ILIGAN CITY, LANAO DEL NORTE – THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held a zonal conference on March 14, 2025, at the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), which highlighted its PROPEL program, with the theme “Accelerating Innovations in the Philippines.” Led by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., the…
Pursuant to instructions from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines, the Embassy of the Philippines in The Hague has rendered consular assistance to former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte who arrived at the Rotterdam Airport on board chartered flight RP-C5219 at 4:56 p.m. CET (11:56 p.m., PH Time), and whose custody was turned…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday night reaffirmed that the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte complied with the Philippines’ commitment to the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). In a Palace briefing, President Marcos said that the Interpol Manila had received an official copy of the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against Duterte. The…
To ensure a well-executed and standout 2025 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) hosted a Curation Meeting on March 3, 2025, at Fort Ilocandia Hotel Resort. The meeting, initiated by DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, aimed to refine…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided humanitarian assistance worth more than Php14 million for the needs of families affected by a shear line that brought isolated thunderstorms and flooding in several regions across the country last February. “The DSWD provided a total of Php14,578,175.65 worth of assistance to the Bicol Region,…
NO WARRANT YET. Department of Justice Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano speaks to reporters during a chance interview in Manila on Monday (March 10, 2025). Clavano said that they have yet to receive an arrest warrant for former president Rodrigo R. Duterte in connection with the International Criminal Court’s investigation on the previous administration’s war on drugs. (PNA…
MANILA – The Philippine Government through the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) is hosting the Regional Workshop on Sharing Experiences on the Effective Implementation of the 1993 Convention in Asia from March 11 to 13 at the Hotel Seda Manila Bay. The event is organized by the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on…
By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) wants to ensure a secure, transparent, and reliable midterm election in May 2025 by seeking the expertise of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). On March 4, 2025, at COMELEC’s Palacio del Gobernador office in…
Filipinos foster a deep sense of respect and regard for elders, ensuring they receive proper care and support as they age. Looking after their well-being is an expression of love and gratitude typical of Pinoys. One meaningful way to ensure elders feel valued and secure is through comprehensive medical insurance coverage. This allows them to continue…
MANILA – In his second State of the Nation Address in 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored digitalizing government services as part of his ten-point agenda for economic renewal and long-term growth. Envisioning a Digital Philippines, he said: “Digitalization is the call of today; not of the future—but of the present. It is here. It…
