By Ma. Cristina Arayata MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. has urged scientists to focus more in developing solutions to problems, and avail of assistance from the government. “Because there are those who develop things and look for people who might benefit from these, trying to look for possible market….
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro with the indigenous students who received financial education aid from the Provincial Government of Bulacan during the Indigenous People’s Month held last October 28 at Barangay Camachin, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan. Also in the photo are (2nd row, 6th from left) Katutubong Dumagat ng…
In celebration of the National Innovation Day on April 21 as mandated by the Philippine Innovation Act and the vibrant innovation ecosystem of Northern Mindanao led the Regional Development Council (RDC) in region 10 and partners to stage a three-day exposition of innovation impact, interactive experience and investment opportunities activities in April 20-22, 2023 at…
The Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of the Philippines have jointly announce the call for nominations for Awards for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU) 2024. APCU is the pioneer and the leading non-government organization (NGO) in the Philippines in promoting people-to-people diplomacy, bilateral understanding, and friendship…
To intensify disaster risk reduction, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Local Government Unit of Mambajao signs Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to install early warning devices in strategic locations of the municipality. The MOA provisions the deployment of the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) developed Automatic Rain Gauge and Water Level Monitoring System as well as the installation of a communication system.
Driven to boost rice production and supply in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to utilize the excess collections of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to assist rice farmers. In a recent meeting with DA officials, President Marcos said the RCEF excess collection beyond the P10…
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will intensify its efforts on promoting the development of functional cosmetics products that could help boost the country’s economy this year. In a recent media interview, FDA Director General Samuel Zacate said local manufacturers have the ability to produce quality cosmetics but these fail to…
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the validity of a law enacted in 1998 allowing the government to take control of private entities engaged in the oil industry during emergencies, as directed by the President. In its 37-page decision published online Tuesday, the SC reversed a 2013 Court of Appeals (CA) decision and said the…
Both houses of Congress are on track for the December passage of the 20 priority measures requested by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. including the General Appropriations Bill, congressional leaders said on Wednesday following the Third Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) Meeting in Malacañang Wednesday. The Senate has finished about half of the 20 priority…
Walking the ideal of inclusive innovation, the DOST program “Grassroots Innovations for Inclusive Development” (GRIND) provided interventions to the Lampakanay Weavers Association of Brgy. Lapinig, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte through capacity building, product development, and intellectual property protection. Since its establishment in 2020, the Lampakanay Weavers Association of Brgy. Lapinig, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte has…
