DEPDev-DOST Partnership Aligns and Strengthens Region 1 RDI Directions

The Department of Economy, Planning and Development Regional Office  1 (DEPDEv RO1) held a levelling and alignment meeting with the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 1 (DOST RO1) on February 2, 2026 at the DOST-Multi-Purpose Hall, City of San Fernando, La Union. The activity aimed to review accomplishments, harmonize efforts and ensure that the policy directions of the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee-1 (RRDIC-1) remain consistent with the updated national and regional Research, Development and Innovation…

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Bulacan activates incident  command in response to oil spill

CITY OF MALOLOS — Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando has called on local government unit executives on Wednesday called for immediate action from city and municipal leaders in the province to address and mitigate the potential oil spill threat along the coast of their province. In a memorandum addressed to the mayors of Malolos, Meycauayan, Bulakan, Hagonoy, Calumpit, Marilao, Paombong and…

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Germany proposes a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine

LONDON – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has underscored the critical need for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, asserting that Israelis and Palestinians can only live side by side in peace “if one’s security equals the other’s.” “This can only be achieved when everyone is willing to acknowledge the other’s suffering. We must spare no effort…

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TESDA distributes livelihood starter kits

SKILLS TRAINING. Residents of Adams, Ilocos Norte train on mushroom production in this undated photo. Various skills training is being offered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to equip people additional skills and allow them to have alternative source of income. (Photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY – Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)…

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PH flagship mass transport projects seen to boost tourism

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said the mass transportation projects the government will undertake shortly are expected to greatly boost the country’s tourism ijndustry. “Improving and modernizing our transport systems will be crucial at ensuring tourists enjoy their vacations that start with travel to and from their homes,” he said at the recent Travel Madness Expo 2024…

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