THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) spearheaded the formulation of a contingency plan for a volcanic eruption and had chosen Camiguin Province as a pilot site.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) on Monday to work with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and its partners in crafting programs that will strengthen the country’s IP regime and boost innovation. In his remarks delivered by Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual for the World Intellectual Property…
BALANGA CITY — National government agencies, local government units (LGUs), and advocacy groups are urging the public to donate coconut husks, rice straws, sawdust, and other indigenous materials to create alternative oil spill booms to help mitigate the oil spill in Bataan. The sinking of Motor Tanker (MT) Terra Nova near Limay town, which contained…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on members of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) to coalesce to get the upper hand in next year’s polls and provide the best service to the Filipino people clamoring for unity and a stop on too much politicking. “Uhaw pa rin ang tao para sa pagkakaisa,…
MANILA (PIA) — The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant decline in pertussis and measles-rubella cases across the Philippines over the past two weeks, offering a glimmer of hope amid public health efforts to curb these contagious diseases. From May 12 to May 25, the DOH documented 187 pertussis cases, reflecting a 38 percent…
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the City Government of Cauayan, and Isabela State University (ISU), officially launched recently the establishment of Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) in Cauayan City, Isabela. Besides recycling, there are meaningful opportunities and smart solutions for waste reduction management across the value chain in developing a circular…
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…
In a world of cookie-cutter cafés, Boris Café in Barangay Baliti, City of San Fernando, Pampanga offers something refreshingly different—a cozy coffee shop paired with an 8-hole mini golf course. Co-founded by Iñigo Santos and Joy Bautista, Boris Café was born from the duo’s shared love for coffee and golf. “Why not have both the…
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security condemns the killing of broadcaster Julito “Jaz” Diamante Calo of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, on March 20. Such an attack on a journalist poses a significant threat to press freedom and the safety of journalists in our country. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and…
BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) continues to strengthen its commitment to a sustainable future through proactively financing energy efficiency projects, including green facilities and vehicles. At the recently held Energy Financing Forum, Gabriel U. Lim, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Finance of BDO Capital & Investment Corporation said that BDO is looking for more renewable energy projects to finance in support…
