this province have been advised by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOT-PhiVolcs) to be vigilant and prepared amid the increasing unrest of Kanlaon Volcano and to refrain from entering the four-kilometer-radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of the volcano. Although still at…
Several primary care facilities in the provinces of Antique and Cebu received renovation support from BDO Foundation through the recommendation of BDO and BDO Network Bank branches. As part of its long-standing program, the foundation continues its mission to support public health workers and local government units in providing optimal patient care within an environment that is conducive to healing and…
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has noted that the increasing number of PNP female police officers reflects the significant improvement in the country’s law enforcement service formerly dominated by male officials, Marbil said 42,757 or 20% the PNP’s more than 200,000 personnel are female officers serving in various capacities. “This is…
MANILA – Around 200 mothers gathered in Taguig City on Friday to breastfeed their babies simultaneously, marking the start of Breastfeeding Awareness Month. In a news release, the Department of Health (DOH) said the initiative is under its nationwide campaign “One Breastfeeding Philippines: Yakap Hakab,” which aims to raise awareness about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under the leadership of Secretary Renato Solidum Jr., together with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines headed by Director General Atty. Teodoro Pascua and the Technology Application and Promotion Institute led by Director Atty. Marion Ivy D. Decena, proudly recognized outstanding Filipino inventors for their exemplary achievements…
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…
The future is bright for the Philippines and Singapore with their strong bilateral ties, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said during his working visit in Singapore. Addressing queries during a roundtable discussion with Singaporean businessmen, President Marcos said the relationship between Singapore and the Philippines started at the people-to-people level, which has been the bedrock…
The Philippines and China have agreed to manage their differences and handle emergencies on the South China Sea (SCS) through “friendly consultations,” only. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in a statement, said both sides have agreed to explore ways to advance maritime cooperation “directed at confidence-building and managing tensions” during the 7th Bilateral Consultations Mechanism (BCM) in Manila….
Through the coordination of DOST-CALABARZON, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of the City of Santa Rosa hosted a successful benchmarking activity on December 3, 2025. The event was attended by officials and representatives from various DOST regional and provincial offices. This activity is a key component of the project “Empowering Communities through SMART Roadmaps and…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised on Wednesday the country’s air force pilots as he underscored the importance of increasing the Philippines’ defense capabilities to effectively guard its maritime territory.
