THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 1 kicked off the week-long celebration of its Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTIW) at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag City last Monday, Oct. 17. Hosting techno-exhibits, S&T Fora and techno demonstrations, this year’s RSTIW in the Ilocos Region will showcase the latest innovative products,…
The World Bank has approved a US$100 million agriculture development project to help boost the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk in indigenous cultural communities in Mindanao. Philippines. In a statement over the weekend, World Bank said the Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP) is expected to benefit around 120,000 farmers and fisherfolk in selected ancestral domains in…
MANILA, (PIA) — Soon, Roxas Boulevard will be walkable and bikeable for an entire day. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna recently signed Ordinance No. 9047 to make Roxas Boulevard partly car-free and promote healthy lifestyles. “We will make Roxas Boulevard partly car-free starting on May 26, Sunday. I personally inspected Roxas Boulevard to make sure the road…
MANILA – Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III was formally elected on Wednesday as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, garnering 253 votes, 28 abstentions, and zero negative votes. He replaced Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, who stepped down to protect public trust and allow the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Calabarzon regional office promises an immersive experience for the Pahiyas Festival which celebrates the beauty of a small, yet rich in culture town of Lucban, Quezon. In partnership with the municipal government of Lucban, the DOT CALABARZON has launched its experiential tour to give everyone a chance to explore the…
A group of French ministers is set to visit the country before the end of the year as part of the efforts to strengthen the Philippine-France bilateral ties and forge more cooperation. In a telephone call last Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron told President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the upcoming visit of the French…
The Department of Science and Technology is set to conduct HANDA Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Expo 2023 (Mindanao leg) in CDO with the theme, “Enhancing Resilience and Sustainability for Mindanao” on October 4-6, 2023 at Limketkai Atrium, Cagayan de Oro City. The HANDA Pilipinas expo aims to enhance the country’s…
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION— The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) proudly marked another milestone as Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog actively participated in the 3rd Quarter Regional Development Council-Region 1 (RDC-1) Meeting held on September 10, 2025, at the Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center, Sevilla, City of San…
State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) said its loans to agriculture and rural development recorded double-digit growth in 2023. In a statement Monday, LandBank said outstanding loans to the entire agricultural value chain amounted to P755.1 billion as of end-December 2023, higher by 23% than the P614.8 billion recorded in the third quarter. The amount accounts for about…
The administration has accomplished a lot in less than two years in office as a result of unity and its open and engaging approach, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday. “Now, if you look at it, we have not yet been in office for two years but in that small time, napakarami na…
