MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a hanging steel bridge for the residents of Barangay Kihan, an inland barangay in the municipality of Malapatan, Sarangani Province. In his report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Region 12 Director Basir M. Ibrahim said that ₱5.78 million was…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expects there will be no “useless” congressional insertions in the proposed 2026 national budget. Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Chief Executive would not hesitate to veto the proposed budget if there are es that do not conform to the administration’s priorities. Castro said the National…
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XII celebrated for three days from Sept. 13, the 2023 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), with the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Kinabukasan.” The three-day celebration aimed to highlight the significant contributions of science and technology to national…
In anticipation of the opening of classes today, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced its comprehensive readiness to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and parents nationwide. The PNP will deploy a total of 33,286 personnel to various schools throughout the country to ensure an orderly start to the academic year. To address safety…
Manila, Philippines — On July 9, 2024, Hon. Rodante D. Marcoleta, Party List – SAGIP, addressed the media regarding troubling reports on Miru Systems, which COMELEC has chosen to supply voting technology for the 2025 national elections. Marcoleta expressed serious reservations about whether Miru’s technology aligns with the stringent specifications mandated by the Automated Election Law. This law…
The rainy season may bring a welcome break from the scorching summer, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. From worsening traffic to flu season to higher incidence of dengue. Peak season for dengue infection is reported to be from June to November each year. That’s because dengue-carrying mosquitoes, like Aedes aegypti,…
[BANGKOK, February 2024] – The Philippines proudly presented its innovative prowess on the global stage as a distinguished delegate who participated in the prestigious Thailand Inventors’ Expo. The event, which ran from the 2nd to the 6th of February 2024, brought together inventors, researchers, and industry leaders from around the world to celebrate groundbreaking advancements…
Clockwise: Larry Tan Villareal, Benito Techico, Manuel Mamba Sr., Cua Ching Tam, Lily Tan Lim and Ma. Gabriel Lopez
Local food producers have proposed innovative ways to improve the overall system of transporting produce from the farm to the consumers to help reduce the retail prices of agricultural goods. Addressing the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) press briefing Wednesday, Air21 founding chair Alberto Lina said it is possible to substantially reduce the prices of food if gaps in…
Ipagkakaloob kay Nathaniel M. Macariola ang Unang Gantimpala sa KWF Tulang Senyas 2025 para sa kaniyang tulang “Pagtanaw sa Tradisyonal at Makabagong Larong Pilipino (Looking at Traditional and Modern Filipino Games).” Makatatanggap siyá ng PHP20,000 (net), plake, at medalya. Si Ginoong Macariola ay nagtapos nagtapos ng Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies with specialization in Multimedia…
