The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) inked a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Abra (UAbra), formerly Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) and the Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST – CAR) to establish the second Natural Dyes (NatDyes) Hub in…
MANILA, (PIA) — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has unveiled plans for a Pilot Project aimed at recruiting 100 Filipino caregivers under the Employment Permit System (EPS) between the Philippines and the Republic of South Korea. This initiative seeks to strengthen bilateral labor ties between the two countries while assessing the feasibility of a larger…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday to shun corruption and abuse so they could earn the people’s trust, as he emphasized the administration’s zero-tolerance policy for corruption and human rights abuses within the police force. Speaking during the oath-taking of the newly promoted star rank…
In Photo: Sonny Marpuri, First Vice President of BDO Singapore branch and Candice Lee, Manager ofInstitutional Banking of BDO Singapore received BDO’s Sustainable Finance Initiative of the Year and Health& Wellness Bank of the Year awards from Ho Kok Yong, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer of Deloitte at theAsian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards…
Malacanang has created an inter-agency committee tasked to oversee the right-of-way (ROW) activities for the country’s railway projects to expedite the process of land acquisition needed for their implementation. Under Administrative Order (AO) 19 signed on March 25 by President Marcos, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary will serve as the chairperson of the inter-agency committee, with the Secretary…
MANILA – The implementation of the rule banning electric bicycles or e-bikes and electric tricycles or e-trikes on national highways would push through beginning Dec. 1, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief, Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, said in a press conference on Friday. “I know many would get mad, but my priority is your safety,” he said…
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA – Lung cancer remains the most common cancer ailments among Filipino men, according to the Department of Health (DOH) said. The agency has urged the public to observe a more healthy lifestyle to prevent the disease. The DOH said lung cancer accounts for one in every five cases, citing the Global…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Camiguin, led by Provincial Science and Technology Director Joanne Katherine R. Banaag, conducted a monitoring activity on July 4, 2025, to assess the performance and impact of the Portable Solar Speed Drying Trays (PORTASOL) deployed in Sagay, Camiguin. This initiative aims to empower local micro-entrepreneurs by enhancing productivity…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has highlighted the crucial role the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) plays to hit the Marcos administration’s export targets this year. Recently, the Export Development Council (EDC) launched the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2023-2028, which aims to nearly double the country’s export revenues over the next five years. “RCEP utilization is…
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela – The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) recently assessed and evaluated public libraries in Isabela, and donated various books to support local learning. Michael Reyno from the NLP explained that the visit aimed to enhance the services and programs offered by public libraries. “This initiative involved providing valuable resources, such…
