THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) signed a joint Memorandum Circular on Thursday, Aug. 3, to forge a partnership for the establishment of Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Parks or Ecozones. The event took place at the OSEC Conference Room at the DOST main building with…
Cannabis, or more commonly known as Marijuana, is one of the earliest crops to be cultivated by mankind for food, fiber, medicine, and ritualistic purposes. The earliest archaeological evidence of this was the discovery of baskets made from hemp estimated to be 26,000 years old, in what is now the Czech Republic. The earliest written…
A teacher’s influence reaches far beyond the classroom. Acknowledging the vital role teachers play in shaping the youth, the Department of Education (DepEd) and BDO Foundation organized a financial literacy session to support 20 teachers from Naga, 20 teachers from Iriga, and 60 teachers and non-teaching staff from Camarines Sur, in celebration of National Teachers’…
Matagumpay na naisagawa ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) katuwang ang Cebu Normal University (CNU) ang SALINAYAN 2023: Seminar-Training sa Batayang Pagsasalin. Naisagawa ito noong23-25 Oktubre 2023 sa paraang HyFlex. Pinamahalaan ng Sentro ng Wika at Kultura-CNU sa pangunguna ng direktor nitong si Dr. Lita A. Bacalla ang aktuwal na pagdalo ng mga kalahok sa…
By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government has vowed to strengthen its environmental stewardship to serve as an inspiration to all local government units (LGUs) in the province. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson made the commitment as part of the week-long Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG)-Environmental Management (EM) Governance Area Learning Event…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) said its London ad, “We give the world our best,” is a country branding campaign meant to honor overseas Filipino workers (OFW) abroad. Tourism chief Christina Frasco said the new Philippine tourism slogan would be aligned with the campaign but did not directly confirm if it will follow the same exact line….
To intensify disaster risk reduction, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Local Government Unit of Mambajao signs Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to install early warning devices in strategic locations of the municipality. The MOA provisions the deployment of the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) developed Automatic Rain Gauge and Water Level Monitoring System as well as the installation of a communication system.
ODIONGAN, Romblon — A range of artworks and handmade products crafted by persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are now on display at the Children’s Paradise Park in Odiongan, Romblon, as part of the monthlong Agri-Trade Fair 2025. The exhibit runs from March 31 until April 7. The event is being held in partnership with the…
By Jose Cielito Reganit MANILA – House Speaker Faustino Dy III has rallied his lawmaker peers to stand united with Filipinos affected by recent calamities, emphasizing that true leadership is measured by dedication, compassion and action in times of crisis. “Amid every calamity, we are reminded that public service is not only about crafting laws, but…
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – Retired but not tired. Spouses John and Marcela Tinoyan, who have retired from government service as medical practitioners in Baguio City and Benguet, are pursuing their advocacy of healthy living and eating organic food, which, they say, defines the health condition of a person. The couple has a farm resort…
