Laborers in the agriculture and other sectors whose crops and other sources of income were affected by the El Niño phenomenon are expected to receive financial assistance from the government as part of its on-going aid program amid the persisting drought. “Sa susunod na araw ay magpapaabot tayo ng tulong pinansyal sa mga lubhang naapektuhan…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated on Wednesday the administration’s call for making climate change a vital component of the national policies as called on the Filipino people to join the government in bolstering country’s disaster preparedness, recovery and resiliency. “We must make sure that we apply our knowledge on climate change to every…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has welcomed the further expansion of the “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair” to Sta. Cruz, Laguna on Saturday where various government services such as medical, financial, labor, education and several others were offered. Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., who represented President Marcos during the event, said the…
In a bid to revitalize the onion industry and uplift the livelihood of farmers in Occidental Mindoro, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is spearheading a series of interconnected science and technology-based interventions aimed at strengthening the entire agricultural value chain—from production and processing to market access. Local farmers have long struggled with challenges…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday that he looks forward to forging vigorous engagements with the United Nations (UN) in addressing the country’s key issues such as food security, health, education, climate action, and disaster risk reduction. President Marcos witnessed the signing of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2024-2028…
BALAMBAN, Cebu – The Board of Investments (BOI) has expressed confidence its P1.5 trillion investment pledges target this year will be achieved. In an interview over the weekend here, Trade Undersecretary and BOI managing head Ceferino Rodolfo said several big renewable energy (RE) projects are expected to be approved within the year. “These renewable energy projects…
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a hanging steel bridge for the residents of Barangay Kihan, an inland barangay in the municipality of Malapatan, Sarangani Province. In his report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Region 12 Director Basir M. Ibrahim said that ₱5.78 million was…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections as non-working day in the Philippines to allow Filipinos to cast their votes on October 30. “It is imperative that the people be given the full opportunity to participate in the said elections and exercise their right of suffrage,” President Marcos…
Bong Galon Herbal Oil in Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao acquires License to Operate through the assistance of consultancy and training services of the Department of Science and Technology, passing the evaluations and inspections mandated by the Food and Drug Administration.
More than 150 local government units and various communication groups enhance disaster communication skills through the recently conducted DOST-led forum, “MAGHANDA: Communicating Hazards, Risks, and Early Warning Forum.” The Department of Science and Technology in region 10, in partnership with its attached agencies, DOST PAGASA and DOST PHIVOLCS, bring MAGHANDA Forum to LGU Information officers…
