DFA: PBBM TO ATTEND APEC LEADERS’ SUMMIT IN US NEXT WEEK

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to attend the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit in San Francisco, California from November 15-17, which is the culmination of the year-long chairmanship and hosting by the United States of the leaders’ meeting this year.  Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Charles Jose said that President…

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PBBM renews commitment to preserving inclusivity, respect for diverse culture in BARMM

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. renewed his commitment to preserving the importance of inclusivity and respect for diverse culture in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “Today, as your President, I stand before you committed to fulfilling that promise. We have seen progress, and much needs to be done,” President Marcos said in…

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BDO and BDONB empower Eastern Visayas with relevant financial solutions

BDO Unibank and its community banking arm BDO Network Bank continue to empower the provinces of Leyte, Samar, and Biliran by providing relevant financial solutions to address their residents’ and businesses’ unique banking needs. In this ever-changing economic landscape, accessibility to innovative and relevant financial products and services is pivotal in empowering individuals and businesses…

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Pinoy ASEAN exec: MSMEs to benefit from RCEP agreement

HUANGSHAN CITY, China – Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) deputy secretary general Anna Reboniol said micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, particularly with government support. “That is one of the objectives of the RCEP — to help MSMEs to go into the mainstream of regional trade, let them…

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AI Got It: HAWKS AI technology to provide solution to disease detection and crop management among others

Due to the tedious, time-consuming, and hazardous nature of traditional crop disease detection methods, the Autonomous Societally Inspired Mission Oriented Vehicles – Harmonized Aerial Watch and Knowledge-Based Survey (ASIMOV-HAWKS) has developed an automated solution to optimize agricultural practices. At a research, development, and innovation symposium held on the second day of the Regional Science, Technology,…

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PAPI Survey Gains Credibility After Accurate 2025 Senatorial Predictions

The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) has emerged as a credible name in election-related surveys following the results of the May 12, 2025, national elections. PAPI’s senatorial preference survey, which drew data from 42,000 barangays nationwide and incorporated inputs from social media platforms—Facebook, YouTube, Instagram—as well as bloggers, successfully predicted 10 out of…

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Creating Music, Changing Lives: Amateur Songwriting Competition Showcases Emerging Talent

A meaningful Amateur Songwriting Competition for a cause was successfully held recently under the theme “Creating Music, Changing Lives,” bringing together aspiring songwriters in a celebration of creativity, talent, and purpose. The event was a collaborative effort of CISAT Education, CISAT Foundation, and LMDA Records and Studio, aimed at providing a platform for emerging songwriters…

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New App to Connect, Support, and Promote Filipino Inventors Nationwide

Manila, Philippines – The Filipino Inventors Society Multi-Purpose Cooperative (FISMPC), supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), continues to spotlight Filipino innovation through its program INVENTREPINOY. In a recent episode, the program welcomed Engr. Jimson Uranza, CEO of Lead Core Technology Systems Incorporated, and Raymond Mark Bimbo Doran, President of Carlita R. Duran…

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