DOST 1 collaborates with LGU Vintar to establish bamboo textile hub

THE Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST 1), through the Provincial Science and Technology Office – Ilocos Norte (PSTO-IN), convened with the Mayor of Vintar, Richard Degala, on April 15, 2024 in this municipality. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the establishment of a bamboo textile hub and to explore opportunities…

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CITEM takes Philippine gourmet and specialty food to industry trendsetter Winter Fancy Food Show

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) has organized the Philippine participation in the Winter Fancy Food Show (WFFS) 2025 happening from January 19 to 21, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), West Building in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  Sixteen (16) Philippine MSMEs under the FOODPhilippines banner are featured in the…

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PAG-ASA: March-May possibly warmest, likely up to 40°C

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Tuesday the months of March, April and May this year could be very warm with temperature reaching up to 40°C in some areas of the country, PAG-ASA Weather Services Assistant Chief Ana Solis said there is a  “possibility that March, April and May — which we call warm and dry season months — could be one of…

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2024 SETUP PRAISE Awards Recognize Excellence in MSMEs Across Region 1

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office 1 recognized the 2024 SETUP PRAISE Awardees during Regional SETUP & CEST Summit at the DMMMSU-International Convention Center in Bacnotan, La Union, on December 9, 2024. The PRAISE Awards for MSMEs celebrate outstanding micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that have excelled and flourished through the…

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PH food exporters aim to widen share in MEA markets

The Philippine pavilion officially opened at Gulfood 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 20. The Philippine participation in Gulfood led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is complemented by the Outbound Business Matching Mission (OBMM) to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Dubai. 

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US turns over to Palawan a fully equipped disaster relief shelter it built in Puerto Princesa

The United States formally turned over to the Palawan provincial government a fully equipped disaster relief shelter worth P17 million built by its Naval Engineers, popularly known as Seabees. The US Embassy in Manila said Friday the facility was built by their Seabees for residents of of Luzviminda in Puerto Princesa City as part of Washington DC’s efforts to strengthen alliance and…

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