Becoming true to its mission to champion Filipino culture, the P-pop boy group Alamat goes beyond music and is now officially representing Philippine textiles for the country’s textile research institute. The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) announced that the six-member group is the new TELAmbassadors of the agency during the first…
In its third year of promoting safe spaces for mental health discussions, nonprofit organization I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers, Inc. (I am MAD) will host a forum on mental health and volunteerism at Cinema 6, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, on October 19. This initiative comes in light of recent findings indicating that mental health issues…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — One of the country’s largest and oldest media organizations representing the publishing sector, the Publisher’s Association of the Philippines Inc. (PAPI), elected its new set of board members last June 24, 2025, at the National Press Club in Intramuros, Manila. The newly elected officials are now-President, Rebecca M. Velasquez (former executive vice…
As part of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration in the Cordillera Administrative Region, the Department of Science and Technology – CAR (DOST-CAR) spearheaded a series of major events on August 8, 2025, held in both Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet. The activities were led by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato…
As the next host of the National Science and Technology Week 2026, the Department of Science and Technology SOCCSKSARGEN joined the preparatory meeting held on March 6, 2026 at the DOST Main Building, Bicutan, Taguig City. The meeting was led by Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang and Host Region Regional Director Engr….
WASHINGTON – The US on Saturday carried out airstrikes against a Houthi anti-ship missile that was aimed at the Gulf of Aden, according to the American military. “U.S. CENTCOM Destroys Houthi Terrorists’ Anti-Ship Missile as part of ongoing efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on maritime vessels, on January 20 at approximately 4 a.m….
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has requested the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the immediate replenishment of its Quick Response Funds (QRF) to ensure the welfare agency’s unhampered disaster response. DSWD spokesperson and Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said they need the timely…
MANILA —In an earnest effort to make room for tourism, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. moved the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day from August 21 to August 23, creating a longer weekend for working Filipinos to take a break with their families elsewhere. The amendment to the country’s holiday list was made official via Proclamation No….
Quezon City – Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) was crossing the sea east of Quezon province after traversing the waters of North Caguas Islands early Sunday morning, Nov. 17, state weather bureau PAGASA said. In its 8 a.m. weather update, PAGASA said that the center of Pepito’s eye was estimated to be over the coastal waters…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opted to grant corporations and other regulated business entities an amnesty on the late and non-filing of certain reportorial requirements. On March 15 SEC issued its Memorandum Circular No. 2, Series of 2023, or the Grant of Amnesty for Non-filing and Late Filing of the General Information Sheet…
